Resilience through the reset
2024 Themes
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Resilience
The current market reset has put a premium on resilience, both in startups and venture firms. This year we explore strategies for fostering a resilient mindset, discuss methods for recovering from setbacks, and ideas for developing the mental fortitude to overcome self-doubt. Gain insights, from inside and outside the industry, into essential tools for you and your portfolio companies to emerge stronger from these challenging times.
Venture Capital Reset
The VC landscape is undergoing a transformative phase, marked by fund acquisitions, and active secondary market, and increased participation from PE funds. Given the volatility, LPs have become increasingly concerned with the asset class, making fundraising tough. At the same time advancements in AI and other technologies is changing the way we source, diligence, execute and support deals. Prepare for the industry's future by understanding the implications for positioning yourself, your fund, and portfolio companies amidst this fundamental shift.
Building Leaders
In Europe, only 16% of partners in venture capital are women—a statistic that begs for change. But change is coming. Discover diverse pathways to accelerate the path to leadership roles from within venture funds, and learn from the emerging mangers who got there from outside the traditional route. The next leaders will be in this room.
Boardroom Success
In today's dynamic macro landscape, effective governance is a critical cornerstone for portfolio success. Boards are having to deal with increasingly complex and emotional issues such as co-founder disputes, replacing founding CEO’s, pivots, recaps, tough fundraising dynamics, exit planning and much much more. Is your board set up for success? Join us and seasoned board members to discuss how to foster boards that can tackle any challenge.
Private Market Trends
Companies are staying private for longer, more capital is shifting from public to private markets, and exits remain elusive. All these factors are ushering in an era of price discovery, where late stage return maths is becoming increasingly difficult. We discuss how to navigate the delicate balance between growth and profitability and how to assess exit potential.
Impact & ESG
Making a positive difference and navigating regulatory and ESG dynamics is increasingly important in a world facing planetary crisis and pressing social issues. Go deeper on what you and your fund can do to put a dent in the problems we face, learn practical examples of SFDR implementation in portfolio companies and learn how contributing to a better future can make good business sense too.
We are experiencing a generational shift in tech advancements, wealth transfer and consumer behaviour. We’re seeing the rise of AI in every facet of life; crypto and blockchain are back from the ashes; once taboo industries — like sextech and psychedelics — are having their moment in the sun; and sustainability is taking centre stage. Keeping abreast of these rapidly evolving trends — and being able to sift the hype from the here to stay — is key.
