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APRIL 23RD, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST
Loft On Two
One Financial, Boston, MA 02110
Build invaluable relationships while learning from
top-industry pros at Luminary LIVE Boston.
Join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, for Luminary LIVE Boston, the first stop of our 2025 experience, bringing community, connection, and content to Beantown. From expert-led panels and workshops to curated content and casual networking, this event is designed for business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to connect with like-minded peers.Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, running your own business, or exploring what’s next—everyone has a seat. #ComeSitAtOurTable and join the conversation that sparks ideas and opportunities.
It's also 100% free.
Heads Up!
To attend, make sure you’ve signed up on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) platform. Click here to register and just present a screenshot of your registration at the entrance for admission.
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EVENT AGENDA
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM: Coffee and Networking
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome Address
With Mark Valentino, President of Business Banking, Citizens
Cathleen Finn, Director, Verizon State & Local Government Affairs
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Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary
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Meredith Phillips Almeida, LISC / Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Regional Lead: Northeast
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Building While Flying
A conversation with Boston-based entrepreneurs building their empires!
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Thyme Sullivan, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Unicorn
Dr. Indu Javeri, Ph.D. Founder, President & CEO, CuriRx, Inc
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Kim Lundgren, Founder & CEO, Kim Lundgren Associates
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Moderated by Maribel Lara, Founder & Principal, Beget Love Consulting
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Perfecting Your Pitch
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With “Rainmaking Speaker” Precious Williams, CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM: Refining Your SWOT
With Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM: Curated Table Talks
12:25 PM - 12:30 PM: VSBDR Platform Demo
With Meredith Phillips Almeida, LISC / Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Regional Lead: Northeast
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch & Networking
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: The Exit Plan
A discussion around how to think about and plan for selling your business.
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With Lara Ferguson, CFP®, MPAS®, CEPA®, CSRIC®, Wealth Senior Financial Planner, Vice President Citizens Wealth Management
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Richard Testa, Market Executive, Business Banking, New England North, Citizens
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Moderated by Tricia Taitt, CEO, FinCore
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Optimizing Your Cash Flow
With Tricia Taitt, CEO, FinCore
2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster
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With Dr. Charmain Jackman, Founder & CEO, InnoPsych
Kristin Asadourian MSW, Founder, Living BECOME
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Digital Marketing 101 and Beyond
With Maribel Lara, Founder & Principal, Beget Love Consulting
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks
With Lisa Murray, President, Citizens Massachusetts & Director, Not for Profit and Professionals Banking, New England
Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO, Luminary
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM: Networking Reception
More speaker announcements coming soon!
THE LUMINARY LIVE EXPERIENCE
From Miami to LA, Philadelphia and beyond, we've been bringing the Luminary LIVE magic to hundreds of individuals across the country since 2022. This 1-2 day experience provides programming, networking, activations, and more, designed to support entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners.
Joanne Velarde
Luminary Live was incredible! So grateful I was able to attend. My cup was filled to the brim meeting and learning from so many amazing women. What you have created is phenomenal! Massive kudos to you Looking forward to staying connected and to personally meeting you at a future event
Justine Wentzell-Chang
Hannah Berger
Yesterday was such an awesome experience. I felt overwhelmed in the best way by the information I received and the inspirational women I connected with.
Baily Hancock
It was honestly one of the best events I’ve been to in 5+ years, thank you for being so generous with your insights and information! I’m serious - I’m typically bored after a session or two and every single one was wildly impactful. You curated a stellar lineup. I just signed up to become a Luminary Member.
Jennifer Herrera
I am SO grateful for the Luminary LIVE LA event. Thank you for creating those opportunities. Luminary is the real deal and the way you show up is refreshing, warm, and accessible.
RBC Attendee
What a special day it was! I enjoyed every speaker and every person I met today, including you. Worth the drive from Orange County.