VANESSA RUTLEDGE
Senior Fellow, Emerging Technologies
Email: Vanessa@i2i.org
Phone: 303-279-6536 x122
Technological innovation makes life better. Advances in computing, communications, artificial intelligence, and countless other fields have increased prosperity, expanded opportunity, and improved quality of life for billions of people. The Emerging Technology Policy Center believes that when innovators are free to build, experiment, and solve problems, society flourishes. By encouraging innovation, embracing responsible technological advancement, and empowering individuals with knowledge and choice, we can unlock human potential and ensure that the benefits of emerging technologies are broadly shared for generations to come.
OUR VISION
Technology has always been a driving force behind human progress. From the printing press to the internet, innovation has expanded opportunity, improved quality of life, and empowered individuals to solve problems once thought impossible. At the Emerging Technology Policy Center, we envision a Colorado where technological innovation flourishes, entrepreneurs are free to build, and individuals are empowered to embrace the tools that improve their lives. We believe people—not bureaucracies—are best positioned to decide how technology should be used. The role of government is to protect individual rights, promote transparency, establish clear and predictable rules, and otherwise remain neutral. Policymakers should encourage innovation, limit unnecessary regulation, and avoid picking winners and losers in the marketplace. By fostering a culture of experimentation, creativity, and responsible innovation, Colorado can remain a place where emerging technologies create opportunity, prosperity, and solutions to society’s greatest challenges.
OUR PRINCIPLES
