Entrepreneur Challenge 2018

Panel Discussion: Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face Anthony Beverina, Ryan Carter, Chiny Driscoll, Jonathon Perrelli, Sonu Singh

Entrepreneurs face amazing challenges and obstacles when growing a company. Whether it is competition, a lack of focus, building the right team, or managing investors - the role of a founder is not for the faint of heart. This panel will discuss their journey as founders of startups and how they managed challenges and obstacles on their way to becoming established companies.

Moderator:  • Anthony Beverina, Founder, Director and Chief Strategy Officer at Socially Determined

Panelists:  • Ryan Carter, Global Entrepreneur

 • Chiny Driscoll, CEO & Founder at MetiStream  • Jonathon Perrelli, CEO & Co-Founder at LifeFuels  • Sonu Singh, President & CEO at 1901 Group

Panel Discussion: What’s Next? Katherine Andersen, Nelson Chu, John Kinzer, Tim Meyers

Having an idea on campus and founding a startup company are not the same thing. This panel of expert investors will discuss What’s Next – focusing on good habits of founders, and the best ways to approach investors and mentors. They will also share what not to do as a founder.

Moderator:  • John Kinzer, Chief Financial Officer at HubSpot

Panelists:  • Katherine Andersen, Senior Market Manager at Silicon Valley Bank  • Nelson Chu, Managing Director at Kinetic Ventures  • Tim Meyers, Managing Director at Baker Tilly

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