Keynote Speakers
Richard Purcell CEO of Corporate Privacy Group
Richard Purcell has been a leading voice in addressing consumer privacy and data protection challenges since the late ‘90’s. He leads Corporate Privacy Group (CPG), focusing on sustainable and effective information security and privacy programs. He advises multi-national corporations, Internet start-ups and government agencies. CPG specializes in Web-based courses for security and privacy awareness and practices. As Microsoft’s original privacy officer, he designed, developed, implemented and managed one of the world’s largest and most advanced privacy programs.
Bruce Kendall CEO of the Economic Development Board of Pierce County
Kicking things off with a discussion of entrepreneurship and the economic development of the South Sound Region. The morning panel that follows will pick up the topic with Tacoma entrepreneurs such as Derek Young, Mark Briggs and Brian Forth. Graham Evans of the Washington Technology Center and John Dimmer of the Tacoma Angel Network will talk about funding and innovation.
John B. Dimmer Tacoma Angel Network
John B. Dimmer is the Managing Member of FIRS Management LLC, a private investment company. Prior to joining FIRS, Mr. Dimmer was President and Co-founder of Free Range Media, Inc., a professional internet services firm which was acquired by Luminant Worldwide Corporation in September of 1999.
Andrew Fry Institute of Technology, University of Washington, Tacoma
Andrew Fry is an entrepreneur and Assistant Director of Industry Partnerships at the Institute of Technology, University of Washington, Tacoma, where he also lectures. He has a wide range of media communications, business and industry experience.
