Strategy
Learn strategies for monetizing your creativity
welcome
The Heist Agency is calling
all founders and creators!
Heist House is a two-day immersive experience designed to empower and inspire founders and creatives in an intimate space for networking, learning, and creative growth.
Learn / Vibe / Create
November 15-16, 2024 (Friday & Saturday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Off the Record, 416 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
Complimentary for Founders, Creative Agencies, Entertainment, Mixed Media, Artists, Sports, and Film Professionals. Join us for our Money Talks and Master Classes featuring guest creators in Music, Film, Sports and leaders from brands including JP Morgan Chase, PepsiCo, Barcardi, the Houston Rockets and more.
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features
Why you should Join Event
Access
Understand how to access revenue-generating opportunities successfully
Funding
Gain insider knowledge on unlocking paths to get funding
Networking
Enjoy an open Creative workspace & networking
Bites + Libations
featuring Complimentary Bites + Libations + Sir Davis Lounge
Happy Hour
Live DJs // Interactive Brand Experiences // Happy Hour
speakers
The Speakers
Phill Wade
Actor, Singer
Issac Yowman
IYO Creative
Muneera Paige
Influencer
Kimberly Scott
Frito Lay
Tamara Armour
Bacardi
Maurice Elrod
Houston Texans
Tara Carter Hernandez
Reform Ventures
Danielle Davis
JP Morgan Chase
Ashley Dewalt
The Collectiv
Josh Sutton
AI
Symone Redwine
Attorney
Yvonne Guidry
Spoiled Latina
DJ Supastar
Celebrity DJ/93.7 The Beat
Julian Duncan
Houston Rockets
Joe Branch
WME
Natara Branch
Houston Exponential, CEO
schedule
Event Schedule
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Day 01
November 15, 2024
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Day 02
November 16, 2024
11:30am CST - 45min
Latorria Lemon
ModeratorBigger Than Hollywood: Curating Content That Pays
Industry focus: Film, Entertainment, Content Creators
Speakers: Phill Wade (Actor, Singer), Isaac Yowman (IYO Creative), and Muneera Page (Influencer)
Learn from content creators, filmmakers, actors and industry professionals on how they are creating and maintaining new streams of income through innovative content and changing the status quo and geography of what used to be the traditional trajectory to get “on-screen”
12:45pm CST - 45 minutes
Lori Lord
ModeratorCreating Impactful Partnerships with Brands (Lunch & Learn Session)
Industry focus: Agencies, Founders, Content Creators, Talent
Speakers: Kimberly Scott (Frito Lay), Tamara Armour (Bacardi) and Maurice Elrod (Houston Texans)
The panel session "Creating Impactful Partnerships with Brands" will be a compelling discussion aimed at bridging the gap between brands and the creative community. The session targets agencies, founders, content creators, and talent, providing an opportunity to explore what brands seek in partnerships, focusing on return on investment (ROI). These thought leaders will share their insights into how brands evaluate and measure the success of collaborations with creators.
2:00pm CST - 45 minutes
Derrick Strozier
VP JPMorgan Chase Business BankGet the Money Ready: The Funders Panel presented by JP Morgan Chase
Industry focus: Founders, All
Speakers: Tara Carter Hernandez, Reform Ventures (Fund Manager, Managing Partner), Kenny Welcome, Limited Ventures (Co-Founder, Managing Partner), Ashley Dewalt, The Collectiv, Mercury (Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Venture Advisor)
This panel serves as an educational forum, giving diverse founders greater insight as it relates to securing capital as they attempt to grow and scale their businesses through traditional lending facilities (financial institutions), and non-traditionally (private credit, venture capital, private equity). The panelists will also discuss how they source deals specifically and what makes a business most attractive to them. This will allow founders in the audience to best position themselves moving forward.
11:45p - 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A
Mikos Adams
ModeratorMaximizing Your Resources to Effectively Monetize Your Creativity
Industry focus: All Creators
Speakers: Josh Sutton (AI), Symone Redwine (Attorney), Yvonne Guidry (Spoiled Latina, Influencer)
1:00p - 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A
Gracie Chavez
ModeratorMaking Money in Music and Entertainment (Lunch & Learn)
Industry focus: Music and Entertainment
Speakers: G Dash (Swisha House), Derrick McKinney (LOUD, Muzic Manager) and DJ Supastar (Celebrity DJ/93.7 The Beat)
The panel session "Making Money in Music and Entertainment" is tailored for professionals and aspiring talents within the music and entertainment industry. This engaging discussion aims to equip attendees with practical insights and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of monetization in a highly competitive field. These speakers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, offering diverse perspectives on how to successfully monetize creative endeavors in music and entertainment.
2:15pm - 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A
David Anderson
ModeratorWhat’s the Deal? (Keynote Masterclass Convo)
Industry focus: All Creators
Speakers: Julian Duncan (Houston Rockets, CMO), Joe Branch (WME), Natara Branch (Houston Exponential, CEO)
Overview: How collaborations and deal making happens with major corp, agencies and creative brands. How to identify revenue generating partnerships.
The session "What’s the Deal?" is set to be an enlightening exploration of the intricacies of collaboration and deal-making between creators and major corporations. Aimed at creators and founders, this session will provide valuable insights into identifying and securing revenue-generating partnerships in today's competitive landscape.
The panel will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers that bring a wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of brand collaborations, offering unique perspectives on what it takes to forge successful partnerships.
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