Support Kristen's Journey to RES Summit

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Blackfeet entrepreneur seeks RES travel and booth funds to grow Indigenous digital businesses

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Support Kristen's Journey to RES Summit

Support Kristen's Journey to RES Summit

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Attending the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) isn’t just a professional opportunity for me — it’s a critical moment in building sustainable Indigenous economic power. As a Blackfeet entrepreneur and founder of MSW Consulting, my work focuses on helping Indigenous artists, designers, and organizations build strong digital foundations — from websites and brand strategy to revenue planning and long-term business sustainability. I’ve spent over a decade leading complex programs at Amazon, and now I’m bringing that expertise home to Indian Country.

RES is the largest gathering of Native business leaders, tribal decision-makers, and economic development partners in the country. Being in that room means building partnerships with Tribal leaders and Native-owned enterprises, securing consulting contracts that directly fund Indigenous-led businesses, expanding market access for Native creatives, and positioning Indigenous women-owned businesses at the forefront of digital transformation.

Right now, I’m in a pivotal transition — moving from corporate leadership into full-time entrepreneurship. Like many founders, there’s a gap between vision and financial runway. Getting to RES is the bridge. Your support doesn’t just cover travel and booth costs. It helps an Indigenous woman-owned business scale sustainably, supports workshops and economic strategy that I bring back to community, strengthens Native representation in rooms where capital decisions are made, and invests in long-term Indigenous economic sovereignty.

When Indigenous businesses thrive, our communities thrive. We create jobs. We circulate dollars locally. We model possibility for the next generation. Attending RES isn’t about survival — it’s about momentum. If you believe in Indigenous entrepreneurship, economic sovereignty, and women building generational impact, I would be honored to have your support. Every contribution moves this vision forward.

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Kristen Upham
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Kent, WA
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