From Spark to Shift X Softgent & CLARA: Network, Panel, & Workshop for Founders
Join us for an evening of networking, candid insights, and strategic guidance on navigating the real journey from innovation to market fit. We will meet in San Francisco on May 6th, 2025.
This event is tailored specifically for tech founders, product leaders, and innovators looking to move beyond initial concepts toward impactful, market-validated solutions.
Our distinguished panel, moderated by Tonya J. Long (Startup Advisor at Quantum Crow Advisory), features: Founder & CEO of Softgent – Marcin Hasse, Chief Growth Officer at Softgent – Kris Bujak, and founder and CEO of CLARA – Melinda Yormick.
They’ll share authentic lessons learned from their journeys, discuss technical pivots, adapt ideas to market feedback, and discuss the true realities of innovation.
Tonya J. Long
Partner,
AI Seed Ventures
MODERATOR
Marcin Hasse
Founder & CEO,
Softgent
Kris Bujak
Chief Growth Officer,
Softgent
Melinda Yormick
Founder and CEO,
CLARA
Reserve Your Spot
Seats are limited – don’t miss your chance to join founders, innovators, and product leaders at this unique event.
Schedule May 6th
6:00 – 7:00 pm | Networking, Drinks & Pizza
7:00 – 7:30 pm | Panel: “The Pivot Point – Engineering Resilience Into Innovation”
7:30 – 8:00 pm | Open-Floor Discussion & Audience Q&A
8:30 pm | Karaoke Kickoff – Featuring a surprise Yazda performance
Why Attend
- Learn to recognize and act on critical pivot points
- Understand how to adapt and evolve your product based on market needs
- Gain practical insights on embracing iteration as a strategic competency
- Network with fellow innovators, founders, and tech executives in a relaxed, engaging setting
Who Should Attend
Tech founders (early or growth stage)
Product & innovation leaders facing market-fit challenges
Startup execs seeking clarity and momentum
Hosted At Mission Dolores Manor (MDM)
A community-powered co-living space in San Francisco’s Mission District, MDM brings together founders, tech innovators, and VCs for weekly events and bold conversations.
Mission Dolores Manor
822 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110