Event Details
When:
November 6, 2024 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST
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Overview
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with the visionary founders of WeddingWire, now part of The Knot Worldwide, the world’s leading wedding planning platform.
In this engaging discussion, hear from the dynamic entrepreneurs who turned a tech startup into a global success, merging with The Knot in 2018 to become a powerhouse in the wedding industry. The founders will share their journey of growth, the private equity sponsored merger, how they navigate challenges like the pandemic and how they expanded their platform to assist over 44 million couples across 15 countries with their wedding planning.
Key highlights of the discussion will include:
- The creation and growth of WeddingWire, with insights from its tech-driven founders, who previously helped launch Blackboard.
- The merger with The Knot and scaling the business to international prominence.
- Overcoming the hurdles of the pandemic and continuing to thrive in a competitive market.
- Opportunities and challenges within the DMV area for tech entrepreneurs and startups.
- Tim Chi, CEO, The Knot Worldwide
- Sonny Ganguly, Former CMO, The Knot Worldwide
- Lee Wang, Former COO, The Knot Worldwide
- Jeff Yeh, Former CTO, The Knot Worldwide
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