
Ashlee Ammons
Get inspired by the story of Ashlee, a trailblazing Black female founder who raised $1M+ in startup funding & was named an Inc. Female Founder 100 honoree (2022).
Ashlee Ammons is an experiential marketing maven, tech leader, and professional keynote speaker. She is the 38th Black female to raise over $1M in funding for a technology startup in the United States. Today, her work as a founder has changed the face of entrepreneurship in the Southeast and beyond. She has been invited to speak at the Kauffman Foundation's ESHIP Summit, Google, Capital One, VentureBeat, Babson College, Georgia Tech, and Ole Miss, among others, and her startup has been featured in: Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Entrepreneur, and CNN to name a few. In 2022, Ashlee was named by Inc. as a Female Founder 100 Honoree.
Ashlee holds a BA in mass communications and public relations from Baldwin-Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. Early in her events career, she worked with talent like Oprah, LeBron James, Leonardo Dicaprio, and Jay-Z, as well as brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, and LVMH.
Ashlee enjoys supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through her past service on the Tech Birmingham and Nashville Entrepreneur Center boards, her current advisory position with the NEC, and her volunteer work within culturally diverse k-12 school systems.
Ashlee resides in Atlanta, GA. You can catch her most weeknights at Orangetheory Fitness and exploring art, culture, coffee, and culinary scenes with her fiance in her free time.
Ashlee Ammons is an experiential marketing maven, tech leader, and professional keynote speaker. She is the 38th Black female to raise over $1M in funding for a technology startup in the United States. Today, her work as a founder has changed the face of entrepreneurship in the Southeast and beyond. She has been invited to speak at the Kauffman Foundation's ESHIP Summit, Google, Capital One, VentureBeat, Babson College, Georgia Tech, and Ole Miss, among others, and her startup has been featured in: Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Entrepreneur, and CNN to name a few. In 2022, Ashlee was named by Inc. as a Female Founder 100 Honoree.
Ashlee holds a BA in mass communications and public relations from Baldwin-Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. Early in her events career, she worked with talent like Oprah, LeBron James, Leonardo Dicaprio, and Jay-Z, as well as brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, and LVMH.
Ashlee enjoys supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through her past service on the Tech Birmingham and Nashville Entrepreneur Center boards, her current advisory position with the NEC, and her volunteer work within culturally diverse k-12 school systems.
Ashlee resides in Atlanta, GA. You can catch her most weeknights at Orangetheory Fitness and exploring art, culture, coffee, and culinary scenes with her fiance in her free time.
Use What You Have to Build What You Want
In this inspiring and practical session, Ashlee shares her journey as an unlikely tech entrepreneur and how she leveraged her non-technical experiences to build a startup. Drawing from her communication, experiential marketing, and community-building expertise, Ashlee provides insight and actionable tips on how to derive value from your existing skills.
Key Takeaways:
- Intro to the Design Thinking Process
- Detail on each stage of the startup journey...
Connecting Your Dots: The Journey from Classmate to Colleague to Creator and Beyond
In this session, Ashlee shares how she learned to connect her dots to create success. Starting with a personal failure, Ashlee shares how being cut from 8th-grade cheerleading shaped her approach to life personally and professionally, leading to great success in her journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Failure to action
- Reinventing yourself
- Building relationships
- Approaching anything like it's everything
- Taking calculated risks
- Blending...
Blending Out
Ashlee shares her unfiltered journey as a "Quad Outsider," a black, female, non-technical, tech founder. She details how she and her Mom/co-founder moved their business forward by embracing the discomfort of entrepreneurship while leaning authentically into themselves as they brought their software to market. From Nashville to Birmingham to sharing a full-size mattress for 14 weeks for the opportunity to pitch Steve Case (AOL Founder), Ashlee (hilariously) shares it all.
Key...
Pitch Perfect
You present how you prepare. Ashlee shares how she learned to deliver presentations for her audience rather than her business. First, she details her methodical storytelling process, which has enabled her to raise millions in funding. Then, she shares her actual pitches with the audience, soliciting feedback to maximize audience engagement.
Note:
This presentation can be made into a breakout session. Ashlee offers attendees real-time pitch feedback and easy tweaks to give...
20 recommend Ashlee
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GEORGIA TECH
On-Site
D.P., SCHELLER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, GEORGIA TECH
Verified @ile.gatech.eduEngaging, energizing, and exciting - Ashlee's presentation (complemented by her witty and talented partner, Kerry) kept our students entertained and interested (no small feat) throughout her talk. She shared candidly about the 'real life' of a start-up founder and provided valuable and actionable advice to budding entrepreneurs in particular, but general lessons to all heading into the workforce soon. No reading assignment, case study, or class discussion can have the same effect as listening to Ashlee and Kerry tell their story!
ULYPMT
On-Site
M.C.J.D., VP, ULYPMT
Verified @mmc.eduI've been thinking about your (Approach Anything Like It's Everything) talk ever since you presented and have been trying to decide how I'll approach anything like it's everything! That has stuck with me.
Glow Skin Care
On-Site
H.G.B., Esthetician and Makeup Artist, Glow Skin Care
Verified @me.comI heard Ashlee speak , she told her story of how Mixtroz was created and I am inspired. She is a very smart, savvy woman.
