The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Danville, VA will include networking opportunities and breakout sessions featuring amazing speakers to support entrepreneurs at each stage of business, from ideation to starting, growing, and scaling.

About the Speaker

Micah White

Over the past three decades, Micah has evolved from stand-up comedian to a multi-faceted communicator and entertainer. Whether commanding a stage of thousands or leading intimate breakout sessions, he delivers with humor, relevance, and heart. His ability to connect with diverse audiences has made him a sought-after speaker for companies, conferences, and communities nationwide.

Micah White remains deeply connected to his community in Virginia. He is the visionary founder of RVA Has Talent, which fosters collaborations between local artists and nonprofits in Greater Richmond. He also launched an initiative at the Richmond City Jail, helping inmates cultivate creative skills and providing them with tools for meaningful employment after incarceration. As a TEDxRVA speaker, he has used his platform to address critical issues such as diversity, growth, and inclusion within corporations and organizations.

Off the stage, Micah serves as the Director of Development at the Richmond Volleyball Club. He serves on numerous boards, including Caritas, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Richmond, Backpacks of Love, Virginia Housing’s Minority Advisory Council, the Urban League of Greater Richmond, and the Girl Scouts’ Community Advisory Board.

Micah White’s mission is elegantly simple yet profoundly impactful: to use comedy and entertainment as tools to bridge racial, religious, political, socioeconomic, and generational divides. By blending laughter, leadership, and genuine connection, he breaks down barriers and builds bridges proving that humor is more than entertainment; it is a catalyst for unity, healing, and meaningful change.