There is no shortage of big problems facing humanity, but there is a shortage of passionate and ambitious founders trying to solve them. However, more than ever before, entrepreneurs building "Frontier Technology" can truly change the world. There is incredible potential for private enterprises to make a real financial and societal impact across sectors like Biotech and Healthcare, Food and Water, Energy, Transportation, Artificial Intelligence, Space Exploration, and more. At the "Frontier Founders Forum", you can meet and hear from entrepreneurs tackling the major problems of humanity, and maybe even learn how you can start harnessing your passion and ambition to do the same.
Panelists Include:
- Said Al-Hallaj, CEO, AllCell Technologies and NETEnergy
- Mehrdad Arjmand, Co-Founder, NovoMoto
- Erik Birkerts, CEO, Clean Energy Trust (keynote speaker)
- Larry Hayward, Partner, Independence Equity
- Jim Nelson, CEO, RedWave Energy
- Aaron Olson, Co-Founder, NovoMoto
- John Dallas, Hillview Partnerw Network (moderator & FI mentor)
Sponsors:
- Founder Institute Chicago
- The Nerdery
- Pasquesi Partners
- FounderPrep
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who wants to build a company to solve one of humanity's biggest problems
- Anyone that wants to learn more about the process of building a high-impact company
- Anyone that wants to learn about the opportunities in "Frontier Technology"
What are some of the Topics?
- What are the various sectors, opportunities, and challenges prime for ambitious entrepreneurs
- What are the first steps for founders buidling "Frontier Technology"
- What are the unique challenges facing these types of companies, and how they can be overcome
- Other considerations for founders building high-impact companies
- and more...
What is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- Talks from Founders building "Frontier Technology"
- Question and Answer
- Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant
This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://FI.co/events.