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Build Value. Create Impact.
Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2027
Join founders, investors and advisors online May 12–13, 2027, to build scalable businesses, create impact, increase enterprise value and prepare for exit.
Live Online Event
May 12 & 13, 2027
· Plus events across summit ecosystem5 Dedicated Tracks:
Trusted by Leaders & Partners
Summit Key Metrics
157K+
Ecosystem Community
3,800
Live Session Attendees
40
Sessions
35
Speakers, Panelists & Hosts
2
Live Summit Days
Plus events across the summit ecosystem
2027 Summit Theme
Build Value. Create Impact.
Build what the world needs
Entrepreneurs and innovators create value by solving real problems, building stronger businesses, creating new solutions, and making a meaningful impact in the world around them.
From Challenge to Breakthrough
Practical solutions for your next business decision.
Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2027 brings founders, advisors, investors, and partners together around real business challenges.
Gain practical ideas, connections, and resources through workshops, panels, case studies, and partner sessions.
Business Tracks
The challenges shaping every stage of business.
Global Founders & Innovators Summit brings together speakers, founders, advisors, and partners around the business challenges that matter most — driving innovation, accelerating business growth, creating social impact, increasing enterprise value, and establishing exit readiness.
START
01
Build the Right Foundation
Validate your opportunity, understand your customer, reach your first customers, build credibility, and establish the foundations needed to move forward.
GROW
02
Build for Growth
Strengthen sales, marketing, systems, technology, teams, operations, and partnerships to support sustainable growth.
PROFIT
03
Improve Profitability
Improve margins, cash flow, pricing, financial decisions, efficiency, and the overall value of the business.
EXIT
04
Build Transferable Value
Prepare for succession, valuation, buyer readiness, owner independence, and the decisions involved in a future transition or sale.
SOCIAL IMPACT
05
Create Lasting Impact
Explore how businesses can grow while creating measurable social, environmental, or community value.
Register Early
Get More From the Summit Before May
Register now to stay connected across the Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2027 ecosystem, including pre-Summit events, early content, and networking leading up to the main live Summit on May 12 & 13, 2027.
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Pre-Summit Events
Access event opportunities across the Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2027 ecosystem before the main live Summit.
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Early Content & Updates
Receive new sessions, resources, and event announcements as they are released.
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Networking Opportunities
Stay connected to networking and Founder Circle opportunities leading into the Summit.
98%
Attendee Satisfaction
100%
Sponsor Satisfaction
3,800+
Live Session Attendees
35+
Speakers & Panelists
157K+
Global Community Members
Extended Event Format
More Than Two Live Summit Days
The Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2027 ecosystem extends beyond the main live Summit on May 12 and 13, with additional learning, partner sessions, professional education, and focused experiences before and after the live event.
Pre-Summit
Pre-Summit Events
Main Live Gathering
Main Summit, May 12–13
Post-Summit
Post-Summit Events
Summit Speakers
Speakers & Panelists
Meet our confirmed 2027 speakers and the leaders who have joined us at past summits.
First Confirmed 2027 Speakers
Early Speaker Roster
Speakers from Previous Summits
Explore the founders, operators, and innovators who have shared their insights at past summits.
Precious L. Williams
Founder & CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group
Start & Grow
Darin Adams
Communications & Marketing Expert, Keap
Business Functions
Shadab Hussain
Director, Data & AI Sales, Microsoft
Future & Impact
Anthony Rose
Co-founder & CEO, SeedLegals
Start & Grow
Melinda Emerson
Founder & CEO, Quintessence Group
Start & Grow
Bryan Cassady
Director, Global Entrepreneurship Alliance
Future & Impact
Debbie Irwin
Managing Director, Lighthouse Labs RVA
Start & Grow
Ramon Ray
Founder, SmartHustle.com
Start & Grow
Robert Rubinstein
Founder & CEO, TBLI Group
Future & Impact
Dr. Villy Abraham
Business Strategist & Lecturer, Sapir Academic College
Start & Grow
Kathryn Vatt
Founder & IP Strategist, VATT IP Management
Business Functions
Anton Tchernikovsky
Co-founder & CTO, Customerization
Future & Impact
C. Stephan Brown
Founder & CEO, CSB Tech Emporium
Business Functions
Christopher Kunney
Managing Partner, IOTECH Consulting
Business Functions
David Ko
CEO, Calm
Start & Grow
David Palmer
Founder, Bernoulli | Locke
Future & Impact
David Wagstaff
Founder, Eprenz
Start & Grow
Jay Allen
Founder & CEO, My TrueNORTH
Start & Grow
John Bradberry
President & Founding Partner, ReadyFounder
Start & Grow
Kerstin Andlaw
Founder & Systemic Team Coach, TAO | ThriveAsOne
Business Functions
Lyndsae Peele
CEO, Kingdom Vision Consulting
Start & Grow
Marc L. Daniels
Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Cooleaf
Future & Impact
Mark Chussil
Founder, Advanced Competitive Strategies
Business Functions
Nipun Syal
Chief Product Officer, Pollen
Business Functions
Nobesuthu Mahlangu
Founder & MD, NOBE Group
Business Functions
Puneet Singh Singhal
Co-Founder, Reliable Realtech
Start & Grow
Rend Stephan
Principal, The Boston Consulting Group
Future & Impact
Richa Diwan
Founder, FinTech Women
Start & Grow
Shawn Jhanji
Founder & CEO, Airborne Wireless
Business Functions
Sullivan Anderson
Founder, The Pitch Coach
Start & Grow
Venkatesh
Senior Vice President, Citi
Business Functions
Zeeshan Ahmed Qedwaee
Founder, Qedwaee Media
Future & Impact
The Community of Builders & Leaders
One summit. Who you'll meet.
