MONTHLY CHANCE MEETINGS
Monday, November 4th, 5 - 7 pm @ The Virginian Saloon
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Sometimes all you need is the right connection and a little inspiration. Well, what are you waiting for? Find both at our free monthly networking event. You never know...
Smart Scaling: Harnessing AI for Business Breakthroughs
This panel will explore how businesses can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve rapid, sustainable growth while navigating the challenges of scaling in a dynamic marketplace. Industry leaders and AI experts will discuss practical strategies for integrating AI into business operations, from automating workflows and enhancing decision-making to improving customer experiences. The session will cover key considerations such as data management, ethics, and the role of human oversight, while showcasing real-world examples of companies that have successfully harnessed AI to unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and stay competitive.
NEWS AND NOTES
LAST CALL FOR SUMMIT FORUM APPLICATIONS
The Summit Forum program is a brand-new unique opportunity for business leaders and entrepreneurs to enhance their leadership skills, solve complex problems, and achieve significant growth, while building a trusted, supportive cohort. Our mastermind brings together a select group of 8-12 vetted participants, providing a collaborative environment where you can leverage the collective experience of peers, mentors, coaches and the Silicon Couloir Ecosystem.
WE HAVE A REMARKABLE GROUP OF APPLICANTS AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD A FEW ADDITIONAL STELLAR ENTREPRENEURS TO THE COHORT. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1!
Wondering if this program is right for you? Read more about how Summit Forum can support your growth and leadership in our most recent Visionary Ventures column HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PITCH DAY FINALISTS
All five of our Pitch Day Finalists were simply remarkable. The hard work and dedication this group put in was evident in the sophisticated and polished pitches. It was truly a world-class event.
The Panelist Choice Award went Zoë Worthen of Uplink Robotics
The Audience Choice Award went to Zach Rachlin of ing
The Bob Arndt Community Caretaker Award went to Danielle Nicklas of NovvaCup
If you missed Pitch Day, it's not too late to catch the magic. Read the News & Guide coverage of Pitch Day HERE. Watch the full Pitch Day livestream HERE.
NEW ENTREPRENEUR VIDEO PREMIERS AT PITCH DAY
Silicon Couloir helped elevate SOSystems work and mission with expert coaching and a Grand Prize win at Pitch Day 2023. SOSystems has the potential to keep our waterways clean and healthy in communities across the country.
WELCOME TO NEW BOARD MEMBER WAYNE TEETSEL
We're pleased to announce that Wayne Teetsel has joined the Silicon Couloir Board of Directors. Thank you Wayne for your commitment to help guide Silicon Couloir in the coming years.
Wayne J.D. Teetsel first started vacationing in Jackson Hole in 2004, moved here seasonally in 2016 and full time in 2018 after retiring from Stonehill Capital Management, LLC, a New York based
hedge fund that focuses on investments in distressed debt and special situations. He has served on the Board of Directors of Brown Jordan International, an outdoor and specialty furniture
manufacturer, from 2007 until January of 2017 as well as the Board of Advisors of Tulane
University’s School of Science and Engineering. He has also a Trustee of Silicon Couloir since 2019,
joined the Resource Council of the Grant Teton National Park Foundation where he serves as chair
of the finance committee and has mentored several entrepreneurs.
Mr. Teetsel received a B.S. in Psychology in 1987 from Tulane and an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance in 1990 from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. In addition to being an avid skier, Wayne enjoys hiking, mountain biking and wake surfing on Jackson Lake.
SILICON COULOIR IS GROWING WITH THREE NEW STAFF MEMBERS
Silicon Couloir is delighted to announce the addition of three new wonderful staff members. Blossom Ko Lumley and Zack Huberty join the team to lead StartUp Wyoming, a collaboration between Silicon Couloir and the Wyoming Business Council designed to enhance entrepreneurial services and support for communities statewide. Joe Bottini will assist existing staff members with a range of programs, events and marketing. Welcome Blossom, Zack, and Joe!
Blossom Ko Lumley is Director of StartUp Wyoming, and brings to the role a diverse skill set in business operations, project design and management acquired from over 20 years in non-profit and for-profit organizations, including the J. Paul Getty Trust, the LA Annenberg Metropolitan Project, and Ares Management.
Ms. Ko co-founded Airloom Energy, a VC-backed startup wind energy company based in Laramie, Wyoming where she served as Chief Operating Officer and helped secure over $12M in seed funding. She designed and launched the Financial Affairs Support Team at the University of Wyoming, a department dedicated to providing critical support to colleges while providing student interns with substantive, real-world experience.
Blossom has lived in Laramie since 2015 with her husband and two youngest children, and has two older children making their mark on the world through their own successful startup companies. She received her B.A. at Rutgers College and M.M at CSULA.
Zack Huberty is the Field Coordinator of StartUp Wyoming. For the last 8 years, he has owned and operated a high-end custom woodworking business, Miikana Woodworking, serving clients such as the Harvard Museum of Natural Science, Morgan Stanley, Magonolia Plantations and Farms and Em Henderson Design. Huberty spent 2.5 years building Beta USA’s in-house factory motorcycle race team and infrastructure consisting of 8 athletes across the U.S.. Huberty currently resides in Douglas, WY with his 3 dogs. Huberty was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania where he attended the Pennsylvania State University to study Finance, Economics and Entrepreneurship.
Joe Bottini is the TEAMS, Marketing and Events Coordinator with Silicon Couloir. He brings recent experience in marketing and event planning through his previous roles in Jackson. Joe has worked in hospitality management locally, while also building his own ecommerce development company, Moonsmoke Designs, that specializes in print-on-demand merchandising through a unique integration. Moonsmoke Designs has built online shops for local brands such as Mountain Bike the Tetons, Moose Creek Ranch, Teton Yoga Festival, Strumucket, and more.
Joe graduated from the University of Dayton in 2020 with a degree in Business Entrepreneurship. He currently lives in Alpine with his wife Kristen and baby girl Ireland, where the whole family shares a love for skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, and being outside.
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ARE YOU A COMMUNITY CARETAKER?
Silicon Couloir strengthens our Teton regional community by empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem. More than just business development, we believe in enriching our community character and enhancing our mountain town culture. Help us support business pioneers in the Tetons by becoming a community caretaker!
To offer your time or talent, please email us at Rob@siliconcouloir.com.