Bronze, Author at Bronze Valley

Bronze Valley concludes with Call to Action

by Bronze | Feb 14, 2018 | Innovation

To conclude the inaugural Bronze Valley conference, Quentin Riggins, senior vice president of Alabama Power, charged attendees with an encouraging Call to Action. “I see Bronze Valley as a creation of opportunity regardless of age, color, gender. I was moved by...

Venture Capitalists weigh in at Bronze Valley

by Bronze | Feb 14, 2018 | Innovation

Funding. How can entrepreneurs set themselves up for success in networking, pitching and gaining investors? Hank Torbert of Alta Max LLC led a conversation with Miller Girvin of the Alabama Capital Network and Kwame Anku of Black Angel Tech Fund at Bronze...

Corporate Leadership Critical to Success of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

by Bronze | Feb 14, 2018 | Innovation

Where do corporations fit into the equation? Kwame Anku, co-founder and principal of Black Angel Tech Fund traveled from Sacramento to attend Bronze Valley on Feb. 14. He and James Heath, financial principal of Southern Company, took time to discuss how...

My origin story: entrepreneurs share how they got started

by Bronze | Feb 14, 2018 | Innovation

During Bronze Valley’s morning session on Feb. 14, Jared Weinstein, general partner with Thrive Capital, led a conversation with local entrepreneurs focusing on how they got started and lessons learned. Entrepreneurs on the panel included: Cecilia Pearson,...

Strong Board of Directors weigh in on the future of Bronze Valley

by Bronze | Feb 14, 2018 | Innovation

Bronze Valley Board of Directors members gathered to discuss the mission of Bronze Valley, the challenges ahead and how success will be defined in the years ahead. Bronze Valley Executive Director Neill Wright joined board members John Hudson and Herschell...