Founder Speaker Series with Diane Hessan

On November 12th, hear from Diane Hessan, Founder and Chairman of C Space(opens in a new tab), (formerly Communispace), the first company to leverage social media to help companies get insight and inspiration from their consumers. She's recognized as a disruptor in the market research industry due to her work in conducting breakthrough research via the internet. Diane grew C Space to 700 employees with 400 corporate clients (including Disney, Google, and Procter & Gamble) and then sold to Omnicom for well into 9 figures. She launched Salient Ventures, an investment and advisory company, which helps accelerate the next generation of startup companies in tech. She serves on the boards of Panera Brands, Eastern Bank, Brightcove, Sago, Mass Challenge, Tufts University, NACD New England and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

About the Founder Speaker Series

A series of casual, insightful fireside chats designed to educate and inspire early-stage entrepreneurs, agency founders, and small business owners aiming for growth.

The series features accomplished entrepreneurs who have carved their own paths, navigated challenges, and built scalable businesses. We'll showcase founders from various backgrounds and industries, each offering a unique perspective on success. Learn from those who achieved their goals through hard work, grit, teamwork, and leveraging the resources around them. Featured speakers will discuss their startup experiences and the key connections and resources that supported their growth.

Thank you to Holland & Knight(opens in a new tab) for sponsoring this series.

Agenda

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Drinks & Mingling

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Fireside Chat

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Q&A

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Wrap Up

Cost:

-1909 Members: FREE to attend

-Non-Members: $25/per event