Past Showcases

March 31, 2026

JOURNALISM

The Search for Truth

Panel Discussion
Jackie Hutchins, Dana Coffeld, Chris Wood, Linda Carpio Shapley, Pamela Johnson, Erin O’Toole, and Ken Amundson

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February 24th, 2026

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Promise, Peril, and the Path Forward…

Drew Giffin

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October 28th

REDFORD & SUNDANCE: Innovation in Film

A Quid Novi Showcase

Doug Usher

        The VIA Company

Ben Mozer

        The Lyric (Fort Collins)

Matt Schultz

        Mass FX Media

Elizabeth Mihelich

        Northern Colorado Film Commission

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July 29th

SCAMMER INNOVATION Part 1

Jasmine Stevens

        Marketing Strategist at CorKat Data Solutions – Managed IT Solutions

Eric Weedin

          Independent Insurance Agent – runs Weedin Insurance Agency

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April 29, 2025

NONPROFITS

“Overcoming Barriers to Leverage Your Passion“

Kathi Wright 

          Former Executive Director

          Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County

Dave Boon 

          Co-founder Empowering Opportunities

Friends of Lackota

          Nonprofit Animal Sanctuary

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March 25

INFLUENCERS

Lauren Storeby & Tiffany Helton

      Online Restaurant Academy

Joe Buckner

      Beautifully Savage

Exhibitor – Empowering Opportunities

Venue

      The Forge Events Center Collaboratory Room,

      5:30 – 7:30 pm

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January 27th, 2026

MODELING GLOBAL ACTION ON

CLIMATE CHANGE

Empowering People to Learn, Change, and Act

Dr. Tony Mitchell

      Professional Trainer and Coach
Frmr Change Mgmt Scientist with BP

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September 30th

SARAH RUNDLE: Shark Tank

Truffle Shuffle to Little Wishes and more…

Sarah Rundle

      Little Wishes, former cook at French Laundry and founder Truffle Shuffle supported by Marc Cuban

Exhibitors

          Griggs Achievement Training & Retreats

          TBD

Venue

The Forge Events Center Collaboratory Room,

           5:30 – 7:30 pm

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June 24th

UNIQUENESS

Chris Hutchinson

          Author “Ripple” and leader at Trebuchet Group

Paul Kirby

          Artist, Scientist, Engineer, Inventor, Author

          “The FUSE Pathway: ” How to Find and Lead a Fulfilling Life

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November 25th

THE AGONY OF THE UNTOLD STORY

From Idea to Getting Published

Ken Jessen

        J.V. Publications

Linda Osmundson

      Award-winning Author/Writer

Ken Amundson

      Retired Editor / Published Author

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August 26th

SCAMMER INNOVATION Part 2

Kelli Maes

      Elevations Credit Union

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February 25

TRANSFORMATION – “Who’s running our world”

Martin Lind – Developer

          Water Valley & Cascadia

Peter Donello – Imaginatist

Exhibitor 1 – Empowering Opportunities

Exhibitor 2 – Living Her Legacy

Venue – Cafe Vino, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

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