PNC | The Thread

PNC | The Thread

Engage and Inspire Through Shared Ties.

Upcoming Events

Kendra Scott
Founder, Executive Chairwoman & Chief Visionary Officer

Innovation and Impact: Scaling a Billion-Dollar Brand

Kendra Scott started her company in 2002 with just $500, hand-wiring stones in her spare bedroom and carrying her collection in a tea box. The brand was built around her core values of family, fashion, and philanthropy, helping her connect authentically with customers.

During this special Women In Business Week PNC The Thread event, learn how Kendra’s brilliantly boring consistency and tenacity took her from a tea box to a billion-dollar brand.


Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1pm EST

Past Speakers

Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice

Beyond the End Zone: Winning in Life and Business 
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice is widely regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League. During this event, Jerry will share insights on leadership, teamwork, and achieving peak performance.


Jesse Cole

Jesse Cole

The Loyalty Engine: Creating a Fan-First Business
Jesse Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas and the founder of Fans First Entertainment. His unique approach to fan engagement and showmanship is a world-class case study in marketing and customer experience. Jesse will teach us how to stand out in the marketplace, drive explosive growth, and inspire fanatical loyalty.


Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb

Start. Finish. And Make the Middle Matter.
Starting a journey or transitioning to a new adventure; life is a culmination of daily decisions that ultimately shape your life.


Daymond John

Daymond John

Discover Your Inner Shark
From FUBU to Shark Tank and countless ventures in between, Daymond John's phenomenal entrepreneurial journey has spanned more than 25 years. Through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life.