🎉 With over 200+ attendees, our speakers shared invaluable insights on navigating the startup journey, from MVPs to market fit, GTM growth, and fundraising strategies.

Speakers

🎤 Rajat Suri – Co-founder of Lima, Tribe, Former Founder & CEO of Presto (NASDAQ: PRST), Co-founder of Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT)

🎤 Sophia Xiao – Former General Partner at General Catalyst, Former VP Product at Twitch

🎤 Cecilia Li – Co-founder of Lima, Co-founder & CEO of Cirqled

🎤 Joe (Zhou) Sha – Angel Investor, Former Head of Product at Atlassian, Co-founder & CEO of Percept.ai (acquired by Atlassian), YC Alumni

🎤 Shuwei Yang – Co-founder & CEO of Brix AI

🔑 Key Highlights

🔍  Evaluating Ideas

Target high-impact problems in large markets. Founders driven by passion for a problem they understand deeply are better equipped for long-term success.

🎯  Finding Product-Market Fit (PMF)

Achieving PMF takes time and resilience, especially for complex products. Successful founders stay adaptable, pushing through challenges with consistent focus.

🚀  Go-to-Market Strategy

Start with a targeted approach and scale only after reaching PMF. Technical founders should embrace the sales process to build trust and refine product-market alignment.

👥  Building the Right Team

Focus on mission-driven team members who believe in the vision. Industry mentors can offer critical guidance, helping founders navigate complex challenges.

💸  Smart Fundraising

Not every startup needs VC funding. Ensure venture capital aligns with growth goals, and focus on building product traction. Early customer-funded growth can be beneficial.

🤖  B2B vs. B2C with AI:

In B2B, AI drives ROI and wins large contracts; in B2C, it enhances user experience and targets niche markets. Starting small in either segment can avoid competition with big players.

Special thanks to our incredible partners for making this event possible: JJ Lake Business Center, Brix, Lima, and Tribe!