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Ja-Naé Duane
C O - AU T H O R O F " T H E S TA RT U P EQ UAT I O N "
For over 20 years, Ja-Naé Duane focused on one
mission: make life better for as many people as
possible. This award-winning innovator has done
that by focusing on revolutionary ideas and develop
programs that impact our world. Currently, Ja-Naé
is the co-founder of The Revolution Factory, a global network that
enables innovation ecosystems in corporations, governments, and
universities. This co-author of the bestseller, "The Startup Equation,"
excels at innovation strategy, connecting CSR with innovation efforts,
and open innovation that connects with startups. She has had the plea-
sure of working with companies such as Samsonite, Constant Contact,
Natixis, John Hancock, and AIG. Ja-Naé is on faculty at Northeastern
University, Emerson College, Clark University, and is the Entrepreneur-
in-Residence at the College of the Holy Cross.
Keynote Address
12:00PM–1:00PM / (BALLROOM A)
Buffet Lunch and Keynote Address
