Caralene Robinson

Caralene

Robinson

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Chris "Gotti" Lorenzo

Chris "Gotti"

Lorenzo

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A true visionary and entrepreneur, Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo has spent over two decades shaping the landscape of music, entertainment, and business. Best known as the co-founder of the legendary Murder Inc. Records, Chris played a key role in launching the careers of iconic artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Lloyd, cementing his status as a power player in the industry.

Never one to stay in one lane, Chris has had his hands in launching multiple businesses over the years, always staying ahead of the curve. As the founder of Add Ventures Music, a revolutionary music distribution platform, he’s helping independent artists retain ownership while scaling their reach and revenue—giving power back to the creatives.

His influence extends beyond music. With Clash Basketball, Chris has created a dynamic space that combines athleticism, entertainment, and competition, offering a new platform for both basketball talent and fans alike. Meanwhile, through ARC Films, he’s bringing authentic stories to the screen, building a bridge between urban narratives and cinematic excellence.

A true serial entrepreneur, Chris is constantly building. With several ventures already under his belt, he’s actively working on new projects that span across industries, continuing to expand his empire while staying rooted in community and culture.

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Mike Tollin

Mike

Tollin

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Premier Breakfast


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Date

Wed, Oct 8

Time

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Location

Delta Premier Lounge

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

Premier registrants only

Global Chief Creative Officer, gotham

Speaker

Founder, Kitchen Table

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Get your day started with coffee, juice, and light fare in the Delta Premier lounge.

This Blackweek breakfast is proudly sponsored by Delta. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Vanessa Rissetto

Vanessa

Wallace

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Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian (RD) and the CEO and Co-founder of Culina Health, a revolutionary clinical nutrition care company created in 2020. Prior to starting this venture, she served as the Director of Dietetic Internships at New York University (NYU), where she led the clinical nutrition treatment for a diverse patient population and mentored early-career dietitians — many of whom now work at Culina Health.

Before changing careers and becoming an RD, Vanessa earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Fordham University and a master’s degree in marketing from NYU. Today, she seamlessly integrates her passions for business, entrepreneurship and nutrition as the CEO of Culina Health.

Under Vanessa’s leadership, Culina Health has raised $20 million in venture funding. Culina Health has become a leading trusted care provider for physician referrals, with patient outcomes consistently surpassing industry averages. She has also cultivated an all-female leadership team, who strives to make nutrition care more inclusive and accessible for everyone. A sought-after speaker, Vanessa is a frequent guest on the Today Show and has shared her expertise at investor and industry summits such as Rethink, Graham & Walker, and Tensility. Her insights have garnered national press coverage in publications including The New York Times, Bon Appetit, Vogue, Women’s Health, Shape, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Prevention, PopSugar, Well+Good, Refinery29, INSIDER, and Allure.

Vanessa’s accolades extend beyond her entrepreneurial success. Recently honored by Goldman Sachs as one of the “Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs in 2023, ” she has also been recognized by Essence as one of the “Black Nutritionists Who Will Change the Way You Think About Food, ” by Byrdie as one of the “Dietitians Carving Out Space for Black People in the Nutrition Industry, ” and by NPR as “A Black Dietitian Wants to Close the Nutrition Gap. ” Beyond her professional endeavors, Vanessa is known for her love of Doritos, her commitment to her community, and her uncanny ability to remember people’s birthdays.

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Vanessa Wallace

Vanessa

Wallace

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Power, Pleasure & Purchase: How Savage X Fenty Redefined the Consumer Relationship


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Details

Date

Wed, Oct 8

Time

2:30PM – 3:15PM

Stage

Premier stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

CMO, Savage X Fenty

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CEO, McCann New York

Moderator

Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

Speaker

Mike Tresvant

TBD

Speaker

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Savage X Fenty didn’t just build a brand—it built a movement rooted in self-expression, sensuality, and unapologetic representation. In this conversation, Savage X Fenty CMO Vanessa Wallace unpacks how emotional connection drives brand loyalty in an era of short attention spans, algorithm fatigue, and performative inclusion. Expect an honest discussion on the art of blending commerce with culture, and how vulnerability, voice, and visibility create buying power that transcends product.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Decoding the Culture Algorithm for Growth


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Date

Wed, Oct 8

Time

1:00PM – 2:00PM

Stage

Salon stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

President & CEO of TV One

Speaker

EVP of Editorial Content at Ebony Media

Speaker

EVP & Managing Partner of Multicultural at Horizon Media

Moderator

Nothing found.

This fireside chat will explore how marketers can responsibly leverage AI and data to authentically engage Black audiences and communities of color without flattening or erasing culture in the process. The conversation will spotlight Horizon Media’s cultural fluency and commitment to addressing systemic inequities in media through human-centered technology, while also examining how leaders at Ebony and TV One are redefining media for lasting cultural and commercial impact. Together, they will consider how AI and data can empower culturally resonant storytelling, the balance between algorithmic insights and human intuition, and the business and societal case for equitable investment in diverse media platforms.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Horizon Media. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Amplify Media Data Driven


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

Time

4:00PM – 4:45PM

Stage

Premier stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

TBD
TBD

Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

Speaker

Mike Tresvant

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Speaker

Nothing found.

Coming soon.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Creator Upfronts: Encantos


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Date

Wed, Oct 8

Time

3:30PM – 3:55PM

Stage

Salon stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

CEO, Encantos

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Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

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Mike Tresvant

TBD

Speaker

Nothing found.

Latino families are the fastest-growing, youngest, and most culturally influential audience in America. They represent nearly a quarter of U.S. box office sales, over-index on children’s products, and drive growth across consumer goods, mobile TV, and streaming. Despite their impact, they remain underrepresented in media and marketing.

In this session, Susie Jaramillo, CEO of Encantos, shares how her company reaches more than 20 million families each month by going direct to consumers through tech platforms and fan communities. She makes the case for a new model where brands act not just as media buyers, but as culture shapers and media builders—unlocking growth through authentic partnerships with Latino families and other communities defining America’s future.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.