Innovation takes center stage in Nice as PM Modi and President Macron connect with visionary founders, investors, and industry leaders at Bharat Innovates #BharatInnovates #PMModi #Macron #IndiaFrancePartnership #InnovationEcosystem #StartupLeadership #FutureReady

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. Growth can get attention. Trust is what makes it last. This TechCon SoCal session brought together CEOs and operators building consumer and fintech brands where customer confidence, product experience, and long-term loyalty are central to scale. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Tony Crisp, President, TCVN 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Ricky Joshi, Co-Founder & CSO, Saatva Mattress | Jordan Glazier, CEO, Wildfire Systems | Gui Peres, CEO, Ergomotion | Michael Gifford, CEO, Splitero The panel explored what it really takes to build brands people return to, recommend, and trust with important decisions — whether in commerce, financial technology, wellness, housing, or customer experience. A few ideas stood out: strong brands are not built only through marketing; they are built through consistent execution, customer understanding, product reliability, and leadership discipline. For founders and executives, this was a practical conversation on building companies that do more than acquire users — they earn loyalty. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗖𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗖𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 → photos.techconglobal.com/Pub… #TechConSoCal #CEOPlaybook #ConsumerBrands #Fintech #BrandTrust #CustomerLoyalty #StartupLeadership #Founders #TechConGlobal

There Are Actually Very Few One-Way Doors #DecisionMaking #BiasForAction #StartupLeadership #Vercel #CFO

For many startups, the challenge isn’t launching. It’s building a business that can scale, attract investment, earn customer trust, withstand disruption, and remain resilient as complexity grows. The organizations that succeed long-term are often the ones that make the right strategic decisions early. In this exclusive physical session with our CBO @khal_lodbrok , we will explore what it truly takes to build scalable, resilient, and investment-ready businesses in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Business leaders will explore the critical building blocks of scalable and resilient businesses. If you’re a founder, executive, or business leader thinking beyond the next quarter and building for sustainable growth, this is a session you should be part of. Register at esentry.io/startup #esentry #StartupSecurityBouquet #ScalingWithConfidence #StartupLeadership #BusinessGrowth #BusinessResilience #Founders #Executives

A lot of companies think keeping talent is only about compensation. It’s not. Retention is rarely one problem. It is usually the accumulation of several unresolved issues. Follow @KVentureStudios for more founder insights. #TalentManagement #StartupLeadership #FounderInsights

Who Is Claire Mazumdar? Know all about the woman set to take over Biocon in future yespunjab.com/?p=247951 #Biocon #KiranMazumdarShaw #ClaireMazumdar #Biotech #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #PharmaNews #StartupLeadership #BusinessNews #HealthcareInnovation

Listen to my conversation with Shawn Razek of Matterhaul on Spotify: bit.ly/3v1R0Tu Apple: bit.ly/4bTCwpD Youtube: bit.ly/3uXthnv LinkedIn: bit.ly/3Xs8GQP Website: svppro.com #AI #SupplyChain #Matterhaul #StartupLeadership #B2BTech

Hello X Community, We are proud to launch Built Different, a bold new flagship series from the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cavendish University Uganda, in partnership with Akili Za Kesho Ventures and Alex Snider, our most consistent, admirable, and inspirational Founder Mentor and Strategic Advisor at our Hub. Built Different is designed to challenge, sharpen, and inspire the next generation of founders by connecting students to practical entrepreneurial thinking, global perspectives, and real-world venture-building insight. Our first session: “The Founder’s First Mental Shifts.” This conversation will push students beyond theory and into the mindset required to build, lead, and scale ventures in today’s global innovation economy. From founder psychology to venture discipline, Built Different is for Entrepreneurs and Innovators who want to think bigger, execute better, and build ideas that can compete beyond the classroom. Session Details 🗓 13 May 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT 💻 Zoom - Click here to Register: forms.office.com/r/rQ8ptLUGu… This is the scaling of a stronger entrepreneurial culture at Cavendish University Uganda, one grounded in execution, clarity, innovation, and global relevance. We are excited about what this platform can unlock for student founders, builders, and innovators across Uganda and the entire African Continent. We welcome engagement from leaders across venture capital, venture building, higher education, accelerators, innovation hubs, and funding institutions committed to supporting the next generation of founders. #BuiltDifferent #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FounderMindset #StartupLeadership #StudentEntrepreneurs #VentureBuilding #InnovationEcosystem #AfricaInnovation #StartupEcosystem #YouthInnovation #InnovationInAfrica #EntrepreneurshipEducation #FutureFounders #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #FounderJourney #InvestmentReadiness #StartupFunding #ScaleUp

𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬?𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞. If you’re serious about 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, don’t miss this Masterclass with @warikoo at #iDay. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬. 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟. 📅 15 May 2026 📍 The Leela Ambience, Gurugram Visit iday.in for more info Be there for the conversations shaping India’s innovation story. See you there! Reserve your seat → events.tie.org/Delhi-NCR/Ind… #IndiaInnovationDay #iDay2026 #AudacityOfNow #StartupLeadership #Hiring #FounderJourney

