About this Event
Proof & Perspectives Presents:
The Anti-Entrepreneur: I Never Needed Permission
Featuring Amber Frazier-Finkelstein
About the Event
Most people assume becoming an entrepreneur is something you choose. Amber Frazier-Finkelstein disagrees.
After years of insisting she was not an entrepreneur—despite building successful businesses along the way—someone in a room full of founders looked at Amber and said, "You know, I think of you as one of us."
Instead of feeling accepted, she found herself asking a much bigger question:
Who decided they were the ones who got to decide?
Join Proof & Perspectives for a funny, candid, and perspective-shifting talk on identity, belonging, and breaking free from the approval trap.
This isn't a talk about traditional entrepreneurship. It’s about the identities we inherit, the ones we reject, and the ultimate freedom that comes from deciding for yourself.
What We'll Explore:
- The Permission Myth: Why waiting for a green light keeps your most meaningful work on hold.
- Identity & Belonging: Rewriting the rules on who "qualifies" as an innovator, founder, or creator.
- Unfiltered Real Talk: Humorous, relatable stories from the trenches of building successful businesses on your own terms.
Event Details
- 📅 Date: October 15, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
- 📍 Location: Sticks & Vines
- 🎟️ Admission: Ticket Options
🎟️ Proof of Concept- General Admission — $25
Includes:
- Full access to The Anti-Entrepreneur talk & Q&A
- Networking with local founders and community members
- 1 complimentary glass of wine or non-alcholic beverage
🌱 Table Expander- Community Supporter Ticket — $35
(Pay-It-Forward)
Want to make an even bigger impact? This tier directly funds sponsored tickets for community members who face financial barriers, while directly supporting our guest speakers.
Includes:
- Everything in General Admission (Talk, Q&A, Networking)
- 1 complimentary glass of wine or non-alcholic beverage
- 1 Sponsored Ticket contributed to our Community Access Fund
- Special shoutout/recognition.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Agenda
The Anti Entrepreneur
Event venue & nearby stays
Sticks & Vines, 6905 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, United States
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