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Expert Panel: Opening the Aperture For and With Foreign Entrepreneurs

November 21, 2023

Foreign entrepreneurs are an untapped resource that can help grow our startup ecosystems. However, the barrier to entry is higher given the unique challenges foreign entrepreneurs face not only when they pursue building a startup from scratch but also when established startups want to recruit them. This panel will shed light on some of those challenges, resources available and success stories.

Moderator: Soosmita Sinha

Experts: Ernestine Lyons,

Expert Panel: Demystifying Go-to-Market Strategy

Go-to-Market (GtM) is a key component of any investor pitch. However, tech founders often misunderstand exactly what it should look like, and what investors want to see. During this panel, we will explore the importance of GtM in a funding pitch, and dive into the details of exactly what to include - and what to leave out - if you want to impress investors and achieve hockey-stick growth. / November 8, 2023

Moderator: Stefan Sysko

Experts: Alison Accavitti, Jen Baird, and Lindsey Kilbride