Blueprint 2024 Official Program Guide - Flipbook - Page 144
2024 Speakers
CEO & Founder,
GetCovered
Brandon
Tobman
CEO & Founder,
The Rounds
Brandon Tobman, a visionary leader and experienced technologist, brings an
entrepreneurial spirit to every endeavor. From assembling computers in high
school to his current role as a CEO, his career has been characterized by
innovation and a commitment to enhancing efûciency. Brandon's proûciency
lies in leveraging technology to create impactful solutions, and his work has
inüuenced operations for some of the world's largest companies. His skills
have played a key role in enabling businesses to navigate the complexities of
the digital age, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and
success. Beyond his professional pursuits, Brandon is passionate about
nurturing the next generation of technological leaders. He dedicates signiûcant
time to mentoring high school and college students, helping them to harness
the power of technology and inspire the future. His constant drive for
excellence, coupled with his ability to bridge the gap between technology and
business, has established Brandon Tobman as a valuable asset in the tech
industry. He continues to inüuence the digital world through his strategic
insight and dedication to technological innovation.
Alex was Entrepreneur in Residence at startup accelerator Techstars when he
began working on The Rounds before attending The Wharton School of
Business. Prior to founding The Rounds, Alex founded a consumer startup
that was featured on Shark Tank (backed by Mark Cuban), and was an
Intelligence Ofûcer at the CIA.
Alex Torrey
CEO & Co-Founder,
Tangible
Anneli Tostar
EVP, Development,
Columbia Property Trust
Stephen Trapp
Anneli is Co-Founder and CEO of Tangible, a software platform for real estate
developers to manage embodied carbon at scale. Prior to Tangible, Anneli
helped commercial real estate developers build more sustainably, having
worked for The Better Buildings Partnership in the U.K. and later helping the
global real estate sustainability consultancy Longevity Partners expand to the
U.S. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As Executive Vice President of Development and Construction for Columbia,
Steve Trapp leads Columbia9s development and construction team. He
provides oversight for the planning and execution of all development and
construction projects for the Company9s owned and managed investments.
Over the past decade, Mr. Trapp has overseen several notable commercial
ofûce development projects comprising millions of SF in the NYC, Washington
DC, and Boston markets, such as the highly acclaimed 799 Broadway in
Greenwich Village, the unique and innovative addition and alteration of
Terminal Warehouse in Chelsea, Trip Advisor9s corporate HQ in Needham, MA,
and the award-winning mass timber vertical addition at 80 M St. in the DC
Capital Riverfront neighborhood. Mr. Trapp is also responsible for all the
management of all capital improvement and tenant improvement projects
throughout Columbia9s 7 million SF portfolio.
