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90% of Startup Fail, Don't be One of Them!

Startups don't fail from the reasons we are led to believe. It's the mindsets underneath those reasons where companies go astray. And it could be avoided with awareness, focus, and grit. Drawing on a litany of stories and research into the external and internal conditions for breakthrough success, Dave Hersh will illuminate the unseen and unspoken hurdles that prevent you from being in the elite 10 percent.

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David Hersh
Dave is the author of Reignition (Inc. Originals Press, April 2024), a practical and deeply-researched playbook for helping startups and growth companies get “unstuck” and find their path. He is a general partner at Metamorph Partners, was the founding CEO of Jive Software (NASDAQ IPO in 2011), served as a board partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and has advised hundreds of startups over three decades.

05

Jun

Thu

in-person
  • WHERE

    Seattle
  • WHEN

    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • SPEAKER

    David Hersh

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Program

5:00 PM - 5:20 PM
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Connect with fellow attendees before the event kicks off—arrive on time to make valuable connections and start building relationships that could accelerate your founder journey.
5:20 PM - 6:00 PM
Featured Speaker: David Hersh
Startups don't fail from the reasons we are led to believe. It's the mindsets underneath those reasons where companies go astray. And it could be avoided with awareness, focus, and grit. Drawing on a litany of stories and research into the external and internal conditions for breakthrough success, Dave Hersh will illuminate the unseen and unspoken hurdles that prevent you from being in the elite 10 percent. 

01

all founders,
not just ceo
People inclined to be Founders are a rare breed, and are hard to spot in society. We welcome ALL Founders, regardless of role, and generate proprietary profiles for every member so you can easily find your next team member or co-Founder.

02

current founders
Regardless of where you are on your journey, Founders share a unique set of challenges. Hiring, leadership, managing investors, developing products, handling customer issues, external communications, etc. This community exists to amplify your success.

03

TRANSITIONING FOUNDERS
So you’ve founded at least one company, and now you’re looking to refine your next great idea or find the perfect co-founder. Share and learn from a wide array of talented Founders in your area.

04

CURIOUS FOUNDERS
Congratulations! You’ve found success as a Founder and are now getting curious about doing it again. Now you need to find the right idea and co-founder to excite you. Share your wisdom and passion while forming new bonds within the startup ecosystem in your area.

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