"Our innate capacity for empathy is the source of the most precious of all human qualities." His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama The best leaders are teachers,
DE&I Minority Business LEARNING Summit
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Award-winning television personality Liza Wisner is a talent development expert and the curator of change agent training, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion thought leadership. Professionally trained with degrees in computer science and educational technology, Liza has built an incredible career and has turned her love of automation into a fulfilling life, strategizing, and managing learning, diversity, inclusion, and automation initiatives. Liza is also the founder of social organizations including the non-profit, ‘PowerUp.org’ on a mission to end “Technology Poverty” by bridging the digital divide.
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Clyde Rudolph is an Account Executive II and the BlackFolx ERG lead at OpenSesame. Clyde works with the leadership suite of companies to help build world-class learning programs allowing them to get the most out of their employees. Regardless if you are looking to build skills, change behaviors, or drive organizational change we have the tools to help you accomplish your goals. Focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Environmental Health and Safety; Compliance; Leadership; and Technology training.
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Erienne Poole is the Administrative and Events Specialist at OpenSesame. She has built an incredible career as a strong Operational and Administrative leader that brings experience, personality, and determination into all work settings. She has experience and success with top Companies in the fitness and technology industry. Erienne infuses her business acumen with creativity which makes her efficient and easy to work with. Her proven track record is influenced by her excellence in using KPI's to influence and create successful outcomes within her communities.
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Tara is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant, and Chief Operations Officer at Inflexion. She has over 2 decades of experience addressing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. She has worked collaboratively with organizations to build skills, strategies, and capacity to advance and sustain equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. In addition to her professional experience in advancing equity, she also holds a master's degree in intercultural communications and is currently completing her doctorate in adult learning and leadership.
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Megan Ysassi is a Curation Specialist at OpenSesame. With over six years as a Learning and Development professional, Megan knows that the success of any organization begins with the willingness to cultivate it’s people. Megan’s role as a curator is to support organizations around the world with their learning journey by creating relevant links between the learner and valuable knowledge across relevant disciplines. Megan’s belief is a charismatic approach to talent development and has the potential to create indestructible bonds between generations of workforce professionals and as a result, impact the communities we live in.
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A diverse set of incredible speakers with experience in every step of the process you need to be successful in elearning.
Are you interested in getting a certificate in DEI Minority Business eLearning Development? Are you interested in learning how to start and scale a corporate elearning business? Join us for this eLearning Unlocked Summit! With more and more industries going online across the entire world, there is an increased popularity of elearning businesses. elearning has increasingly become the go-to method for learning a variety of skills and knowledge. In fact, the elearning industry is expected to reach $325 billion by 2025. OpenSesame seeks elearning businesses whose content reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and the world we live in. A variety of perspectives, imagery, and voices strengthen our ability to deliver the spark of learning to everyone. Attend this event to learn how to start and scale a corporate elearning business and free access to the courses you need to receive your certificate. Also, enjoy great Swag and Giveaways. See you there!
Megan Ysassi
Clyde Rudolph
Erienne Poole
Welcome to the 2022 eLearning Business Summit hosted by OpenSesame. We’re going to set your intentions for the next 3-hours, where we will help you unlock the blueprint on how to become part of a business with low costs and high margins - the elearning industry.
Don Spear
Paige Kracke
Clyde Rudolph
Staying on top of any evolving field is the difference between success and failure. COVID-19 had an enormous impact on corporate learning and the development of new skills. With skills for jobs shifting constantly, employees need to be cross-training and reskilling constantly. What is the eLearning industry, why is it so popular, and what does the future hold? Learn how to give your business the boost it needs in the elearning industry.
Kristina M. Wynne, MPH
Dr. Tammy Francis
Tara Cooper
Did you know that establishing your business as minority-owned can prove to be a crucial step for success? Learn why it is important to certify and how to certify your business as minority-owned to open up an abundance of business opportunities and networking relationships. OpenSesame supports diverse small businesses, and we would love to help you start and grow yours in the elearning industry.
Louis Vick
Erienne Poole
Will you be creating content yourself, or is it a team effort? Whether you're an individual subject expert looking to sell your own online courses or are looking to monetize an existing learning and development catalog of knowledge, make sure you know the top strategies to ace your eLearning Business Audition.
Dave McFarland
Clyde Rudolph
So, you’re ready to start developing your content! GREAT! From how to map out and deliver your elearning courses to determining your revenue strategy, before rushing too far ahead, learn the critical factors that will impact your potential ROI (return on investment).
Abbie Paul
Liza Wisner
Erienne Poole
Once you have your courses developed, how do you get them ready for your audience? Learn the top elearning catalog management tips and tricks to get your catalog on the red carpet and ready for the stage.
Charise Frias
Molly Broder
Amanda Sessions
Once your courses are built and hosted, you need a plan for connecting them with your prospective audience. Meet the OpenSesame curators who are your bridge from launching to thriving in your elearning business. With analytical reporting you'll be able to take the guesswork out of improving your business. Get advise so you can adjust, add, and, if necessary, overhaul your courses so that you can be successful. With content curators in your toolkit, you never feel alone and you will have the support system you need to achieve success.
Clyde Rudolph
Erienne Poole
Tara Cooper
Our goal is to help you discover your own path and help move you forward in your pursuit of success in the elearning business. Nothing can set you up better to get results fast. Get ready to turn your camera on and bring your questions LIVE, because we have the answers.
"Our innate capacity for empathy is the source of the most precious of all human qualities." His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama The best leaders are teachers,
Technology gives people worldwide and from all walks of life the opportunity to learn any range of topics and skills with the click of a button. However,
According to Forbes, the elearning industry is expected to grow to an astounding $325 billion by 2025. Are you passionate about teaching and sharing your knowledge? If