The RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs and Innovators on Thursday, August 27, 2026 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 this Workshop
From Startup to Scaleup: A Conversation with TECHnista Founder Kelsey Robertson
FIRESIDE CHAT
TRACK: ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Description:
Follow TECHnista’s journey from startup to scaleup as founder Kelsey Robertson joins Natalie Davis for an honest conversation about building a high-growth business. Learn how innovation, strategic partnerships, and solving real challenges helped TECHnista become a trusted partner to educators, industry, and economic developers by bridging workforce needs with innovative solutions that strengthen manufacturing talent pipelines and create lasting community impact.
Speakers: Kelsey Robertson, Founder and CEO of TECHnista/MEERA, in conversation with Natalie Davis
Prerequisites: None
Kelsey Robertson
Register TODAY for the RISE Summit
The 3rd annual RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs and Innovators will be held Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research in Danville, VA. Don't miss out the unique opportunity to connect with peers and resources designed to help you start, grow, or scale your business in Southern Virginia.