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Finalist Session
Building Team Intelligence: How Product-Driven Innovation Changes Collaborative Problem Solving
Jeff Chou, Milo, Chief Products and Technology Officer
AI can be automated, but it cannot replace the magic of connected teams. Milo's CPTO Jeff Cho shares how to design products that streamline tasks as well as super-charge collaborations. From meeting room strategies to product blueprints, he shows that inclusive, human-first design transforms the chaos of communication into high-performance teamwork.
Venture investors looking for AI investment goals for enterprise startups in 2025 are looking for venture investors
Darrell Etherington, Head of Omers Ventures, Network and Sourcing
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AI hype is everywhere, but enterprise buyers want more than just a buzzword. Darrell Etherington of Omers Ventures offers a rare insider's perspective on what really captured an AI startup focused on enterprises in 2025. Discover what investors today are asking for, and discover how the pitch can rise beyond the noise.
How you created a $40 million business out of your kitchen
Mike's Hot Honey, founder Mike Kurtz
From pizza slices to pantry staples, Mike Kurtz took homemade recipes and converted them into a $40 million cult brand. In this spicy session he provokes movement with zero marketing budget and proves that great taste and word-of-mouth fuss is very helpful.
From fundraising to IPOs: How to build a PR & Marketing Engine to drive growth
Nikki Parker, EVP, Marketing and Communications, Insights Partner
Great products aren't selling themselves, especially when chasing growth and IPOs. Nikki Parker from Insight Partners reveals how to architect impactful PR and marketing machines that attract attention, earn trust and promote index value. If you are ready to scale, this session is a playbook.
Prosper with anxiety: How startup founders turn fear, pressure and self-doubt into their greatest benefits
Dr. David H. Rossmarin, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Startups are pressure cookers, and anxiety comes with territory. But what if it could be your edge? Dr. David Rossmarin, a leading Harvard psychiatrist, shares how founders reframe fear and stress into clear, self-confidence and decisive behavior. Come for science and stay for a change in thinking.
The mistakes between Startups Make and Hacks
Hyuk-Jeen Suh, General Partner at Skyriver Ventures
Do you want to pitch VCS? There is a fine line between a compelling story and a costly misstep. Hyuk-Jeen Suh's Skyriver Ventures pulls back the mistakes that stall fundraising and the curtains of smart, crude hacks that actually work. Don't miss this if you want to land the next round.