21 Back, 21 Forward

SFC outgoing Executive Director/Entrepreneurship Initiative Director and Colorado Law Associate Professor, Brad Bernthal, is moving on to his next chapter. Before he does, we’re bringing the community together! Everyone who’s crossed paths, clashed ideas, and shared in the adventure over the past 21 years is invited.

This is a celebration, not a roast (but yes, we’re absolutely taking a few shots at Bernthal). This is a send-off, but also, a reckoning. We’ll look back on what we learned (or thought we learned) over the past 21 years. We’ll imagine the next 21, what is coming, and what might matter most. Expect a mash-up of semi-serious talks, wild opinions, bold reflections, and lighthearted takes.

Bring your stories, your hot takes, your laughter, and your love. Brad’s legacy is the community, and this is our moment to make noise, have fun, and celebrate him and others who helped shape it.

Program + Reception
We will interleave some semi-serious talks with some light topics for the formal portion of the event. A lively reception with food, refreshments, and conversation with SFC faithfuls will immediately follow.

Donation Optional Event
Registration is FREE, but please join us in this opportunity to rally around our students! In lieu of fees, attendees are encouraged to donate in support of two long-running Silicon Flatirons student programs:

How to Give
Community members can donate via the CU Foundation website with a credit card, payment app, or bank transfer:

  1. Follow this link and enter desired amount into the “Gift Amount” field.
  2. Under “Gift Designation” in the “Make your selection” field, enter “Hatfield Scholars” or “Silicon Flatirons Entrepreneurship Initiative Fund” and select the appropriate fund from the drop-down menu.
  3. Complete the remaining fields and choose your preferred payment option; PayPal, Cash App Pay or select the “Complete Your Gift” button to pay with a credit card.

We hope to see you on November 19th!


Sessions

11/19/25 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program

@ Wittemyer Courtroom


Sue Heilbronner
(Emcee)
Seasoned business leader, Conscious Leadership coach, and fearless catalyst for change

Featured presenters include:

Kylie Auerbach
Electrical Engineering Student, University of Colorado Boulder
Josiah Gordon
Pre-med student, University of Colorado Boulder
Dean Lolita Buckner Inniss
Dean and Provost’s Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School
Sarah Keller
Associate, Doida Crow Legal
Dave Mangum
Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Jason Mendelson
Music Producer and Studio Owner
Erick Mueller
Executive Director Entrepreneurship & Innovation, CU Boulder Leeds School of Business
Julie Penner
Founder, Soul of Startups
Bryn Rees
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation & Partnerships, CU Boulder
Blake E. Reid
Associate Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School
Kirsten Suddath
General Partner, Next Frontier Capital
Chris White
CEO and Co-founder, Shinesty

And more…

11/19/25 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reception

@ Schaden Commons


In-person attendees are invited to join us for food, refreshments, and conversation.

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