Fireside Chat with Co-Founder of Safe Software

​What does it take to build a company that lasts thirty years?

​Join us for a fireside chat with Dale Lutz, cofounder of Safe Software and coinventor of FME. In 1993, Dale and his cofounder set out to solve a stubborn data problem. Three decades later, FME is a pivotal tool for data integration, and Dale had spent that whole stretch as cofounder and coCEO of the company behind it, before stepping away to cheer the team on from the stands.

​Moderated by Joel Hansen, this candid conversation goes behind the scenes of building a company over the long haul, from the early days of a big idea to leading through growth, change and challenge.

​We’ll dive into:

• ​How Safe Software grew from a founding idea into a global company

• ​Building a product people genuinely love to use

• ​The biggest lessons, mistakes and turning points along the way

• ​Leading a company for thirty years without losing sight of culture or vision

• ​What Dale would do differently if he were starting again today

​Whether you’re building your first company, scaling your startup, or simply curious about what it takes to turn an idea into something that endures, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

​Big ideas. Long horizons. Lasting impact.

​Come curious, bring your questions, and get ready to learn from someone who has actually built it.