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FinovateFall
September 8-10, 2025
The Marriott Marquis Times SquareNew York

Akeem Shannon
Founder & CEO at Flipstik
Speaker

Profile

Akeem Shannon has had more than his fair share of failures, fall downs, setbacks, and hurdles. Butthrough failing repeatedly, he found himself inching his way toward success. From college dropout to CEOof an Inc Magazine, Top 50 Fastest Growing Consumer Brand, Akeem has shared his story on Stagessuch as Shark Tank and the Today Show… to the Walls of the Smithsonian National Museum. Through hisjourney, navigating Mental Health, Marketing, Management, and Motivation he’s lived a story that’sinspired thousands.

Agenda Sessions

  • Out of the Box Keynote: The imperfect path – identifying opportunities, overcoming hurdles & finding the next best step

    10:40am
  • Refreshments & networking plus Off the Record Session with Akeem Shannon & Finovate First Timers meet up

    11:00am