Entrepreneurship is hotter than ever, its popularity egged on by new communications technology, the ease of e-commerce and a job market that can frustrate even those with passion, drive and know-how. The explosion in "sharing" and "trust" start-ups, whether for chauffeuring, lending, tour-guiding or apartment renting, only adds to the appeal of tearing down the old structures and creating something new in the marketplace. Will crowdfunding continue to empower start-ups? Where is the venture money turning? Will new niche services outpace the old guard of corporate America? What are the trends in brand-building? The current strategy for incubators? Our panel will take on the latest issues at the nexus of creativity, impact and wealth.

Moderator

Lesa Mitchell

Founder, Network for Scale; Former Vice President, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Speakers

Carl Bass

President and CEO, Autodesk

Nathan Blecharczyk

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airbnb

Lisa Gansky

Author, "The Mesh: Why the Future of Business Is Sharing"

Ben Kaufman

CEO and Founder, Quirky


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