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Extraordinary Summer: Real Founder Stories - September 3
Founder Fireside Chat: The Power of the Pause with Susan Sly
Sep 3, 2026, 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM MST
at CEI - Main Stage

Join Susan Sly, Founder and CEO of The Pause Technologies, for a conversation on redefining high performance in an age of constant acceleration. This fireside chat explores how leaders, founders, and teams can navigate pressure, prevent burnout, and build sustainable success by integrating intentional pause, human-centered systems, and emerging technology.

Drawing from her experience building at the intersection of entrepreneurship, performance, and innovation, Susan shares insights on what it takes to stay grounded while scaling ambition. The discussion unpacks how modern leaders can balance speed with sustainability, and how new approaches to wellness and productivity are reshaping the way individuals and organizations operate in high-growth environments.

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Susan Sly
Founder and CEO
Susan Sly is an award-winning AI entrepreneur, two-time tech startup founder, and one of the top women to watch in real-time AI. She is the Founder and CEO of The Pause Technologies, an AI-driven platform revolutionizing how women navigate menopause through precision recommendations, real-time insights, and gamification. A two-time graduate of MIT, from MIT Sloan and MIT’s Executive Education in the School of Engineering, where she specialized in artificial intelligence and innovation. As a visionary leader, Susan is renowned for driving large-scale AI deployments that deliver measurable impact. She is also the host of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, a globally acclaimed podcast featuring in-depth conversations with some of the world\'s most successful founders and business leaders. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive X https://x.com/susanslylive Personal Website https://www.susansly.com The Pause Technologies https://www.thepause.ai