The Corporate Connection: Navigating Startup Sales

The Corporate Connection: Navigating Startup Sales

Founder Scale-Up

By Rev1 Ventures

Date and time

Thursday, June 26 · 8:30am - 12pm EDT

Location

Rev1 Ventures

1275 Kinnear Road Columbus, OH 43212

Agenda

8:30 AM

Networking

9:00 AM

Corporate Panel: Part I


In this session, three senior leaders will share insights on the corporate buying process, key decision-making factors, and the common pitfalls they see when startups approach them. ...

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Founder Perspective: Part II


In this session, you’ll hear the real stories of experienced founders successfully selling into corporations. Founders will share their journeys, including stories of growth, the lessons they learned...

11:30 AM

Networking/Lunch

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Selling your innovation to corporate customers is the key to scaling your company. However, gaining your first enterprise clients can be a major challenge if you aren't yet versed in the nuances of corporate sales. Come learn how it's done, from two people who've been there before - local startup founders, Amanda Epp (ScriptDrop) and Khalil El-Amin (Nichefire). Gain the benefit of their experience as you hear the best practices they've learned along the way. They'll provide practical tips, insights and a few secrets, as you map out the framework for your success in this essential sprint for tech startup founders.

It's part of the Founder Scale-Up Series, designed for high-tech, high-growth companies that are ready to grow smarter, faster. Don't miss this no-cost, high-value opportunity to learn how to scale your company with a winning corporate sales strategy.

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend?

This event is for early-stage tech founders and go-to-market leaders who are looking to land their first (or next) big corporate customer, scale enterprise sales, and build lasting strategic partnerships.

What to expect?

This two-part series dives into the strategies, processes, and lessons learned from both corporate buyers and founders who have navigated this journey.

Organized by

Rev1 Ventures is the venture development studio that helps tech startups scale and corporates innovate.  A top seed investor in the Midwest, Rev1 supports and invests in early-stage companies in software, life sciences, and other advanced technologies through Rev1 Capital while fueling innovation and a thriving tech ecosystem for startups and corporations alike. By leveraging its network of corporate, community, and research partnerships, Rev1 helps high-growth companies validate customers, build teams, and access funding while enabling corporate partners to identify, source, and invest in startups.  This unique approach breeds innovation, improves startup success rates, and helps entrepreneurs build great companies.  Rev1 operates as a nonprofit funded by more than 45 corporate and community partners, including The Ohio Third Frontier.  To date, Rev1’s clients have generated over $6B in economic impact.

FreeJun 26 · 8:30 AM EDT