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presents
North Bay NEXT 2023
the second annual conference connecting the Marin + Sonoma startup community
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rohnert Park
Sonoma State University
Tickets: $219
Join 300+ leaders at the North Bay’s premier startup event
Last year’s inaugural gathering demonstrated the depth and breadth of the North Bay’s growing entrepreneurial community
This year, NEXT will lift up local entrepreneurs and startup operators through networking, storytelling, and expert insights.
Be inspired, connected, and empowered to lead in the community you call home.
The Day’s Highlights
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Focus on New Connections
4+ dedicated hours to meet local entrepreneurs, Marin + Sonoma startup employees, operators living in the North Bay, and other community leaders
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Keynotes, Panels, & Fireside Chats
Hear keynotes providing inspiration and purpose - learn from conversations featuring successful entrepreneurs and global business leaders who call our community home
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Intimate Group 'Get to Know You' Session
Before lunch, participants will break into small groups to build new relationships in an intimate setting. Small groups will then eat lunch together to further the connections.
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North Bay Startup Showcase
Meet 12 of the most innovative early-stage founders across Marin + Sonoma and hear an overview of what they’re building in our community
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Evening Outdoor Reception
Finish the day outdoors on the beautiful Sonoma State University Lawn - make more new friends while enjoying food and drinks to wrap up the day
All NEXT Speakers Live or Work in Marin + Sonoma
30+ Speakers Already Confirmed
Full Agenda is now live here!
Confirmed Speakers
Entrepreneurs, Operators, Investors, & Community Leaders
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Ahmed Rahim
Co-Founder
Numi Organic Tea
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Rob Das
Co-Founder
Splunk
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Meredith Schmidt
EVP Revenue Cloud
Salesforce
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Amir Movafaghi
CEO
Mixpanel
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Mike P Lewis
General Partner
Enjoy the Work
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Sarah Schaaf
General Partner
Enjoy the Work
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Arjun Arora
Managing Partner
Format One
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Katherine Rice
Partner
Gingerbread Capital
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Roland Van der Meer
Chairman & CEO
UpTerra
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Lorez Bailey
Publisher
North Bay Business Journal
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Zachary Kushel
Founder
Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures
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Jordan Kivelstadt
Co-Founder
Free Flow Wines
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Jennifer Gray Thompson
President & CEO
After the Fire
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Ethan Eyler
Head of Brand Ventures
Lyft
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Karissa Kruse
President
Sonoma County Winegrowers
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Johnathan Logan
VP Community Engagement
Marin Community Foundation
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Jed Katz
Managing Director
Javelin Venture Partners
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Tim Bucher
CEO
Agtonomy
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David Hehman
Co-Founder
Underdog Labs
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Lisa Carreño
President & CEO
United Way of the Wine Country
Confirmed Speakers
North Bay Startup Showcase
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Jonathan Shambroom
Co-Founder & CEO
CreatorPlus
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Federico Baradello
Founder & CEO
Finalis
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Laurie O'Hara
Founder & CEO
Olita
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Milan Martin
Founder & CEO
The Free Spirits Company
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Brian Atchley
Co-Founder & CEO
Starling RFS
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Tim Hyer
Co-Founder & CEO
Trusty
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Emily Harburg
Co-Founder & CEO
PairUp
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Carl Dietrich
Founder & President
Jump Aero
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Mitch Braff
Founder & CEO
LiquidView
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Devon Wright
Founder & CEO
Lumo
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Keith Rose
CEO
Operant Networks
Manolo Espinosa, Mill Valley - Long-time Startup Operator - 2022 NEXT Attendee
“The whole event felt much more authentic and everyone more approachable than other conferences I’ve been to because it felt like we were talking to neighbors. Which we were.”
We anticipate NEXT will sell out - don’t miss your chance!
Conference Sponsors
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Co-Host Sponsor
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Platinum Sponsor
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Gold Sponsor
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