Women in Tech Global ConferenceFri May 15 – 12:50 PM EDT
Hitting $1M in revenue is a big milestone — but scaling beyond it requires new systems, sharper focus, and tough choices.
In the startup world, reaching $1M in revenue is a milestone, but getting to $5M is a transformation. It requires new systems, sharper focus and tough choices.
This interactive discussion will bring together founders and investors who will share candid stories about what worked, where they stumbled and what they would do differently. You’ll walk away with practical frameworks for breaking through the $1M barrier and pitfalls to avoid –from expanding teams to positioning the business.
In the startup world, reaching $1M in revenue is a milestone, but getting to $5M is a transformation. It requires new systems, sharper focus and tough choices.
This interactive discussion will bring together founders and investors who will share candid stories about what worked, where they stumbled and what they would do differently. You’ll walk away with practical frameworks for breaking through the $1M barrier and pitfalls to avoid –from expanding teams to positioning the business.
Key takeaways:
Why founders must evolve from builders to fundraisers and culture architects
How chasing the wrong customers/metrics can stall momentum
How to break out of the “stuck” zone
How to prepare for acquisition while scaling operations
Speakers:
Vandana Tolani, founder of Convanto
Dr. Piali De, co-founder of Senscio Systems
Rupal Patel, professor at Northeastern University and founder of VocaliD
Parna Sarkar-Basu, founder of B&B Consulting
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