Join Clate Mask, entrepreneur and leader in the Phoenix innovation ecosystem, for a conversation on what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain companies that serve small businesses at massive scale. As a longtime founder and operator in the software and entrepreneurial support space, Clate brings deep experience in building organizations that sit at the intersection of technology, automation, and small business growth.
This fireside chat explores the journey from startup founder to ecosystem builder—covering lessons learned from scaling high-growth companies, navigating the challenges of product-market fit and operational scale, and ultimately shifting toward broader community and economic impact work. The discussion also dives into how tools, systems, and networks can empower entrepreneurs to grow stronger businesses and create more resilient local economies.
