VentureOut

Retail Tech with XRC Labs Program October 2020

in partnership with XRC Labs

On October 15th and 16th, VentureOut is excited to host our virtual Retail Tech Conference and Startup Showcase in partnership with XRC Labs. The conference will feature keynotes and expert panels with NYC's top retail innovation organizations and corporate innovators supporting retail startups.

Our amazing retail cohort will be showcased throughout the conference and featured at our Investor Pitch Event. The Investor Pitch Event will include a panel of top retail tech investors providing valuable feedback for our cohort. Stick around after the Investor Pitch Event for a special happy hour to mix and mingle with our cohort and cyber enthusiasts around the world.

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Schedule

Exact times and locations for the sessions of this program are available to confirmed participants and program partners only, upon entering an access code.

Startup Orientation

Welcoming Keynote

Introduction Session

Session 2
A welcome and discussion on the current state of the ecosystem

The Luxury of Retail Innovation

Fireside Chat

Session 3
Learn how drive results in a luxury goods retail environment, as the landscape and target market around you is consistently changing.

Solving Big Consumer Problems and the Role Big Companies Play

A Fireside Chat

Session 4
Gain insight into how larger firms work with retail and consumer startups, and the metrics that entice them. Learn how to fill in the painful problems that many entrepreneurs don’t want—or have time—to fill.

Sustainable Success in Retail Startups

Fireside Chat

Session 5
Hear as two successful entrepreneurs share insights on how to stay both profitable, and environmentally sustainable in the retail sector

Rethinking Retail PR Strategies

Hear from Corporate Decision Makers on their Retail Concerns and Needs

Session 6
Decide whether 'organic' marketing a fit for you and your startup, as a branding expert and successful entrepreneur share their experiences and insights into what works, and what doesn't.

Pitch Like a Retail Tech Rockstar

Tips and Tricks to Slay Your Next Investor Pitch

Session 7
Learn how to build your investor deck and frame your verbal pitch to impress even the most critical investors from one of NYC's most respected startup advisors, Joy Fairbanks.

Pitch Prep

One-to-One Pitch Practice with VentureOut and Our Mentor-in-Residence

Session 8
Meet one to one with the VentureOut team to ensure your pitch is ready to rock and roll for the big event tomorrow.

The Future of Retail

Fireside Chat

Session 1
Listen in as two seasoned experts chat about the general retail industry from the perspective of the larger players, followed by a quick discussion of how and when these companies often work with smaller startups.

Scaling hacks For Retail Startups

Strategic insight

Session 2
Seven years of experience helping companies enter the US market + several years of experience as a VC = your resource expert for Expansion and Scaling. Brian, the founder of VentureOut, is here to be your personal landing pad which is why this is going to be one of the most essential seminars you experience during this program.

Stories From the Trenches

Insights From One of NYC's Most Successful Startup Advisors and Venture Tech Lawyers

Session 3
Get the insider track on the successes and failures of some of the best startups in NYC and the Valley from one of the most respected venture tech lawyers in the US, Joe Daniels of McCarter & English.

Retail Tech Pitch Event

A Retail Startup Demo Day

Session 4
A global high stakes pitch event featuring our cohort of international Retail innovators. Come ready to vote on which startups you think had the best pitch and business concept!

Networking Happy Hour

Breaking Barriers in Breakrooms, a Virtual Networking Happy Hour

Session 5
Pour yourself some coffee or crack open a beer (it's 5 o'clock somewhere) and connect with tech enthusiasts around the world and mix and mingle meet with our cohort.

Speakers & Mentors

The Startups

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Program Partner

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Our Sponsors

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