Dawn Dickson

Dawn Dickson

Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win" -…

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Experience

  • D1 Consulting International

    Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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    Columbus, Ohio, United States

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    Miami Beach

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    Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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    Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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    Columbus, Ohio Area

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    Columbus, Ohio Area

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Member

    Sporty Girls, Inc.

    - 1 year 9 months

    Children

Publications

  • Kiosk & Retail Report

    Kiosk Marketplace

    2018 Kiosk and Retail report featuring case study on Dawn Dickson and Flat Out of Heels

    Other authors
    • USA Technologies
    • Pymnts.com
    See publication

  • Intelligent Vending. Technology and Analytics.

    Technology Insider Group

    “The ability to access information generated by connected devices enables a fundamental shift in how companies operate and generate revenues. Wireless machines will provide brands with management dashboards and visualization tools, displaying real-time sales and maintenance information across the entire network and from individual points of sale. Smart vending machines are a great example of the impact of IoT on new revenue streams and business models.”

    See publication

  • Intelligent Vending. A Peak into the Future.

    Technology Insider Group

    What industries haven’t been disrupted by technology, by the transformation of the digital age? In the approximately 130 years since vending machines were invented to sell postcards in railroad stations, little has changed for this industry. But vending is changing in dramatic and profitable ways as information technology meets new personalized retail intelligence, consumer interface and remote operational and management capacity.

    See publication

  • 24 Experts On How To Become A Great Public Speaker

    Boston Speaks

    Other authors
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Patents

Courses

  • BRINC Accelerator

    Hong Kong

  • Canopy Boulder Accelerator

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  • Google Accelerate

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  • NASDAQ Milestone Makers Fall 2019 cohort

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  • NewME Accelerator

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  • Techstars Los Angeles

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Projects

  • Solutions Vending International

    - Present

    SVI is an automated retailing manufacturing company that produces intelligent vending machines. The the flag ship product is the Flat Out of Heels rollable shoe vending machine that is currently in Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Club LIV in Miami.

    Other creators
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  • Flat Out of Heels

    - Present

    Stylish rollable emergency flats for women...the solution to stiletto sore feet!

    Other creators
    See project

Honors & Awards

  • INC 100 Female Founders

    Inc Magazine

    https://incafrica.com/profile/dawn-dickson-akpoghene

  • OBWS Entrepreneur of the Year

    OBWS and Snapchat

  • BlackList 100

    BlackList

    From luminaries changing the face of media, sports and entertainment to pioneers in medicine STEM, activism and public policy, The Blacklist amplifies emerging voices within the Black community leading the way, transforming their industries, and creating global positive change.

  • Forbes Next1000

    Forbes Magazine

    Dawn Dickson was named to the inaugural Forbes Next 1000, a new initiative celebrating small business owners, who have been in business for a minimum of one year and have a maximum of $10 million in revenue or Series A funding.

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinehoward/2021/02/16/next-1000-small-scale-super-achievers/?sh=3b5c5e232e24

  • First female founder to raise over $1M in Reg CF

    SEC

    In April 2019 Dawn Dickson became the first female founder in history to raise over $1M in a Reg CF equity crowdfunding campaign.

  • INC 100 Female Founders

    INC Magazine

  • Heroes of the Movement Award

    National Urban League Young Professionals Association (NULYPA)

    Dawn Dickson was honored as a 2018 "Hero in the Movement" by the NUL Young Professionals Association at the National Urban League Gala in August 2018.

  • Finalist G4A Generator Competition

    Bayer

  • Finalist - ShopTalk Start Up Competition

    ShopTalk

  • Finalist Rise of the Rest Competition (Columbus, Ohio)

    Rise of the Rest

  • 2016 American Dreamer Award

    Hispanic Unity of Florida

  • 2nd Place - 2016 SBA InnovateHER Business Challenge

    U.S. Small Business Administration

    Dawn placed 2nd in the national SBA InnovateHER Business Challenge of over 2,000 entries across the United States.

  • 1st Place: PowerMOVES Big Break Pitch Competition

    PowerMoves NOLA

    PowerMoves.NOLA Spotlights Nation's Leading Entrepreneurs Of Color Startups Tap Into Network of Premier Investors and Advisors. I won $25,000 in the Big Break Power Pitch competition at the 2015 conference.

  • Miami Legacy 40 Under 40 Award

    Legacy Miami

    40 Under 40 Issue Introducing the 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow for South Florida

  • 50 Young Visionary Women Leaders to Watch in 2015

    Innov8tiv Magazine

    Top 50 women to watch in 2015

  • 2nd Place: REVOLT Music Conference Business Pitch Competition

    REVOLT TV

  • National Finalist: Tech Cocktail Start Up of the Year

    Tech Co

  • 1st Place: Tap the Future 2 Minute Pitch Competition

    Miller Coors

  • Who's Who of Black Atlanta

    Who's Who America

    Recognizing among emerging entrepreneurs in Atlanta

  • Who's Who of Black Columbus

    Who's Who

    Received recognition in 2007, 2008

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • REALITY Israel

    Delegate

    - Present

  • Ecommerce Fuel Forum

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    - Present

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