Join us for Igniting the Rockies, a powerful evening presented by Ignite sparking cross-sector conversations to accelerate innovation in healthcare.

Healthcare research, funding, and innovation are under pressure from market shifts to policy changes but disruption creates new opportunities. Hear from our panel of experts on how they are facing the headwinds and innovating during this challenging time.

Featured Speakers:

• Elyse Blazevich, President & CEO, Colorado BioScience Association
• Elizabeth Burke, Director of Innovation, UCHealth
• Andy Draper, CIO, HCA Continental Division
• Linda Secka, Executive Director, Life Sciences and Healthcare Services at J.P. Morgan
• Moderated by Ayse McCracken, Founder of Ignite

Together, they’ll unpack:

• How funding headwinds are reshaping innovation?
• What is the impact on researchers and founders?
• Where clinical and digital breakthroughs are being delayed or accelerated?
• How bold thinking and collaboration can turn disruption into opportunity?

If you’re building, investing in, or advancing the future of healthcare, you won’t want to miss this honest, inspiring, and solutions-focused conversation.

Spots are limited. Please RSVP now for this exclusive event.

Agenda

5:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception
5:45 p.m. | Introductory Remarks
5:55 p.m. | About Ignite and Panel Introduction
6:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A
7:00 p.m. | Thank You for Coming!

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About Ignite

Ignite backs female founders with lived insight and deep expertise. Women power 70% of the healthcare workforce and drive 80% of decisions yet remain overlooked in innovation.

With 100+ startups supported through Ignite’s Accelerator Programs, we connect founders to capital, customers, and community fueling breakthroughs in digital health, AI, medical devices, and women’s health. We build with the region, not around it.