Overall Event Recap

The Founders Forward event, hosted by Callais Capital at the Windsor Court in New Orleans, brought together founders, investors, and partners for two days of collaboration, networking, and strategic planning.

Day 1 began with high-energy elevator pitches, where attendees delivered concise 60-second overviews of their companies, setting the stage for engaging discussions. A growth hacking session followed, diving into innovative strategies for scaling businesses, optimizing sales funnels, and leveraging data for success. The evening concluded with cocktails, networking, and a dinner featuring a startup showcase, allowing founders to highlight their unique value propositions to investors and peers.

Day 2 started with a relaxed founders’ breakfast, fostering open conversations and shared insights. A group discussion on building and cultivating teams explored strategies for attracting talent, fostering innovation, and aligning teams with long-term goals. The event wrapped up with a forward-looking session where attendees shared their upcoming goals, KPIs, and challenges, receiving valuable feedback and identifying opportunities for collaboration in business development, leadership, and technical innovation. The event exemplified the power of a collaborative ecosystem in driving shared success.

Recurring Themes

• Anticipated Market Trends: Understanding and preparing for the shifts that will define the coming year.
• AI Evolution: Exploring how advancements in AI will shape industries and discussing strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
• Overcoming Challenges: Identifying pain points and sharing actionable solutions for growth, scalability, and innovation.

Future Forward

The event concluded with a forward-looking session where founders outlined their key goals, KPIs, and challenges for the coming year. Attendees provided actionable feedback and identified collaboration opportunities, focusing on business development, leadership, technical support, and culture building.