Cord Bowen will be speaking in the Entrepreneurship Track.
Igniting Startup Breakthroughs
Join Curt Doman, renowned entrepreneur and VC investor, and Cord Bowen, Director of the Doman Innovation Studio, for an exchange on “Igniting Startup Breakthroughs.” Curt will share his journey and insights into the investment landscape as an LP and primary investor, highlighting companies that have achieved success.
Cord will discuss the unique framework of the Doman Innovation Studio, which focuses on project and product development in a non-equity-based model. This approach allows startups to prioritize human-centered goals and innovation without the immediate pressure of revenue generation, fostering a beneficial environment for achieving breakthrough results pre- and post-product.
Additionally, they will explore the best practices and behavioral traits of founders who successfully transition from projects to revenue. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the session.
Key points covered will include:
- The importance of a founder’s attitude
- Strategies for consistently moving towards goals
- The necessity of readiness to pivot when needed
- Understanding the realities of startup challenges and existing landscapes
- Identifying the steps required for the next phase of growth
- The landscape of early-stage funding: when and where
Cord Bowen
Director @ Doman Innovation Studio
Cord Bowen is the Director of the Doman Innovation Studio, an incubator supporting startups and product development within the Utah community. He is also a Professor of Strategy and Design at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy. Specializing in innovation, product development, and early-stage fundraising, Cord lectures in the Executive Education Program and nationally on Innovation and Creative Strategy.
He works extensively with startup founders and executive leadership to foster innovation across their teams. With a long track record in program development, he has established programs in design management, product design, and architecture. Cord emphasizes deep work, real-world experience, and social impact in the classroom. His commitment to design, teaching, and leadership has been recognized with multiple awards in education and design.
