Entrepreneur Council
Mission
To empower tech entrepreneurs with resources, networking opportunities, mentoring, advocacy and connections to help their businesses thrive, while fostering a vital sense of community.
Vision
To be a catalyst for success, growth and shared best practices for technology entrepreneurs
Key Initiatives
- Develop dedicated networking opportunities for CTA entrepreneur members.
- Provide business education resources.
- Offer avenues for entrepreneur member engagement with the investor community.
Entrepreneur Member Resources
Mentor Program
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® Mentor Program pairs you with a mentor who can give advice to help guide your company or improve your business acumen.
Entrepreneurs Shape What’s Next at CES
CES 2027 brings entrepreneurs real stories and practical lessons from companies that have used CES to build relationships, gain visibility, find partners and move their businesses forward. Explore the case studies to see how different companies approached CES, what they learned and how you can apply those insights to your own CES strategy.
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TomBot: Your Product Is Not the Beginning of Your Story
Sometimes the journey to CES starts years before Las Vegas. For TomBot founder Tom Stevens, it began with his mother, Nancy, who was living with Alzheimer’s and could no longer safely care for her dog.
That experience raised a question: Could technology restore some of the companionship she had lost?
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Whispp: Turning CES Connections into Opportunity
Whispp brought its AI-powered voice technology to CES to build awareness and connect with the people who could help move the business forward. CES delivered global exposure, valuable industry relationships and new partnership opportunities across accessibility, healthcare and technology.
The lesson: Know who you need to meet and what those connections could unlock for your business.
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FIGUR8: Turning a CES Conversation into Opportunity
FIGUR8 founder Nan-Wei Gong turned an unscheduled conversation on the CES show floor into a business opportunity that ultimately led to the company’s acquisition by Myant.
The lesson: Be in the right room, meet the right people and stay open to unexpected opportunities.
Member Spotlight
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September 29,2025From Daily Life to the Global Stage
Technology shapes nearly every aspect of modern life, from the way we live and work to how we experience entertainment and major events. Members of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) are driving innovation that addresses both everyday needs and global challenges with reliability and impact. Their latest breakthroughs will be on display at CES® 2026, offering a preview of the future of technology
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August 31, 2025From Classrooms to Clinics
Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of technology — and redefining how we tackle global challenges. Spanning education, accessibility, digital health and agriculture, AI’s potential to improve lives is transformative, unlocking new solutions that were once unimaginable.
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July 31, 2025Smarter, Safer Cities
CTA members continue to think outside the box and push the narrative of what’s possible for the convenience and safety of our communities. For instance, Make It Home Safe and Archetype AI, who recently launched pilot programs to test their innovations in real time for a safer world, and Walmart and its new supercharged drone delivery system in partnership with Wing.
CES 2025 Startup Stage Videos
CTA Membership
Join our community of innovators and shape the future of technology.
More Member Groups
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Smart Home Division
Smart home is moving from individual connected devices toward integrated, interoperable, AI-enabled residential systems. CTA’s Smart Home Division engages companies across home control, entertainment, networking, security, energy management, appliances, aging-in-place and installation channels.
