BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36715@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260729T064544Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/vision-8-launch-event-connecting-mu slim-founders-investors-builders-2/ SUMMARY:Vision 8 Launch Event: Connecting Muslim Founders\, Investors & Bui lders DESCRIPTION:THE CLUB COWORKING CROSSPOINT CENTER\n\n9800 CROSSPOINT BLVD\n\ nINDIANAPOLIS\, IN 46256\nOverview\n\n\n\nAn exclusive evening connecting Muslim founders\, investors\, and operators to build the future of entrepr eneurship and impact.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\nJoin us for the offic ial launch of Vision 8 a new movement built on one premise: exceptional Mu slim entrepreneurs deserve access to serious capital\, and serious capital deserves access to exceptional Muslim entrepreneurs.\n\nVision 8 brings t ogether founders\, investors\, operators\, mentors\, and ecosystem builder s around a shared goal: helping strong Muslim businesses grow\, helping ca pital find serious investment opportunities\, and helping successful peopl e lift others as they rise.\n\nAt this launch event\, we will introduce th e Vision 8 mission\, explain our forum and network model\, and share how w e plan to connect trusted leaders across cities. We will also host a fires ide conversation with experienced founders and business leaders who are bu ilding real companies and shaping what Muslim business success can look li ke at scale.\n\nThis event is for founders\, CEOs\, operators\, investors\ , professionals\, mentors\, and community builders who want to help build a stronger\, more coordinated Muslim entrepreneurship ecosystem.\n\nA port ion of proceeds will support Vision 8’s upcoming founder initiatives\, i ncluding a pitch competition launching later this year.\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\ n\n06:00 PM - 06:30 PM\n\nNetworking Reception &\; Refreshments\n\nVi sion 8 Team\n\nConnect with founders\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, and pro fessionals while enjoying refreshments and networking before the program b egins.\n\n\n\n06:30 PM - 06:45 PM\n\nWelcome &\; Opening Remarks\n\nO mar Haqqani\n\nWelcome to Vision 8 and an overview of the evening's progra m\, mission\, and objectives.\n\n\n\n06:45 PM - 07:00 PM\n\nIntroducing Vision 8\n\nOmar Khan\n\nAn introduction to Vision 8's mission\, vision\, and commitment to empowering Muslim founders through entrepreneurship\, me ntorship\, capital\, and community.\n\n\n\n07:00 PM - 08:00 PM\n\nFiresi de Chat: Building Businesses\, Building Community\n\nOmar Haqqani\, Dawud Mitchell &\; Omar Atia\n\nAn engaging conversation exploring entreprene urship\, leadership\, community impact\, lessons learned\, and opportuniti es for Muslim founders.\n\n\n\n08:00 PM - 08:30 PM\n\nAudience Q&\;A\ n\nOmar Khan\, Dawud Mitchell &\; Omar Atia\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers.\n\n\n\ n08:30 PM - 08:40 PM\n\nClosing Remarks &\; Getting Involved\n\nOmar Haqqani\n\nClosing reflections and information on how founders\, investors \, mentors\, and supporters can become involved with Vision 8.\n\n\n\n08:4 0 PM - 09:00 PM\n\nFounder &\; Community Networking\n\nVision 8 Team\ n\nContinue conversations\, make new connections\, and meet members of the Vision 8 community before the event concludes.\n\n\n\n LOCATION:the club coworking - crosspoint center\, 9800 Crosspoint Boulevard \, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46256\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9800 Crosspoint Boulevard\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46256\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=the club coworking - crosspoint center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR