Thinking and Executing in Systems with David Feinberg Calabrese
Thinking and Executing in Systems
From idea to IPO, the roles you take on, the decisions you make, and the problems you solve keep evolving. The questions never stop:
- What should we build first?
- Who are our ICPs?
- Should I hire someone or keep doing it myself?
- Should I raise $, and how much?
As the stakes rise, decisions come faster, the problems get bigger, and the need for structured, high-quality decision making becomes critical.
I started my first company over 20 years ago while still at university. By 25, I had built a mid 7-figure revenue business — but I also learned the hard way what happens when you operate without systems. From missed opportunities to blown deals (including a 9-figure acquisition meeting I tried to “wing”), I came to understand that systems aren’t just helpful — they’re essential.
In this session, I’ll share the systems I’ve developed over time across hiring, meetings, marketing, and fundraising. I’ll keep the introduction short so we can focus on you — applying one of these systems directly to a problem you’re currently facing.
With David Feinberg Calabrese