Thu •Sep 4 •3:30pm - 4:30pm PT (1 hour)•Innovation Arena
The Next Big AIdea
Watch AI startup founders compete for $50K in HubSpot's first-ever AI pitch competition. Five finalists will present their innovative solutions live, judged by HubSpot Media creators and industry experts. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and AI enthusiasts looking to discover cutting-edge startups and learn what makes a winning pitch.
Open to All Levels
Session Speakers
Varun Anand
Co-Founder @ Clay
Varun Anand is the Co-Founder of Clay, a creative tool that helps businesses grow using AI and 100+ data providers. Prior to Clay, he held leadership roles at Newfront and Candid, and spent four years working for Hillary Clinton.
Kipp Bodnar
Chief Marketing Officer @ HubSpot
Kipp Bodnar is CMO of HubSpot, where he leads global marketing strategy to drive awareness and demand. Previously, he served as VP of Marketing, building international teams and leading demand gen, field marketing, and partnerships. Kipp advises several SaaS companies and is co-author of The B2B Social Media Book. A re...
Mark Roberge
Co-founder and Managing Partner @ Stage 2 Capital
Mark Roberge is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Stage 2 Capital and a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Business School. Prior to these roles, Mark was the founding CRO at HubSpot, where he scaled annualized revenue from $0 to $100 million and expanded his team from 1 to 450 employees. Mark was ranked #19 in Forbe...
Ben Berkley
Editor in Chief, The Hustle @ HubSpot
Ben Berkley is the editor in chief of The Hustle, a daily business newsletter keeping millions of entrepreneurs up-to-date on the day's most interesting headlines. Prior to joining HubSpot Media in 2023, he led the editorial team at The Onion, and was a founding editor of ClickHole, The Onion’s acclaimed satirical spin...
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