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There’s no fixed formula for dealing with an existential threat, especially a global pandemic. The uncertainty is off the charts. As a founder who’s survived (and failed) chaos like this before, Scott Case wants to play offense with other founders, builders, and creators. The /FF is a safe place for leaders to share challenges, wins, and the future of entrepreneurship amid the chaos of now.
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Join Scott and a special co-host every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:10PM - 1:50PM EDT to hash out shared pain points, experiences, and action steps.
Founders Focus Meetups
1:1 with Scott Case
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Scott hosts 15-minute 1:1 sessions with founders dealing with the chaos of now. Spots are first come first serve.
AUGUST 4, 2020 | 1:10PM - 1:50PM EDT
Since the pandemic began, Scott Case has spoken to 150+ founders in one-on-one sessions to hash out entrepreneurs’ business challenges.
On Tuesday 8/4, Scott’s taking a page out of his one-on-one playbook and opening up the business challenge conversation to the greater group. A few founders will share their business challenges with the community, Scott will offer his feedback, and then we’ll turn to the community for feedback too.
If you’re wrestling with a business challenge, this is a can’t miss Founders Focus.
Speed Coaching with Scott Case
HOST
Scott Case
CEO & Co-founder, Upside Business Travel
ABOUT DAVE
Dave Carroll is the musician behind United Breaks Guitars, Storyteller, Speaker & Published Author. Member of duo @SonsofMaxwell.
COMING UP
Scott Case is a technologist, inventor, and entrepreneur well-known as the founding CTO of Priceline.com. As Co-founder and CEO of Upside Business Travel, Scott is the travel entrepreneur telling everyone to #StayHome. As a founder who has survived (and failed) uncertain times like this before, Scott's fired up about playing offense and helping leaders navigate the chaotic COVID climate.
Scott Case
CEO & Co-founder, Upside Business Travel
ABOUT YOUR HOST
"I’ve been sent at least ten different analyses so far and this is the only resource that has really helped me think through the gray areas, exceptions, and trade-offs between programs. Very appreciative of your willingness to share and answer questions."
ANDY ACS
CEO, TripScout
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JULY 14, 2020
1:10 PM – 1:50 PM EDT
Underserved, Underrepresented, Underestimated: In It Together
Join Sekou Kaalund and Amos Winbush III to debunk myths and give a proper definition and examples of allyship.
The Dark Side of Being a Founder
Join Scott Moody to discuss some of the often unspoken issues faced by entrepreneurs growing their businesses.
JULY 7, 2020
1:10 PM – 1:50 PM EDT
CEO's Get Too Much Credit
Scott Case is joined by Carol Roth, internationally recognized business expert and frequent media contributor.
JULY 14, 2020
1:10 PM – 1:50 PM EDT
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Email: genevieve.rafla@upside.com
MAY 28, 2020 | 1:10PM - 1:50PM EDT
The pandemic has dramatically changed the world we live in. Learn how the business environment has changed and how your business can plan for the post-pandemic future.
• How can companies prepare to operate post-pandemic?
• How can your company get the attention of CEO’s and leaders at large enterprises?
• How can you leverage technology to future-proof your business?
Winning in Chaos
COHOST
Thor Ernstsson
Founder of Strata, Alpha, and Rally Health
ABOUT THOR
Thor Ernstsson is the founder of Strata (startup), Alpha (growth stage), and Rally Health (exit to UnitedHealthcare). He is best known as a serial entrepreneur, expert on creating a culture of experimentation, and driving digital transformation in legacy organizations.
ABOUT THOR
Thor Ernstsson is the founder of Strata (startup), Alpha (growth stage), and Rally Health (exit to UnitedHealthcare). He is best known as a serial entrepreneur, expert on creating a culture of experimentation, and driving digital transformation in legacy organizations.
On Thursday, May 28th at 1:10 pm serial entrepreneur and technologist Thor Ernstsson joins Scott to discuss his work at Alpha and talk about how starting a new company in the chaos of now. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the lead architect of Zynga’s Farmville, co-founder of patient engagement platform Rally Health (formerly Audax Health), co-founder of Alpha and countless other startups and Fortune 500 spinouts.
COHOST
Founder of Strata, Alpha, and Rally Health
Thor Ernstsson
Attention Extroverts: Founders Supporting Founders
AUGUST 6, 2020 | 1:10PM - 1:50PM EDT
It’s time to strengthen the /FF community’s connections to each other.
On Thursday 8/6, we’ll have a brief warm up session and then break out into smaller groups to identify ways we can have each others backs. In each breakout group, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business, share “what you need,” and share “what you have.”
Prepare to come out of this Founders Focus with a new introduction, candid feedback, or a suggestion you didn’t expect.
COHOST
COHOST
Amos Winbush III
Amos Winbush III
Co-Founder of Forbes8 & CEO of AW3 Media Group
Co-Founder of Forbes8 & CEO of AW3 Media Group
ABOUT AMOS WINBUSH III
Amos Winbush III is an accomplished serial entrepreneur and inventor, having founded two influential global technology companies within an eight-year time frame. Amos views today’s world of technology as an ecosystem supporting innovation and valuing disruptors around the world focusing on providing access to opportunity for underserved communities.
ABOUT AMOS
Amos Winbush III is an accomplished serial entrepreneur and inventor, having founded two influential global technology companies within an eight-year time frame.
Amos views today’s world of technology as an ecosystem supporting innovation and valuing disruptors around the world focusing on providing access to opportunity for underserved communities. Currently he serves as the CEO of AW3 Media and Co-Founder of Forbes8.