Join three of Utah's most dynamic tech leaders—Brock Blake (Lendio), Ryan Caldwell (MX), and Ryan Westwood (Fullcast) —as they dive deep into the concept of "Founder Mode" and its impact on scaling successful companies. Moderated by Kent Madsen.

UCCU Center

Popularized by Y Combinator's Paul Graham, Founder Mode challenges traditional management approaches and emphasizes hands-on leadership by company founders. In this illuminating panel discussion, you'll discover: <ul style="list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px !important;"><li>How these CEOs interpret and implement Founder Mode in their rapidly growing companies </li><li>The balance between deep involvement and effective delegation in scaling a business </li><li>Strategies for maintaining innovation and agility as organizations expand </li><li>Challenges and benefits of Founder Mode compared to traditional "Manager Mode" </li><li>Real-world examples of how Founder Mode has driven success in fintech and SaaS industries </li></ul>Our panelists will share their experiences of: <ul style="list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 20px !important;"><li>Breaking conventional management norms to drive growth </li><li>Fostering a culture of innovation while scaling operations </li><li>Navigating the unique challenges of the Utah tech ecosystem </li></ul>Whether you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or tech industry professional, this session promises to offer valuable insights into a management philosophy that's reshaping how successful startups are run. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leaders who are putting Founder Mode into practice in Silicon Slopes.

Ryan Westwood

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