Jon Winkel is the Executive Director of the Stamford Partnership and Innovation Week. While building a successful career in marketing and technology Jon discovered his true passion, community development. Founding Stamford Innovation Week in 2017, he oversaw its meteoric rise from local entrepreneurship event to the region's premier innovation festival. In his role at The Stamford Partnership Jon understands that as communities grow, so do their opportunities and challenges. He believes that from mobility to affordability to overall quality of life thriving communities are the fuel of progress.