Junior Gaspard’s Post

The countdown to our REV Summit is on! With September 25th approaching, my anticipation is definitely building. With an impressive lineup that includes brand leaders such as Gretchen Ganc (Container Store), Greg Merrill (Nike), Josh Friedman (Ulta), Vanathy Lakshmi (JCPenney), and Darrin Rowe (Neiman Marcus), along with visionary founders like Remington Tonar (Cart.com), Richard Schwartz (Pensa Systems), and top retail voices like Steve Dennis —I’m confident this year's event will be even better than last year’s. I’m also honored to highlight some incredible entrepreneurs such as Julia Peter (LocalAway), Samantha Pantazopoulos (Vizer), Misbah Uraizee (Nectar) and Bridget Johns-Pavlopoulos (To&From), as well as rising CPG founders like Isabella "Bella" Hughes (Better Sour), Yassin Sibai (Afia), and Chi Nguyen (Purpose Tea). I can't wait to bring this dynamic group of retailers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry supporters together to explore the future of consumer. If you’re a brand or investor interested in joining us, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZ8tG4cS If you're a tech or CPG founder interested in the showcase: https://lnkd.in/giag8Q72 A massive thank you to our supporters who make this possible: Jackie Pfister, Mercury, Jennifer Cuello, EisnerAmper, Joshua Taylor, SMU Cox - Williams S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Angie Neas, Justworks, Marc Nathan TMX Group, SVB, ECRYPT, J.P. Morgan, Phoenix Fund Services, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Vela Wood, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP, UTD Center for Retail Innovation and Strategy Excellence (RISE) #REV2024 #RetailInnovation #TechLeaders #BrandFounders #RetailTrends #FutureOfRetail #Networking #Summit

🚀 Great to see Blaze.tech featured in the Black Opal Ventures inaugural impact report! This report provides a great snapshot of the impact of their portfolio companies on driving better health outcomes through innovation.👇

🤔 Are you ready to unlock the collective power of diverse ecosystems for business growth? Join us for a transformative panel discussion on “Working Together for Business Growth” where industry leaders will explore the incredible synergy that diverse ecosystems can create to drive business expansion. 🌟 We’re thrilled to feature an esteemed panel of speakers: • Margherita Volpe, European Projects’ Operative Coordinator at Zabala Innovation Europe • Björn Schwarze, CEO of ADDIX GmbH • Jose Benitez, CEO of Secmotic • Mario Scuderi, Senior Partner at CDP Venture Capital SGR • Schmid Bernhard, Team Leader at Wirtschaftsagentur Wien • Asimina (Mina) Syriou, Business Applications and Partnerships Engineer at European Space Agency - ESA Moderated by Pier Luigi Pisa, Journalist at La Repubblica, this discussion promises to provide actionable insights and strategies for anyone looking to thrive in today’s interconnected world. ✨ Whether you’re a business leader, innovator, or simply interested in the future of industry, this discussion promises valuable insights and networking opportunities. Let’s come together to harness the power of collaboration for growth! Check out this and other enlightening sessions in our agenda 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsRMHjFt #FIWARESummit24 #BusinessGrowth #Collaboration #Ecosystem #Partnerships #GrowthStrategies

Want to talk more about the original and highest form of technology? Visit @TheHumanArray, Carrie Allen, and me at RALLY next Tuesday and Wednesday! #Rally2024 #TheHumanArray #AcceleratedDevelopmentProgram #RallyHealthcare

In a crowded marketplace, making your mark can be challenging. If your target audience includes Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers, then the 17th Independent Sponsors Summit is your golden opportunity. Join over 350 senior decision-makers from top firms like Ilion Capital Partners, Columbia River Partners, Torque Capital Group, StoneCreek Capital, Weave Growth Partners, and many more. As a sponsor, your brand will take center stage, offering exclusive access to influential executives and industry leaders through targeted networking opportunities. Build trust, forge lasting connections, and drive your business forward with us. Curious about the event's impact? Watch this brief video to learn more. For further information, contact Roger Kowalski. #ISS17 #SponsorshipOpportunity #IndependentSponsors #CapitalProviders

