Build your financial freedom machine

Too many creatives move through their careers taking whatever the industry gives them—climbing corporate ladders, following expected paths, and losing sight of what truly makes them different. In this raw and insightful keynote, we’ll explore the power of betting on yourself, the fears that hold us back, and how to reconnect with your creative identity. Whether you’re questioning your next move, considering going solo, or simply seeking more fulfillment, this talk will challenge you to stop playing it safe and start building a career on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• The Real Roadblock: It’s not your logo, brand colors, or pitch deck—it’s you. Why self-doubt is the biggest challenge to launching your next big move.
• Defining What Makes You Different: How to stop blending in and start embracing what sets you apart.
• Breaking Free from Industry Expectations: Why waiting for the “perfect moment” is a myth and how to create your own opportunities.
• Reframing Fear & Failure: Lessons from making the leap—what I learned about risk, rejection, and real success.
• Taking Control of Your Career: Whether you’re starting your own thing or rethinking your next role, learn how to move with intention instead of just taking what’s given.

In June 2023, Adam Nathan called his co-founder with four words that would change everything: "We need to pivot."

After years struggling with his previous product, Adam transformed a failing business into Blaze—one of the fastest-growing AI tools on the planet, reaching $10M in revenue just 15 months after launch.

In this no-BS session, Adam reveals the exact playbook he used to achieve explosive growth with a team of just 25 people. You'll learn:

- Why markets matter more than products (and how Adam identified the perfect target audience everyone else overlooked)

- The three counterintuitive decisions that unlocked Blaze's hypergrowth

- How Adam used brand as the ultimate growth lever to stand out in a crowded market

- The exact influencer marketing strategy that generated 18.6M impressions for just $75,000

- Why Adam's "Customer Engagement Ladder" creates exponential growth without requiring additional resources

Stop wasting time on strategies that don't work. Learn from someone who's already made the mistakes, found the shortcuts, and built the systems you need to scale your side hustle into something extraordinary—without quitting your day job.

In those crucial first seconds on your homepage, can prospects understand what you do and why they should care? Most B2B startups struggle to clearly communicate their value, leaving potential customers confused or unconvinced. In this practical session, marketing consultant Garrett Jestice will show you a proven framework to make your homepage message crystal clear. You'll learn:

• How to structure your homepage so prospects immediately understand your value
• A simple formula to articulate what makes your B2B solution different and worth caring about
• Techniques to transform technical features into benefits that resonate with business buyers
• Real examples of clear vs. confusing B2B homepage messaging

Perfect for founders and marketers at B2B startups, you'll walk away with actionable templates and frameworks to make your homepage message immediately clear to the right prospects. No marketing fluff––just practical guidance to help prospects 'get it' in seconds.

Many creatives struggle with the balance between artistic passion and profitability. But what if your creative side project could become a thriving business? Dava Guthmiller shares her approach to launching A Dash Of, a brand born from a love of food, storytelling, and curation. Discover how to align your expertise into a niche, test market demand, and build something that brings profit to your passion.