Colorado Capital Conference 2020 – Resilience
August 12th & 13th — RVC Virtual Conference via Zoom and Virtual Networking via Hopin
Now, more than ever, startups are needing to be resilient to adapt to rapidly changing markets, economics, social disruption, and pandemics. Some companies can get by with the status quo, but many have had their business models turned upside down and have had to adapt quickly. These companies will be the winners of tomorrow.
Startup Communities need to be resilient too. It’s not enough to keep doing the same things in support of startups – we need new models of programs and resources to react quickly and provide funding, mentorship, markets and connections to keep our startups thriving.
Colorado has shown leadership in getting out ahead of this years’ crises and has continued to show its “give first” values while also expanding how we think of startup ecosystems.
CCC 2020 Speakers
KEYNOTE (8/12): Brad Feld, Foundry Group
Brad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures.
Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars. Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He’s written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blogs Feld Thoughts and Venture Deals.
SPECIAL ADDRESS (8/13): Mayor Michael B. Hancock, City of Denver
Michael B. Hancock, who became the city’s 45th mayor in July 2011 and was re-elected overwhelmingly in May 2015, immediately began to transform Denver into a more globally competitive city. With the fifth-busiest airport in the United State serving more than 54 million passengers per year, Mayor Hancock is leveraging Denver International Airport (DIA) to make the entire Denver region a major gateway to the world.
KEYNOTE (8/13): Eric Drummond, Energize Colorado, Innovation Corridor
Eric Drummond is an entrepreneur, business development ecosystem builder, and a former partner at one of the globe’s largest international law firms, now with 48 offices in 22 countries. He has more than 25 years of business, and complex administrative law experience, with a focus in emerging technology, telecom, next gen digital architecture, and alternative energy issues. Drummond has been recognized internationally in Who’s Who in American Law, SuperLawyer, and Martindale Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Eric is the CEO of the Innovation Corridor and a Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for Energize Colorado.
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Schedule
CCC 2020 Day #1: Wednesday, August 12th — 12pm to 5pm MDT
RVC Virtual Conference Hall via Zoom and Virtual Networking via Hopin
CCC 2020 Day #2: Thursday, August 13th — 12pm to 5:30pm MDTRVC Virtual Conference Hall via Zoom and Virtual Networking via Hopin
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