Invest Fest Fuels Atlanta Entrepreneurship

Invest Fest has concluded its sixth year at the Georgia World Congress Center, reaffirming its commitment to fostering finance, technology, entertainment, and culture. The event, held recently, faced previous criticisms regarding Atlanta's support, which Ashley Kirkwood, founder of Speak Your Way to Cash, countered by emphasizing the positive economic impact Earn Your Leisure has brought to the city. Kirkwood's own business has flourished since relocating to the Atlanta area two years ago, drawn by its reputation as a Black entrepreneurship hub.

Mayor Andre Dickens joined Earn Your Leisure founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings on the main stage, discussing continued investment in Atlanta and highlighting the event's positive influence. Attendees from across the nation, like Dallas visitor Trea Coleman, found value in sessions ranging from AI innovation to estate planning basics. This year’s panels featured notable figures such as Serena Williams, Steve Harvey, and Nick Cannon discussing longevity and reinvention, while AI innovator Alicia Lyttle showcased advancements in digital workers.

The convention provided a platform for diverse discussions, including maintaining professional and personal relationships from Joey Bada$$ and Serayah, and leadership strategies from TIAA President and CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett and BET President Louis Carr. For vendors and attendees alike, Invest Fest continues to be a significant event for growth and networking within the entrepreneurial landscape.