The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Brad Feld

Nov 3, 2020, 10:00 – 11:00 PM (UTC)

Grand Rapids

Join early-stage investor and entrepreneur, Brad Feld, in a discussion about something near and dear to our hearts: entrepreneurial communities. Brad will discuss what makes startup communities thrive and how to improve collaboration in these rapidly evolving, complex environments.

Virtual event

About this event

We are in the midst of a startup revolution. The growth and proliferation of innovation-driven startup activity is profound, unprecedented, and global in scope. Today, it is understood that communities of support and knowledge-sharing go along with other resources. The importance of collaboration and a long-term commitment has gained wider acceptance. These principles are adopted in many startup communities throughout the world.

Join early-stage investor and entrepreneur, Brad Feld, in a discussion about something near and dear to our hearts: entrepreneurial communities. Brad will discuss what makes startup communities thrive and how to improve collaboration in these rapidly evolving, complex environments.

Brad Feld lives in Boulder, Colorado and Homer, Alaska with his wife and is on a quest to run a marathon in every state in the US.Brad 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.In addition to his investing efforts, Brad has been active with several non-profit organizations and currently is chair of the National Center for Women & Information Technology, co-chair of Startup Colorado, and on the board of UP Global. Brad is a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship and writes the widely read blogs Feld Thoughts, Startup Revolution, and Ask the VC. Brad holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an avid art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 23 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states.

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Speaker

  • Brad Feld

    Foundry Group

When

When

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

10:00 PMFireside Chat

Hosts

  • Warwick Donaldson

    Startup Grind

    Co-Chapter Director

  • Chris Joannou

    Startup Grind Melbourne

    Director

Organizers

  • Corey Hart, Startup Grind

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

  • Renee De Haan

    Principal Financial Group

    Chapter Co-Director

  • Vanessa Mahoney

    Wanderstar Marketing

    Chapter Co-Director

  • Whitney Allred

    WhitMarie Media

    Social Media Manager

  • Sophie Gu

    "Hello My Name Is..." Producer

Partners

Code For Good West Michigan logo

Code For Good West Michigan

Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation logo

Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

West Michigan Tech Talent logo

West Michigan Tech Talent

Hello West Michigan logo

Hello West Michigan

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