Startup Ignition Alumni Reunion #11 | Brandon Rodman, Founder of Weave

800 W University Pkwy,Orem UT 84058

27 July, 2022

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ALUMNI REUNION #11 | featuring Brandon RodmanHosted by The Entrepreneur Institute at UVU (easy parking instructions below) This is a CLOSED meeting - for Startup Ignition alumni, true co-founders, and Supporters ONLY It has been more than two years since our last Startup Ignition reunion. And we're coming back with a BANG! We have three big things happening: 1. Brandon Rodman is our dynamic keynote speaker! He will tell his story of founding Weave and offer tips for entrepreneurs. LinkedIN Profile 2. Our host is the UVU Institute at UVU. We will get to see the beautiful new Keller Business Building. 3. The General Partners of the soon-to-be-launched Startup Ignition Ventures pre-seed venture fund will update everyone on this exciting development - be one of the first in-the-know! Featuring Brandon Rodman A Eugene, Oregon native, Brandon Rodman graduated from Brigham Young University in 2010. After working in sales until 2008, he pivoted his career entirely, founding the company that would eventually become Weave from the attic above his garage. In 2014, Weave became the first Utah-based company to be accepted into Y Combinator. Brandon raised more than $300m in primary and secondary funding for Weave, was ranked by Glassdoor as the number 4 CEO in America in 2019 and grew Weave to nearly $100m in annual recurring revenue before stepping down as CEO in 2020. Weave went public on the NYSE in 2021. Brandon recently announced his new startup, Previ, and is excited to be back building products that people love. Brandon has been married to the love of his life, Lindsay, since 2004. Together they have 4 children. IMPORTANT! John Richards implores each alumnus to attend as he will explain details about Startup Ignition Ventures and the continuing evolution of Startup Ignition in amping up its ability to deliver later stage help consistent with the lean startup early-stage work of Startup Ignition Alumni. This continues to open doors for every alumnus who has achieved traction but needs help getting to the next level. Invitees: All Startup Ignition Alumni, your non-alumni co-founders, and Supporters AGENDA (Wednesday, July 27, 2022 @ 6:30 pm): 6:30 - Arrive for networking and tours7:00 - Welcome by John Richards, Startup Ignition7:05 - John Richards | Update on that past 2+ years7:15 - Announcing Startup Ignition Ventures7:30 - Brandon Rodman | Founder of Weave and Previ)8:15 - Close & Networking8:30 - AdjournLOCATION: Scott C. Keller Business Building at UVU - Room KB 403-405, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058, USA Light Refreshments PARKING INSTRUCTIONS. Parking is free after 5 PM, but ONLY in non-paid parking spots designated for faculty and students--M26 will be the best lot. See map. The red Ps indicate paid parking, but only part of M26 is paid parking.