Steve Case

In 2014, Steve Case launched Revolution’s Rise of the Rest to accelerate tech startups nationwide. The initiative is based on the idea that cities can thrive with a vibrant startup culture. Steve believes great entrepreneurs exist everywhere and can succeed with proper support and investment. However, 75% of venture capital has gone to California, New York, and Massachusetts, leaving the rest of the country with just 25%. Additionally, less than 10% of venture capital goes to female founders and less than 1% to Black founders. Attendees will learn how Rise of the Rest aims to level the playing field and create opportunities and jobs for underserved areas.

In his #1 best-selling business book, The Third Wave, Steve Case argues that we are entering a new era of the internet where entrepreneurs will revolutionize sectors like health, education, transportation, energy, and food through advanced technologies. The First Wave connected consumers to the internet, while the Second Wave saw companies like Google and Facebook create search and social networking platforms. Case predicts that success in the Third Wave will require new skills for CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and ordinary Americans. Attendees will learn how to rethink their relationships with customers, competitors, and governments, and navigate this new paradigm.

Exploring the Third Wave: Steve Case's Vision of the Internet's Future Join Steve Case, AOL co-founder and Revolution CEO, as he shares insights on the evolving landscape of the Internet. Discover how the Third Wave will transform key sectors and how entrepreneurs can navigate these changes. Learn from Case's journey and his bipartisan efforts to support startup growth.