Brandon Tidwell is the founder and managing director of Signal Peak Ventures in Utah, where he provides startup companies with entrepreneurial and legal counsel. With a juris doctor from Columbia University, Brandon Tidwell remains involved with the school as a member of the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA).

2.  Brandon Tidwell is the founder and managing
director of Signal Peak Ventures in Utah, where he
provides startup companies with entrepreneurial and
legal counsel. With a juris doctor from Columbia
University, Brandon Tidwell remains involved with the
school as a member of the Columbia Alumni
Association (CAA).
The CAA organizes a variety of events and activities
to unite Columbia alumni, such as an upcoming trip
to Sicily and the Amalfi Coast taking place at the
end of May and extending into June 2015. With
seven days dedicated to exploring Italy, alumni will
be able to discover historic architecture, explore
volcanoes, and absorb the local culture.

3.  The trip is designed to expose participants
to a different area and activity each day,
ranging from an archeological tour of
Pompeii to a scenic hike on Mt. Etna. They
will also enjoy the local cuisine and related
activities, such as sampling limoncello and
making pizza in a wood-fired oven. At the
end of each day, travelers will retire to
charming four-star hotels with relaxing pools
and stunning views.