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Expert Speakers

Learn from industry leaders, successful founders, and domain experts who share practical insights to accelerate your startup journey. Our speakers bring real-world experience from top companies and successful ventures.

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Toby Morning

Finance & Startup Operations

Seasoned finance executive with 15+ years in startup scaling, fundraising strategy, and operational excellence. Helps founders build sustainable financial foundations.

Fundraising StrategyFinancial ModelingStartup OperationsInvestor Relations
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Jonathan Lo

Marketing & Brand Strategy

Brand strategist and marketing expert who has helped 50+ startups achieve product-market fit through innovative growth strategies and brand positioning.

Growth MarketingBrand PositioningCustomer AcquisitionProduct-Market Fit
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Rajan Chida

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Founder of Royal Oak Retreat and serial entrepreneur. Expert in building resilient teams, leadership development, and sustainable business models.

Leadership DevelopmentTeam BuildingBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurial Mindset
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Liam Davis

AI Automation

AI automation specialist at Red Bull with expertise in scaling AI solutions for enterprise. Passionate about helping startups leverage automation for growth.

AI ImplementationProcess AutomationTech ScalingEnterprise Solutions
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Yixiao Dewees

Career Strategy & Content

Career development expert and content strategist helping founders build personal brands and navigate career transitions in the startup ecosystem.

Personal BrandingCareer DevelopmentContent StrategyProfessional Growth
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Renzo Sanio

Industry Expert

Dynamic speaker bringing fresh perspectives on innovation and startup methodologies. More details on expertise coming soon.

InnovationStartup StrategyIndustry InsightsEmerging Trends
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Curran Advano

Social Media & Automation

Expert in TikTok, Instagram, and CapCut workflow automation. Teaches founders how to build viral content and automate social media presence with Apify.

Social Media AutomationViral ContentApify WorkflowsBrand Growth
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Ben Legum

Speaker & Industry Expert

Accomplished industry expert sharing insights on startup growth and innovation. Detailed expertise and focus areas coming soon.

Startup GrowthInnovationIndustry StrategyProfessional Development

Cohort 2 Speaker Lineup

We're currently confirming an exciting lineup of new speakers for Cohort 2, including executives from Fortune 500 companies, unicorn startup founders, and rising stars in AI, fintech, and sustainable technology.

Fortune 500 Executives
Unicorn Founders
AI & Fintech Leaders

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