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Schedule

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What type of events, themes, and

subjects should I expect each day?

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Day 1 – Monday: Idea

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Focus: Exploring, validating, and shaping new ideas.

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Skills & Learning

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Inspiration & Stories

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Networking & Community

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Competitions & Showcases

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Resources & Ecosystem

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Day 2 – Early-Stage (Not Yet Profitable)

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Focus: Building credibility, testing the market, and finding early traction.

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Skills & Learning

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Inspiration & Stories

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Networking & Community

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Competitions & Showcases

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Resources & Ecosystem

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Day 3 – Wednesday: Stable & Profitable

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Focus: Sustaining success and strengthening foundations.

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Skills & Learning

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Inspiration & Stories

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Networking & Community

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Competitions & Showcases

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Resources & Ecosystem

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Day 4 – Thursday: Growth

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Focus: Scaling, investing, and expanding reach.

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Skills & Learning

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Inspiration & Stories

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Networking & Community

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Competitions & Showcases

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Resources & Ecosystem

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Day 5 – Friday: Exit

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Focus: Planning for succession, acquisition, or sale.

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Skills & Learning

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Inspiration & Stories

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Networking & Community

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Competitions & Showcases

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Resources & Ecosystem

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