Please join the Bay Area WashU Innovators and Entrepreneurs Network and the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Bay Area Entrepreneur Summit, where visionaries, industry leaders, and innovators converge to explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. This summit is a unique opportunity for startups, large companies, and early-stage ventures to connect, collaborate, and catalyze growth in diverse industries. A photographer will be available from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to take attendee headshots.Thank you to our wonderful chairs, Serena Chen, MSSCM '17, Conrad Warmbold, BS '05, and Kylia Combs, BSBA '07.
Keynote
Scott Silver, vice president for Product and Engineering at YouTube
Featured Speakers*
- Sophie Alcorn, JD '08, founder & CEO, Alcorn Immigration Law
- Dev Bala, BS`02, MS`16, vp of product management, Coursera
- Rasheen Coleman, director of advancement, Skandalaris Center at WashU
- Meena Elliott, JD '88, MBA '95, president, Kiverdi, Inc.
- Steve Goldberg, BS’75, MS’80, partner, Finistere Ventures
- Jack Helfand, JD '94, managing partner, VIVE Capital, LLC
- II Luscri, assistant vice provost for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; managing director for the Skandalaris Center at WashU
- Sydney Katz, BS ’18, postdoctoral researcher, Stanford Intelligent Systems Laboratory
- Doug Mandell AB ’91, partner & global head of the founder practice, Withersworldwide
- Susan Mason, general partner and co-founder, Aligned Partners
- John Mern, BS '13, co-founder, CEO, Terra AI
- Joy Mickle, AB '96, founder and lead consultant, Iveywood Consulting
- Chris Peetz, BSBA ’01, co-founder and chief executive officer, Mirum
- Rob Shelton, BS ’74, chief executive officer, Scale Conundrum
- Ben Stein, BSBA '11, general partner, Cartography Cap
- Raj Thaker, BS ’23, Co-Founder, Boondoggle AI
- Conrad Warmbold, BS '05, product & engineering, AI/ML Absidy Holdings
- Charlotte Xia, investor, Fusion Fund
*Additional speakers to be announced.
Sessions Include
- Cultivating Innovation from Within: Entrepreneurial Leadership within Corporate America
- Cultivating Collaborative Innovation: Bridging Corporations and Startups Panel
- Financial Perspective for Entrepreneurs and Startups
- From Starting Up to Exit: Insights on Navigating the Founder Journey
- The Future of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at WashU
- Navigating the Frontier: AI’s Journey into Tomorrow Fireside Chat
- Venture Perspective: Fueling Innovations and Growth
- Critical Minerals, Net Zero, and AI
Goals
- Foster collaboration and understanding between large corporations and startup entrepreneurs to drive innovation and growth.
- Explore opportunities for integrating sustainability practices into business strategies across industries.
- Empower entrepreneurs to leverage AI technologies for enhanced decision-making, efficiency, and productivity.
Schedule
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Registration and Networking
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.: Opening Keynote
1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Breakout Session 1
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Breakout Session 2
2:35 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.: AI Fireside Chat
3:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Networking Break
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Breakout Session 3
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Closing Toast and Happy Hour
Explore our attendee list to discover who will be joining the event!
Cost: $10 per person, registration required
Headshot, lunch, two drinks during happy hour, professional networking, and industry expert presentations are included.
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