Liquid Forum Brooklyn " Capital +Retail +Distribution "

Welcome to the Liquid Forum Brooklyn - Capital + Retail + Distribution event! Join us on Fri Jun 21, 2024 at 17:00 at the BROOKLYN BankThis event is all about the investment, the money, the capital and how to secure it! Join industry leaders in capital, retail, and distribution to network, share insights, introduce potental resource connections and collaborate on future opportunities. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and gain valuable knowledge to enhance your business.

Invest Tank, Inc. is a pioneering crowdfunding platform that revolutionizes the way businesses raise capital and investors discover exciting opportunities. As an online investment portal, Invest Tank connects visionary entrepreneurs and growing companies with a vast community of investors, offering a diverse range of investment options such as convertible debt financing, equity offerings, and hybrid financing. Our mission is to empower both accredited and non-accredited investors to participate in the growth of innovative ventures across different industries. Through a user-friendly and secure platform, Invest Tank facilitates seamless transactions, provides transparent information, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. With a commitment to integrity, transparency, and customer-centricity, Invest Tank aims to create a vibrant and inclusive investment ecosystem, driving positive change, and propelling dreams into reality. Join us as we redefine the future of finance, empowering individuals and businesses to reach new heights of financial success together.

Derrick Whitehead is an international speaker, author, entrepreneur & creator of numerous stunningly profitable companies and business programs. He has an extensive carrier in the banking industry that spans over three decades and now he is the CEO of his wildly successful company: Alpha Incorporated.

Melanie M. Shelby is the visionary founder and Chief Executive Officer of Primos Beverage Company and Enelalma Tequila. Enelalma is a prestige additive-free sipping tequila crafted by Mexican hands in the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico. The brand celebrates the rich heritage, legacy and tradition shared between indigenous and African American cultures – both enslaved on their own land overcoming historic adversity. Enelalma launched its eagerly anticipated blanco expression on January 16, 2024. Enelalma, which means In The Soul, redefines what it means to sip luxury spirits because tequila is a spiritual experience. Melanie's dedication to crafting a tequila of the highest quality is matched only by her passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry. For decades, this former lobbyist, master connector and business strategist, advocated for small businesses in airports, food and beverage, insurance, stadiums and arenas while navigating complex legislative and regulatory hurdles. Her public policy acumen created $12.7 billion in economic impact for diverse suppliers at signature entities including AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group), Comcast NBC Universal, Mera Corporation and San Francisco International Airport.

Jackie Summers is a James Beard Finalist, seasoned public speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Summers is the founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc. and the creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur. His accolades include: Being named among the inaugural “Drink Innovators of the Year by Food & Wine Magazine, being named among the inaugural “Wine Enthusiast Future 40“, being ranked among the world’s “100 Most Influential Bar Industry Figures” by Drinks International Magazine (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), being named to the The 50 Most Influential People In Brooklyn Food (Brooklyn Magazine, 2015), being named to the Imbibe 75 (2021), and being named the 2019 Award winner for “Best Food Essay” by the Association of Food Journalists Jackie has written for everyone from the James Beard Foundation to Plate, Wine Enthusiast, VinePair, Epicurious, Delish, and Edible Brooklyn. His flagship brand, Sorel Liqueur, is the most awarded liqueur of 2022, having garnered over 40 gold (or better) awards.

Marcus Reliford has worked in the grocery retail industry for over 18 years. He held several positions over his 18 year span; including store director, district manager, and various other leadership positions. He has made a tremendous impact on his community by providing exemplary mentorship to those under his direction. He most recently opened a consulting firm Reliford Investments to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow/scale their business. The consulting firm dives into the operations of the business owner; including sales, profit, marketing, hiring, and best business practices. He has made a major impact in growing brands in Michigan for the Taste of Black Spirits legacy.

Dolly Gray is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of The Bar Book, LLC, a veteran and minority owned business. Dolly is also a practicing attorney with over 25 years of experience. A longtime wine and spirits enthusiast and U.S. Army veteran, Dolly combines her exquisite palate and knowledge of flavor profiles with her tenacious work ethic and leadership abilities. She is responsible for the brand’s image, experience, promise, and promotion. In fact, she is the vision behind The Bar Book logo. Dolly ensures that The Bar Book maintains a professional image while appealing to all users across a diverse marketplace. She leverages her experience and combines her efforts with her partner and husband, Michael, to design, develop, and market The Bar Book mobile application. The Bar Book is designed to help consumers find their personalized drink recommendations based on their individual flavor profiles. Users make simple selections while our flavor matching technology calculates the most likely matches to an individual’s flavor profile. As a user continues to rate and review products, their flavor profile will evolve. The Bar Book also has a business platform that allows brands to create customized pages, receive real-time analytics, and share the flavors of their beers, spirits, and cocktails with the community of users. Dolly is responsible for formulating the brand strategies to share our capabilities with distilleries, breweries, and bars to increase their brand awareness and enhance their customer experience. Dolly retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army after 21 years of active military service. At the time of her retirement, she had served in a variety of critical assignments, specializing in team building, planning, research, operations, international relations, and the practice of law. Dolly led multiple teams and managed large operational budgets to create cutting edge solutions and enable innovative operations. Her key military assignments include serving as the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command, the Security Justice Advisor for the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and as the Staff Judge Advocate (General Counsel) for the Army Support Activity, Fort Dix, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Dolly continues to exercise her legal intellect as a civilian attorney for the Department of the Army.

Adie Akuffo-Afful is a Strategic Partnership Manger at Black Girl Ventures where they provide underrepresented entrepreneurs access to community, capital and capacity programming to further their entrepreneurial journey. Prior to his time at BGV Adie headed venture for equity crowdfunding platform Wefunder. On his off hours Adie is a burgeoning angel investor and entrepreneurship advocate.