In this Episode of Case Studies, we delve into the fascinating world of Case Lawrence, Case is the Founder and former CEO of CircusTrix (now SkyZone) which he launched in the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008. This has created more than 5,000 jobs that support families all over the country. SkyZone is the largest owner, operator and franchisor of Trampoline Parks in the world and stands as a truly unique Utah success story! Although he retired as CEO in 2019, Case continues to be actively involved as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Case has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times and other publications as a pioneer in Active Entertainment, and a thought leader for the increasingly relevant \"Experiential\" segment of the consumer economy. In 2017, Case was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year; and in 2019, Case was named CEO of the Year by Utah Business.
Our conversation takes us back to the year 2000, a time when the internet was a burgeoning frontier, ripe with opportunity. Case reminisces about his days on Sand Hill Road, the epicenter of venture capital, where he rubbed shoulders with industry legends and witnessed the birth of companies that would go on to redefine the global economic landscape. His stories from this era, offer a rare glimpse into the heady days of Silicon Valley's modern gold rush.
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