In a world where technology trends often spark investment frenzy, the temptation to follow the crowd can be overwhelming. But trend business is a dangerous game. When everyone jumps headfirst into the latest “next big thing,” without true understanding, the risk of falling off a cliff increases exponentially.
We welcome Pegah Ebrahimi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of FPV Ventures. Harry Tannenbaum, co-founder and president of Mill; They take to the Builders Stage to explore how founders and investors can discern real opportunity from hype and avoid the fate of blindly following the crowd.
Disrupt 2024, taking place from October 28th to 30th at Moscone West in San Francisco, will bring together these three dynamic leaders who know exactly how to navigate this hype-filled landscape. From innovative ventures in climate technology to consumer brands bucking trends, speakers will share strategies for building fast-growing businesses.
meet the speaker
Pegah Ebrahimi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of FPV Ventures
Pega Ebrahimi has extensive experience helping founders succeed by building powerful go-to-market strategies. With an impressive resume as the youngest global CIO at Morgan Stanley Investment Bank and COO of Cisco's multi-billion dollar SaaS business, Pega knows how to spot real opportunities amidst the noise. As an advisor or investor to a variety of category-defining startups, including Snyk, Canva, and DataRobot, she helps founders overcome their lemming mentality and build sustainable, scalable businesses.
Harry Tannenbaum, Mill Co-Founder and President
Harry Tannenbaum is used to tackling big challenges. As Co-Founder and President of The Mill, Harry reimagined the role of the kitchen when it comes to sustainable living by building an entirely new system to prevent waste, starting with food. Harry brings a deep understanding of how to create lasting consumer products, drawing on his experience leading analytics and scaling at Nest. At Disrupt 2024, he shares his journey of building innovative solutions that have a lasting impact, rather than just following trends.
Natalie Sportelli, Director of Bullish
Natalie Sportelli has a keen eye for what's next in the consumer space. Her experience at Thingtesting, Lerer Hippeau, and now Bullish, a creative agency and early stage venture capital firm, equips her with the cultural lens to evaluate emerging businesses and identify true market disruptors. Ta. Natalie's expertise lies in balancing creativity with sound business strategy, helping early stage consumer brands differentiate themselves from the rush of short-term trends and achieve long-term growth. She explains how consumer startups can stand out, stay on track, and build lasting value even when everyone else is heading toward the edge of a cliff.
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Join thought leaders at Disrupt 2024 as we uncover how to rise above the hype and make informed strategic decisions for your startup. Don't follow the crowd. Learn how to channel it. Get your tickets at a discount here and join the conversation that is redefining what it means to build and invest in sustainable ventures.