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SUMMARY:Speaker Series Joint Feature with Montana Ambassadors Featuring Joe Whittinghill\, former Corporate VP & Chief Talent & Learning Officer\, Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:Scaling Montana is partnering with the Montana Ambassadors for the next installment of the Speaker Series\, featuring Joe Whittinghill. \nPrior to his recent retirement\, Joe served as Corporate Vice President and Chief Talent and Learning Officer at Microsoft\, where he led global people strategy\, culture\, talent management\, organization development\, and learning for one of the world’s most influential companies. Over his 25-year career at Microsoft\, Joe also held leadership roles across Finance and HR\, including serving as Managing Director of the Venture Integration Mergers and Acquisitions Group. \nSpencer Buck\, Executive Director of the Montana Ambassadors\, will lead the conversation exploring Joe’s journey from Montana to global leadership at Microsoft\, his insights on culture and strategy\, and the lessons he brings back to Montana’s next generation of leaders. \nJoin us for this unique opportunity to hear from a Montana native on how people strategy and culture can shape organizations at every scale. \n\nSpencer Buck – Montana Ambassadors will lead the discussion \n  \nZoom Link: to join event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87260152186 \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://scalingmt.org/event/speaker-series-joe-whittinghill/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Bozeman\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scaling Montana":MAILTO:jenni@scalingmt.org
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series Joint Feature with Montana Ambassadors Featuring Kellan Carter\, Founding Partner at FUSE: Key Attributes of Founders
DESCRIPTION:Scaling MT is partnering with the Montana Ambassadors for the next installment of the Speaker Series\, featuring Kellan Carter. Kellan is a Montana native and University of Montana alum who has become a leading voice in early-stage venture capital. He is also a proud member of the Seattle Chapter of the Montana Ambassadors\, a not-for-profit and non-partisan organization made up of leaders across all industries committed to furthering the best interests of Montana. \n  \nSpencer Buck\, Executive Director of Montana Ambassadors will lead the session to explore the key traits and attributes Kellan looks for in founders\, as well as his journey from Montana to the forefront of tech investing. \n  \nKellan is the Founding Partner at FUSE\, a Seattle-based venture capital firm investing $1–10 million in early-stage technology companies. FUSE backs founders building intelligent applications in vertical and enterprise software markets. Prior to launching FUSE\, Kellan was a Partner at Ignition Partners\, where he led early investments in companies such as Icertis and Symend. \n  \nJoin us to hear from a Montana native shaping the next generation of venture-backed technologies. \n  \n \nSpencer Buck\, Montana Ambassadors \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://scalingmt.org/event/speaker-series-joint-feature-kellan-carter/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series Archive
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scaling Montana":MAILTO:jenni@scalingmt.org
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82957164993
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SUMMARY:Scaling Montana Speaker Series: A Joint Feature with Growth Mavericks Adam Callinan & Jake Wood of Groundswell
DESCRIPTION:Scaling Smart: Building Resilient VenturesThat Thrive in Any Environment \n\nThe journey to scale a business is a high-stakes adventure—whether bootstrapped or venture-backed\, every decision counts. How do you grow efficiently\, stay resilient\, and turn challenges into opportunities? \nJoin us for this month’s Scaling Montana Speaker Series on July 9th\, featuring Adam Callinan\, co-founder of BottleKeeper and host of the Growth Mavericks podcast\, in conversation with Jake Wood\, founder and CEO of Groundswell and chairman of Team Rubicon. Together\, they’ll talk about what they have endured in building their companies.  \nCheck out and follow the Growth Mavericks podcast here.  \nAdam Callinan\, CEO PentaneHost Growth Mavericks Podcast\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://scalingmt.org/event/scaling-montana-speaker-series-a-joint-feature-with-growth-mavericks-adam-callinan-jake-wood-of-groundswell/
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CATEGORIES:Speaker Series Archive
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scaling Montana":MAILTO:jenni@scalingmt.org
