Jim Kennedy conceived the technology behind Twenty First Century Communications during an electrical storm, sketching a basic diagram on a dinner napkin. Over the years that followed, he grew that system into an international business. Today, TFCC serves over 200 clients in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. TFCC has received national attention for supporting the response to major disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the San Diego wildfires. Kennedy will discuss the path of innovation that has charted the course of his career and the growth of his business.