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Entrepreneur-In-Residence

Entrepreneur-In-Residence

The Milwaukee Public Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence supports, mentors, and educates new entrepreneurs through mentoring hours and free workshops —building an ecosystem that develops, sustains, and grows future entrepreneurs in Milwaukee.

March-April 2025
Milwaukee Public Library

Entrepreneur-in-Residence is Dr. Shakkiah Curtis.

Founder & CEO | The Pink Hustle Leading tech-driven transformation and diversity initiatives in enterprise solutions. Spearheading innovative consulting frameworks that empower women entrepreneurs through technology integration, financial strategy, and leadership development. Driving organizational change and inclusive excellence across fashion, fitness, finance, and entertainment sectors through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions.

Owner, SPINN MKE Indoor Cycling Studio Tech-enabled fitness experience revolutionizing wellness through digital innovation. CEO, Her Fitness and Finances LLC Integrating financial technology solutions with wellness strategies for holistic transformation. Driving change at the intersection of technology, wellness, and financial innovation.

 

Workshops

Join Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis for weekly Entrepreneurship Lab workshops. Register for one or all six!

Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free! Registration encouraged. Registration opens Saturday, March 1.
Milwaukee Central Library, Innovation and Learning Lab (2nd floor)

 

Business Coaching with the Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library’s, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Dr. Shakkiah Curtis. Please limit appointments to one per week. Registration opens Saturday, March 1. Register for a coaching session here.

March 11-April 24, Tuesdays or Thursdays

  • March 11, 13, 18, 25, April 1, 15: 10:30 am-1:30 pm
  • March 20, 27, April 3, 17, 22, 24: 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Past Entrepreneurs-In-Residence 

June-July 2024 Milwaukee Public Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence -
Eli Rivera. 

Eli Rivera, Co-founder/CEO at The Way Out is a justice-impacted serial entrepreneur, Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF), Google Latino Founders Fund Recipient, and Google Sales Academy Graduate.