Closing Tech’s Diversity Gap
Freada Kapor Klein,
Kapor Capital
Yes, tech has a diversity problem. The good news: A handful of rigorously tested strategies can help close that gap.
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Finding Your Superpower (Live)
Juliet Rothenberg,
Google
Steve Garrity,
Hearsay Systems
Discover your superpower to unlock your potential in the workplace. Knowing what you excel at helps you develop your skills.
Hire Values: It Takes All Kinds
Justin Rosenstein,
Asana
Elizabeth Weil,
137 Ventures
To build and support diverse teams, create a culture of open communication.
It’s All Negotiable
Andrew Scheuermann,
Arch Systems
Jessica Verrilli,
GV
In negotiations, knowledge is powerful. Do your research and prepare carefully.
The Art of the Interview
Tess Hatch,
Bessemer Venture Partners
Joshua Reeves,
Gusto
Arrive at job interviews early, prepared, and present. Make sure your questions convey sincere curiosity about the role and the person you’re talking to.
Build the Right It
Alberto Savoia,
Google
Before you build something, determine whether anyone wants it.
Playing the Power Game
Kit Rodgers,
Rambus
Lauryn Isford,
Facebook
Navigate office politics by learning what motivates your colleagues. Find opportunities to let each individual shine.
Building a People-First Company
Navin Chaddha,
Mayfield
Focus on people — they’re the force behind foundational companies and meaningful products.
The Upside of Endings
John Melas-Kyriazi,
Spark Capital
Konstantine Buhler,
Meritech Capital
Avoid overcommitment. If you start feeling overwhelmed, learn to gracefully say “no.”
When DNA Meets AI
Alice Zhang,
Verge Genomics
Identify a singular opportunity. From there, it’s just a matter of hitting your next benchmark.
Mobilizing the Future
Raj Kapoor,
Lyft
John Viera,
Ford Motor Company
Explore the impact of sharing rather than siloing.
Building the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Balaji Srinivasan,
Coinbase
Pay attention to crypto: Blockchain technology is a disruptive force to be reckoned with.
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