Innovation Tri - Valley Leadership

What Innovation Tri - Valley Leadership does

Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization founded in 2010-2011 and headquartered in Dublin, California. It is the only business-centered regional nonprofit focused solely on the Tri-Valley region, which spans five municipalities (Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon) across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. ITV serves as a convening body for the regional innovation economy, coordinating across nearly 100 partner organizations that include national laboratories (Lawrence Livermore, Sandia), major healthcare systems (Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley), financial institutions (Fremont Bank), commercial real estate (Bishop Ranch), and higher education (Las Positas College, UC Merced). Its stated geographic market is the broader Northern California megaregion, where the Tri-Valley represents a $52B Gross Regional Product and attracted $763M in venture capital investment in 2024.

ITV does not develop proprietary technology products. Its core offerings are programs, events, and publications designed to celebrate, connect, and catalyze the regional innovation ecosystem. Signature programs include the annual #GameChangers Awards (now in its ninth year), the DreamMakers & RiskTakers youth innovation awards, the Tri-Valley Innovation Forum, the State of the Tri-Valley economic forum, the Energy Unleashed clean-energy summit, and the Tri-Valley 2040 Vision Plan (a strategic planning document produced with the Bay Area Council Economic Institute that engaged over 1,000 stakeholders). ITV also publishes the "Housing for All" podcast. Distribution occurs through digital channels (website, email newsletter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), earned media, and in-person events including the GameChangers Awards which is limited to approximately 300 attendees.

ITV operates a membership-based revenue model. Funding is generated through corporate membership dues from the region's largest employers and event sponsorships. Specific membership pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization is led by CEO Katie Marcel (appointed 2023 after serving as Director of Brand Marketing), founder Dale Eldridge Kaye (now Senior Consultant), and Director of Strategic Initiatives Tim Sbranti, supported by a small core team (1-10 employees). Strategic research and visioning work is conducted in partnership with the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, while the Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF) was incubated from the 2040 Vision Plan to serve as the region's private philanthropic vehicle.

Name

Innovation Tri - Valley Leadership

Legal name

Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group

Website

https://innovationtrivalley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 2011 that serves as the sole business-centered regional convener for the Tri-Valley (Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon), uniting employers, national labs, and civic leaders through signature events, strategic planning, and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Economic Development

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities) (BPAIANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Arts, Culture & Creative Placemaking Enterprises (BPAGALAO), STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Innovation ecosystem convening
• Workforce development programs
• Regional advocacy services
• Strategic planning initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Memberships and Sponsorships: ITV operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization powered by the region's biggest employers, top investors, and community influencers. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues and event sponsorships from corporate partners.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit economic development organization that convenes regional business, government, education, and civic leaders to drive innovation and economic growth in the Tri-Valley region of Northern California. It operates signature events including the #GameChangers Awards, DreamMakers & RiskTakers Awards, Energy Unleashed Summit, and State of the Tri-Valley, while producing strategic plans such as the Tri-Valley 2040 Vision Plan and conducting advocacy on regional priorities including housing, infrastructure, transportation, education, and workforce development.

