Date & Time
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:45 PM - 1:55 PM
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Neurosurgeon to Startup Founder: A New Kind of Entrepreneurship (Prize Alert)
Presented by Innovate Alabama
Featuring Ben Fulmer, CEO, Fulmer Instruments
Moderated by Kathleen Koch, Fast Company Custom Studio

Description

Alabama is rapidly becoming a hub for startups and entrepreneurs. Thanks to a robust set of initiatives offered by the state, and being an area where the dollar stretches further, founders from across the U.S., and even the world, increasingly call it home. What’s more, Alabama’s unique culture and support network have encouraged innovation among individuals who, in traditional settings, may not have even considered it. In this session, hear one founder’s unexpected journey from neurosurgeon to entrepreneur and how Alabama is leading a new model for growth, business, and innovation. 

Room
Assembly
Session Type
Panels and Conversations
Theme
Tech
Ben Fulmer
Address
225 Liberty St., New York, NY 10281