Zakiya attended the Founders Alley event on October 28 in Philadelphia, a high-energy gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, and ecosystem builders committed to advancing local innovation. The event offered founders the opportunity to share their ventures, exchange ideas, and build strategic connections in a space designed to spark collaboration and momentum. Through candid conversations and community-driven networking, Founders Alley reinforced the power of peer support, shared learning, and cross-sector partnership in strengthening Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial landscape.