September 30, Start to Finish

8:30 AM—9:30 AM

2nd Floor

Registration, Coffee, Socializing

Get settled in, grab some coffee, and enjoy a little time to catch up, make introductions, and connect before the program begins.

9:30 AM—9:45 AM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Kick off the day with a warm welcome and opening remarks, setting the stage for the conversations, connections, and ideas ahead.

9:45 AM—10:45 AM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Opening Keynote: “Bringing Impossible Ideas to Life”

Chris created Shazam, the music app that’s been downloaded over 2 billion times, after being told by every “expert” that his outlandish idea was impossible. It was an idea far ahead of its time – eight years before iPhone apps even existed. Chris will share jaw dropping stories about creating Shazam and walk through a new framework of thinking that creates change through technology.

Chris Barton

Chris Barton

Shazam

10:45 AM—11:00 AM

Break

Use this time to grab a refreshment, catch up with colleagues, and make new connections before our next session.

11:00 AM—11:20 AM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Community Voices – Brief Presentations from the Ecosystem

A series of short presentations highlighting the people, organizations, and ideas making an impact across our community.

11:15 AM—12:00 PM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Mid-Day Keynote: “A Freewheeling Conversation with a Silicon Valley Serial Entrepreneur”

Zach will share lessons learned from building and growing companies in Silicon Valley, including what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how he’s adapted along the way.

Zach Holman

Zach Holman

GitHub, GitLab, Signed

12:00 PM—1:00 PM

Lunch

Take a break, enjoy lunch, and connect before the afternoon sessions begin.

1:00 PM—2:00 PM

2nd Floor

Speed Networking

Ready, set, connect! Meet fellow attendees through quick conversations designed to break the ice and build new relationships.

2:00 PM—2:15 PM

Break

Take a moment to recharge, grab a refreshment, and connect with fellow attendees before the next session begins.

2:15 PM—2:45 PM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Community Voices – Brief Presentations from the Ecosystem

A series of short presentations highlighting the people, organizations, and ideas making an impact across our community.

2:45 PM—3:30 PM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Founders Panel

A candid conversation with female founders about what it takes  to build, lead, and scale a business

Jennifer DiMotta

Jennifer DiMotta

Uprisors Growth Partners

Molly Huyck

Molly Huyck

Aequitas Invest, SET The Bar

Stephanie Olson

Stephanie Olson

Set Me Free

Karen Borchert

Karen Borchert

Alpaca

Renee Black

Renee Black

Planit

3:30 PM—4:30 PM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Closing Keynote: “Building a Brand in this Moment”

The architects behind the Liquid Death brand will walk through lessons learned building a rapid growth brand, what's worked at different stages and how they've adapted along the way. They'll end with what they call "Applied LD" – a framework and best practices for punching above your weight. Followed by audience discussion.

Dan Murphy

Dan Murphy

Liquid Death

Andy Pearson

Andy Pearson

Liquid Death

4:30 PM

2nd Floor Auditorium

Closing Remarks & Thank Yous

We’ll wrap up the day with a few final reflections, words of thanks, and a look back at the conversations shared throughout the day.

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