Reimagining Startup Hubs: A Conversatoin with Jamie Rodota
Join us for an inspiring dialogue with Jamie Rodota, a dynamic leader in venture investing, community-building, and startup ecosystem development. With a career spanning impactful roles in innovation-driven organizations, Jamie has dedicated himself to empowering regional economies and spotlighting entrepreneurial talent across the globe.
Why This Matters
Building thriving economies in emerging and overlooked regions is critical to fostering long-term prosperity. Jamie Rodota has worked at the forefront of this mission, helping startups flourish and creating platforms for innovation in diverse communities. From investing in rising startup hubs to designing community-driven programs, Jamie’s work demonstrates how entrepreneurship can transform local economies.
Key Topics:
Empowering Startup Communities: Lessons from Jamie’s work with Rise of the Rest and Parallel18 to unlock potential in underrepresented regions.
Building Local Innovation Economies: How venture investment and grassroots programs catalyze growth and create opportunity.
From Sports to Startups: Insights from Jamie’s groundbreaking programs with the Sacramento Kings, WeWork, and Bow Capital that bridged innovation, community, and economic development.
The Global Startup Ecosystem: Why Jamie believes transformative companies can be built anywhere and how his experiences in Puerto Rico, Austin, and beyond prove this point.
About Jamie Rodota
Dubbed the “Anthony Bourdain of startup communities,” Jamie Rodota has spent his career championing entrepreneurship and driving regional economic development.
Currently, Jamie serves as the Senior Portfolio Manager at Parallel18, where he empowers startups in emerging markets like Puerto Rico to scale and succeed. Before this, he was Head of Strategy and Investor for Revolution’s Rise of the Rest, where he partnered with founders in rising startup hubs across the U.S., focusing on unlocking untapped innovation potential.
Jamie’s extensive experience includes roles with Bow Capital, WeWork, and the Sacramento Kings, where he launched the NBA’s first startup pitch contest and drove corporate venture investments. His passion for uniting community, innovation, and investment has made him a trusted voice in ecosystem building worldwide.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
Startup founders, investors, and economic developers seeking actionable insights.
Government officials and community leaders looking to foster innovation in their regions.
Anyone passionate about the intersection of entrepreneurship, economic growth, venture capital, and community-building.
Jamie’s work proves that innovation is not confined to traditional tech centers—it’s a global opportunity waiting to be tapped.
RSVP now to learn how you can bring these ideas to life in your community!
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