Founders 2.0 Conference

Gary Young begins this keynote with a question that sounds simple at first: What is a founder? As the session unfolds, he makes it clear that the answer is much deeper than a job title or a company registration. He believes founders are people who carry a spark. That spark often comes from an origin story, a moment or experience that changes how they see the world. Gary shares how his own spark be...

What does it take to build a company, grow it under pressure, sell it, and begin again with fresh ambition? With this session, Dr. Sammane takes listeners through his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with an early project that required courage, quick learning, and the support of the right people. He reflects on how he grew from a small lab environment into larger business ventures, made bold dec...

How do founders continue moving forward when faced with uncertainty, fear, and personal setbacks? In this inspiring keynote session, Amanda Marino, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Next Level Recovery Associates, shares her views on “Fail Forward: Turning Setbacks Into Strategy and Success.” From building a global mental health brand during the pandemic to navigating personal adversity, sh...