COMPLETED ADVENTURES
AUGUST 9 - 12, 2019
"All forward” ✨ A truly epic adVenturesAcademy Buena Vista 2019: Navigating the Rapids: Building Resilient, Adaptive Growth. We came together as founders, investors and advisors and left as family. We connected deeply, shared and gave fully of ourselves, transcended our comfort zones, explored, laughed, and adventured together beyond what we may have thought possible.
Programming included whitewater rafting on the breathtaking Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado with dynamic programming woven throughout the journey, using the lens of adventure to dig deep into critical lessons and learnings for scaling high-growth companies and building lasting relationships with investors, advisors and growth resources. Programming included:
“Building Adaptive, Resilient Leadership”
led by Lauren Ivison // Totem Leadership
“Dawn Patrol Mindfulness: Balance + Innovation”
led by Matt D’Amour and Linwood Paul // Subtle Distinctions
“Comfort Zone + Perceived Barriers”
led by Luis Benitez + Alissa Sears // adVenturesAcademy
“Swift Water Rescue + Adaptability in Business”
led by Luis Benitez // adVenturesAcademy + Ryan O’Donoghue // First Descents
“The Power of Purpose + Mission in Scalability”
led by Chris Sword // President of Pearl iZUMi
“Not All Capital is Created Equal: Navigating the Obstacles”
led by Melissa Baker // Fenwick Brands
“The Balance of Business”
led by Anne O’Connor // Metamorphix
“Growing Outside the Box: Transformative Growth + Distribution Strategies”
led by Zach DeAngelo // Rodeo Ventures
“Building Brands that Matter”
led by Gillian Christie // Christie & Co
“Connectivity Circles”
led by Alissa Sears // adVenturesAcademy + Ryan O’Donoghue // First Descents
the adventuresacademy experience
2019 adventuresacademy founders
“adVenturesAcademy was a one of a kind experience. The experience completely removes the power dynamics, titles, roles, and structure of traditional meetings, board rooms, networking events, or even trade shows. It forces everyone to be vulnerable and be present, no matter who they are, and it creates bonds and connections that go well beyond the investor-investee relationship. Not only will you learn something new about yourself, but you’ll build incredible lifelong relationships along the way. Get out of your comfort zone and join adVenturesAcademy on their next trip!”