Sessions @ The Leonardo is a monthly discussion series covering venture capitalist, entrepreneurial, and business topics in a casual atmosphere. Noted entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryce Roberts will host these intimate chats with national and global experts, uncovering the secrets of their success and the inspirations behind their disruptive and game-changing ideas.
April's Guest: Charles Adler, co-founder and Head of Design at Kickstarter
Thursday, April 18th
6:00 - 8:00pm
FREE
Space is limited, please RSVP below
Family members of registered attendees receive free admission to The Leonardo during the event! (does not include admission to Mummies of the World)
From Bryce:
Charles has a background many in our fair city can relate to. He was introduced to the Web in the mid-nineties while studying Mechanical Engineering, and soon began work at a small studio in Chicago. Small studio was quickly gobbled up by a large agency. All the while Charles continued pushing his own interests and skills through side projects. Shortly after the Agency acquisition, he started his own interaction design studio dreaming of building products of his own.
When Perry Chen came calling with the idea for Kickstarter, Charles engaged immediately. And thank goodness he did. The platform he and his co-founders created has gone on to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for thousands of creative projects. In the process, they've kicked off a global dialogue around creative expression, disintermediated gatekeepers and reshaped the relationship between artists and their fans.
In this Session we'll cover Charles' journey from salary-less startup squatter at his in-laws to running the design team at one of the most beloved properties on the web. Along the way we'll contrast client vs. company work, the Kickstarter design process and balancing startup life with a little family in a big city.
RSVP below!
* - there will not be an open-mic for Q&A, but you may submit questions in advance along with your RSVP.
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Go to the Library Station TRAX stop on the University line and walk one block south to The Leo. Library Station is in the downtown Free Fare Zone.
Get Directions to The Leonardo via Google
Take the I-15 600 South exit. Continue eastbound on 600 South until 300 East.
Take a left at 300 East to 500 South.
Take a left on 500 South.
The Leonardo is on your right on the corner of
200 East and 500 South.
Take the I-15 400 South exit. Continue eastbound on 400 South until 200 East.
Take a right at 200 East.
The Leonardo is on your left on the corner of 200 East and 500 South.
Take the I-80 700 East exit (Exit #125).
Turn right (northbound) onto 700 East and continue for 2.7 miles.
Turn left onto 500 South.
The Leonardo is on your right on the corner of 500 South and 200 East.
There are many parking options near The Leonardo and in downtown Salt Lake. If you're wondering the best place to park, check out our map and some of the other options available.
Click here to download a PDF map that highlights parking locations for The Leonardo and other downtown attractions.
There is free two-hour meter parking available on Saturday evenings. There is limited unmetered parking on some residential streets near The Leo, with no restrictions after 6pm. Street parking is not available on 400 South.
The underground Library Square lot can be accessed on the south side of 400 South (eastbound) between 200 East and 300 East. The rate is $1.50 per half-hour. Any vehicle with a disability identification may park free for two hours with no charge. There are several other lots available near The Leonardo.
Stalls for those needing handicap access are available on 200 E. and in the Library Square underground parking garage.
Taxi service available through Yellow Cab. (801) 521-2100.
