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Insights into the Construction of Billion-Dollar Ventures, Featuring Perspectives from Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst, Allison Ellsworth of Poppi, Billionaire Lucy Guo, and Others

Business leaders, entertainers, athletes, and tech innovators convene in Columbus from September 28 to October 1 for a four-day event of education and networking, orchestrated by Forbes. Secure your spot now.

Building Billion-Dollar Concepts: Insights from Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst, Allison...
Building Billion-Dollar Concepts: Insights from Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst, Allison Ellsworth of Poppi, Billionaire Lucy Guo, and Others

Insights into the Construction of Billion-Dollar Ventures, Featuring Perspectives from Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst, Allison Ellsworth of Poppi, Billionaire Lucy Guo, and Others

The Forbes Under 30 Summit 2025 is set to be an exciting event, taking place in Columbus, Ohio from September 28th to October 1st. This year's summit promises to be a celebration of cultural breakthroughs and entrepreneurial success stories.

Among the speakers at the event will be Amy Liu of Tower 28, who will discuss the formula for scaling a beauty brand in a crowded market. Another notable speaker is Allison Ellsworth, founder of Poppi, who sold her brand to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion in March. Ellsworth will reveal the real playbook for building and selling a business at the summit.

In the realm of technology, Blake Resnick, founder of an AI-powered drone company, will speak at the AI Generation event during the summit. This deep dive into the future of technology is sure to be a highlight, as is "The AI Generation," a session that will explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.

The summit will also feature inspiring stories of success from a diverse range of industries. Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, will share her journey of turning a homemade recipe into a nationwide sensation. Rob Gronkowski, the former NFL star turned entrepreneur, will discuss his ventures that generate at least $10 million annually.

Anna Monaco, cofounder of Paradigm, will be another interesting speaker. Paradigm recently announced a $5 million investment round led by General Catalyst, and Monaco is sure to share insights into the process and challenges of growing a successful startup. Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, will also speak at the event.

The summit will also honour some of the most promising young entrepreneurs. Ali Kriegsman, who made the Under 30 Retail & Ecommerce list in 2018, is one such honouree. Sydney Sweeney, who was recently in the news for a controversial advertisement, will also be present.

In addition to the speakers, the summit will offer exclusive discounted access for loyal newsletter readers. Tezza and Heaven Mayhem are teaming up for an IRL event and in-app offerings, which are expected to be popular among attendees.

Lastly, the summit will celebrate the achievements of cultural icons such as Suni Lee, the Olympic gold medallist, Jake Shane, the internet's favourite comedian, and Anna Cathcart, who landed her own Netflix show. The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit promises to be an unmissable event for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural breakthroughs.

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