Get up close and personal with the most successful and influential business leaders in Arkansas.
The Venture Center’s Fireside Chats feature Arkansas’ brightest stars and biggest economic drivers, candidly sharing their experiences, successes and even failures to foster and encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in Arkansas. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced business world, this program is right for you.
Past Fireside Chats have featured Stone Ward’s Millie Ward, Westrock Coffee’s Scott Ford, TCBY’s Herren Hickingbotham, SOMA’s Anita Davis, and Simmons Bank’s George Makris.
Have a great idea for a Fireside Chat? Email us at founders@venturecenter.co.
Join us for a lesson on leadership and culture with industry luminary Gokul Rajaram, top executive at DoorDash and board member of Coinbase, Pinterest, and The Trade Desk, among many other career badges of honor.
Hear the journey of a local business leader who spearheaded the remarkable growth of one of Arkansas’ most successful banks
Listen in on an intimate conversation with Anita Davis, Visionary + Owner of the one-of-a-kind Esse Museum & Store.
