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Finalists Meeting

Construction Team Intelligence: How product-led innovation transforms collaborative problem solving
Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Miro

Artificial intelligence can be automated, but it cannot replace the magic of a well-connected team. Miro's CPTO Jeff Chow shares how to design products that aren't just simplifying tasks, but collaboratively. From board strategy to product blueprints, he will demonstrate inclusion, how humans design first turns chaos into high-performance teamwork.

What venture investors look for in AI investment goals in corporate startups in 2025
Darrell Etherington, Head of Networking and Procurement, Omers Ventures

AI hype is everywhere - but corporate buyers need more than buzzwords. Omers Ventures’ Darrell Etherington offers a rare insider’s perspective on 2025 enterprise-centric AI startups. Discover what investors need today and how your marketing approach goes beyond noise.

How I Created a $40M Business from the Kitchen
Mike Kurtz, founder of Hot Honey of Mike

From pizza slices to pantry staples – Mike Kurtz took homemade recipes and turned them into a $40 million cult brand. In this spicy meeting, he will break down how he inspires the movement with a zero marketing budget, proving that good taste and word of mouth can go a long way.

From fundraising to IPO: How to build a PR and marketing engine that drives growth
Nikki Parker, EVP, Marketing & Communication, Insight Partners

Great products won't sell themselves - especially when chasing growth and IPOs. Nikki Parker of Insight Partners reveals how to build a high-impact PR and marketing machine that draws attention, earns trust and drives exponential value. If you are ready to scale up, this session is your script.

Anxiety: How entrepreneurial founders turn fear, stress, and self-doubt into their biggest advantage
Dr. David H. Rosmarin, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School

Startups are pressure cookers - anxiety accompanies the territory. But what if this might be your advantage? Dr. David Rosmarin, a leading psychiatrist at Harvard, shares how the founders reimagine fear and stress as clear, confident and decisive actions. Come and participate in science and stay in the mindset change.

Startups make mistakes and hacking when raising funds from VCS
Hyuk-Jeen Suh, general partner of Skyriver Ventures

Pitch VCS? There is a good line between fascinating stories and expensive mistakes. Skyriver Ventures' Hyuk-Jeen Suh pulled the curtains back by the mistakes of the fundraiser and the clever, cluttered hacker who actually worked. If you want to land the next round, don't miss this round.