About 2024 Masterclasses
This year’s curated masterclasses are designed for innovators, investors, operators, and tech enthusiasts, offering actionable insights and strategies for scaling and optimizing businesses of all sizes. From refining your pitch to navigating the complexities of fundraising as a founder or investor, each session is crafted to equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed.
Attendees will have the chance to connect with mentors, explore topics like digital advertising, board leadership, and cybersecurity, and leave with a clear plan for growth.
Explore the masterclass options below. After registering, you’ll receive a form to select your preferred sessions for the 2024 Summit.
Key Topics Include
Leadership & Professional Development
Finance & Operations
Technology, Innovation, & Legal
Marketing & Sales
Masterclass List
(more will be added weekly)
Jahn Karsybaev
Managing Partner, Big Sky Capital VC
How to Serve on the Board of a VC Company
Amy Williams
Co Founder, MAPxGuild
Inspiring Responsible Leadership
Nicole Glaros
CISO, Techstars, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Time Management for Founders
Cindy Peterson
Founder, & Managing Partner, Leading With LLC
Agility & Experimentation in Your Org
Michaela Hackner
Senior Director, UX, Indeed
Everyone Can do UX Research: Scrappy Techniques for Designing your Business
Graham Conran
Executive Director, Frontier Angels
The Art & Science of Angel Investing
Keith Lauver
Founder & CEO
Atomic Elevator
Lets Go-To-Market Plan!
Kyle Kienitz
Director of Education, Pathlabs
Digital Advertising for Your Startup
Molly Kocialsi
Regional Director, USPTO Rocky Mountain Regional Outreach Office
Intellectual Property Protection
Nicole Glaros
CISO, Techstars, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
How to Build Your Board
Adil Nurgozhin
Managing Partner, Big Sky Capital VC
Fundraising - Current Market Realities
Cris Neckar
Partner, Two Bear Capital
Cyber Attacks - Movies vs Reality
Jeff Wallace
Co-founder, Silicon Valley in Your Pocket
The Nine Vital Signs of Startup Success
Blair Merlino
General Partner, 9Point8
Venture Investment Diligence for Founders and Funders
Don't Have Your Tickets Yet? No Problem.
Tickets are still available for the Scaling Montana Summit 2024!
Whether you’re a startup founder, entrepreneur, investor, a leader in a tech company, or simply curious about Montana’s innovation landscape, you won’t want to miss the Summit to network with industry leaders, participate in hands-on workshops, and hear from top speakers like David Cohen, CEO of Techstars.
Grab your tickets now and join us for an event packed with insights, inspiration, and opportunities to scale your business to the next level.
Summit 2024 Tickets
- Full Access to all masterclass sessions & mainstage speakers
- Learn and network with Montana’s best
Founder's Circle
- Access Summit after-parties, investor lunches and more
- Get exclusive access and special invitations to attend up to four in-person Scaling Montana events per year