09:30
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10:15
Community
Breakfast
Founder Breakfast: Signals Before Scale
James Okafor — Head of Culture, The New Canon
An intimate, hosted breakfast connecting early-stage founders with operators and investors who’ve navigated the exact inflection point they’re facing now. Tables are curated in advance based on stage and sector.
Location
The Atrium Lounge
10:45
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11:30
AI & Technology
Talk
From Prototype to Platform
Mateo Silva — Product VP, Arc Systems
Mateo breaks down the technical and organizational decisions Arc Systems made when scaling from a single prototype to infrastructure used by thousands of engineering teams, including the mistakes he’d tell his earlier self to avoid.
Location
Studio A
12:15
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13:15
Leadership
Panel
Building Durable Creative Teams
Nadia Okafor — Managing Director, Forma Studio
A working session on sustaining creative culture through rapid growth, without burning out the people responsible for it. Nadia shares Forma Studio’s internal playbook for pacing ambitious work over the long term.
Location
Studio B
14:30
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16:00
Leadership
Workshop
Systems Lab: Turn Ideas into Operating Rhythm
Marcus Webb — Founder & CEO, Webb Collective
A hands-on lab for leaders who want faster, clearer decision loops inside their teams. Bring a real operating challenge, you’ll leave with a concrete plan, not just frameworks.
Location
Studio A
17:30
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19:00
Capital & Growth
Social
Investor Salon & Studio Tours
Eventify Gallery — private walkthroughs and guided introductions
A relaxed evening of private studio walkthroughs paired with informal introductions between investors and the founders in the room. No pitches required, just genuine conversation.
Location
Eventify Gallery