​Our speakers:

• ​Karen Kelly – I am the Founder and CEO of Launch by Lunch, a Claude-certified small business innovation partner helping non-technical owners save money and scale in ways we never dreamed. We do not train owners to admire AI. We train them to put it to work and keep the results. Every engagement is built so the owner walks away able to do the work themselves. My rule is simple, and I mean it literally: no business left behind.

• ​Erin Essex – Prior to Google, I gathered experience at agencies, startups, and large companies like Shutterstock and MongoDB. Throughout my journey, my approach to design has remained consistent—centered around human behavior and empathy. Whether designing web apps, native apps, SaaS tools, data analysis tools, or even drone calibration tools, the user is always at the forefront of my mind.

• ​Joyce Shin – AI can replicate knowledge. It can't replicate your judgement, adaptability, or intuition. Those are built, not born. And almost nobody is building them on purpose. Our humanity is our competitive advantage. The question is whether you're designing for it.

• ​Corey Greenhouse – Over the past 20+ years, I’ve led global CPG brands and high-growth DTC startups, scaling businesses through brand strategy, performance marketing, and omnichannel expansion. My expertise spans DTC, retail, Amazon, and marketplaces, with leadership roles at Unilever, Colgate, Ogilvy, Soma Water, Full Circle, Blix Electric Bikes, and Morgan Stanley. I also consult for emerging and established brands to help them accelerate growth.

• ​Farzad Khosravi – NYC-based product and growth leader who has launched four AI/ML products, including a YC-backed company with an $8.5M seed round. Led and scaled teams of 60+ engineers, shipping API-first and agentic systems used in real-time production. Built and managed core GTM and delivery teams end-to-end: scaled Customer Success at Nylas from 1→8, created and trained the Sales Engineering function, and stood up three agentic AI/ML engineering teams + GTM functions from scratch across Traversaal, Humoniq (YC S25), and Cicero.

​​​What to expect:

​A rapid-fire panel where each expert delivers a focused 7-minute lightning talk, followed by question-and-answers with the audience.

Also, refreshments:

Tasting by Si Senor Mezcal

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​About Lawrence Krubner:

​Krubner is the CTO of https://scorealytics.com/

​Krubner also hosts a New York City startup leadership event every month. To follow his events, subscribe to his newsletter Respectful Leadership:

https://respectfulleadership.substack.com/