The University of Chicago Booth School of Business The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Event Details

Tech

Seattle - April 4, 2013

Global Financial Markets

Summary

For its relatively small size, Seattle is home to over 850 technology companies ranging from tech titans to a growing number of technology-based start-up companies. These companies recognize that, regardless of their size and industry position, in the world of technology, it's not enough to react to change. Successful technology companies create change to stay ahead. In today's economic environment, the technology industry has pushed through by fostering game-changing innovation.

However, despite these innovations, the industry faces challenges, including the slowdown of the economic environment and, specifically, the drying out of initial public offerings. What are some steps companies can take to manage through the current climate of economic uncertainty? What are high-performing companies doing to foster innovation and growth?

Join a discussion with Chicago Booth alumni and industry professionals in Seattle who will share their expertise and perspectives on the current conditions as well as their views on the future outlook for the technology industry. 

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Sponsor

Amazon

Location

Amazon (Arizona Building)
207 Boren
Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
 

Program

Opening Networking: 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Panel and Q&A: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Networking: 8:30 - 9 p.m.


Related Speakers

Introduction

Julie Morton
Associate Dean of Career Services and Corporate Relations, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Moderator

Allen Webb, '99
Editor-in-chief of The McKinsey Quarterly, McKinsey & Company

Panelist

Max Bardon, '93
General Manager, Gift Cards, Amazon

Panelist

JG Chirapurath, '01
Senior Director, Data Platform, Microsoft

Panelist

Vijay Talwar, '99
President of International, Blue Nile

Last Updated 3/21/13