Welcome & Opening Remarks (Valo Park Auditorium)

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS:

Alan Schlaifer
Chairman, Wharton DC Innovation Summit President, Wharton School Club of DC
Alan is the Summit Chair and President of the Wharton Club of Washington, DC. His dedication to the School and the Club resulted in his becoming a recipient of the Club’s Joseph Wharton Award and Wharton’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award. During his tenure, the Club has had 15 successful conferences, including the five Innovation Summits that have stimulated, connected and empowered a diverse group of innovators and entrepreneurs within and well beyond the Wharton alumni network. Read full profile…

Rae Stott
Co-Founder & CEO, Refraction
Rae Stott builds companies and strengthens communities, with a career spanning startups, nonprofits, and grassroots initiatives. She was part of the leadership team that helped GoCanvas scale from a small startup to a $750M+ exit. Rae has built and supported organizations that serve communities at risk, including post-disaster recovery efforts with Communitere, youth and family support through Dandelion, and mental health response as a volunteer with Crisis Text Line. Read full profile…

Kim Sherman
Senior VP, Bank of America