Mentorship Panel (45 -60 min)Following Brad’s keynote, hear from a curated panel of local mentors—including EO members and SAPs—who will share practical stories about peer-to-peer support, leadership lessons, and the art of giving back professionally. No hard sells, just real experiences.

Keynote with Brad Feld (45 -60min)

Join legendary entrepreneur and investor (and EO member) Brad Feld, co‑founder of Foundry Group and Techstars, as he brings to life the transformative philosophy from his latest book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship. Drawing on over three decades of startup and VC experience, Brad explores how genuine generosity—offering time, expertise, and connection without defined expectations—creates lasting relationships, resilient ecosystems, and a multiplicative impact across entrepreneurial communities .

In this engaging session, Brad will:

Decode the Give First Mindset: Learn what non‑transactional, positive‑sum, multi‑turn giving really means Feld Thoughts.
Highlight Real-Life Application: See how giving first fuels stronger mentorship, more vibrant networks, and startup longevity.
Empower Practical Action: Walk away with simple, heart-forward steps to embed Give First in your work and your organization—so every interaction becomes an opportunity to build trust and pay it forward.

Whether you're a founder, sponsor, or board leader, this talk will inspire you to make generosity both a strategy and a habit—because when we give first, everyone grows.

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Brad Feld - GIVE FIRST: Mentorship That Changes the Game - Keynote + Panel