CEO, innovator, and entrepreneur, Derek Lidow, puts it like this: Anyone can start a business. But only leaders can succeed. As a startup founder, you have to handle so many different aspects of leadership: organizational culture; recruiting and hiring; people management; diversity, equity & inclusion; human resources; employee engagement, and so much more! No matter the size of your team—you & your hamster or a full office of 50+ employees—you need to dedicate time and resources to developing your leadership skills, or your business won’t succeed. You wouldn’t launch a new product or deliver a pitch without planning and practicing, so you shouldn’t assume that you’ll be an effective leader without putting in the work. In August, we’ll prepare you to take the lead, anticipate and prepare for workplace challenges, and build a people-centered team that values diversity. 

Our virtual events and curated resources will help you:

• Explore different leadership styles and characteristics that can help you effectively launch, build, and grow your startup or small business 
• Understand the benefits of building a diverse startup team and best practices for recruiting top talent
• Learn from other founders who have successfully expanded their teams and developed strong company cultures