Name: Battle Cry of the Sensible Startup
Start: 2015-03-13T15:30:00-0500
End: 2015-03-13T16:30:00-0500

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Battle Cry of the Sensible Startup

Are stress, hype and ego mandatory for startups? In this panel, three CEOs discuss whether it is possible for sensible startups to still be successful. Silicon Valley icons and investors have famously scoffed at work/life balance. What are the real risks and rewards for young companies taking a more sane approach to culture? Review best practices, big mistakes and discuss new ways to bring sensibility into the classic startup model.

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Speakers

Scott Abel

Co-Founder/CSO, Spiceworks

Scott Abel is a co-founder and the chief strategy officer at Spiceworks. In his role, Abel is responsible for the Company’s product strategy and culture, key differentiators and enablers of Spiceworks’ success. He was previously Spiceworks’ CEO and maintains his position as... Read More →

Lara Aldag

CEO, Higgle

Ms. Aldag is the CEO and co-founder of Higgle. Ms. Aldag received her B.A in Economics from Stanford University. Ms. Aldag started her career as an investment banker in Credit Suisse’s Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Group in San Francisco, where she advised internet, software... Read More →

Jeff Tangney

CEO, Doximity

Jeff founded Doximity in 2010 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Tangney also serves as an Advisor at Rock Health. Prior to that, he co-founded Epocrates Inc. in 1998 and served as its President & Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Tangney has over 15 years of healthcare/pharmaceutical... Read More →