Mick Freeman is a seasoned social entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience across nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors. Former CEO of Boon Market & Supply and Education Funding Partners, he’s raised over $100 M for education, led Outward Bound USA, Sprint’s strategic planning, and volunteers guiding Colorado’s entrepreneurial ecosystem Brittany Romano is the Executive Director of Startup Colorado, where she leads rural innovation initiatives by fostering strategic partnerships and expanding access to education, capital, and resources for founders statewide. Previously, she founded and operated Thrive Yoga Studios, a wellness brand supporting 80+ yoga teachers across multiple locations. Byron D. Hewett is a seasoned executive with over 30 years in healthcare and life sciences. He has served as CEO for multiple companies, including SomaLogic, Brava Diagnostics, BioBehavioral Diagnostics, and Immunicon. His career also includes leadership roles at Qiagen, Bayer Diagnostics, Chiron Diagnostics, and Abbott Laboratories. Currently, he serves on the board of Nomic Bio, a proteomics company.