🌟 Aspen Deal Makers Dinner: The Momentum Continues! 🌟 A few weeks ago, the Aspen Deal Makers Dinner in NYC set the stage for transformative opportunities in the Private Equity / M&A landscape. Our mission was clear: to create new deal opportunities for all and reshape the future. The atmosphere was electric, and the possibilities were endless. As we look ahead, industry experts predict a significant rise in M&A activity. According to recent insights, the pace of deals is expected to pick up, and we’re poised to be part of this charge, presenting new deals that benefit everyone involved. The discussions and strategies from the Aspen Deal Makers Dinner were just the beginning. As the market increases, we will be there, ready to showcase groundbreaking deals. Our goal is to keep you informed and engaged with new opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for the Aspen Global M&A/Private Equity Dealmaking Summit from April 4-6, 2025, in Aspen. Sponsorship and ticket details are coming soon. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic movement. Join us in creating history and driving success. Reach out now and be a part of #Aspen2025. The journey has just begun! Joy Butts (C.S.B.C.) Cordell Carter, Esq. 🌎 Nicole Bojic Alana McMillan Tina Kassangana, Esq. Ally Gilman Eric J. Barkley Manish Gautam Reginald Canal Michelle Buonfiglio Adrian Mendoza Vikram Devanga Derrick H. Lewis Jevin D. Hodge Paulson Amibor, MBA, MSc Jason Correia, CPA, CFE Amy Weisman Sydney Banks Leilah Diong Adama Diggs Hernan Celis Nina Sharma Mambu Sherman Charles Mitchell #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealMakers #BusinessGrowth #StrategicPartnerships #Aspen2025 #Innovation #Newdeals #Dealmaking #DealOpportunities #PrivateEquity

Had a thought-provoking discussion with Dan Hyde this morning about the role of pilots in driving innovation. While testing innovations on a small scale before full implementation seems logical, it's intriguing how some innovations remain in a perpetual pilot stage with limited chances of progressing. Conversely, a few innovations bypass the pilot phase entirely. Noteworthy exceptions exist, where innovations successfully navigate the pilot stages. However, our inclination towards pilots as a catalyst for change appears more theoretical than practical. This dissonance is evident across various sectors like social, technological, and financial innovation. Why does society still uphold pilots as the primary avenue for change when some innovations emerge rapidly, while others linger as false promises? My theory is that the concept of pilots serves as a safe haven for both change advocates and resistors. Proponents can showcase progress with each new pilot, while opponents maintain the status quo, detached from change. Is this fair or have I missed something!? 👀 Interested in your thoughts — feel free to DM or comment. #innovation #pilots #change #thoughtleadership Dan Hyde Alex Blondin David Lyon Stephen Bediako OBE Rufus Grantham Steven Wilding Peter Stewart Cara Flowers Katerina Papavasileiou

About a year ago I was invited by Guy Spier to an investor conference in Switzerland and asked to present an investment idea. Little did I know that the conference would become one of the highlights of the year for me. So when this year I was again invited to participate in #VALUEx I was thrilled, and oh boy it was worth it every single minute. The intellectual and personal quality of the participants was exceptional, so I felt (feel!) really honoured to be included in that group. One of the aspects that everyone seemed to have in common is the high level of curiosity and willingness to learn about new things, whether ideas, industries or businesses. One less obvious aspect but equally important that everyone seems to also share is the willingness to spend time and putting effort into figuring out how to not loose money in any investment. And most of that comes from understanding the businesses, the people managing them, and the markets where these companies operate rather than just playing around with statistics. When I grow up I want to be an investor 😊 but in the meantime I’m applying the same mindset to the companies I am working in, because as someone said, “being an investor makes me a better manager, being a manager makes me a better investor”. I want to express my gratitude to Guy, Chantal, Mariana and David at Aquamarine Capital not only for making VALUEx happen, but also for letting me feel part of it! #valueinvesting #investing

IOTA Impact raising horizons in Miami! ✨ Excited to have participated in the Angeles Investors event . How does this propel IOTA Impact forward? Strategic Networking: Connecting with investors and bright minds, we strengthen our global network. Innovative Insights: By sharing ideas at the entrepreneurial epicenter, we fuel our vision for the future. Exploring opportunities to collaborate and take excellence to new heights. heights. Miami inspires us to go beyond! 🌍💼 Discover how these experiences elevate our solutions to transform your business. #IOTAImpact #EnterpriseInnovation #GlobalTransformation #BusinessTransformation #strategies.

Sascha Evans: “We are often at the edges, and we often understand problems in a different way.” 💜 Meet Sascha Evans, one of the brilliant founders featured in our 'You've Got What It Takes' campaign. Here she talks about the power of diversity for innovation, jumping into business with both feet, and having dogged determination! Read in full here 🔎 https://lnkd.in/eQZJnirX YeahNice. | Emmie Faust