celebration of the generations of creative problem-solvers, innovators and entrepreneurs from Denison
In celebration of the generations of creative problem-solvers, innovators and entrepreneurs from Denison, Denison created and hosts ReMix, an entrepreneurship summit for Denison by Denison. This extraordinary summit is designed to help alumni and students in their journey to learn, grow and achieve great things - created and led by our very own alumni. ReMix provides opportunities to re-connect, re-imagine, and re-fuel一engaging alumni and students to discover new ideas, learn from peers, and celebrate the “something special” about Denisonians. Creators, visionaries, and innovators from a range of fields and industries provide the foundation, along with specially designed interactive sessions and workshops.
2022 Speakers
More Information Coming Soon!
Maddie Callander ‘09
VP, Accelerator and Portfolio, Boost VC
Maddie Callander runs the accelerator programs and manages 250+ investments at Boost VC, the pre-seed fund for Sci-Fi tech, co-founded by Adam Draper and Brayton Williams. She loves working with her incredible founders, learning as much as she can every day, and staying curious at all times. As a deep believer in the power of emerging technologies (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Crypto/Blockchain, Space, Robotics, AI, Ocean, Biotech, and Time Travel), Maddie is on a mission to get more women into leadership in early tech sectors.
Prior to joining Boost VC, she built out the private aviation department for the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, where she managed member air transportation: marketing, …
David Howitt ‘90
Founder and CEO, Meriwether Group, Author of Heed Your Call
David M. Howitt, founder & CEO of Meriwether Group, and author of Heed Your Call, is an inspiring thought leader and guiding mentor in the world of commerce. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and published author with over twenty years of experience providing business strategy and brand counsel to startups and Fortune 100 companies.
Through a unique brand ethos and delivery system, he and Meriwether Group provide strategic vision and support to entrepreneurs, disruptive, authentic, and iconic brands, and provide counsel, operational support, and advisory services for the next wave of innovative consumer-focused companies. …
Terry Jones ‘70
Founder of Travelocity and co-founder of Kayak.com
Best known for founding Travelocity.com and serving as founding Chairman of Kayak.com, Terry Jones has become a powerful voice in the world of entrepreneurship through his numerous speaking engagements and the publication of his books, ON Innovation and Disruption OFF. His career path has established him as a thought leader on innovation in our post covid and increasingly digital world.
A graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Jones, began his career as a travel agent, spent 24 years at American Airlines in marketing and information technology, capping his career as Chief Information Officer of its SABRE division. …
David Lucchino ’91
Co-Founder, President and CEO, Frequency Therapeutics
David has played an integral role in launching, building and operating several successful companies in the life sciences. In 2014, he, along with Robert S. Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other co-founders, started Frequency Therapeutics with the goal of developing regenerative medicines based on discoveries related to activating progenitor cells.
Before Frequency, David was President and Chief Executive Officer of Entrega Bio, a PureTech Health-founded biotechnology company focused on oral drug delivery technology. Prior to that, David co-founded, also with Dr. Langer, Semprus BioSciences. …
Emily Merrell ’09
Founder and Business Coach at Six Degrees Society ; Co-Founder of Ready Set Coach Program ; Podcast host of The Sixth Degree Podcast
Emily Merrell is the Founder and Business Coach at Six Degrees Society, Co-Founder of Ready Set Coach Program and Podcast host of The Sixth Degree Podcast. She has supported thousands of ambitious women to get what they want in their personal and professional lives. SDS members often achieve their first paying clients, land a new job and a mentor by utilizing Emily’s expert knowledge shared through signature connection events, sold out masterminds and 1:1 coaching. Emily’s expertise has been applauded and featured by Refinery29, Girlboss, Forbes and Huffington Post. She is based in San Francisco and in her spare time you can find her adventuring to wine country, running with her husband or planning her next taco night.
Chris Wolfington ’90
Principal, Novanglus
From startup to middle market, Chris has been a member of three founding teams, successfully leading business development from the ideation stage to profitable growth and exit. Currently working for XL Fleet, a publicly traded company leading the way for the electrification of commercial fleets.
Schedule
Tentative Schedule
Our Alumni Planning Team is excitedly putting together the ReMix schedule. While the specific details are not yet posted, rest assured that the workshops, panels, and sessions will be fantastic. You'll have a lot of time to build 1-1 connections and relationships with fellow alums, and you'll have opportunities to explore all the exciting new things on campus: our fantastic new Hoaglin Wellness Center, the Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, and Silverstein Hall, our new senior apartment complex.
Reception and Networking
Opening Dinner
Alumni Reception and Networking
Morning keynotes, panels and sessions
Lunch and Speaker
Interactive workshops and breakout sessions
Closing Dinner
Optional Bonus Day with 1:1 Coaching Sessions and Workshops
ReMix Testimonials
Registration
We want ReMix to be accessible to all Denison alums. If the registration fee proves to be financially burdensome for you, please let us know. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Contact Julie Tucker (tuckerj@denison.edu) to learn more.
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