Startup Roundtable: The Frontier of Startups and Product Management

Are you an early-stage startup looking to make a mark? Here’s your chance to pitch your groundbreaking idea and get invaluable feedback from industry veterans and peers! We’re excited to announce an open call for pitches at our upcoming startup event, specifically designed for innovators like you. Whether you’re just fleshing out your concept or already have a prototype in the works, we want to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For:

• Early-stage startups with a clear, innovative vision.

• Founders ready to present their ideas with passion and clarity.

• Startups seeking feedback, mentorship, and the opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry experts.

How to apply and register:

• Record Your Pitch: Prepare a video-recorded elevator pitch (no longer than 90 seconds!). This is your chance to grab our attention! Tell us about your startup’s mission, the problem you’re solving, your solution, and what makes it unique. Be concise, be clear, and, most importantly, be compelling!

• Don’t miss this unique opportunity to pitch your idea in front of a supportive audience that can help elevate your startup to new heights. We believe in the power of innovation, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

• Submission link: https://forms.gle/quWeJqB3jm1iRjip9

Why Participate?

1. Feedback: Receive direct feedback on your pitch from experienced entrepreneurs and investors.

2. Visibility: Showcase your idea to a community that’s eager to support emerging talent.

3. Networking: Connect with other startups, potential collaborators, and mentors who can help take your idea to the next level.

Keynote: Jen Skrabak

Jen Skrabak was one of the founders of the PMI PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) certification and has over 20 years of experience in leading business and technology transformation through great portfolio and program management. She has been recognized by the community as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Portfolio, Program, Change Management and Business Analysis.

Jen L. Skrabak currently serves as the Chief Project Officer at Strategy+PM, a project management consulting and training company.  Ms. Skrabak is responsible for building and leading PMOs and COEs for leading technology and healthcare companies, including Oracle, Teradata, UnitedHealth/Optum, and Amgen.  Ms. Skrabak has over 18 years of professional experience and is a recognized thought leader in the project management community.  She was awarded PMI’s Distinguished Contribution Award and served as the Chair for PMI’s Governance of Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide, and Chair of The Standard for Portfolio Management – Third Edition. Ms. Skrabak is a frequent speaker at conferences and currently provides portfolio management workshops around the country through Project Summit/Business Analyst World.

Agenda:

09.00: Keynote presentation by Jen Skrabak

10.00: Coffee break & networking

10.30: Parallel sessions (details will follow)

• AI in product management & startups
• The challenge of being a product manager
• The challenge of building & growing a startup

12.00: Lunch

13.30: Panel discussion

14.00 – 16.00: Startup fair, presenting posters & networking

16.00 – 17.00: Pitch competition with jury

17.00: Award ceremony