Global Conference 2014
Entrepreneurship: A Shingle for Everyone in the New Trust Economy
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 / 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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