The Messy Middle

We’re exploring the heart of business growth—the messy middle. It’s that unpredictable, often chaotic phase between the excitement of starting up and the satisfaction of exiting a business. This is where the real challenges and opportunities lie. It’s not just about launching or planning your exit; it’s about navigating the complexities of scaling, optimizing, and sustaining your business in an ever-evolving landscape.

BoS Conference’s main focus is addressing this crucial stage, providing you with the tools and insights needed to thrive amidst uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities. We’re not just discussing theory; we’re providing a roadmap through the messy middle of business growth.

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Our BoS USA 2024 carefully selected speakers will guide you through every stage, offering actionable insights and strategies to help you overcome challenges and build a successful, profitable business.

Jim Benton’s Building Iconic Teams: Achieving the Impossible Together will kick things off by sharing how to build and lead an exceptional team that can take on any challenge. A strong, unified team is the foundation upon which every successful business is built. With your team in place, Tania Katan’s Human Ingenuity Beats Artificial Intelligence as the Core Driver of Great Companies will dive into why human creativity remains your greatest asset, even in a world increasingly driven by technology. She’ll show you how to harness that creativity to drive innovation and success. Guy Nirpaz’s What Does AI Do to Business Models? will then explore the impact of AI on business models, helping you understand how to blend technological advancements with human ingenuity for a more competitive edge.

Once your team and technology are aligned, it’s time to focus on performance.

Matt Lerner’s Goals, Metrics and Incentives will provide practical advice on setting goals, metrics, and incentives to keep your team motivated and on track. This is crucial for maintaining momentum and achieving long-term success. If technology isn’t boosting productivity as expected, Jeff Szczepanski’s Why Isn’t Technology Making Us More Productive? will shed light on why and how to address it effectively. His insights will help you make the most of your tech investments.

As your business scales, managing stakeholders becomes crucial.

Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel’s Live Stakeholder Troubleshooting will offer real-time solutions to common stakeholder challenges, ensuring your growth is supported at every level, while Georgiana Laudi’s Data-Rich, Insight-Poor – The Real Reason Your Growth Is Stalled will help you transform your data into actionable insights, driving growth and ensuring your business continues to evolve and thrive in a competitive market.

Shawn Anderson’s From Bootstrapped to a Billion – Five BoS Talks That Changed My World ties together the lessons and strategies discussed throughout the conference. His story provides a powerful example of how these principles can be applied in the real world. Finally, Angil Tate’s Leveraging Failure to Shape Winning Teams will demonstrate how to transform failures into opportunities, reinforcing your team’s strength and resilience. Her insights will ensure you’re ready to face any challenges that come your way.

What’s Next?

We’ve still got more incredible speakers to announce, each bringing unique insights into different aspects of The Messy Middle. What specific challenges or aspects of business growth do you want us to address? Whether it’s scaling operations, mastering customer relationships, managing cash flow, or navigating market changes, we’re here to ensure that every critical area of the messy middle is covered. Stay tuned for more updates.