Dare with Nneka Carrie Ude [In-Person + Online]
• – • Flatiron School - Chicago River North Campus
About the speaker
Nneka Ude is a marketer and brand strategist who thrives at the intersection of data and identity. A Chicago native, she has spent over a decade driving brand, shopper and experiential strategy for some of Chicago’s most prominent ad agencies. Currently she serves as a VP, Strategy Director for Leo Burnett’s shopper marketing unit, Arc Worldwide; leading shopper strategy for Intel Global; brand strategy for U.S. Cellular Corporation; and multicultural data/research opportunities within the larger Creative Collective.
A whitespace thinker and strategic leader, Nneka has empowered how brands in CPG, Tech, Alcohol Beverage, and Appliances navigate the complexities of people, tech, and culture. Since 2013 she has consistently split her time between the Chicago advertising and the city’s multicultural startup/business scene, consulting with tech startups including Black Tech Mecca, Citispoon, and Desirelist. In 2018, she created a web series exploring the nuanced experiences and perspectives of Black founders and creators called “The Xchange.”
Her passion for people is also embodied in the work she does within the community. She currently sits on the boards of the Nautilus School, Neighborhood Housing Services (associate board), an active volunteer with The Gray Matter Experience, and is a member of the Cook County Council on Digital Equity (CODE).
Nneka is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and holds a MBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago. In 2020, she was selected for the 4A’s Vanguard Fellowship. In 2021 she was one of four recipients of The Chicago Advertising Federation’s Rising Star Award. Nneka Is also the owner of the sustainable retail e-commerce brand, LOVE DOT.
Local partners
Flatiron School teaches passionate, creative people how to launch careers in tech. We’ve been teaching since 2012, and now offer programs in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity and product design. to bring our successful curriculum to more students. We are more than just a school — we are a team of mission-driven individuals trying to align education with reality.
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Founded by Creative Producer, Edwin R. Ruiz, Mondo Machine is a film and digital media hub for Chicago artists, filmmakers, writers, organizations and patrons of the arts to facilitate work that resonates with audiences worldwide. We specialize in narrative storytelling, documentary, live performance archives, and innovative event experiences. Follow them on Twitter @MondoMachine
Big Shoulders Coffee offers a selection of daily roasted coffees; featuring single-origin coffees from micro producers, seasonal blends, and customer favorites. @bigshoulderscoffee
Ink Factory helps you communicate visually. We help fortune 100 companies, governments, nonprofits, and more by creating engaging live visual notes at events, illustrations that clarify complex information, videos that spark interest, and workshops that teach visual communication skills. Simply put: You talk. We draw. It’s awesome.™ Follow Ink Factory on Instagram @inkfactorystudio
Babes Only is an organization dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and educating women through events, projects, and conversations. The org was founded on October 5th, 2016 and since then has been featured in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Austin, Detroit, and London. Throughout the years we have worked with hundreds of female creatives and women owned businesses. Our continuous goal is to highlight women and make a positive impact in our community as well as on our planet.
Busy Beaver is a Chicago based, women owned business who understand the importance of expression, sharing ideas, and building community. Which is why we love turning your ideas into handmade shareable custom buttons and stickers for over 25 years in our solar powered “Dam”“ in Chicago!
Additional details
🎥📍 Filming location: Flatiron School
📺 Option to Tune in on Zoom
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🦠NOTE: We want to prioritize everyone’s safety. Masks are Required and social distancing is encouraged and achievable in this space. CreativeMornings/Chicago will require all volunteers, guests, and performers to provide: Proof of Full Vaccination or a Negative COVID-19 Test (Performed within the previous 72 hours prior to entry). Hard copies, photocopies, or digital photos of the above are acceptable.
Location
Hosted at
Flatiron School - Chicago River North Campus
515 N State Street, 12th Floor
Chicago, Illinois United States 60654
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