What This Blog is For

This blog is dedicated to growing innovation in Reno’s blooming entrepreneurship and technology ecosystem alongside brilliant and passionate minds that call Reno and Nevada home. My posts will span a variety of topics including: start-ups, entrepreneurship, accelerators, innovation resources, lifestyle, living in Reno or Nevada, the University of Nevada, Reno, and more.

About Crystal

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I am passionate about growing the innovation ecosystem in Reno and Nevada. I specialize in communication between technology and business development teams spurred by my desire to enable both employees and businesses. My background is in business development, project management, operations, and mechanical engineering, and I have over 10 years of experience leading teams in the education, software, and aerospace & defense industries.

Currently, I am a Product Manager at a leading intent data provider, Bombora Inc. Previously I was the Makerspace Manager then Assistant Director of the University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center, and Program Manager of the Reno InNEVator, start-up accelerator.

I’m an avid dog lover. In my time not at work I enjoy being outside with my doggo and exploring mountains everywhere.