1:00PM | The Grand Cohort Three Kickoff

The Grand, is our group coaching platform supporting founders on the journey to becoming resilient, authentic leaders who thrive in work and life. Check your emails for details about joining this cohort.

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3:00 PM | Raising Your Next Round Financing Workshop

What does it take to raise an A+ Round? Led by Flybridge GP, Jesse Middleton, Principal Julia Maltby with participation from two post-series A founders, this interactive workshop will cover how to think about milestones, positioning, building investor relationships, and executing a strong financing. 

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4:00 PM | Exploring Alternative Financing

Crowdfunding, Venture Debt, Borrowing Against Revenue - these are all options on the table as you finance the journey. Hear from founders and financiers on pros, cons, and things to consider as you decide what's best for your company.

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4:30 PM | No Holds Barred Investor Session

We've invited some of the best early-stage investors in the game to walk you through what they look for, the current fundraising market, and what they're investing in now. A good chunk of this time is allocated to Q&A.

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6:00 PM | Welcome Events

Whether you choose to hang out and network at our "Base at the Ace" Happy Hour or explore Brooklyn on a foodie tour of the best eats in the borough we look forward to unwinding with you before the Founder Summit kicks off.

8:00 AM | Breakfast at the Ace

Rise, shine, and chill as you ease into the day with some good eats and some new friends.

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9:00 AM | Welcome to Flybridge Founders Week

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9:15 AM | Fireside Chat with Dennis Crowley, Founder, Foursquare

Join us for an inspiring kick-off to Flybridge Founders Week as Dennis Crowley, co-founder of Foursquare and a pioneer in NYC’s tech scene, sits down with Flybridge General Partner Jesse Middleton for a candid fireside chat. Dennis will unpack his remarkable journey from building Foursquare—one of the most iconic consumer tech companies in New York—to his exciting new venture.

In this intimate conversation, Dennis will share key insights on navigating the challenges of scaling a startup, building a lasting brand, and how he’s applying the lessons from Foursquare to his new company.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1

Growth and Scale

10:15 AM | Hiring a Sales Leader to Drive Enterprise Success in the AI Age [B2B]

In this discussion, you’ll hear insights on how to identify and onboard top sales talent, the key traits that make for an effective enterprise sales leader, and how to build a sales organization that thrives in the evolving AI landscape.

10:15 AM | Customer Acquisition and Growth in the AI Age [Consumer]

This session will dive deep into practical strategies, challenges, and emerging trends in consumer growth, offering founders actionable insights on building and expanding a customer base in today's rapidly evolving AI-driven landscape.

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MAINSTAGE SESSION

11:30 AM | Lightning Talks on Growth and AI in Action

Get ready for a rapid-fire series of lightning talks featuring Flybridge founders who have mastered the art of scaling through YouTube, Google Ads, AI-powered sales enablement, and successful Product Hunt launches. Each founder has achieved exceptional results in their area and will share practical, tactical insights that you can immediately apply to your own company.

12:00 PM | Product-Market Fit in the AI Age - A Workshop

Ahead of his forthcoming book "The Experimentation Machine: Product Market Fit in the AI Age", Flybridge GP and HBS Professor, Jeff Bussgang will lead an interactive live-case study on PMF.

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1:00PM | Lunch

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2

Company Building

2:00 PM

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MAINSTAGE SESSION

2:45 PM | Lightning Talks on Engineering and Unscaleable Things That Worked

In this next session of lightning talks featuring Flybridge founders we'll dive into product and unscaleable things that proved critical to company outcomes. Each founder has achieved exceptional results in their area and will share practical, tactical insights that you can immediately apply to your own company.

3:15 PM | Building AI Companies: Models, Performance, and Defensibility

In today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, creating a strong technical foundation is only half the battle—differentiation and defensibility are what separate successful AI companies from the rest. In this session, we'll dive into the technical intricacies of building and fine-tuning AI models for peak performance while exploring how to craft a unique value proposition that stands out in a crowded market.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS #3

The Changing Roles of Leadership

4:00 PM | The Changing Role of the CEO

As an early-stage founder, the role of CEO evolves rapidly as your company scales. In this session, we’ll explore how the responsibilities of a startup CEO shift from hands-on product and team management to setting vision, driving growth, and building a resilient organization. Learn from seasoned founders about navigating these changes, managing team dynamics, and balancing strategic oversight with tactical execution.

4:00 PM | Evolving Technical Leadership

As your startup grows, so do the demands on your technical leadership. In this session, we’ll dive into how the role of a technical leader evolves from hands-on coding and product development to building and scaling high-performing technical teams, fostering innovation, and driving long-term technical strategy.

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MAINSTAGE CLOSING SESSION

5:00 PM | Fireside Chat with Kass and Mike Lazerow, Co-Founders, Buddy Media

Join us for a powerful closing fireside chat as Flybridge GP Jeff Bussgang sits down with dynamic duo Mike and Kass Lazerow, serial entrepreneurs and investors, to share their journey through building and scaling multiple successful companies. From co-founding Buddy Media to navigating acquisitions and investing in the next generation of startups, Mike and Kass will provide invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it takes to thrive in the tech world.

This conversation will offer founders a rare opportunity to learn about the highs and lows of building companies as a team, the importance of aligning personal values with business success, and the lessons they've gathered from years at the forefront of innovation.

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6:00PM | Happy Hour Pre-Party hosted by Kass & Mike Lazerow

Join us ahead of the afterparty for an informal Q&A with Kass and Mike ahead of their forthcoming book "Shoveling Sh*t: A Love Story"

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7:00PM | Flybridge Founders Week Afterparty

Featuring incredible DJ's, performances, and lots of time to connect with fellow founders, investors, and our ecosystem in NYC.

9:00 AM | Farewell & Departures

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12:00PM | Next Wave Lunch

Next Wave partners and companies connect post-summit for a send-off.