Plug and Play Service Partner Showcase:

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 12:00PM PT


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Join us for this session to learn more about our Service Partner offerings. We will feature a select few Service Partners, where you will get a chance to dive deeper into their products & discounts, and ask any questions you may have. The final agenda will be announced soon!

Who Should Join?

This session is exclusive to startups accepted into our Spring 2026 programs. Please feel free to share this invite with your teams.

Featured Service Partnerse include:
Ramp, Mercury, Hubspot, Microsoft, Zallpy, Google Cloud, Rippling, Google Pixel, Aspire, and LinkedIn.

Protect Before You Pitch: The IP Mistakes That Cost Founders Ownership

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 11:00AM PT


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You’re building fast. Posting updates. Demoing your product. Sharing decks.

But the same moves that create traction can quietly weaken ownership or create hidden IP risk that surfaces during diligence.

In this 60-minute workshop, former U.S. Patent Examiner Kathryn Vatt reveals the early-stage mistakes that cost founders rights, what “patent pending” actually protects, and how to stay investor-ready without slowing momentum.

If you’re preparing to pitch, raise, or launch -  this session is for you.

Inside a City Pilot: Lessons from a Startup Founder in the Field

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00AM PT


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If you’re a founder thinking about working with government, this workshop will give you a clear picture of what that actually looks like.

Join Plug and Play Portfolio Company, Archetype, to learn about their pilot with the City of Bellevue. During this session, we’ll break down how a startup moves from first outreach to a live pilot with a city. You’ll learn how to identify the right champions inside government, navigate procurement without getting stuck, align your solution with city priorities, and structure a pilot that makes sense for both sides.

Demystifying Fundraising

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 11:00AM PT


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With this workshop, our Ventures Principal, Janis Skriveris, will share how to craft a compelling pitch, build long-term investor relationships, and navigate the fundraising process with confidence. This workshop will demystify what VCs really care about, how venture capital works, and how to position your startup to attract the right investors.

Perfecting Your Pitch

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00AM PT


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Join Carley Hart (Cornell Tech, Runway Startups) for a practical workshop on pitching best practices. With deep expertise in tech, innovation, and partnerships, Carley will share insider tips to help you craft a clear, compelling pitch that captures attention and drives results.

Operating with Financial Intelligence: Building a Durable Company

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 11:00AM PT


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Markets change. Capital tightens. Customer behavior shifts. What doesn’t change is the need for strong financial judgment. 

In this session,  you'll hear how Cohere's CFO, Francois Chadwick, and learn how founders can make smarter strategic decisions — from hiring and pricing to fundraising and enterprise sales — while building a company designed to endure beyond a single market cycle.

Navigating Plug and Play: Maximize Your Summit & POC Success 

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00AM PT


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Learn how to extract maximum value from the Plug and Play ecosystem, from making the most of Summit networking to converting POCs into six-figure ARR deals. Drawing on experience leading a PnP portfolio company from $0-$9M and coaching 7 current PnP startups, Chris will share practical strategies for Summit success (Brella tactics, speed pitches, networking), selling to innovation teams, and structuring POCs that convert. Chris has guided startups through 18 PnP-facilitated POCs with a 50% conversion rate to deals ranging from $100K-$250K+ ARR.

PnP Workshop: From Idea to Impact: Building a Winning Go-To-Market Strategy  

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00AM PT


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Bringing a product to market takes more than a great idea — it requires a clear, focused, and adaptable strategy. This workshop walks founders through the essential components of a comprehensive Go-To-Market (GTM) plan, whether launching a new product or expanding into a new market.

Participants will explore how to define a compelling Unique Value Proposition, identify and understand their Target Audience, craft strong Positioning & Messaging, and align Marketing & Sales efforts for maximum traction. The session also covers Pricing & Monetization, Customer Success & Support, and the key Metrics needed to measure what matters.

This session, led by Diana Block, (Ex-Nike, American Express, Founder) is designed to help startups move from concept to execution with clarity, confidence, and momentum — without chasing perfection.

How to Work with Corporates

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00AM PT


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What does it really take to turn a corporate pilot into a lasting partnership? Daniel Senyard, founder of Shep (acquired by Flight Centre Travel Group), shares firsthand lessons from building and scaling in the travel industry. This workshop dives into the strategies, challenges, and best practices that can help you successfully navigate—and win—corporate collaborations.

Selling to Enterprises: Turning Buyers into Internal Advocates

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 9:05 AM - 10:00AM PT


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Enterprise sales rarely fail at the demo stage. They fail after early enthusiasm—when buyers struggle to navigate internal politics, secure sponsorship, and manage risk inside their own organizations.

In this session, Ed Essey reveals why durable enterprise sales depend on helping buyers sell internally. Drawing on his experience coaching intrapreneurs and enterprise teams, Ed shows sales professionals how to identify, develop, and support internal advocates who can move initiatives through hierarchy, procurement, and executive decision-making.

Participants will learn how to coach buyers on internal navigation, align solutions with what leaders actually care about, and position their product as a growth strategy for the organization—not just a purchase. The result is faster closes, stronger internal alignment, and deals that scale after signature instead of stalling.

From Startup to Acquisition: Designing for Strategic Value

Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT

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Built for startup founders, this workshop dives into what large companies actually look for when evaluating potential acquisitions. Drawing on her experience leading BabbleLabs from 0 to acquisition by Cisco, Savita Kini breaks down the key signals that matter—product maturity, defensibility, distribution leverage, team strength, and integration readiness. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to build strategic, long-term value into your company while scaling on your own terms.

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