Meeting/Event Information

Speaker: 

Thomas Devon Laney is the President & CEO of Gradient, an award-winning nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Since joining the organization in 2019, he has led the development and launch of one of the nation’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship hubs, supporting hundreds of startups and generating more than $1.4 billion in economic impact. Prior to Gradient, Devon spent over 14 years leading Innovation Depot in Birmingham, Alabama, where he helped drive significant entrepreneurial growth and national recognition in technology-based economic development. He previously worked with Accenture advising Fortune 500 companies and has also founded multiple technology and B2B ventures. Devon is a nationally recognized speaker on innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development, and currently serves on several national and regional advisory boards. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from The University of Alabama and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program.

Key Takeaways:

Key takeaways from the session include understanding how strategic collaboration, startup support, and community-driven leadership can drive economic growth and create lasting opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses. Attendees will also learn the importance of building strong partnerships, attracting top talent, and fostering environments where innovation, creativity, and scalable growth can thrive.

PDUs offered: 1

Meeting Agenda:

Disclaimer: Project Management Institute, Tulsa Chapter (PMI Tulsa) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at an event sponsored by PMI Tulsa, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. PMI Tulsa may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by PMI Tulsa including but not limited to social media, brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. A person attending a PMI Tulsa event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact PMI Tulsa Communications, in writing of his/her intentions and include a photograph. PMI Tulsa will use the photo for identification purposes and will hold it in confidence. By participating in a PMI Tulsa event or by failing to notify PMI Tulsa, in writing, your desire to not have your photograph used by PMI Tulsa, you agree to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify PMI Tulsa from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness. Any person or organization not affiliated with PMI Tulsa may not use, copy, alter or modify PMI Tulsa photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings without the advance written permission of an authorized designee from PMI Tulsa. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!