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Rhett Power

Stepping up to lead a company is no easy task, but what does it take to become the CEO of a Unicorn? Join this session to hear from two CEOs on their journey to leadership, what it takes to scale successfully in 2025, and how adaptation is the secret key to survival.

Becoming CEO, the leadership leap

In today’s startup landscape, funding is no longer limited to pitching VCs or chasing angel investors. This panel brings together leaders in the space, who’ve navigated both traditional and alternative funding paths, as they explore the pros and cons, and what founders should consider when choosing their fundraising path.

Beyond VC: Exploring alternative startup funding

Silicon Valley no longer holds a monopoly on innovation. From Lagos to Bridgetown, diaspora-founded startups are reshaping global tech. This panel explores how African and Caribbean diasporas are driving cross-border ventures, shifting investment flows, and turning emerging markets into testbeds for innovation.

How the diaspora is rewiring global tech

Steve Jobs paved the way for Boomers, Elon Musk redefined innovation for Gen X, and Mark Zuckerberg became the face of Millennial tech leadership. But what about Gen Z? Entering into a vastly different world from their predecessors, a new wave of young founders are reshaping the future. This conversation is focused on the new faces of leadership where all bets are on the under 30.

Rhett Power

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Forbes and Rolling Stone