Carlsbad Bright Business Club: January 28 Event
Join us for the Carlsbad Bright Business Club, a monthly gathering where local entrepreneurs and business experts connect, collaborate, and grow together. Through engaging workshops, interactive brainstorming sessions, and dynamic discussions, members build meaningful connections and gain actionable insights to strengthen their business journey.
January 28 — Keynote Speakers
•Jason Akin
Co-founder of fintech company mpowered, Jason grew the business from a sketch on a bar napkin into a powerhouse managing $5 billion in credit union assets across 10 states. Focused on empowering nonprofits to serve the financially underserved, Jason built a sustainable, world-class core processing system for credit unions. After its successful buyout, Jason turned his attention to giving back by mentoring founders, building tools like VirtuQuill, and providing fractional CTO services to help startups develop proof-of-concept and MVP solutions.
•Diana Barbiani
Advisor with North County San Diego SBDC and founder of The Rep Academy, Diana helps retailers, wholesalers, and product-based businesses improve distribution strategies and product design.
•Fernanda Firman
Founder of an AI Assistant agency, Fernanda is a marketing automation expert specializing in funnels, virtual event strategies, and profit-generating systems.
•Florin Diumea
Business operations expert, author of the Bright Business Model Workbook, and founder of the Bright Business Club, Florin helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses while creating a positive impact.
Why Attend?
•Inspiration: Hear from successful entrepreneurs who have turned ideas into impactful businesses.
•Actionable Insights: Learn strategies to optimize operations, marketing, and growth.
•Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and build lasting relationships.
Whether you’re looking to scale your business, gain fresh insights, or simply be inspired, this is the event for you.
Stay bright,
The Carlsbad Bright Business Leadership Team