West Slope StartUp Week: Hometown Event

Thursday, August 1st, 4-6 pm @ the Painted Pig

We’ll explore the role of business in climate solutions and unique climate opportunities in Western Colorado.

Jackie Francis and Brad Stevenson are leaders in the climate movement enacting powerful, innovative change.

Grounded in local experiences and values, Jackie and Brad will share stories about the unique levers they pull to shape how we do business and some unique opportunities for entrepreneurs in Western Colorado. Mobilizing business communities across all sectors is critical to stabilizing climate. Come and be inspired by what's on the horizon!

Everyone has a role to play in climate solutions.

It's time to get creative about how we do business!

Event Speakers

Jackie Francis is the visionary founder behind the Keeling Curve Prize and the Global Warming Mitigation Project, established in the fall of 2017.  Jacquelyn is dedicated to leveraging her skills, expertise, and resources to propel humanity toward a future beyond fossil fuels. https://www.globalwarmingmitigationproject.org

Brad Stevenson is a lifelong activist, entrepreneur, and sustainability champion, bringing over 25 years of purpose-driven strategy experience to his role as CEO of Premiums for the Planet, a collective action climate finance startup dedicated to driving systems-level environmental and social justice change in the insurance industry. https://premiumsfortheplanet.com


Organizers: Justin Lewis with TerraFrame, and Teresa Tenbrink with COVENTURE

Moderator: Beth Hahn Shoemaker, founder of MTN BIO

Sponsors: FirstBank, Slifer Smith & Frampton, and StartUp Colorado

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