Among the highlights of Early Stage are its fan-favorite roundtable sessions. These intimate gatherings, guided by experts, delve into targeted subjects crafted to enlighten, invigorate, and enhance your entrepreneurial endeavors. Moreover, they serve as prime opportunities to forge connections with like-minded individuals. Networking, anyone?
Take a look at the complete roundtable roster for this year’s event featuring top VCs and founder leaders.
The Ins and Outs of Seed Funding
Sponsored by Latham & Watkins LLP
with Spencer Ricks, partner, and Naomi Smith, associate, Latham & Watkins LLP
Adapt & Thrive: Mastering the Chameleon Mindset
Sponsored by Prepare 4 VC
with Christopher Dube, chief innovation officer, and Jason Kraus, CEO, Prepare 4 VC
Exiting via M&A: What Acquirers Are Looking For and How You Can Prepare for a Successful Acquisition
with Dana Louie, senior manager, corporate development, HubSpot
Grabbing Investors’ Attention in a Competitive Market: Tips for Early-Stage Startups
with Sergey Gribov, partner, Flint Capital
Never Raise VC Money (and How to Keep More of Your Company if You Do)
with Jake Cohen, partner at Vinyl Capital
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PR 101 for Founders: Branding Strategies to Win Over Investors, Customers and Partners
with Edith Yeung, general partner, Race Capital
Product Myth Buster: The (Actual) Right Time to Hire a Product Leader as an Early-Stage Company
with Rachel Weston Rowell, SVP, Onsite Product & Tech Center of Excellence, Insight Partners
For the complete agenda, head on over here. And don’t forget to buy your tickets now before prices go up at the door.