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SUMMARY:Garrett Smith Reveal Technology with Les Craig of Next Frontier Capital: Scaling during Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Speaker Series on 5/21: Scaling Companies in Uncertain Times \nIn today’s volatile landscape\, scaling a high-tech company requires not only innovation—but resilience\, adaptability\, and strategic foresight. It takes a lot to lead during moments of economic uncertainty\, global conflict\, and rapid technological change? \nFor the next Scaling Montana Speaker Series\, we’re bringing together two leaders to discuss what it’s like doing it right now: Garrett Smith\, Founder and CEO of Reveal and Les Craig\, General Partner at Next Frontier Capital. \nThey’ll share real-world insights on: \n\n\nNavigating growth amid global uncertainty \n\n\nLessons from operating at the intersection of defense\, intelligence\, and innovation \n\n\n  \nAbout the SpeakersGarrett Smith founded Reveal after more than 20 years as a U.S. Marine Corps infantry and intelligence officer\, with leadership roles in Force Recon and special operations. He has since led Reveal through growth into a trusted partner for the U.S. DoD and international security forces\, with deployments in Ukraine\, Taiwan\, Israel and beyond. \nLes Craig brings deep experience as a venture capitalist\, intelligence officer\, and tech founder. Before joining Next Frontier Capital\, he co-founded RedOwl Analytics (acquired by Forcepoint/Raytheon)\, served at the CIA\, and led innovation initiatives at MSU and the Blackstone LaunchPad. \nLes Craig\, Next Frontier Capital\nThis session is designed for founders\, investors\, and operators building in high-stakes environments—and anyone curious about what it takes to grow a company when the world is anything but stable. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://scalingmt.org/event/garrett-smith-reveal-technology-with-les-craig-of-next-frontier-capital-scaling-during-uncertainty/
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SUMMARY:Give Big Kick-off Happy Hour at Shine
DESCRIPTION:🍻 Join us at Shine Beer Sanctuary for Happy Hour This Thursday. Kick off Big Give with us at 5 PM on May 1st! Celebrate what we’ve built together — and toast to what’s next. \nAnd\, if you donate $100 to Scaling Montana during the first hours of the pledge drive\, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a ticket for our sold out Bourbon & Bruises event at Montana Festival. \n  \n \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://scalingmt.org/event/give-big-kick-off-happy-hour-at-shine/
LOCATION:Shine Beer Sanctuary\, 451 E Main St\, Bozeman\, MT\, 59715
ORGANIZER;CN="Scaling Montana":MAILTO:jenni@scalingmt.org
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SUMMARY:Ben Little\, CEO Bridger Photonics with Founder\, Pete Roos.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this months speaker series on 4/16 focusing on Leadership Transitions in High-Growth Tech Companies. As deep-tech startups scale\, leadership needs evolve. How do technical founders know when it’s time to transition leadership? How can companies ensure a smooth shift while maintaining momentum? \nBridger Photonics\, a leader in methane detection technology\, recently made a strategic leadership transition amid record growth. In the next SMT Speaker Series event\, Founder Pete Roos and new CEO Ben Little will share their insights on: \n\nWhy leadership transitions are critical during scale-up phases\nHow technical founders can assess the right time to bring in a new CEO\nWhat skills are required at different stages of growth\nLessons learned from Bridger Photonics’ experience\n\nThis discussion is tailored for founders\, engineers\, and entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of scaling a high-tech company while balancing leadership evolution. \n  \nIn conversation with:  Pete Roos\, Founder of Bridger Photonics\n \nDr. Pete Roos is Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Bridger Photonics.  Dr. Roos couples a passion for making emissions reduction simple for the oil and natural gas community with a background in laser physics and LiDAR.  Dr. Roos founded Bridger in 2006 alongside two graduate school colleagues and for 18 years led Bridger’s growth and continued innovation as CEO.  Under his leadership\, Bridger partnered with energy producers and operators to drive large-scale emissions reductions across the globe.  In 2025\, Dr. Roos transitioned to Chief Innovation Officer to lead Bridger’s innovative approaches in technology and emissions reduction strategies. \n  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://scalingmt.org/event/bridger-photonics-ceo-ben-little-with-pete-roos-founder/
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