Fireside Chat: Equity in Entrepreneurship In recent years, we have seen the landscape of small business ownership for underrepresented founders experience a surge. However, as highlighted in a FastCompany article, "[t]hough entrepreneurship has become more accessible to a more diverse segment of the population, financing opportunities have not. According to the Gusto study, 14% of new businesses founded by men received capital investment, compared to just 6% of those started by women."This event is dedicated to exploring the benefits diversity offers to the world of…

Dream Up Grant Applications are LIVE: Empowering Changemakers in Stamford, CT The Stamford Partnership is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Winter '24 round of the Dream Up Grant! This grant aims to accelerate positive change in diverse communities by supporting grassroots organizations and individuals who are making a local impact. This aid helps to fund small-scale, impact-oriented work undertaken by small business owners, community workers, and non-profit organizations who are working to achieve real results in people’s everyday…

Michael Jean, Senior Manager for State and Local Government Affairs at NBCUniversal, Joins the Stamford Partnership Board STAMFORD – We are excited to welcome Michael Jean as the newest member of the Stamford Partnership Board of Directors.Michael Jean is Senior Manager for State and Local Government Affairs at NBCUniversal, where he is responsible for designing and implementing the company’s engagement strategy aimed at deepening strategic relationships with political leaders and senior officials at all levels of government. His primary policy portfolio includes economic development and…

Mendi Blue Paca, President & Chief Executive Officer of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Joins the Stamford Partnership Board STAMFORD - We are thrilled to welcome Mendi Blue Paca as the latest member of the Stamford Partnership Board. Mendi began her career as a registered broker and compliance officer at Goldman Sachs & Co. Mendi was a strategy manager at the Center for Effective Philanthropy; growth and innovation advisor to the president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; and a summer associate at Wachtell,…

SW CT Tech Partnership:Training Needs Survey The SW CT Tech Partnership needs your input! Please take a moment to fill out the survey linked below and tell us about your talent and training needs. This information will help support the Good Jobs Challenge - Strengthening Sectoral Partnership Initiative and provide an opportunity to address urgent talent pipeline needs for tech, IT, data, and other tech-enabled careers in SW Connecticut.  Survey

AI in Practice: Responsible Deployment for a Thriving Workforce

AI in Practice: Responsible Deployment for a Thriving Workforce As generative AI continues its rapid integration into various facets of our society, the importance of responsible application becomes more significant than ever. We’ll have local leaders join us to dive into the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and responsible AI deployment.Whether you're an AI enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply curious about the impact of AI on our world, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ethical…

Patricia Meyer Joins the Stamford Partnership as Director of the Good Jobs Challenge Program We’re thrilled to welcome Patricia Meyer to the Stamford Partnership as Director of the Good Jobs Challenge Program!The Stamford Partnership is co-convenor of the Southwest Connecticut Tech Partnership, which is focused on bringing business leaders from data-driven, tech-enabled companies together to network and collaborate on developing the region’s economy. The Tech Partnership will benefit from the nearly $24 million Connecticut was awarded from the federal American Rescue Plan Good…

Demystifying Generative AI: Between Hype and Reality October 24th | UCONN Stamford | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Join us Tuesday, Oct. 24, as two distinguished experts in artificial intelligence at McKinsey & Company discuss AI's promise and perils--and how McKinsey is using AI to revolutionize its own practice. The panel will be moderated by Stamford Partnership Vice Chair Rowena Track, a specialist in AI, cyber security, and digital innovation. Light bites and refreshments will be served. Rowena Track, Vice Chair Board of…