The Startup Conference Virginia Beach, known as “The Business Scaling Experience”, is a three-day event organized by Tony DiSilvestro, founder of Ynot Enterprises. The conference, held April 24-26 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, will feature top executives and entrepreneurs, including basketball icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The aim of the conference is to elevate the business community of Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads. The event will focus on key aspects of scaling a business, with specialized breakout rooms and roundtables tailored to attendees’ business needs. A portion of the proceeds will go to Safe House Project and The Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville High School.
About the Conference
Tony DiSilvestro, known as the founder of Ynot Enterprises in Hampton Roads, is bringing a three-day conference to Virginia Beach with top executives and entrepreneurs, including basketball icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
DiSilvestro expects “The Business Scaling Experience” to attract 500-600 attendees April 24-26 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Town Center.
“For me, I want to help the business community of Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads and just elevate everybody to the next level as much as I can,” DiSilvestro said.
Speakers and Topics
The conference is showcasing a dozen high-powered speakers from across the country who will talk about key aspects of scaling a business.
In addition to basketball stardom, Johnson is also the founder and CEO of a billion-dollar company, Magic Johnson Enterprises. He will share a message about the importance of customer experience — being an experience creator — and understanding the diversified marketplace. Johnson is also part of the group that recently submitted a bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders.
Other speakers include: David Meltzer, the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment; Tamra Andress, of F.I.T. in Faith podcast; Darryll Stinson, a pastor and founder of Second Chance Athletes; Brian Hess, president and CEO of The Pavement Group; Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Consulting; and Michelle Pippin, founder of Women Who WOW.
Event Details and Ticket Information
The conference will have breakout rooms and roundtables for specific topics with the idea of helping to tailor solutions or ideas to attendees’ business needs.
A part of the proceeds will benefit Safe House Project and The Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville High School.
Tickets cost $97 for general admission and $497 and up for various experiences with seated access to breakout sessions. For more information, visit businessscalingexperience.com. As a bonus, use the promo code “SCALE” to save $200.
Question & Answer
1. Who is organizing The Startup Conference Virginia Beach?
The Startup Conference Virginia Beach, known as “The Business Scaling Experience”, is organized by Tony DiSilvestro, founder of Ynot Enterprises.
2. When and where will the conference take place?
The conference will be held on April 24-26 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach.
3. What is the main focus of the conference?
The main focus of the conference is to elevate the business community of Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads by discussing key aspects of scaling a business.
4. Who are some of the speakers at the conference?
Speakers at the conference include basketball icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson, David Meltzer, Tamra Andress, Darryll Stinson, Brian Hess, Kate Volman, and Michelle Pippin.
5. How can one get tickets for the conference?
Tickets for the conference can be purchased on the businessscalingexperience.com website. General admission tickets cost $97, while various experiences with seated access to breakout sessions start at $497. Use the promo code “SCALE” to save $200.
