When learning how to succeed, there’s no better source than those who have achieved success themselves! This is your chance to be a part of an intimate discussion with four well-known CEOs from the Twin Cities. Gain valuable insight on how these individuals have overcome challenges to rise to the top, and hear their take on how young professionals can flourish in today’s market. We’ll start the conversation and will allow time for Q&A, so, what burning questions do you have for these leaders? Meet The CEO's that will be joining us: Scott Burns, GovDelivery Scott co-founded GovDelivery in 2000, a few months later the City of St. Paul became the company’s first customer. Since then, he has dedicated his time to encouraging open government, civic engagement and technology innovation in the public sector. Recently, Scott was named a Titan of Technology by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Amanda LaGrange, Tech Dump After six years with General Mills in Corporate Finance, Amanda joined Tech Dump as the Director of Marketing in 2013. Amanda, passionate about the dignity and hope jobs provide for adults facing barriers to employment, was a founding board member in 2010. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recognized her as a 2014 Top 50 Women in Business, and she stepped into the CEO position in September 2015, excited to continue to grow Tech Dump’s social and environmental impact. Megan Remark, Regions Hospital Megan Remark has over 25 years of healthcare experience working within integrated health care delivery systems, and was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Regions Hospital in January 2015. In her previous role as Senior Vice President, she provided strategic planning, business development and operational leadership to HealthPartners Clinics and Regions Hospital. Luke Shimp, Red Cow Restaurant & Bar Luke Shimp is the owner and creator of local restaurant, Red Cow Restaurant & Bar. Several local & national publications have raved about Luke’s vision and creative menu & atmosphere. MSP Magazine awarded Red Cow the coveted “Best Burger” award for their Turkey Burger. Eater named the 60/40 one of 2015’s Hottest Burgers in North America. MSP Business Journal awarded their coveted 2015 Eureka Award and St Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Duebener Award for Emerging Business to Luke and his team. Moderator: Kylie Bearse, WCCO-TV Kylie Bearse is the co-host and forecaster on WCCO Mid-Morning with Jason DeRusha. Born in the middle of a Minnesota snowstorm — it’s no surprise Kylie grew up to love, study and forecast weather. Kylie began her career at KIFI in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She comes back to the Midwest from KTVX in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kylie has a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Colorado (Go Buffs!) and is now pursuing her meteorology degree online with Mississippi State University. Outside of Mid-Morning, Kylie’s usually running around downtown Minneapolis or coaching with the Girls on the Run. Member Investment // $25 Non-Member Investment // $30 Includes networking, lunch and a panel discussion with the CEO's Interested in learning more about YPro? Check us out! Thank you to our 2016 YPro Sponsors!