As we reminisce on the technological advancements over the past decade, we can’t help but revisit the International CES 2013, a pivotal event that showcased the innovative minds behind major tech companies. This blog post takes us back to the then-new entrepreneur-focused keynote, the “Next Generation of Innovators”. This noteworthy session featured Jeff Jordan of Andreessen Horowitz, David Lieb of Bump Technologies, Cyrus Massoumi of ZocDoc, Eric Vishria of RockMelt, and will.i. of i..plus,llc. Now, as we stand in the year 2025, it’s fascinating to look back and see the influence these innovators have had on the tech industry.
International CES 2013: A Flashback
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in 2013 announced an entrepreneur-focused keynote at the International CES. The Next Generation of Innovators keynote featured Jeff Jordan, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, as moderator and included executive/founder panelists David Lieb of Bump Technologies, Cyrus Massoumi of ZocDoc, Eric Vishria of RockMelt, and will.i. of i..plus,llc.
The Global Networking Event for Entrepreneurs
Owned and produced by CEA, the 2013 CES was the world’s largest annual innovation event. It offered an array of entrepreneur-focused exhibits, events, and conference sessions for technology entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur Presence at CES
“The size and scope of CES made it one of the top global networking events for entrepreneurs and CES attendees overall,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of International CES and Corporate Business Strategy in 2013. The event showcased innovation within the tech industry and the CES show floor.
Eureka Park TechZone
The Eureka Park TechZone, back for the second year in 2013, showcased innovative startups and emerging technologies. CEA also teamed up with the Startup America Partnership to showcase and celebrate some of the most innovative startup companies at the event.
Moderator and Panelists
Jeff Jordan, David Lieb, Cyrus Massoumi, Eric Vishria, and will.i. were all part of the Next Generation of Innovators keynote.
Final Thoughts
“As software continues to eat the world and reinvent industries, there’s no shortage of ideas about ways we can reimagine the world as we know it,” said Jordan in 2013. It’s inspiring to see how their visions have shaped the world we live in today.
Remember, the official name of the global technology event is “International CES.” Subsequent references to the show can be shortened to “CES.”
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