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CEO Lunch: Survive the Hype. Build What Matters.

Hosted by Zendesk

When
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Where
FiDi
Format
Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch, Networking and Panel / Fireside Chat
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/ About this event

AI is reshaping how companies are built, scaled, and led—but meaningful company-building has always required more than following the latest trend.

Join Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier and Deon Nicholas, co-founder of Forethought, for a candid conversation about building in the AI era.

Together, Tom and Deon will explore how founders identify lasting opportunities, build products customers value, scale innovation, and navigate the next chapter when a startup becomes part of a larger company. The conversation will include live audience Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask both speakers about AI, leadership, growth, acquisitions, and building for the long term.

This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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