This week, Josh dives into what really matters in team due diligence. A great team tells a story of aligned values, complementary strengths, and leadership under pressure. Your product can pivot. Your team can’t. #KnifeCapDDSeries #TeamMatters #FoundersFirst #StartupLeadership

Data guides decisions, but human judgement drives wisdom. In 2026, winning platforms blend AI with human intuition, ethics and oversight. #HumanJudgment #StartupLeadership #DecisionMaking #ResponsibleGrowth #trustandsafety #contentmoderation

A clear pattern you notice comparing startups that scaled and the ones that failed (while scaling): Leadership capability did not grow with the growth of business. Here is my analysis linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #Leadership #StartupLeadership #ScalingStartups #LeadershipArchitecture #Founders #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia @BethFratesMD @sunilddesai @gary_hensel @MarkCCrowley @hrsanjaynegi @NutritiousMind @nareshdeevi @SanjayMuthal @joanncorley @meeMeenakshi @lsmurthy99 @IamBalashan1980 @Earthles @RossSwan2 @tweetynu @Baski @InspiringThinkN @gcjader

Another set of Indian startups. The two that scaled successfully - @Zoho and #nykaa . The other two that failed miserably- Housing.com and @stayzilla The role leadership architecture played and the lessons therefrom. linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… @BethFratesMD @sunilddesai @gary_hensel @MarkCCrowley @hrsanjaynegi @NutritiousMind @nareshdeevi @SanjayMuthal @joanncorley @meeMeenakshi @lsmurthy99 @IamBalashan1980 @Earthles @RossSwan2 @tweetynu @Baski @InspiringThinkN @gcjader #Leadership #StartupLeadership #ScalingStartups #LeadershipArchitecture #Founders #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia

Strong leadership starts with scalable systems. Early structure, clear policies and consistent workflows cut errors and drive smooth, responsible growth in 2026. #Leadership #ScalableSystems #OperationalExcellence #TrustAndSafety #ResponsibleGrowth #StartupLeadership

🎤 Speaker Announcement 📣 We’re excited to welcome Shreyas Dighe as a speaker at Security @BsidesMussoorie 2026! As Director & Co-Founder of SECASURE , Shreyas is building innovative solutions to strengthen security across the digital ecosystem. With a strong focus on empowering organizations with the right security mindset and tools, Secasure stands by its vision “The #Security Nutrient for Your #Ecosystem.” Get ready for insightful perspectives on cybersecurity innovation, ecosystem security, and the evolving threat landscape. Welcome to the stage, Shreyas! #BSidesMussoorie #SpeakerAnnouncement #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInnovation #StartupLeadership #SecurityCommunity #TechLeaders @SecureLayer7 @GodfatherOrwa @avanish46 @h4ckologic @niksthehacker @shifacyclewala @InfoSecMap @InfosecVandana @Bugquell @bsidesahmedabad @CaidoIO @seasides_conf @nullcon

Last week, @JSilverman22 joined @StartupLeadership Program for a fireside chat with @DmitryKoltunov, @arbor_story. They discussed founder dynamics, how team size affects decisions, accountability, and velocity and why the best founding teams are built on trust.

#Freshworks and #Byju's The story of two startups - one scaled successfully. The other scaled too but failed miserably. And the role of leadership architecture in their journey. Love to hear your reflections @BethFratesMD @sunilddesai @gary_hensel @MarkCCrowley @hrsanjaynegi @NutritiousMind @nareshdeevi @SanjayMuthal @joanncorley @meeMeenakshi @lsmurthy99 @IamBalashan1980 @Earthles @RossSwan2 @tweetynu @Baski @InspiringThinkN @gcjader linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #Leadership #ScalingUp #StartupLeadership #FounderJourney #IndianStartups #LeadershipMatters

Being easy to work with is one of the most underrated leadership advantages. Chris Byington explains how influence grows when teams reduce friction, offer solutions, and make collaboration easier for everyone around them. Instead of defaulting to a hard no, great operators use a “yes and” mindset—guiding colleagues toward self-service solutions while still being supportive. The result is faster decisions, more autonomy across the company, and teams that people actively want to involve in important work. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/ydH38JnWfww #leadershipskills #workplacecommunication #teamwork #startupleadership #careergrowth

Great teams don’t succeed by saying yes to everything—they succeed by protecting their focus. Chris Byington explains how strong leaders prioritize work by tying projects directly to company goals, enabling self-service data, and focusing team energy on the problems only they can solve. When most questions can be answered without the team’s intervention, the remaining work becomes far more strategic and impactful. This approach helps data, finance, and product teams concentrate on the initiatives that truly move company outcomes. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/ydH38JnWfww #dataleadership #leadershipskills #prioritization #startupleadership #datateams

How does your team prepare for large release surges? Comment below! See how we handled the surge here: infosprint.com/scaling-a-str… #startupleadership #technology #friday