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January 19, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am PST
FreeTips for Startup Success from Serial Entrepreneur Scot Wingo
Serial entrepreneur Scot Wingo doesn’t have your average Silicon Valley credentials. He didn’t attend an Ivy League school, and he isn’t from a big city.
Wingo was, however, raised by dad who was an early adopter of the computer. His dad even devised a program that was used to manage local carpet stores.
Throughout his prolific career, Wingo has achieved success by following his instincts and differentiating between a fad and a trend that sticks. He jumped into E-commerce early with his launch of AuctionRover. Wingo predicted the explosive popularity of software as a service with his launch of ChannelAdvisor. Most recently, he foresaw the automation of automotive services and purchases and started Spiffy, which provides on-demand car care, in 2014.
“I haven’t failed at a company yet, because I fail at it on a small level every day. Part of the entrepreneurial journey is doing a lot of testing and being okay with failing a lot, but you have to learn from it,” Wingo says.
On Jan. 19, Wingo will host a global keynote for Founders Network members where he’ll discuss how he achieved startup success over the last three decades.
- During his webinar, Wingo will also discuss:
- eCommerce trends
- The ground floor of SaaS
- Pitching and scaling a digital service
- Building a company during COVID
Opening Remarks @ 9:30am PT
Join us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom, Member Success Manager at Founders Network, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved.
Keynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT
Spiffy’s Co-founder and CEO Scot Wingo is a 4-time serial entrepreneur from the Research Triangle Park, NC region. Wingo is an industry thought leader in E-commerce, E-service, and the future of mobility. He has appeared on CNBC and The Today Show, and has contributed thought leadership to the WSJ, New York Times, Forbes, and many other publications. Wingo is co-host of The Jason & Scot Show podcast, and regularly speaks about E-commerce and mobility across the country.
About Spiffy:
Spiffy provides on-demand car care including car washes, detailing, oil changes and more. Customers can schedule their car care online, over the phone or using the Spiffy app. The app allows customers to digitally track, rate and pay for each service. Spiffy operates in 45 cities.
Stage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT
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