Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. These are the top five cities in America that attract entrepreneurial talent. What would happen if this talent was distributed among cities with like opportunities? What obstacles deter the next generation from embarking on their entrepreneurial journey in these spaces?
Learn about the trends of entrepreneurship in the United States from Amy Nelson, CEO of Venture For America. Join us to understand the impact such trends have on communities and how the next generation can make a change.
Who can attend?
This event is open to the public. There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
Speaker Bio
Amy Nelson serves as CEO of Venture For America (VFA), an organization dedicated to creating economic opportunity through entrepreneurship. Prior to becoming CEO, Amy served as Managing Director and VP of External Relations at VFA, where she led efforts that more than tripled the size of the organization and its reach. Amy is deeply committed to making VFA the go-to path for aspiring young entrepreneurs, having designed and built the organization’s Accelerator program and Seed Fund to help VFA Fellows launch businesses.
Prior to VFA, Amy held business development positions at B Lab, Relief International and Cambodian Children’s Fund. She has helped dozens of nonprofit organizations with fundraising and strategy over the years as a consultant and advisor. Currently, Amy sits on the boards of Venture For America and Safe Haven Medical Outreach in Cambodia and is a member of the NationSwell Council. Amy is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and NYU’s Stern School of Business.
Who can attend?
Open to the public and the campus community.