See you in San Juan!

April 24-26 2023
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Review Presentations from the SourceLink Summit
Melea’s Presentation: Storytelling + Crux KC Business Growth
Maria’s Presentation – SourceLink: A Blueprint for Success
Meet us in San Juan! We are coordinating a gathering in San Juan, Puerto Rico in partnership with Colmena66, our network affiliate.
Inspiring experts in entrepreneurship and economic development to headline SourceLink Summit

Day One
Monday, April 24 – AC Hotel by Marriott, San Juan Condado. 1369 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
8:30–9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast, registration, networking
Join us for a continental breakfast as we start our exciting day together.
9:00–10:15 a.m. Welcome!
Summit overview and fun introduction activity.
10:15–10:30 a.m. Networking Break
10:30–11:45 a.m. Building the Puerto Rico Entrepreneurship Network
Fireside chat with our hosts:
- Maria Meyers, Executive Director, UMKC Innovation Center and Founder SourceLink
- Rob Williams, Director, SourceLink
- Lucy Crespo, CEO, Puerto Rico Science Trust
- Sofia Stolberg, CEO, Piloto 151
- Denisse Rodríguez Colón, Director, Colmena66
11:45 –1:00 p.m. Lunch/Keynote Address, Melea McRae, Founder & CEO of marketing “un-agency” CRUX KC, will share insights from her entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned, and how to leverage storytelling, networking and marketing trends to grow your network or business.
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Networking Break
1:15 –2:15 p.m. SourceLink: A Blueprint for Success Maria Meyers, SourceLink Founder and Executive Director UMKC Innovation Center
Celebrate SourceLink’s 20th Anniversary! 🎉
2:15–3:15 p.m. End of Day Roundtable: Shared Goals Peer mentoring session to discuss Summit takeaways / goal setting
3:15–4:00 p.m. Cambio en Clave: Social Hackers that Dance Meet Rafael Cancel, social entrepreneur, Cambio en Clave, who has taught more than 50,000 people to dance and learn why he believes in the strength of art and social integration.
4:00–4:30 p.m. Break – Move those tables so we can Salsa!
4:30–5:30 p.m. Cambio en Clave! Let’s dance with Rafael Cancel!
6:30–9:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner, speaker, Jonathan Ortmans, President, Global Entrepreneurship Network, Global Entrepreneurship Trends and Ways to Connect with the Global Entrepreneurship Network
AC Marriott – Bar C Lona Rooftop
Day Two
Tuesday, April 25 – AC Hotel by Marriott, San Juan Condado. 1369 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
8:00*–8:45 a.m. Continental breakfast, networking
Join us for a continental breakfast as we start day two! (*Note earlier start)
8:45–9:00 a.m. Welcome and Morning Inspiration
Overview of the day’s events.
9:00–10:00 a.m. Maximizing Your Resource Partner Network
10:00–10:45 a.m. Next Level Network Navigation
10:45–11.00 a.m. Networking Break
11:00–12:00 p.m. Successful Storytelling and Amplifying Network Reach
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch with Colmena66 Resource Partners /Keynote speakers, National Ecosystem Building Trends with Andy Stoll, Senior Program Officer, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Nathan Ohle, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
1:30 –1:45 p.m. Networking Break
1:45–2:45 p.m. Sustainability Secrets for Network Builders
SourceLink veteran affiliates
2:45–4:15 p.m. Where’s the Money? Funding Entrepreneurs Conversation with funders
Where’s the Money? Funding Ecosystems Conversation with funders
4:15–5:00 p.m. End of Day Roundtable: Shared Challenges Peer mentoring session to discuss Summit takeaways / shared challenges
6:00–8:00 p.m. Deep Dive Dinner Discussion
- Funding Entrepreneurs and Ecosystems – Cayo Caribe, 1451 Ashford Ave. 00907, a 2 minute walk from the AC Marriott.
- Marketing Outreach and Professional Development – Burrito Social, 1351 Ave. Ashford, 00907, a 2 minute walk from the AC Marriott
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Dinner on your own. See Places to Eat, Play and Shop, a curated list from Colmena66.
Day Three
Wednesday, April 26 – AC Hotel by Marriott, San Juan Condado. 1369 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
8:00*–8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast, networking
Join us for a continental breakfast on our last day together. (*Note earlier start)
8:30– 9:00 a.m. Welcome!
Overview of the day’s events and round up of national initiatives/trends we are seeing and how to get involved.
9:15 –10:15 a.m. SiteConnex™ Website: Best Practices and Advanced Features
10:15 –10:30 a.m. Networking Break
10:30 –12:00 p.m. SourceLink℠ Pro and The Resource Navigator®: Best Practices and Advance Features
12:00–12:30 p.m. End of Day Roundtable: Shared Celebrations and Commitments Peer mentoring session to discuss Summit takeaways / action plans
12:30– 1:30pm Lunch & Learn Box lunches and farewell!
download the full agenda here.
Agenda subject to change.
Special thanks to Colmena66 and Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Trust.
Registration and Accommodations
Venue Information: San Juan, Puerto Rico
For your convenience, most of the activities will be held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, San Juan
1369 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
Investment
Tickets are available for purchase at $400/per person, and everyone must register to attend.
“The value of attending the SourceLink Summit in 2018 was immeasurable. Meeting with veteran ecosystem builders from around the country, learning about national trends and initiatives from leaders in the industry and building relationships with SourceLink affiliate colleagues helped me focus on how to solve problems which I learned are very similar across the network and gave me dozens of ideas that I couldn’t wait to implement. So excited for the next one!”
Denisse Rodríguez Colón, Executive Director Colmena66
When in Puerto Rico: Places to Eat, Play and Shop (download.pdf)
Visiting Puerto Rico Travel and COVID 19 Guidelines
There are no masking or vaccine requirements for domestic travelers to Puerto Rico at this time. We strongly encourage each attendee to be fully vaccinated and to take a COVID test within 48 hours before your arrival. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend to keep everyone safe. Although masking is optional, it is recommended on public transportation and in public places. We encourage you to take measures to feel comfortable. We will have masks and hand sanitizer available.
For additional Places to Eat, Play and Shop in San Juan visit the ‘Discover Puerto Rico’ website
Questions? Let us know you are coming! Contact Pola Firestone, [email protected].
Last updated 4.18.23
Check back often for updates!