PANEL + POURS: The Ten-Person Problem > Growing Fast With a Small Team #CLETechWeek26

​You proved the science works. Now you have to build a business around it...with a team of fewer than 10. This panel brings together 2 founders, a VC, and an accelerator leader to discuss strategies for scaling fast with a small team. Join us for a lively panel, Q&A, and then drinks with fellow founders!

Moderator:

• ​Manoj Jhaveri, Managing Partner @ TerraScale

​Panelists:

• ​Franco Kraiselburd, Founder & CEO @ Asclepii

• ​Rohan Akolkar, Co-founder & CTO @ Galvanix, and Professor at Case Western Reserve University

• ​Deb Langer, Partner @ LFE Capital

• ​To-be-announced, Leader @ Ohio Incubator

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​Agenda:

• ​4-4:45pm: Lively panel discussion

• ​4:45-5:15pm: Even livelier Q&A

• ​5:15-6pm: Networking & cocktails (cash bar)

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​This event is part of Cleveland Tech Week 2026, a community-driven celebration of innovation across Greater Cleveland. Learn more and explore the full calendar at cletechweek.com.

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