Amanda West is a team lead for the ESHIP Summit Community Team at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, focusing on building innovation ecosystems. With over 15 years of experience, Amanda has co-founded more than 10 non-profits and initiatives, including the Startup Champions Network and Seed Here Studio. Amanda has also led significant innovation events such as the Ebola Innovation Summit and the Rise of the Rest Road Trip. Currently residing in Iowa City, Amanda serves as the board vice president for the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and on various advisory boards. Amanda earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Economics from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.
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