Get ready for an unforgettable, fun-filled afternoon that combines inspiration, education, and a dash of entrepreneurial adventure. Find motivation, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover the magic of community building in the world of startups. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be inspired! Join us on November 20, 2024, for an entrepreneurial event like no other. Seats are limited, so grab yours now and be part of this incredible experience! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be empowered, entertained, and enlightened at Founder Factory 2024. See you there!

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Caterina Fake, a pioneer in the tech world and co-founder of Flickr, as she sits down with Amish Shah. This session will explore Caterina’s incredible journey from launching transformative companies to investing in the next wave of innovators with Yes VC. Together, they will delve into the challenges and successes of building tech that prioritizes human connection, the role of founders in navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, and the future of social platforms amid advancements in AI and automation.

Caterina Fake is a creator, entrepreneur, and investor.

She was co-founder of Flickr, almost certainly the best photo sharing site in the world, and served as Chairman of Etsy. She was named to the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World. She has repeatedly been one of the Top 25 Women Investors by Business Insider, and was named to the angel investor Hall of Fame. She works closely with founders through her venture fund, Yes VC, which invests in Climate, AI, Health and Longevity, Energy and Defense. Caterina is the host of the podcasts Ingenious and Should This Exist? which has over 4 million downloads and reached #1 on Apple Podcasts. She serves on the non-profit boards of The Sundance Institute, McSweeneys and City Arts and Lectures.

Her work addresses the social and cultural impact of new technologies, innovation and creativity—and how we can use our human ingenuity to create technology that benefits us all.

Caterina will be joined in the conversation by Amish Shah, CEO of Kem Krest. Since becoming CEO in 2008, Amish has led the Elkhart-based company to a $500+ million supply chain and fulfillment business that services Fortune 100 companies globally. Amish is especially passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs!