Elite Founders Mastermind on the River
Get ready to level up your entrepreneurial game with some of the top minds in the business world at Elite Founders Mastermind on the River!
Elite Founders Mastermind on the River is an exclusive, high-level gathering designed for founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who are ready to elevate how they think, lead, and build.
The Founders Summit proudly welcomes Mayor Mickell Lowery for a special fireside conversation exploring entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, investment, leadership, and the future of Shelby County. Lowery brings an impressive combination of business leadership, executive experience, community impact, and service to the Founders Summit stage. With more than 20 years of experience at FedEx, Lowery has held leadership roles spanning Global Product Marketing, IT Strategy Management, and Global Sales, and has served as a Managing Director. His professional achievements include receiving the prestigious FedEx Five Star Award and President’s Club Award.
His leadership and community impact have also earned national and regional recognition, including:
Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40
EBONY Magazine Top 30 Under 30
Leadership Tennessee Graduate
Leadership Memphis Executive Class Graduate
New Memphis Fellow / Leadership Development Institute
Nexus Leadership Alumnus
Former Chairman, Memphis Housing Authority Board
Board service with organizations including LeMoyne-Owen College, New Memphis, and the Fire Museum of Memphis.
Lowery holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from LeMoyne-Owen College and a Master’s degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. At the Founders Summit, we are taking the conversation beyond titles and into the ideas that matter to entrepreneurs: Where is opportunity growing? How can founders position themselves for what is next? And what will it take to build, invest, and thrive in Shelby County?
This signature experience highlights Sensei Ja, Actor | Martial Artist | Cultural Influencer.
Sensei Ja is a rising actor, martial artist, and cultural influencer whose discipline, charisma, and powerful personal story are quickly capturing national attention. Recently featured on The Breakfast Club and The Joe Budden Podcast, Sensei Ja is expanding his presence across entertainment, media, and culture.
He also appears in the upcoming film PAPERMADE, starring acclaimed actor and martial artist Michael Jai White, further positioning him as an emerging talent to watch.
At the Elite Founders Mastermind on the River, Sensei Ja will join an intimate conversation exploring the intersection of discipline, influence, entrepreneurship, entertainment, personal development, and building a powerful brand in today’s culture.
His appearance will be filmed for SELLING MEMPHIS® as part of the nationally distributed television experience.
Come experience the story, mindset, and momentum behind one of entertainment’s rising voices.
We are honored to welcome Brandon Jackson as a Featured Guest Contributor at Elite Founders Mastermind on the River. Jackson is best known for his career with the Green Bay Packers, where he played a pivotal role during the championship season that culminated in victory at Super Bowl XLV. As a retired NFL Super Bowl Champion who competed at the highest level of professional sports, Jackson brings powerful insights on discipline, leadership, and the mindset required to perform under pressure. During an intimate fireside conversation, he will share lessons from the locker room that translate directly into entrepreneurship, wealth building, and high-performance leadership. His story offers a rare perspective on what it truly takes to win, both on the field and in business.
The event is hosted by Mitanní Spruill-LeSueur, National TV Host of Selling Memphis, part of the American Dream Television Network. Mitanní is a real estate brokerage owner, published author, and nationally recognized media personality whose work has been featured across major television networks and streaming platforms. Her events are known for attracting decision-makers, builders, developers, executives, and civic leaders, including city leadership and influential business owners.
Elite Founders Mastermind on the River will be filmed for national television, creating an environment that blends elevated conversation, real-world insight, and meaningful connection. Attendees can expect a dynamic panel discussion, curated networking, and access to leaders who are actively shaping business, culture, and community impact.
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