Bio

Liz Kerton’s career story is one of true innovation and vision. Over the last 20 years, she has repeatedly predicted technology and market changes to position companies for the future, outpace competitors, profit from emerging trends, and build long-term shareholder value. With a career spanning multiple industries, she has successfully foreseen market revolutions and founded organizations to harness the power of collaboration and steer companies into the future. Currently, she runs three industry organizations that promote innovation, collaboration, and partnership — across telecom, automotive, and tech — representing 500 corporations, sponsors, speakers, startups, and investors. Each year, she evaluates thousands of startups and introduces relevant entrepreneurs to strategy executives, technology scouts, and corporate investors seeking innovation, partnerships, and a competitive edge. Named one of Silicon Valley's Most Influential Women by the San Jose Business Journal, Liz is driven to empower and cultivate internal innovation, external scouting, and technology cooperation. ➜ BOARD LEADERSHIP: Board of Advisors, Mobility Impact Partners Executive Director and Board Member, IoT Forum Board of Advisors, Telecom Exchange Board of Advisors, RCR Wireless News Executive Director and Board Member, Global UMTS TDD Alliance ➜ INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: IoT, Telecom, Internet, Automotive, Mobility, Transportation, Communications ➜ SIGNATURE STRENGTHS: Corporate Innovation Strategy, Long-Range Planning, Market & Trend Analysis, Change Management, M&A/Due Diligence, Tech/Startup Scouting, Business Development & Expansion, Accelerator & Incubator Programs, Moonshots