Reconnect with old friends and make great new connections. Peers, mentors, collaborators, investors, customers, friends. They will all be there. A mix of unstructured organic networking and guided, curated speed networking. In a fun, high-energy environment.
Get fresh perspectives, inspiration, and hands-on tools in an engaging, interactive format. Lots of conversation and moving around. Interact with giant innovators from Shazam, Github, Liquid Death, and more.
Take the day off from working in your business to work on your business. Stretch a little, push yourself. Plant some seeds for growth, in an action-packed experience you are unlikely to get elsewhere.
No polished founder stories.
No pretending the road to growth is a straight line. This panel brings together women founders for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build, lead and scale a business—the wins, the hard lessons, the messy middle and the decisions that change everything. The goal is for founders in the audience to walk away with real perspective, practical lessons and a few ideas they can immediately apply to their own businesses.
8:30 AM—9:30 AM
2nd Floor
Registration, Coffee, Socializing
Get settled in, grab some coffee, and enjoy a little time to catch up, make introductions, and connect before the program begins.
9:30 AM—9:45 AM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kick off the day with a warm welcome and opening remarks, setting the stage for the conversations, connections, and ideas ahead.
9:45 AM—10:45 AM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Opening Keynote: “Bringing Impossible Ideas to Life”
Chris created Shazam, the music app that’s been downloaded over 2 billion times, after being told by every “expert” that his outlandish idea was impossible. It was an idea far ahead of its time – eight years before iPhone apps even existed. Chris will share jaw dropping stories about creating Shazam and walk through a new framework of thinking that creates change through technology.
10:45 AM—11:00 AM
Break
Use this time to grab a refreshment, catch up with colleagues, and make new connections before our next session.
11:00 AM—11:20 AM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Community Voices – Brief Presentations from the Ecosystem
A series of short presentations highlighting the people, organizations, and ideas making an impact across our community.
11:15 AM—12:00 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Mid-Day Keynote: “A Freewheeling Conversation with a Silicon Valley Serial Entrepreneur”
Zach will share lessons learned from building and growing companies in Silicon Valley, including what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how he’s adapted along the way.
12:00 PM—1:00 PM
Lunch
Take a break, enjoy lunch, and connect before the afternoon sessions begin.
1:00 PM—2:00 PM
2nd Floor
Speed Networking
Ready, set, connect! Meet fellow attendees through quick conversations designed to break the ice and build new relationships.
2:00 PM—2:15 PM
Break
Take a moment to recharge, grab a refreshment, and connect with fellow attendees before the next session begins.
2:15 PM—2:45 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Community Voices – Brief Presentations from the Ecosystem
A series of short presentations highlighting the people, organizations, and ideas making an impact across our community.
2:45 PM—3:30 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Founders Panel
A candid conversation with female founders about what it takes to build, lead, and scale a business
3:30 PM—4:30 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Closing Keynote: “Building a Brand in this Moment”
The architects behind the Liquid Death brand will walk through lessons learned building a rapid growth brand, what's worked at different stages and how they've adapted along the way. They'll end with what they call "Applied LD" – a framework and best practices for punching above your weight. Followed by audience discussion.
4:30 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium
Closing Remarks & Thank Yous
We’ll wrap up the day with a few final reflections, words of thanks, and a look back at the conversations shared throughout the day.
Heider College of Business
Creighton University
602 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
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Join us at an award-winning, modern venue that brings together innovative learning spaces and a dynamic campus environment, making it an ideal setting for collaboration and connection.
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