Heather Brown is President and Co-Founder of StartUp Vegas, a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to boost the startup culture and create an environment of entrepreneurship in Southern Nevada. Heather came to this role with 15 years of experience working as a political strategist for candidates and political parties across the United States and abroad.
Heather, a Las Vegas native, brings her experience of grassroots organizing and strategy building to Southern Nevada as she helps to build the infrastructure needed for a sustainable startup community. Her diverse background provides versatility to the ecosystem as she focuses on harnessing the shared entrepreneurial excitement, energy, and encouragement to provide value to the startup scene in Southern Nevada through training, workshops, mentorship, collaboration, and networking opportunities.