Navigating the Hype: How to Identify True Opportunities and Avoid Falling into the Trend Trap
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of emerging trends and hot new startups. However, blindly following the crowd can be a recipe for disaster. That’s why we’re excited to welcome three exceptional speakers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024: Pegah Ebrahimi, co-founder and managing partner at FPV Ventures; Harry Tannenbaum, co-founder and president of Mill; and Natalie Sportelli, director at Bullish.
Meet the Speakers
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Pegah Ebrahimi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at FPV Ventures
- With a background as the youngest global CIO at Morgan Stanley Investment Banking and COO of Cisco’s multi-billion-dollar SaaS business, Pegah has the expertise to identify genuine opportunities amidst the noise.
- As an adviser or investor in a diverse range of category-defining startups, including Snyk, Canva, and DataRobot, she helps founders rise above the lemming mentality to build sustainable, scalable businesses.
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Harry Tannenbaum, Co-Founder and President of Mill
- Harry has built an entirely new system to prevent waste, starting with food, to reimagine the role of the kitchen when it comes to sustainable living.
- Drawing on his experience leading analytics and scaling at Nest, he brings a deep understanding of how to create enduring consumer products that make a lasting impact.
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Natalie Sportelli, Director at Bullish
- With her expertise in balancing creativity with sound business strategies, Natalie has helped early-stage consumer brands stand apart from the rush of short-lived trends and achieve long-term growth.
- At Disrupt 2024, she’ll discuss how consumer startups can stay the course and build lasting value even when everyone else is heading toward the cliff’s edge.
Don’t Miss the Hype at Disrupt 2024
Join these thought leaders at Disrupt 2024 to uncover how to rise above the hype and make informed, strategic decisions for your startup. Don’t follow the crowd; learn how to lead it.
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Be part of the conversation that will redefine what it means to build and invest in lasting ventures. With a discounted rate on tickets, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovators.
Topics
- Startups
- TC (TechCrunch)
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
- FPV Ventures
- Mill
- Bullish
Navigating the Hype: Key Takeaways from Our Speakers
As we dive into the world of emerging trends and hot new startups, it’s essential to understand how to identify true opportunities and avoid falling into the trend trap. Here are some key takeaways from our speakers:
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Pegah Ebrahimi:
- The importance of building robust go-to-market strategies
- How to identify genuine opportunities amidst the noise
- Strategies for building sustainable, scalable businesses
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Harry Tannenbaum:
- Creating enduring consumer products that make a lasting impact
- Building transformative solutions that reimagine the role of the kitchen in sustainable living
- The importance of leading analytics and scaling at Nest
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Natalie Sportelli:
- Balancing creativity with sound business strategies
- How to stand apart from short-lived trends and achieve long-term growth
- Strategies for building lasting value as a consumer startup
The Dangers of Blindly Following the Crowd
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of emerging trends and hot new startups. However, blindly following the crowd can be a recipe for disaster. That’s why it’s essential to understand how to identify true opportunities and avoid falling into the trend trap.
The Benefits of Attending Disrupt 2024
By attending Disrupt 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovators, learn from our speakers, and gain insights into the latest trends and technologies. You’ll also be part of a community that’s passionate about building and investing in lasting ventures.
Conclusion
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to rise above the hype and make informed, strategic decisions for your startup. With a discounted rate on tickets, you won’t want to miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and innovators. Join us at Disrupt 2024 and be part of the conversation that will redefine what it means to build and invest in lasting ventures.
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