New Tech Longmont

Longmont is back! Topic for this event: Enterprise Robotics, beyond the hype. (In person event, will also be recorded for later viewing)

Panelists representing 3 industry startups will discuss what's happening after the setting down of the buzz around robotics. The business models that don't work are now flushed out - the markets are consolidating. Funding is everywhere. The promise of AI and robotics wasn't what we thought - but in certain industries it is now real - and bigger than we imagined. Especially with COVID. It has accelerated the adoption curve.

There seems to be a constant disconnect between Innovation and Business. Everyone wants to get into robotics as an engineer. In reality, we need project managers, designers, marketing, sales and delivery more than we need new innovations. Agree or disagree, this should be a lively discussion with insights from our panel.

Jalali Hartman - Director, Sharpspring Ads, Founder-Robauto

Jalali is a proven thought leader and engineer in the field of innovation and new technology. He is credited with creating breakthrough technology products, companies and lasting IP in eCommerce, A/B Testing, Social Media and A.I. and Robotics. Since 1999, he has conceived, tested, brought to market (and failed) with numerous technology products. He has lead teams of up to 15 people in first-to-market attempts which have yielded many millions in funding and more than $1B in new revenue.He has co-founded or been the founding outside executive of 4 successful technology companies including Infopia, MECLABS, Yovia and ROBAUTO.

Caleb Eastman- Chief Technology Officer- Winter Winds Robotics

Extremely agile technical leader proficient in developing rapid solutions to really difficult technical problems. Avid researcher of new technologies and techniques as a hobby. Intrinsically motivated by autonomous systems/robotics in industrial and space applications.

Will Fagan- Growth Manager- Robotic Materials Inc.

Developing and implementing a Go-To-Market strategy with a focus on customer acquisition and relationship management

Agenda:
30 minutes mingle with light food and drinks
30 minutes- Introduction and Announcements (jobs, events, etc)
45-60 minutes Panel Discussion and Q & A

Thank you to our hosts/sponsors and Partners:

The Times Collaborative Co-Working Space
https://www.thetimesco.com/

Louisanna Glynn- Caterer
https://bit.ly/3eu7CZ7

Bootstrap Brewing

Longmont Economic Development Partnership
Innovate Longmont
Bricks Retail Inc.

COVID Update: The event capacity is set below the capacity of the space in order to maintain distancing. There will be seated as well as standing room. As health guidelines move to all clear, if you care to provide proof of vaccination and we have enough people report and who are vaccinated, masks will be optional.