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This FINAL encore experience will be unlike any other. Because like everything we do, it's been "reimagined" from beginning to end. It's not a virtual or hybrid event. It's not a conference. It's not a seminar, a workshop, a meeting, or a symposium. And it's not your typical run-of-the-mill everyday event crammed with stages, keynote speeches, team-building exercises, PowerPoint presentations, and all the other conventional humdrum. Because it's up close & personal by design. Where conversation trumps presentation. And where authentic connection runs deep.

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Preston is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner @ Mile Square Labs. Former Yelp VP of Brand Partnerships (#82), entrepreneur, builder & believer in new ideas. Full-service traditional tech, fintech, Blockchain/Cryptocurrency & decentralized technologies sales and growth partner. Former IAC/Yahoo!/Apple. Family man, left-handed, sports fan. Limits like fears are often just an illusion.
He is an optimistic entrepreneurial-minded business leader, advisor, board member & mentor with international experience. Proven track record in raising the bar for success with a unique perspective and commitment to building companies, innovative thinking and execution. Excels in coaching and inspiring others to rally around a common mission, not following the start-up status quo. He is an expert in Growing sustainable revenue streams, start-up process, raising capital, ICO preparation, blockchain tech, business development, operations, recruiting talent, identifying trends; organizing management & support teams; helping early stage companies develop playbook for success; growing communities & sourcing content; mobile strategy & concept; going against the grain; launching new offices; designing, building & evolving products.
Preston enjoys spending time with good people, coach/participate in sports (skiing, hoops, soccer/futbol), travel, good food & drink, building things, new experiences with family, good music, coffee & catch-ups (making time for fika), the great outdoors & keeping up with latest consumer trends and emerging technology.

Josh Wilson
Josh Wilsonhttp://www.betthejockey.com/
My name is Josh Wilson, I am an entrepreneur. Though my ever-growing network, connecting other purpose-driven businesses with capital and clients has become my most valued ability. The mission on this earth is simple, to save the world from the pending employee apocalypse. What I live, do, and teach is a lifestyle shift that in my opinion must be embraced. The world in which we live requires a new set of skills and a dynamic mindset from us all. My desire is to develop and connect socially impactful and driven entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities so that together we can make a difference through our craft. My work is spread over numerous platforms. I host three different podcasts shows of my own and am in the background producing and investing in building platforms for thought leaders, social impact investors, and positive influencers to help spread their message. In addition to advising startups and new businesses through my incubator program, I am the founder of an agency helping entrepreneurs find capital and customers. The businesses I invest in and build are complimentary. One one hand I incubate budding entrepreneurs to help them build a strong foundation of the only skill set that will never, ever, ever be duplicated by machines or outsourced to the cheapest bidder….. The ability to build meaningful and valuable business relationships! Armed with this valuable asset, I partner with my incubated entrepreneurs and plug them into deals and opportunities under the direction of my industry leading advisors.

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