Startup Digest - New York City - June 23-29

What does it actually take to build a massively successful company that can go public? Frederic Kerrest, the Executive Vice Chairman, COO and Cofounder of Okta leads a candid fireside-chat conversation, Frederic will cover a trove of essential and applicable tips for each stage of a company’s growth and provide a clear blueprint for how to build a business―including best practices for sales, fundraising, and company culture.

The Urban Future Lab at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering is the U.S. landing pad for Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Program, which is designed to cultivate and support the launch of innovative cleantech companies with a strong potential to scale internationally to new markets. Meet the cleantech businesses in the cohorts, and what they have accomplished over the program and the future of cleantech.

[virtual] During this class we will dive into the importance of tracking and regulating emotional states when under pressure and how to connect better with your colleagues and influence your employees, all by making sure your tank is full first. We will share how you - even as the busiest of entrepreneurs - can prioritize personal care as part of your business model to fuel growth.

The goal of this session is to challenge you to think more objectively about company metrics, allowing you to better craft your company’s narrative for investors and new hires. The successful entrepreneur never loses sight of how important it is to explain their company value proposition. But first they have to learn what it is… Join us to learn how to think about your startups valuation and more!

[in person] After a crazy day of startup life, let’s meet up, compare stories and chat with fellow founders over a drink at Selina Chelsea. Selina also welcomes people to come and work during the day, so if you want to arrive earlier feel free to bring your laptop.