The Activation Council has elected two new members and three current members were re-elected.
RE-ELECTION:
- Elizabeth Creamer, VP for Workforce Development & Credential Attainment, Community College Workforce Alliance
- Jen Finn, Angel Investor and Strategic Advisor
- Garret Westlake, Ph. D., Executive Director, VCU da Vinci Center
ELECTION:
- Brian Anderson, President & CEO, ChamberRVA
- Erin Powell, Executive Director, Lighthouse Labs
Dr. Rao, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Activation Capital and Activation Council stated, “We are lucky to have such accomplished individuals willing to serve in support of making the Richmond region and the Commonwealth the place to be for innovation and entrepreneurship. These individuals will help us to further our mission of supporting founders as we look forward to the future.”
Speaking about the appointments Chandra Briggman, President & CEO of Activation Capital, said, “We are thankful for the continued leadership of Elizabeth, Garret, and Jen as we grow Activation Capital’s presence in the region and across the Commonwealth. We are excited to have Erin and Brian join Activation Council and for their fresh perspectives related to innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development. These five individuals have significant talents and we are glad to have them as part of our organization.”
About Activation Council:
Activation Capital engages and connects the many influential players in our innovation ecosystem, and strives to give startup founders access to the tools and resources they need to navigate the entrepreneurial process.
These resources include the VA Bio+Tech Park campus focused on life sciences and advanced technology companies; the Riverflow Growth Fund, a seed fund; and the Ecosystem Direct Investment Fund (EDIF) which provides grants to ecosystem support organizations.
The Activation Council supports and coordinates these efforts among the many available resources to foster innovation in companies of all kinds. Activation Council brings clarity and perspective in the short term and vision for the long term that generates more collision points that lead to successful business outcomes. Activation Capital provides the resources and connections for any person with an idea can take an idea from start to phenomenal.
