According to Investor Vandana Tolani, funding does not create momentum. It amplifies what is already working. Founders need clarity, systems, proof and trust before capital can truly accelerate growth.
Parna Sarkar-Basu, a tech evangelist, helps companies navigate the digital era. Recipient of multiple awards, Parna has been instrumental in propelling tech companies into innovation leaders in highly competitive markets, including artificial intelligence, enterprise software, storage systems, robots, product lifecycle management and manufacturing. She now serves as a strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and CEOs in the U.S. and Europe and works with their team on a variety of initiatives, including corporate and product positioning, new market entry, marketing innovation and digital transformation. A champion of STEM initiatives, Parna builds and supports programs to inspire women in technology and future innovators – in schools, companies and professional organizations. She ensures that women are equally represented on panels and corporate initiatives and is a voice for gender inclusivity.
According to Investor Vandana Tolani, funding does not create momentum. It amplifies what is already working. Founders need clarity, systems, proof and trust before capital can truly accelerate growth.
Most startups chase more customers. Chase Olle decided to opt for the right customer and helped the company be successful.
The panelists discuss the challenges of deploying robots in hospitals and including robots to existing operating strategy to the best time to deploy robots and dealing with regulatory procedures.
At WTGC 2026, this session will explore what founders need to do differently as they move from early traction to sustainable growth, from customer focus and operating systems to investor readiness and acquisition discipline.
Your credibility is your true differentiator. Join Parna Sarkar-Basu at CIC for a session on how founders can sharpen positioning, avoid common perception gaps, and turn trust into traction with investors, partners, and customers.
Jan. 15, 2026. Interactive discussion on scaling smart — what must change as your business grows, mistakes to avoid and how you can prepare for the next phase
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Jason Kraus on why self-awareness, feedback and the right champions matter more than capital.
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