Event category: Tactical Breakouts

In this hands-on session, we’ll break down the 11 timeless laws that make or break startup marketing. You won’t just learn the theory— this is a working session where you’ll map out your next growth move based on each of the 11 timeless laws. You'll leave with a start up marketing blueprint for growth and success.

This session is led by Sumeru, who's helped several startups become unicorns (Gong.io, Addepar, Thinkific, data.ai). Ready to transform your startup’s growth engine? Let’s get to work!

This session explores the crucial dynamics and strategies that foster successful partnerships between founders and seed investors. Delve into innovative approaches to seed funding, evolving investor strategies, and the importance of nurturing strong, collaborative relationships to drive startup growth and innovation. Learn how to find that perfect match! 💓💰

In this Fireside chat with Candice Faktor of Disco, discover how AI can tailor educational experiences, improving product adoption and user satisfaction. Learn strategies for utilizing AI to create vibrant customer communities through intelligent content curation and automated moderation. Understand key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of AI-driven initiatives on customer retention and overall business performance. And finally gain actionable insights on integrating AI tools into your customer education and community efforts while maintaining a human touch. This session is jam-packed with great takeaways as we navigate and integrate AI systems into business practice.

Explore the foundational elements of steadfast leadership in company growth, delving into resilience, strategic decision-making, ethical standards, people over profit, and adaptive leadership. Engage with industry experts to understand how these traits drive success and strategically prepare for optimal outcomes and M&A exits.

Informed by 30 years of investing in technology and venture capital, Brice Scheschuk explores themes about fundraising including the limited scenarios where venture capital makes sense, the concepts of outlier founders and venture scale growth, and numerous alternative capital paths that are applicable to most founders. He discusses the concept of “Mighty Middle” businesses which exist between venture capital and lifestyle businesses and provides a balancing narrative to venture capital as the key measure of success.

Put your “Fear of Being Obsolete” (FOBO) behind you as we do a deep dive into the pursuit of Product Market Fit in today's competitive landscape. This session delves into strategies for overcoming decision paralysis, what founders have done to balance innovation with customer needs, all while achieving sustainable growth amidst evolving market demands.