Product overview

Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) is a regional nonprofit economic development organization that does not offer a traditional technology product. ITV's offerings consist of signature events and programs designed to celebrate innovation, connect regional stakeholders, and drive economic growth in the Tri-Valley region. The core programs include the #GameChangers Awards (annual innovation awards ceremony), DreamMakers & RiskTakers Awards (youth innovation recognition), Tri-Valley Innovation Forum, Energy Unleashed Summit, and State of the Tri-Valley forum. Additional offerings include the Tri-Valley 2040 Vision Plan (strategic planning document) and the Housing for All Podcast series. These programs collectively position ITV as the region's catalyst for collaboration and economic prosperity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• #GameChangers Awards
• DreamMakers & RiskTakers Awards
• Tri-Valley 2040 Vision Plan
• Energy Unleashed Summit
• Tri-Valley Innovation Forum
• Housing for All Podcast
• Corporate Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced Tri-Valley Rising reports in 2014 and 2018 defining the region as a 'region to watch'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Livermore Lab FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Philanthropic foundation supporting Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Co-host of Energy Unleashed 2026 summit. Provides mechanisms for public and private investments supporting research, student fellowships, education, and community initiatives at LLNL.
• Hertz FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025John Ohab, Senior Director & Chief Strategist at the Hertz Foundation, joined ITV's Executive Board, deepening the connection between ITV and the Foundation's national network of scientific leaders. The Hertz Fellowship program has 200+ fellows in the Bay Area working in quantum computing, biotech, energy, and AI.
• Bay Area Council Economic InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Long-standing strategic partner in producing landmark economic research including Tri-Valley Rising reports (2014, 2018) and the Tri-Valley 2040 Vision Plan (2021). The partnership combines academic research rigor with regional economic development expertise to define the Tri-Valley's innovation assets and future trajectory.
• Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20203VCF was formed based on the 2040 Vision Plan's priority to establish a regional, private philanthropic fund. 3VCF enhances quality of life in the 580/680 corridor and grows philanthropy in the greater East Bay area, including Amador, Livermore, and San Ramon Valleys.
• Lawrence Livermore National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research powerhouse employing thousands and attracting talent from across the country. Nearly 40% of LLNL's workforce lives in the Livermore Valley. Home to the National Ignition Facility which achieved fusion ignition in December 2022.
• Sandia National LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research facility with strong presence in the Tri-Valley innovation ecosystem. Contributes to regional economic development and workforce initiatives. Executive Board participation from Sandia's leadership.
• Stanford Health Care Tri-ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipients of the 2026 Founders Award for transformative impact on the Tri-Valley innovation ecosystem. Brought world-class academic medical center expertise to the region, fundamentally changing what's possible for healthcare access and talent attraction.
• Bishop RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier office location in San Ramon and headquarters of Sunset Development Company. Home to many prominent company headquarters. Hosts the annual #GameChangers Awards at The Roundhouse at Bishop Ranch.
• Las Positas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community college ranked among California's best. Recipient of 2024 Founder's Award. Partner in workforce development, career exploration programs, and hosts events including Decarbonizing Our Economy conference.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare provider and Executive Board member. Partner in workforce development events including Pioneering Health career exploration program with Las Positas College and Bay Area K-16 Collaborative.
• Fremont BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional financial institution with Executive Board representation. Long-standing supporter of Tri-Valley economic development initiatives and event sponsor.
• City of LivermorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost city for Energy Unleashed 2026 at the Bankhead Theater. Partner in innovation ecosystem initiatives including Livermore Municipal Airport Aviation Innovation Center development.
• Valley Link (Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner42-mile, 7-station rail connection between Dublin/Pleasanton BART and North Lathrop ACE station. ITV serves as critical connection, convening leaders to advocate for regional mobility improvements and economic opportunities.
• Startup Tri-Valley / i-GATE Innovation HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Energy Unleashed 2026. Startup ecosystem partner helping build the innovation community and supporting researchers in commercializing technologies from national laboratories.
• Daybreak LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncubator for hard tech and life sciences in Livermore. Co-host of Energy Unleashed 2026. Part of the innovation ecosystem providing resources for startups to launch and scale in the Tri-Valley.

Scale indicators10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bay Area Council: Bay Area Council is a business-led public policy and economic development organization whose Bay Area Council Economic Institute is explicitly ITV's research partner (Tri-Valley Rising reports, 2040 Vision Plan). Same convening-and-advocacy model, broader 9-county geography, and shared methodology on regional economic research.
• Greater Phoenix Economic Council: GPEC is a public-private regional economic development nonprofit driving innovation economy, talent, and corporate recruitment in Greater Phoenix — the closest analog in mission, structure, and signature-events-driven model to ITV's Tri-Valley brief.
• San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation: San Diego Regional EDC is a private nonprofit focused on growing the innovation economy of the San Diego mega-region through convening, research, and advocacy. It is structurally almost identical to ITV — 501(c)(6) regional EDO with research arm and signature events.
• Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC): LAEDC is a California-based nonprofit, public-benefit organization that conducts economic research, policy advocacy, and convening to grow the LA regional economy. Closest peer in California for the research-plus-convening-plus-advocacy model ITV deploys.
• Greater Houston Partnership: Greater Houston Partnership is the region's leading business organization — a member-supported nonprofit conducting economic research, advocacy, and convening on behalf of 11-county Greater Houston. Highly comparable dual mission of business climate + quality-of-place, with similar signature research reports and elected-official forums.
• Metro Atlanta Chamber: Metro Atlanta Chamber is a business-membership organization driving economic and community development across metro Atlanta. Same member-funded nonprofit structure, signature events, and regional research function as ITV — applied to a different innovation-led metro.
• Greater Cleveland Partnership: Greater Cleveland Partnership is a public-private partnership that convenes business, civic, and philanthropic leaders to drive Greater Cleveland's economic transformation through research, advocacy, and programming — a strong structural analog to ITV's multi-municipality convening model.
• Detroit Regional Partnership: Detroit Regional Partnership is a public-private economic development nonprofit dedicated to marketing, business attraction, and convening across a multi-county Southeast Michigan region — a close functional analog to ITV's regional brand-building and corporate recruitment work.
• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Nashville Area Chamber is a 501(c)(6) regional chamber that conducts economic development, talent, and inclusion programming across Middle Tennessee — a structural peer to ITV's 501(c)(6) status, with comparable programming portfolio (research, convening, advocacy, signature events).
• Pittsburgh Regional Alliance: Pittsburgh Regional Alliance is a public-private partnership spanning 10 counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania, focused on regional marketing, business retention and attraction, and convening — directly comparable to ITV's role as a multi-municipality brand-and-convening body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innovation-tri-valley-leadership-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/innotrivalley/?hl=en

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Profiles5 records

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