RECURRING REVENUE CONFERENCE AGENDA
2024 Agenda will be posted August, 2024
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Please see our 2023 Agenda below
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2023 Agenda
7:45-8:45am
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
8:50-9:00am
Opening and Welcome
Peter Cowen and Nancy Hammerman, Sutton Capital Partners
9:00-9:30am
Session 1 - PANEL: Generative AI: Separating Hype from Reality
MODERATOR: Tony Karrer, PhD, TechEmpower
Jon Morra, Zefr
Jason Gardner,Trace
A deep dive into the growth and impact of Generative AI in the SaaS and subscription ecosystem.
9:35-10:05am
Session 2 - PANEL: The Changing Role of the CFO Today
MODERATOR: Scott Schimberg, Armanino LLP
Bryan Wolff, AllVoices
Michael DiFilippo, Invoca
Jose Zuniga, Madison Reed
Gone are the days of just number-crunching; today's CFOs are strategic partners, shaping corporate strategies for long-term success. Gain insights into the future of financial leadership.
10:10-10:25am
Session 3 - PRESENTATION: State of SaaS: Valuations and Key Metrics
INTRODUCTION: Rob Belcher, SaaS Capital
Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners
10:30-10:45am
BREAK
10:50-11:20am
Session 4 - PANEL: Making a Key Pivot: Opportunities and Challenges
MODERATOR: CeCe Morken, Former CEO of Headspace
Jordan Glazier, Wildfire Systems, Inc.
Jordan Ramer, EV Connect
Hear firsthand accounts from seasoned CEOs who've successfully executed major pivots in their businesses—sharing strategies and lessons learned.
11:25-11:55am
Session 5 - PANEL: Who is Writing Checks? Meet the Money
MODERATOR: Jay Goss, Wavemaker 360
Zachary Ginsburg, Calm Ventures
La Keisha Landrum Pierre, Emmeline Ventures
Eric Pakravan, TenOneTen Ventures
Learn what investors are currently seeking in potential ventures and how to attract their attention. Despite challenges, discover how to secure funding in the SaaS space.
12:00-12:30pm
Session 6: KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Fireside Chat
Marten Mickos, CEO, HackerOne, in conversation with Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners
BREAKOUTS
2:15-2:45pm
Breakout Session II
3) 5 Checkpoints for Mastering your Recurring Revenue: Lori Palmer, Oracle Netsuite
4) Metrics that Matter: KPIs to Attract Capital & Accelerate Growth: Mark Wald, Sprchrgr and Patricio Utz, Abstract
5) Term Sheets 101: Brad Zions, Pitbull Ventures, Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners, and Ophir Tanz, Pearl
2:50-3:05pm
BREAK
3:10-3:40pm
Session 7 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Fireside Chat
Chris Webb, Co-founder & CEO, ChowNow, in conversation with Rick Smith, Crosscut Ventures
In an industry dominated by well-funded competitors charging hefty delivery app fees to both restaurants and consumers, ChowNow disrupted the game. They saw the challenges local restaurants faced with high commission rates and decided to make a change. ChowNow offers restaurants an affordable solution, with a fixed monthly subscription and zero order percentage fees, empowering them to thrive in the digital age. CEO Chris Webb shares his journey in building and scaling ChowNow!
3:45-4:15pm
Session 8 - PANEL: Mental Health and Wellness Solutions
MODERATOR: Greg McKee, Journey Life Sciences
CeCe Morken, Former CEO of Headspace
Nanea Reeves, TRIPP
The psychological toll of the pandemic vastly expanded the need for digital mental health services and sparked a surge of interest in businesses that provide them. Digital mental health is no longer solely restricted to talk therapy or medication management. Companies, both startups and more established businesses, offer AR/VR therapy, coaching, meditation and treatment for conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and ADHD.
4:20-4:50pm
Session 9 - PANEL: Recurring Revenue Rockstars: Hidden Gems that Might Surprise You
MODERATOR: John Tabis, M13
Ophir Tanz, Pearl
Rushabh Mehta, Matchbook AI
Nicole Clark, Trellis
Eli Ben-Joseph, Regard
Hear from these skyrocketing companies that are major game-changers from medicine to law to data integration. They are all disruptors who are making waves and set to see strong growth in the next 24 months.
4:55-5:10pm
Wrap up
Peter Cowen and Nancy Hammerman, Sutton Capital Partners
5:15 -7:30pm
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Sponsored by Greenberg Glusker LLP and Sitka Seafood Market