Developing Your Consulting Career: Mapping Your CEO Skillset — September 22nd, Monday at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT: Register here.

​In this interactive session, StartupExperts member Sue Olsen will share her perspective on one of the key skills for a business owner: clienteling. Drawing on six years of successfully running her business, Sue will offer practical tips on staying fresh, profitable, and relevant in the ever-changing world of consultancy.

​Then, fellow StartupExperts member Maggie Redling will lead a portion of a larger workshop on “Finding Your Skillmate.” While you might not leave with a new mentor, Maggie will introduce a fresh, flexible model where anyone can be a coach, a learner, or both — unlocking growth through real-time, real-world connections. Attendees will identify the skills they need to thrive as a CEO and begin exploring where and how to develop them for long-term success.

Career GPS: Finding Your Way in HR, Ops & Finance — September 23rd, Tuesday at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT: Register here.

This is a 60-minute interactive panel by the StartUp Experts Learning & Content team, designed to share candid, real-world insights from HR, Operations, and Finance professionals.

​Participants will be invited to share their current challenges or roadblocks, with the goal of providing practical ideas and guidance to help them move forward in their careers with greater clarity and confidence!

AI for Strategic Planning: Leverage AI to Plan Smarter — September 24th, Wednesday at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST: Register here.

Strategic planning is at the heart of every organization’s success, and AI can make it even more impactful. This session provides leaders with actionable insights on how to integrate AI into planning processes. Discover how to use AI for trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling, empowering you to make data-driven, forward-looking decisions that position your organization for growth.

Network to Net Worth: Turning Relationships into Revenue— September 29th, Monday at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST: Register here.

​This panel for consultants, coaches, and fractional leaders, explore how we can strategically activate our networks to generate high-quality referral business—without feeling transactional. Participants will learn proven tactics for staying top-of-mind, building referral pipelines, and asking for introductions with confidence and authenticity.

​In this interactive 2-hour workshop, we’re teaming up with MindStudio.ai to help you design and deploy your very own AI agent—tailored to your team’s real-world needs. Whether it’s automating onboarding, employee self-servicing, streamlining budget approvals, or managing vendor requests, you’ll walk away with a working prototype and the skills to build more.

​This session is designed for non-technical business leaders who want to get hands-on with AI—no jargon, no code, no problem. If you’ve ever said, “There has to be a better way to do this,” this workshop is for you.

StartupExperts x Transform x Responsive Happy Hour at Oakland - Where Leaders & Ideas Mingle — September 17th, Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM PT: Register here.

StartupExperts and Transform are co-hosting an invitation-only happy hour alongside the Responsive Conference—a tightly curated evening where exceptional leaders will gather to connect, exchange ideas, and spark new friendships over cocktails and light bites.

​With live music, entertainment, performers working the crowd, and even opportunities for karaoke later in the night, guests are invited to bring their sense of adventure and curiosity for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and inspiration.

StartupExperts - LA Summer Happy Hour — September 17th, Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM PT: Register here.

​Join us for summertime cocktails and conversations at our StartupExperts LA Hub Happy Hour! ​An evening of connection, inspiration, and incredible energy as we bring the startup community together in sunny LA.