Dawn Dickson

I built companies for 23 years. I am a CEO, Inventor, marketing expert, 6X founder, keynote speaker, web3 and crowdfunding pioneer. But most importantly, an outlier doing what feels best aligned with my purpose.

Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and business leader with an impressive professional background. She is the Founder & CEO of PopCom, a technology company that bridges e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail using software, robotic storefronts, and advanced technologies like facial recognition, AI, and blockchain.1

Professional Highlights

Founder & CEO of PopCom from October 2012 to April 2023, developing innovative retail technology solutions1
Founder of Flat Out of Heels, a company creating rollable ballet flats for women1
Founder of D1 Consulting International, a private consulting company1

Achievements and Recognition

First female founder to raise over $1M in Reg CF equity crowdfunding (April 2019)1
Named to the inaugural Forbes Next 1000 list (July 2020)1
Recognized in INC 100 Female Founders multiple times1
Recipient of the Heroes of the Movement Award from the National Urban League Young Professionals Association1

Background

Dawn has over 23 years of entrepreneurial experience, describing herself as a CEO, inventor, marketing expert, 6X founder, keynote speaker, and web3 and crowdfunding pioneer.2 3 4 She holds degrees from Indiana University-Purdue University, DeVry University, and The Ohio State University in fields including Information Technology, Fundraising Management, and Journalism.1