Founder Speaker Series with Shirah and Michael Benarde
On November 19th hear from Shirah and Michael Benarde, Co-Founders of Nightcap(opens in a new tab), created innovative hair scrunchies that double as drink covers to prevent drink tampering. Featured on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2021 and Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2024, Nightcap has collaborated with over 150 universities to combat drink spiking. They've also partnered with dating app Bumble, providing customized scrunchies for their brand ambassadors, and secured a deal earlier this year with Forever 21 to sell the scrunchies in 400 stores.
About the Founder Speaker Series
A series of casual, insightful fireside chats designed to educate and inspire early-stage entrepreneurs, agency founders, and small business owners aiming for growth.
The series features accomplished entrepreneurs who have carved their own paths, navigated challenges, and built scalable businesses. We'll showcase founders from various backgrounds and industries, each offering a unique perspective on success. Learn from those who achieved their goals through hard work, grit, teamwork, and leveraging the resources around them. Featured speakers will discuss their startup experiences and the key connections and resources that supported their growth.
Thank you to Holland & Knight(opens in a new tab) for sponsoring this series.
Agenda:
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Drinks & Mingling
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Fireside Chat
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Q&A
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Wrap Up
Cost:
-1909 Members: FREE to attend
-Non-Members: $25/per event
Date
1909
Named after the year Palm Beach County was founded, 1909 is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the holistic growth and development of Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Creative Freelancers. Offering workspace, mentorship, business education, and events to the like-minded who give a damn about building a better tomorrow.