Lightspeed Presents: Talks Like These

Join Aspen Gay Ski Week and AspenOUT for a series of thought-provoking panel discussions with industry and LGBTQ+ professionals moderated by Dr. William Kapfer.

First, explore the dynamic world of “Womxn in Business” with esteemed panelists discussing entrepreneurship, Queer VC, and beyond. Led by Halle Zander and Dr. William Kapfer, this panel features inspiring leaders like Heather Heacox, Chanel Lumiere, Abbie Strabala, and Valerie M. Sullan Esq. Following this, delve into the critical intersection of “Climate Change and the Queer Community” with Heidi Leathwood, Tykee James, and Auden Schendler, moderated by Dr. Kapfer and Halle Zander. Doors open at 2:45 PM for the first panel, and seating begins at 4:05 PM for the second.

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Panel 1 – Womxn in Business: Entrepreneurs,
Queer VC, and Beyond

Doors Open 2:45PM
Panel Discussion 1 • 3:00-4:00PM

Lead Moderator Panel 1:
Halle Zander, Aspen Public Radio

Assistant Moderator Panel 1:
Dr. William Kapfer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Panelists include:
Heather Heacox
Community Development & Engagement Specialist for Colorado, Utah, California, Guam, and American Samoa
Women Business Enterprise Council- West

Chanel Lumiere
Community Activist, LASD Building Trust Summit, Owner/Operator Graceful Consulting

Abbie Strabala
Senior Associate, True Wealth Ventures

Valerie M. Sullan Esq
AspenOUT Board Member, LAMBDA Legal Board Member

Panel 1 Tickets

Panel 2 – Climate Change and Queer Intersection

Seating 4:05PM
Panel Discussion 2 • 4:15-5:15PM

Lead Moderator Panel 2:
Dr. William Kapfer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Assistant Moderator Panel 2:
Halle Zander, Aspen Public Radio

Panelists include:
Heidi Leathwood,
Climate Policy Analyst, 350 Colorado

Tykee James
Government Affairs Coordinator, National Audubon Society

Auden Schendler
Colorado-based Climate Activist and Author

Panel 2 Tickets

We extend our appreciation to our beverage sponsor, Lykke.