BAKER DONELSON
On-Site
J.B.S., ATTORNEY, BAKER DONELSON
Verified @bakerdonelson.comAshlee is the perfect person to inspire people to pursue their dreams. Not only is her professional background tailor-made for an audience, but her personality makes her speaking success a virtual certainty. Ashlee is keenly aware of all the elements necessary to make an event memorable and impactful.
The Tangible Effect
On-Site
S.H., Owner, The Tangible Effect
Verified @thetangibleeffect.comThank you for your presentation. Very Inspiring!
The Altamont School
On-Site
R.J., Computer Science Teacher, The Altamont School
Verified @altamontschool.onmicrosoft.comYou inspired alot of our girls and other students that feel a bit discouraged by CS and the Tech Industry. I've been trying to change the stereotype of our CS classes away from the all white boys club it's been in the past. I really feel that you made a positive impact in that regard.
Forge
On-Site
K.L., Owner, Forge
Verified @workatforge.comHer drive and determination is motivating and inspiring for everyone. Each person in the audience felt like they were walking on the journey with Ashlee.
University of Mississippi
On-Site
E.B., Adjunct Instructor- School of Business Administration, University of Mississippi
Verified @olemiss.eduGreat job, fantastic energy Ashlee! It was awesome to see the line waiting to speak to you afterwards. The Mixtroz story is amazing and still unfolding.
California State University
On-Site
L.M.S., Associate Editor, IJEBR; Professor, CSUN, California State University
Verified @csun.eduAshlee, I was delighted to connect with you. You and your business partner mother are truly inspiring! So many people shared with me that your presentation alone was worth the entire conference.
Rowan University
On-Site
M.B., Student Worker, Rowan University
Verified @gmail.com"I especially enjoyed your keynote discussion explaining Mixtroz and how you got to where you are. Your plenary session was genuinely so eye-opening to me - I gained so much information and advice that I will never forget."
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
On-Site
E.L., President, United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Verified @gmail.comFrom the moment they stepped on stage the audience knew they were in for something special. It's easy to see how everyone can personally connect with the problem Mixtroz solves - we've all been there - but what wow'd the audience was the candor, dynamism, truth, humor, and humility of co-founders Ashlee and Kerry. They may have been told they were 'quad outsiders' at the start, but their story of passion, perseverance, hard work, and hustle is powerful and will inspire generations to come.
Brand Wise
On-Site
J.D., President, Brand Wise
Ashlee Ammons is smart, warm and engaging and that's what has fostered in her presentation. This former executive has taken her experience in PR and used it to create technology that puts human exchange back in the networking experience. Brilliant!
GIRLS TO THE MOON
On-Site
C.R., CO-FOUNDER, GIRLS TO THE MOON
Ashlee is changing the way people see women innovators and entrepreneurs. She is a thought leader in our community (Nashville) and it's an honor to have her speak and mentor young girls every year at our Girls To The Moon events.
On-Site
L.K.
Ashlee is going to do AMAZING things; her enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring!
OLD SCHOOL TACTICS + NEW SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
On-Site
H., OLD SCHOOL TACTICS + NEW SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
I enjoyed the speakers knowledge and delivery. I also enjoyed the breakout session and being able to interact with other conference goers. Full of engagement and communication with people we did not know upon entering the room as well as additional information.
The Altamont School
On-Site
K.S.B., Director, The C. Kyser Miree Ethical Leadership Center, The Altamont School
What an amazing presentation you delivered yesterday! It was a true treat for the students and teachers. Your talking points are spot-on and in keeping with the leadership tenants of The Miree Center. Moreover, your rapport with kids is incredible!
Wild Blue
On-Site
J., Wild Blue
Dear Ms.Ammons, Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me after your presentation about some of the basics of starting your own company. You gave me both insight and inspiration for lies ahead in my own journey. I wish you the best of luck in all of your business ventures and if I have any more questions I may contact you again. Once again thank you! Keep bringing such a positive and refreshing attitude to the seemingly tough world of business!
NewBoCo
On-Site
J.W., Events Director, NewBoCo
Verified @newbo.coI want to send you a note because I have received so many side notes from people saying how much they loved you and Kerry and your talk.(Virtual Presentation) Just wanted to know that everyone just loved you both. EntreFest 2020
CWEL | Babson College
Virtual
S.G.D.P.D.., Executive Director, CWEL | Babson College
Verified @babson.eduThank you so much for sharing your story and your platform tonight in the CWEL Disruption Dinner. From the first time we met at USASBE, your energy has made an impact on the Babson community. You are extraordinary entrepreneurial leaders, role models, educators and forever part of the CWEL Sisterhood.
CWEL | Babson College
Virtual
S.G.D.P.D.., Executive Director, CWEL | Babson College
Verified @babson.eduThank you so much for sharing your story and your platform tonight in the CWEL Disruption Dinner. From the first time we met at USASBE, your energy has made an impact on the Babson community. You are extraordinary entrepreneurial leaders, role models, educators and forever part of the CWEL Sisterhood.











