From Idea to Market Leader: Growth Lessons with Donnie Yancey

​How do you turn a promising idea into a business that stands out, wins customers, and scales?

​Join Stephanie Melodia for a fireside chat with Donnie Yancey, an experienced entrepreneur and business leader who has helped startups navigate the challenges of entering competitive markets, finding customers, and accelerating growth.

​With experience across B2B SaaS, consumer technology, and AI-powered platforms, Donnie brings a practical perspective on what it takes to build and scale a business, from identifying the right market opportunity to developing go-to-market strategies that deliver results.

​Together, Stephanie and Donnie will explore the decisions, challenges, and lessons behind building high-growth companies, including what works, what doesn't, and what founders should focus on at different stages of their journey.

​🚀 What We'll Explore

​🎯 Finding your market opportunity — How to identify gaps in the market, understand your customers, and position your business to stand out.

​📈 Building a go-to-market strategy — Practical approaches to reaching your first customers, gaining traction, and creating repeatable growth.

​💡 Finding product-market fit — How to use customer feedback, data, and experimentation to validate your offering.

​🔥 Scaling beyond the early stages — Lessons from growing businesses, building teams, and navigating the challenges that come with growth.

​🗣️ The power of storytelling — How to communicate your value, differentiate your brand, and turn interest into customers.

​Who Should Join?

​Whether you're validating an idea, launching your first product, or looking to accelerate growth, this conversation will give you practical insights to help you make better decisions and move your business forward.

​Expect real experiences, honest lessons, and actionable advice you can apply to your own startup.

​Come ready to learn, ask questions, and challenge how you think about growth. 🚀