Startup roundtables
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Startup roundtables are 60-minute discussions on the biggest issues facing the startup industry. This is your chance to join industry leaders for intimate group discussions on a specific topic. Startup roundtables take place in the Mentor Hours area on day three of the event.
How does it work?
Startup roundtables are a series of group discussions with one topic as the focal point of each session. Each roundtable will run for 60 minutes and will host a maximum of 15 startups with one host. Startup roundtable hosts will include high level investors and partners.
Please note: There are a limited number of Startup roundtables. Only one member from your startup can attend the Startup roundtable.
FAQ
When and where are Startup roundtables?
Startup roundtables take place in the Mentor Hours area on the exhibition floor, on day three of Web Summit.
How do I sign up to Startup roundtables?
When applications open for Startup roundtables, the form to RSVP will be sent to you by your startup success manager. Startups will be offered a place on a first-come, first-served basis.
What topics will the Startup roundtables cover?
The topics and sign up links can be found below.
Topics and sign up links
Friday, November 4 - 2.00pm
Learn how to pitch your startup to top-tier journalists - sign up here
The dos and don’ts for successfully landing media attention - sign up here
Economy: Why purpose and profit are not mutually exclusive - sign up here
Fostering community in a hybrid team - sign up here
Friday November 4 - 3.15pm
Society: Collaboration over competition - how startups can work together to create positive impact - sign up here
Environment: Accelerating Climate Solutions from idea to product - sign up here
Hiring tactics for the first 5 employees and the first 500 - sign up here
I'm a VC, ask me anything - sign up here