Start-Up Founder 101 with Garth Moulton, Craig Gomez and Jan Smith
Basics of being a startup founder
Craig Gomez. Human Resources leader with 20+ years of experience with multiple world class companies (Chobani, GE/GE Capital; Pepsico and Cisco Systems) in all aspects of Human Resource Management, Organizational Development and Leadership Development, Corporate Education. Direct and extensive experience with start ups in both M&A work and as a member of a start up organization. M&A experience in high tech, manufacturing and financial services space.
Garth Moulton. Co-founder of Jigsaw, which was sold to salesforce.com for $175 million in 2010. Starting with two guys and a big idea, Garth ran sales, business development, client support and managed the customer community. Garth is currently working on CircleBack and doing it all over again. Join to learn about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.
Jan Smith. Chief Talent, Strategy and Marketing Officer with extensive experience leading successful entrepreneurs, executives, Boards of Directors and their respective organizations and cultures through explosive international growth, complex transformational change, negotiations, transactions and M&A effectively driving improved performance analytics, operational results and profitability.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
- Anyone curious about what it is like to build a successful startup
What are some of the Topics?
- What is it like to be a succesful founder
- What are the first setps in an entrepreneurial journey
- How do you know if you have a good or bad idea
- How to recruit initial Co-Founders, employees and partners
- and more...
What is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- Introduction to the Founder Institute
- Talks on Founding a Company
- Question and Answer
- Attendee Pitching
- Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant
This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://fi.co/events.
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