The backbone of Venture Café – come meet the community and make connections with all different kinds of innovators. How will you make your serendipitous moment come true?
“There wasn’t market demand.”
“We couldn’t get product-market fit.”
“Traction stalled and investors lost patience.”
When asked why their startup failed, founders say some version of mostly the same thing: they were able to build, but couldn’t get enough people to buy.
Let’s talk about the one really big mistake founders make, how to recognize when you’re doing that, and how to reframe your thinking to solve it.
There’s a system you can use to get attention on your good idea, and it’s been proven by more than 100 founders before you. It’s not rocket science, but it is a discipline. And you can learn it.
Because too many good ideas fail. Let’s fix that.
In this session, you’ll discover how to:
Rethink negotiation as a tool for leadership and influence
Approach high-stakes conversations with confidence and clarity
Navigate tension and emotion without losing momentum
Elevate everyday interactions into meaningful outcomes
Whether you’re a founder, professional, or emerging leader, you’ll leave with practical strategies and a fresh perspective on what it truly means to negotiate mindfully.
