May Tech Affairs Briefing

Description

CTA's Tech Affairs Briefings provide members with critical updates on the latest policy and regulatory developments shaping Colorado’s tech landscape. Each session features insightful presentations from key stakeholders and industry leaders, offering valuable perspectives on the issues that directly impact the state's tech community. 

At this month's meeting we are joined by Skylar Elliot Casey, Director of Research for Economic Leadership LLC. Skylar was a part of the team that put together CTA's 2024 Colorado Tech Industry Report. Skylar will join us to share more about how the report was conducted and what it says about the state of the tech industry in Colorado. Join this session to learn more! 

Speaker:

Skylar Elliott Casey, Director of Research, Economic Leadership LLC

Skylar has been working with Economic Leadership LLC since 2014, specializing in data collection and analysis, stakeholder interviews, and economic impact analysis. This research has included state tech sector evaluations, workplace safety reports, supply chain analyses, sustainability reviews, regional cluster assessments, and workforce strategic plans. He has worked with a range of clients including private industry, chambers of commerce, non-profits, and economic development groups. While the research questions vary, the goal of the of every project is to provide clients with the best data and insights to help them make informed decisions.

Prior to joining Economic Leadership LLC, Skylar worked for RTI International as an Associate Economist in the Environmental, Technology, and Energy Economics group. They received bachelor’s degrees in economics and geography from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Skylar grew up in North Carolina, but has spent several years living in the West pursuing a variety of outdoor activities. They currently reside in Salt Lake City, Utah.