With AI-generated content flooding feeds, audiences have developed stronger filters for authenticity. Founders who speak from lived experience signal credibility in a way brand copy simply can’t. Emotional storytelling also drives memory, engagement, and audience connection — making it one of the most effective tools for cutting through crowded ecosystems. This post recaps why founder-led storytelling is working and how it performs best.
From founders and powerhouse CEOs, to government and industry practitioners, eMerge Americas houses bold ideas across tech, business, and culture.
We sat down with Maria Dominguez, Strategic Advisor of Programming & Content at eMerge Americas, to discuss industry trends to expect across the agenda, what it takes to speak on stage, and exciting updates to anticipate at their 2026 event.
Meaningful representation on stage is essential to advancing the industry. Event organizers have increasingly prioritized creating intentional pathways for Black founders and thought leaders to contribute at the highest levels.
In this credTen edition, we feature the events delivering on that commitment—those building stages where Black innovators can share expertise, influence key conversations, and help define the future of technology.
IgniteGTM's AI Infra Summit spotlights the founders, operators, and infrastructure leaders defining the AI era. We sat down with Bill Barry, CEO at IgniteGTM, about what it takes to become a speaker on the program, how AI Infra differentiates from other AI conferences, and big lessons learned that he plans to bring to the 2026 events.
With more than 55 conferences to date (and counting), and a demo-first approach to content, Finovate events serve as a networking hub allowing professionals to identify actionable innovations in the industry.
We sat down with Greg Palmer, VP and Director of Fintech Strategy at Finovate, about what it takes to win a Finovate Award, hidden gems you cannot miss while onsite at Finovate events, and tips to be a strong speaker the audience will remember.
