Exclusive Gathering: Strategies for Crafting a Future Millionaire Corporation
On August 13 at 12 PM ET, a live conversation between three successful founders will discuss the intricacies of raising funds, building resilient companies, and navigating potential pitfalls in the current business environment.
The event will feature Amy Feldman, Senior Editor at Forbes, who covers healthcare and edits the annual Next Billion-Dollar Startups list. Amy holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master's in international affairs from Columbia University.
Joining Amy will be Amar Hanspal, Cofounder and CEO of Motif, a company that develops software for architects to design buildings and foster collaboration. Amar was also a former co-CEO and chief product officer at Autodesk, where he oversaw the company's software portfolio. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Bombay and a master's in mechanical engineering from Stony Brook University.
Kristina Saffran, the Cofounder and CEO of Equip, a company that provides treatment for eating disorders to patients at home, will also be part of the discussion. Kristina was previously a cofounder and CEO at Project Heal, an organization that helps break down barriers for people trying to heal from eating disorders. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Harvard University.
The conversation will cover practical lessons for success, focusing on the founders' experiences in building their companies to last. The discussion will include thoughts on how to think about problems and markets, and build a business for the long term.
Among the topics to be explored are the importance of a growth mindset and resilience, customer-centric product development, strategic scaling, fundraising and capital efficiency, leveraging technology and data, and building a strong brand and market position.
The event will also delve into the use of AI technology in startups, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Before rejoining Forbes in 2016, Amy Feldman wrote for BusinessWeek, Money, and the New York Daily News. Kristina Saffran was a research coordinator at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and one of the founders is an alum of Forbes' list of 25 U.S. venture-backed companies most likely to succeed. The other founder is a contender for this year's list.
This live conversation promises to be an enlightening event for anyone interested in understanding the complex, multi-faceted approach needed to create and grow successful venture-backed startups. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from three of the most successful founders in the industry today.
- Amy Feldman, a senior editor at Forbes and an expert in venture-backed companies, will moderate a discussion with Amar Hanspal and Kristina Saffran about building resilient startups, using AI technology, and navigating the complexities of fundraising and capital efficiency.
- The event, which will focus on practical lessons for success in the startup industry, will also delve into the importance of customer-centric product development, strategic scaling, and building a strong brand and market position, using the experiences of technology-driven companies such as Motif and Equip as examples.
