Summit Series, also called Summit, is an organization that hosts unique gatherings and events designed to catalyze entrepreneurship, creative achievement, and global change to create a more joyful world. [1] Summit—described as “a young 📝TED meets 📝Burning Man”—caters to young entrepreneurs, artists, and activists. [2][3]
Events include an annual invitation-only conference during which participants discuss topics including business practices, technological innovation, and philanthropy. Attendees have included Bill Clinton, Ted Turner and Richard Branson. [3]
Summit Series was founded in 2008 by Elliott Bisnow, Brett Leve, Jeff Rosenthal, Jeremy Schwartz, and Ryan Begelman. Since its foundation, the organization has raised more than $2 million for charitable and non-profit organizations.[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_Series_(conference)#cite_note-venturebeat2012-2) Through its investment fund Summit Action Fund, Summit Series has invested in multiple [startup companies, including Uber, and Warby Parker.[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_Series_(conference)#cite_note-nextweb2013-4)[[5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_Series_(conference)#cite_note-businessweek-5)[[6]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_Series_(conference)#cite_note-6)
References
- Summit Series, summit.co
- Summit Series: TED meets Burning Man, wired.com
- Summit Series Buys A Mountain In Utah To Host Conferences, venturebeat.com