Meet the Innovators

Discover Engineering & Design Innovations Shaping the Built Environment at the East Bay Economic Development Alliance’s ‘Meet the Innovators’ Event in San Ramon on June 20th. Meet the Innovators is a speaker and networking event series hosted by East Bay EDA that aims to highlight trailblazing companies and organizations in the East Bay. The series celebrates the region's vibrant entrepreneurial community and its rich history of groundbreaking innovation. The second event of the series will take place in the Tri-Valley at Diablo Valley College - San Ramon Campus. The Tri-Valley region has transformed into a crucial part of the Bay Area's innovation ecosystem, offering a thriving entrepreneurial environment, strong R&D capabilities, a skilled workforce, and proximity to the rest of the Bay Area. This has fueled the growth of local start-ups and attracted companies from other areas. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from business leaders and East Bay Innovation Awards alumni who will share valuable insights on cutting-edge technologies and engineering and design innovations that are shaping the built environment. The event is designed to foster connections among industry professionals and provide an exclusive opportunity to network with like-minded individuals. Each speaker has a unique background and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the event. Ann Notarangelo, Community Relations Manager at Martinez Refining Company will serve as the panel’s moderator. The panelists include: ? Tim Haile, Executive Director, Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) ? Brian Turner, CEO, Buildings IOT ? Jake Winters, Head of Impact, Monarch Tractor ? Alysson Do, Vice President, Operations & Admin, Neural Propulsion Systems, Inc. We are also honored to have welcome remarks delivered by Susan Lamb, President of Diablo Valley College, and the esteemed Honorable Candace Andersen, representing.