Dawn Dickson

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Serial Entrepreneur, Expert in Web3 & Retail Tech, Equity Crowdfunding Pioneer

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Dawn Dickson Biography

Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. She has founded six successful cash flow positive companies since 2001, including "Flat Out of Heels" (2011) and "PopCom" (2017). Dickson-Akpoghene is considered a pioneer in the equity crowdfunding space and has significantly contributed to the fields of Web3 and retail technology, including her inventions in AI, facial recognition, and blockchain technology. Her company, "PopCom," is known for creating revolutionary retail solutions, such as the PopShop Digital pop-up shop.

Dickson-Akpoghene has received numerous awards and accolades, including being recognized on the inaugural Forbes "Next 1000: Small-Scale Super Achievers" list and listed among INC Magazine’s "Top 100 Female Founders." She was also named the 2020 OBWS Black Entrepreneur of the Year presented by Snapchat and received the 2021 Black Women Talk Tech ‘Tech Trailblazer Award’ and the 2021 Culture Shifter Award. She became the first female founder globally to raise a secure token offering (STO) of over $1M using equity crowdfunding under the JOBS Act, with her total as of 2021 exceeding $5M from over 7000 investors globally.

A seasoned professional speaker, Dickson-Akpoghene often discusses topics related to African American & Black themes, Business & Entrepreneurship, and the impact of technology on creating generational wealth. She has shared stages with top national business leaders and hosts the BARS! Podcast on Apple Music and Spotify. Dickson-Akpoghene currently resides between Miami, FL, and Columbus, OH, with her husband Frederick and daughter, Nia. Additionally, she has made significant legislative contributions, including testifying before Congress in March 2020 to advocate for blockchain technology in small businesses.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/13/2024.

Dawn Dickson Speaking Topics

  • Female Entrepreneur: When Being Underrepresented is an Advantage

    Dawn discusses her 20+-year journey as a woman in technology and ways for other women to leverage their unique skill sets to design the life and business they have always desired. Topics include lifestyle design, the importance of self-care, quieting the noise in your life, finding your ‘why’ and staying true to yourself.

  • Blockchain, Crypto, Web3 and NFTs...oh my!

    Dawn was an early adopter and advocate for the use of blockchain technology in business. She started as a crypto investor which led her to learn how to leverage blockchain technology to raise capital. In 2019 Dawn became the first female founder to raise over $1M using a security token offering (STO); she discusses how PopCom leverages blockchain for identity management and the use case of selling regulated retail products; Dawn is also a pioneer in the NFT space, incorporating in real life experiences with digital NFTs. PopCom was the first company to sell physical art that can be minted on the blockchain as an NFT from a vending machine in 2022. Flat Out of Heels did a successful NFT drop for the 10-year anniversary. In 2020 Dawn was invited to testify before Congress about how Dawn discusses how you can find innovative ways to leverage Web3 technology for your business.

  • Perfecting Your Pitch

    Dawn has won thousands of dollars and secured over $1.5 million in investments from pitch competitions, venture capitalists, and angel investors. In this workshop or keynote, Dawn takes you step-by-step with key tips, vocabulary, and techniques on how to create the perfect pitch to attract customers and investors. Takeaways will be an editable investor deck template and a vocabulary list.

  • The Future of Retail is Omnichannel

    In this keynote, Dawn discusses the automated retail technology industry and how vending and kiosks are the future of omnichannel retail. Topics include: how kiosks and vending machines are innovating retail, why omnichannel distribution is important, how small and medium-size companies can compete with Amazon through maximizing omnichannel distribution.

  • Non-Traditional Ways of Raising Capital

    In this keynote or workshop, Dawn takes you through the various ways to secure capital for your business outside of the traditional venture capital or bank route. This talk focuses on the JOBS Act and SEC Title III Regulation CF and Regulation D rules around raising capital.

Dawn Dickson Videos

  • Dawn Dickson - Angel Investor, Serial Entrepreneur and Inventor
    Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. She has...
  • Dawn Dickson Talks Small Business Growth, PopCom, Vending Machine Retail
    The Breakfast Club features celebrity interviews, Charlamagne tha God’s Donkey of the Day, Angela Yee’s Rumor Reports, DJ Envy’s mixes and so...
  • StartEngine Founder's Summit: PopCom's Dawn Dickson
    Listen to a keynote presentation from PopCom's Founder & CEO Dawn Dickson, who recently raised $1M for her company on StartEngine.

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Dawn Dickson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Female Entrepreneur: When Being Underrepresented is an Advantage, Blockchain, Crypto, Web3 and NFTs...oh my!, Perfecting Your Pitch, The Future of Retail is Omnichannel and Non-Traditional Ways of Raising Capital. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dawn Dickson for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Dawn Dickson generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Xernona Clayton, Amy Jo Martin, Tanya Sam and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dawn Dickson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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