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September 19th

Schedule

Hot Takes: What’s Next in AI?

Bright Minds + Spicy Takes + Bouncy Balls = A Whole Lotta Fun.

In this session, AI experts, tech leaders, and startup builders will bounce around (pun intended) ideas and plans for the future of AI.

Peer Discussion: Womxn of the Core

In this session for women and non-binary Core members, break into small, facilitated discussion groups to swap stories, share learnings, and give support. We’ll cover themes such as impactful communication, setting your expectations for work-life balance, advocating for yourself, and more.

Ask Me Anything: Sales Leaders

In this AMA discussion, circle up with expert Sales leaders. Get to know the salespeople in your group, and come away with different perspectives, new ideas, and a fresh sense of camaraderie.

Pitch Prep: Hear Founders Perfect Their Pitch

Tune into our Pitch Prep session for earliest-stage entrepreneurs. In 10-minute blocks, founders will pitch their venture to a panel of investors, engage in Q&A, and take relevant audience questions. Learn about new startup ideas and hear investor feedback in real-time.

Ask Me Anything: Customer Success Leaders

In this AMA discussion, circle up with expert Customer Success leaders to discuss: scaling a CS org, managing transitions on your team, building a business case for robust CS support, and more. Get to know the CS peers in your group, and come away with different perspectives, new ideas, and a fresh sense of camaraderie.

Leading Change: Brain-Friendly Change Management Strategies

Change is now the norm. We live in an era where an organization's capacity to change quickly and effectively is pivotal to its survival. The challenge? Our brains resist change and crave certainty. In this workshop, learn science-backed strategies to help companies and employees adapt, accept, and commit to change.

Interactive Workshop: The Evolution of the CEO

Please note: This session is by invitation only. Attendees will need to sign an NDA.

In this highly interactive, closed-door session led by the High-Growth CEO, you’ll share learnings from the challenges of leading and scaling a company—while building peer relationships with top tech CEOs.

Creating an Inclusive Culture

For an increasingly diverse workforce that expects virtual and hybrid options, wage gaps across race and gender lines remain. In a protected space, discuss how this affects the employee lifecycle for Black and Latinx professionals, and learn how to shape a sustainable standard for inclusive work environments.

Pitch Prep: Hear Founders Perfect Their Pitch

Tune into round two of Pitch Prep sessions for earliest-stage entrepreneurs. In 10-minute blocks, founders will pitch their venture to a panel of investors, engage in Q&A, and take relevant audience questions. Learn about new startup ideas and hear investor feedback in real-time.

Hot Takes: The Future of Startup Funding

Bright Minds + Spicy Takes + Bouncy Balls = A Whole Lotta Fun.

In this session, investors, startup players, and entrepreneurs will bounce around (pun intended) ideas for the venture landscape and the future of startup funding.

Ask Me Anything: Marketing Leaders

In this AMA discussion, circle up with expert Marketing leaders to discuss: driving marketing success with a leaner budget, data-driven marketing, partnering with Sales, and more. Get to know the marketers in your group, and come away with different perspectives, new ideas, and a fresh sense of camaraderie.

Ask Me Anything: Product Leaders

In this AMA discussion, circle up with expert Product leaders. Get to know the product folks in your group, and come away with different perspectives, new ideas, and a fresh sense of camaraderie.

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2023 Speakers

Rahul Vohra

CEO & Founder, Superhuman

Yi Chen

Toast Leadership Alum

Katrina Fludd

Director of Racial Equity and D&I, Hack.Diversity

Jeetu Mahtani

EVP of Customer Success, HubSpot

Justin Shaddix

Leadership Trainer, LifeLabs Learning

Yasmin Cruz Ferrine

Co-Founder & General Partner, Visible Hands

Angela Liu

VP of Growth & Strategy, Hack.Diversity

Patrick Calder

Head of Marketing, Slang.ai

Bryce Cote

Global VP of Success & Renewals, CyberArk

Rebecca Chaveriat

Head of Marketing, Trove Health

Neha Mirchandani

Chief Marketing Officer

Julie Marobella

EVP of Product, Salsify

Dan Schimmel

Leader, High Growth CEO

Payal Divakaran

Partner, .406 Ventures

Susan An

VP of Sales, Americas, Tessian

Gaurav Rao

EVP & GM, Machine Learning & AI, AtScale

Bouzha Cookman

CEO, High Growth CEO

Tom Eisenmann

Professor, Harvard Business School

Tim Bertrand

President, Field Operations, project44

Parasvil Patel

Partner, Radical Ventures

Janet Kraus

Coach and Leader, High Growth CEO

Julie Hayes

Head of Customer Success, Wonderment

Paul DiGiammarino

Partner, High Growth CEO

Lauren McCollem

CMO & Customer Experience Officer, Hi Marley

Rahkeem Morris

CEO & Founder, HourWork

John Judge

Chief Revenue Officer, Crayon

Lauren Taylor

Founder, The Fractional Operators

Scott Kirsner

Columnist, Boston Globe

Melia Russell

Correspondent, Business Insider

Mike Vaughan

Co-Founder & GP, Vera Equity | Operating Partner, Stripes

Ben Mackinnon

Founder & CEO, Kard

Molly Fowler

General Partner, Dorm Room Fund

Gabi Monico

Investor, Primary Venture Partners

Kathy Breslin

Chief People Officer, Trux

Maria Loughlin

SVP of Engineering, Toast

Lucia Maffei

Technology Reporter, Boston Business Journal

Nicole Clay

Co-Founder & CMO, Hue

Caitlin Vorlicek

Investor, Sageview Capital

Gabi Zijderveld

CMO, Smart Eye

Michelle Pietsch

Co-Founder, Minot Light Consulting

Kleida Martiro

Partner, Glasswing Ventures

Ellen Chisa

Partner, Boldstart Ventures

Lauren Creedon

Head of Product, Goldcast

Jason Moens

Chief Product Officer

Shari McGrath

Customer Success Leader

Jonathan Tushman

Chief Product Officer, Hi Marley

Jess Iandiorio

CMO, Starburst

Devavrat Shah

Co-Founder & CTO, Ikigai