The Millennial Tech & Change Summit is a convening of more than 200+ millennials that are currently at various stages of the entrepreneurial journey—from creating concepts to developing and growing their company.Â
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 Please join Comcast NBCUniversal for a day-long discussion that includes panels with entrepreneurs, startups and local government and business leaders.Â
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Be part of the conversation around how millennials are thriving and using technology to create social change in the cities and communities in which they operate.Â
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This invitation is non-transferable
The Millennial Tech & Change Summit is an intimate invitation-only event for millennial entrepreneurs on the entrepreneurship journey—from concept to company. Millennial entrepreneurs who are using technology to create social enterprises that benefit and inspire their communities are invited to share their ideas, garner insights from seasoned executives, and connect to potential funders and/or partners.
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9:00—10:00 am          REGISTRATION, LIGHT BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
                        Enjoy your specialty drink while connecting with the newly appointed Amy                         Tong head of the CA State Department of Technology who will be arriving                          early to meet with millennial entrepreneurs.Â
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10:00 am                PROGRAM BEGINS
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                       WELCOME
                       Scott Budman Business and Tech reporter, NBC Bay Area Emcee
                       Hank Fore, Comcast CA
                       Kacie Gonzalez, Millennial TECH & CHANGE Summit, Committee Chair
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                       CALIFORNIA—STATE OF INNOVATION
                       California is currently the epicenter of technology and innovation. The                            speakers will explore the current landscape for technology businesses,                           the future opportunities to continue to foster and grow technology                              innovation, and showcase the California initiatives/programs.Â
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                       Amy Tong, Director, CA State Department of Technology
                        Scott Budman Business and Tech reporter, NBC Bay Area (Moderator)
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                        CITY OF INNOVATION Â
                        Each city operates in its unique way, which offers opportunities and                              challenges for entrepreneurs. Hear from Mayor Sam Liccardo who will                             share their vision and plans –from Smart Cities to programs/initiatives to                          encourage entrepreneurship in their city. Mayors will host panels around                          the importance of social innovation in their cities and showcase millennial                         entrepreneurs in their cities and how they worked together to ensure the                          success of companies. Â
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                        Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose
                        Scott Budman Business and Tech reporter, NBC Bay Area (Moderator)
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                        OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION Fire-side chat Conversation
                        Clara Brenner, Co-Founder, Tumml
                        Scott Budman Business and Tech reporter, NBC Bay Area (Moderator)
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                        SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
                        Rockefeller Foundation
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                        FUNDING NEXT GENERATION INNOVATORSÂ
                          Entrepreneurs will interact with leading VC leaders from—how to make a                          stronger pitch to hear about the latest funding trends.
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                        Panelists:
                        Callum King, Comcast VenturesÂ
                        Josh Murphy, Rockefeller FoundationÂ
                        Jonny Dorsey, Emerson Collective Â
                        Sarah Tavel, Greylock PartnersÂ
                        Moderator:
                         Cat Zakrzewski, Technology Journalist, The Wall Street Journal                                   and Dow Jones VentureWire        Â
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                         MILLENNIALS & SOCIAL CHANGE  Â
                        As the largest generation in U.S history, Millennials are shaping the world -                         from business and workforce to technology and government. We will                             explore current and future trends—from diversity to global impact to                              influence on business and politics.     Â
                        Panelists:
                        Ebony Lee, SVP, Business Growth, Comcast Corporation
                        Mariah Sheriff Ray, Director of Strategic Growth, Fuse CorpÂ
                        Patrick Dowd, Founder & CEO, Millennial Train ProjectÂ
                        Patty Padilla, Deputy Director, United Nations FoundationÂ
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                        Moderator:
                        Marissa Lang, Technology Reporter, SF ChronicleÂ
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                        LUNCH
                        Make the connection with speakers and participants during lunch                     Â
                        WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DISRUPT?        Â
                        We often hear the word ‘Disrupt’ or ‘Disruptor’, but what does it really                            mean? The panelists have either been called Disruptors or represent                              companies that are defined as disrupting life as we know it. We will                               explore the meaning of the term and the impact it’s had on innovation in                          technology and our lives.      Â
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                        Panelists:
                        Billy Shaw, Founder & CEO, PunditÂ
                        Rob Willey, VP Marketing, TaskRabbitÂ
                        Maureen Fan, CEO, Baobab StudiosÂ
                        Laura Gomez, Founder & CEO, AtipicaÂ
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                        Moderator:
                         Ben Parr, Journalist, Author, Entrepreneur & InvestorÂ
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                        MILLENNIAL PITCH SESSION       Â
                        Startups will make the pitch to VC leaders. Watch first-hand what VC                              leaders are looking for in the pitch.         Â
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                        Panelists/Judges:
                        Josh Murphy, Rockefeller FoundationÂ
                        Christian Ebersol, Comcast VenturesÂ
                        Steven Fan, TencentÂ
                        Monique Woodward, 500 StartupsÂ
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                        Moderator:
                        Scott Budman Business and Tech reporter, NBC Bay Area
                        TRANSFORMERS—LEADERS CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE
                        Founders and CEOs will share their entrepreneur journey—from concept                          to company—the challenges, barriers, failures that lead to ultimate                               success. Â
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                        Panelists:
                        Neil Renninger, Founder & CEO, RippleÂ
                        Morgan DeBaun, CEO & Founder, BlavityÂ
                        Moderator:
                        Scott Budman Business and Tech reporter, NBC Bay Area
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4:00 pm                 CLOSING REMARKS
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4:00-6:00 pm             MAKING THE CONNECTION RECEPTION
                        Enjoy the rooftop reception and make the connection with speakers and                          participants.   Â