Collaborate to Scale: Venture Partnerships & the Future of Fashion & Retail
Collaborate to Scale explores how to work with startups, portfolio companies and strategic partners to turn innovation into real impact.
Hosted by H&M Group’s New Growth & Ventures team during NRF, this side event brings together founders, investors, partners, brands, and media to explore collaboration and partnership as the critical link between venture investment, innovation, and global scale.
Through this event, we’ll highlight how H&M Group partners with entrepreneurs and portfolio companies to turn innovative ideas into scalable solutions for the fashion and retail industry.
Moderator
Lilian Liu, founder of Blossom Sustainability
Speakers & panelists
- Kathy Gromotka, Investment Manager H&M Group, New Growth & Ventures
- John Avenberg, Head of Retail Tech H&M
- Steve Pals, Strategic Planning & Innovation H&M
- Oscar Rundqvist, co-founder & CEO eComID
- Erica Sandelin Ekelund, CEO Voyado
- Sara Laurell, CEO Centra
- Amy Simonson, Head of Marketing Avassa
- Akash Gupta, co-founder & CEO GreyOrange
The event will be hosted at the H&M NYC Office (the Showroom), and runs from 1 pm - 4 pm, featuring stage talks, panels, and networking - all in great company. Be sure to arrive on time!
Enjoy light refreshments during the event.
Attendance is limited. Early registration is recommended, and final confirmations will be sent no later than January 7.
For any questions, please contact: [email protected].