Noted keynote speakers set for Bend Venture Conference

The Bend Venture Conference is back this fall and will feature a keynote from "Bloomberg Technology" anchor and executive producer Emily Chang. The conference is slated for Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 in downtown Bend. Chang authored the book “Brotopia,” which was released in February and chronicles the “boys club” culture of Silicon Valley. Chang will speak on Oct. 19. The day before, Breanna DiGiammarino, senior director of social innovation at crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, will give the keynote.… Continue reading at 'Silicon Valley Business Journal'

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