1871
Olivia Thompson is a skilled events management professional with diverse experience across various roles and industries. Currently serving as the Manager of Events at 1871 since February 2023, Olivia provides administrative and event support, promoting and executing a range of events. Previous roles include Event Manager at Tailgater Concierge, coordinating premium tailgate experiences, and Field Activation Specialist at Avo, where Olivia developed market strategies and managed client events. Notable achievements include generating over $1,100,000 in new revenue as Recruiting Coordinator at NCSA Next College Student Athlete and successful event planning during internships at the Institute of Food Technologists and the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority. Olivia holds a degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completed in 2018.
1871
"1871 is a not-for-profit community endeavor and an entrepreneurial hub for digital startups. It is a collaborative space that helps digital designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs build their startups, share ideas, and change the world.1817 is organizing the Sports Technology Symposium in the Fall of 2018. Application is live until July20th: , https://www.f6s.com/1871sportstechsymposiumLocated in the famed Merchandise Mart, the 50,000-square-foot facility provides Chicago startups with programming, access to mentors, educational resources, potential investors, and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs that help them on their path to building successful businesses. 1871 is the flagship project of the CEC."