Connect with startup founders, investors, enterprise partners, and advisors shaping the future of global innovation.
Startup
Entrepreneurs & Founders
Join 1,000+ startup founders and innovators building the next wave of ventures.
VC & Capital
Investors
Who have invested $4.3B+ in 500+ startups, with over 90 IPOs achieved.
Impact Leaders
Changemakers & Impact Leaders
Purpose-driven innovators, including Africa’s leading changemakers, advancing sustainability and global transformation.
Ecosystem
Sponsors and Partners
Organizations shaping the ecosystem by delivering resources and value to entrepreneurs.
AI & Automation
AI Architects
Visionaries designing the future of intelligence, automation, and entrepreneurial growth.
Mentorship
Advisors & Consultants
Global experts guiding entrepreneurs with strategy, scaling, and execution insights.
Past Summit Recordings
See how Global Founders & Innovators Summit turns experience into practical insight.
Watch selected sessions from previous summits featuring founder lessons, expert frameworks, business case studies, and discussions across entrepreneurship, technology, funding, growth, and impact.
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SESSION 1
The Power of Perfect Pitching
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SESSION 2
Your Systems Aren't Working: 10 Ways to Fix Them
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SESSION 3
The Power of Building Your Personal Brand
Proven Track Record
Backed by real summit outcomes —
Backed by real summit outcomes —
dense networking & founder achievements
Explore live snapshots from our past summits featuring interactive keynotes, platform experiences, panelist sessions, and speaker presentations.
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Keynote Mainstage
Keynote Mainstage
Platform Experience
Panelist Sessions
Keynote Session
Testimonials
What our founders & speakers say
Direct feedback from speakers, hosts, attendees, and sponsors from the Global Founders & Innovators Summit.
★★★★★
Speaker
"Thanks for arranging that awesome event. Delighted to help on any future ones in any way I can."
Anthony Rose
Founder & CEO, SeedLegals
★★★★★
Speaker
"48 Hours, 1,000+ Founders, and 1 Massive AI Shift 🚀 The energy was electric, the networking was genuine, and the practical takeaways were world class."
Precious L. Williams
Founder & CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group
★★★★★
Summit Host
"That was an amazing event you put together, with terrific value for everyone who was able to attend. Please extend my appreciation to everyone on your team who helped make it a huge success."
Debbie Irwin
Managing Director, Lighthouse Labs RVA
★★★★★
Speaker
"Grateful for the opportunity to join as a panelist at today's Global Founders and Innovators Summit. Thanks to Eprenz for creating space for these honest, unfiltered conversations."
Christopher Kunney
Managing Partner, InfiniteOptions Tech Consulting
★★★★★
Sponsor & Speaker
"Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2026 was a fantastic opportunity to educate and express passion through technology. The overall attendance and engagement metrics are encouraging, and I’m grateful to have contributed."
C. Stephan Brown
CEO, CSB Tech Emporium
★★★★★
Speaker
"I just wrapped up my session at Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2026, and the energy from the audience was palpable. It was a powerful reminder that genuine connection transcends the screen. Great listening to brilliant speakers!"
Venkatesh (CRV) Rajendran
Founder, SimbliAI
★★★★★
Speaker
"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to contribute at GFIS26. I have learned a huge amount and made some meaningful connections."
Kerstin Andlaw
Founder & Coach, Thrive as One Consulting
★★★★★
Speaker
"I think the conference was incredibly successful, extremely well organized and enjoyable. Looking forward to more events like this in the future."
Dr. Villy Abraham
Business Strategist & Coach, The Wonder Drug
★★★★★
Speaker
"I just want to say thank you for the opportunity to take part in the Global Founders and Innovators Summit 2026. I had a great time, received positive feedback on LinkedIn, and really enjoyed working with the team."
Nobesuthu Mahlangu
Founder & Content Strategist, All Thangs Branding
Summit Passes & Pricing
Summit Passes & Pricing
Full two-day live summit is completely free. Upgrade for main stage or all-track recordings, curated resource libraries, and track-specific Founder Circle sessions.
Full live access
Community Summit Pass
Join the two-day summit live and choose the sessions most relevant to you across the main stage and concurrent tracks.
Free
Full 2-Day Live Summit
Includes
- Two-day live summit access
- Live main stage access and your choice of concurrent track sessions
- Global Founders & Innovators Summit Event Hub, Virtual Expo, sponsor experiences, and partner offers
- Global Founder Connection Lounge and Founder Compass
- Eprenz Business Operating System, Private Club, and LinkedIn Community
RECOMMENDED
Replays and resources
All Access Pass
Keep the complete summit experience and turn what you learn into practical action.
$49$79Early bird
Through January 31, 2027
$99 Post-event
Everything in Community Summit Pass, plus
- 12-month access to available main-stage and track recordings, where speaker permissions allow
- Curated Global Founders & Innovators Summit Resource Library with Eprenz workbooks, action guides, implementation tools, and selected authorized speaker contributions
- Practical worksheets and implementation resources
- Global Founders & Innovators Summit Certificate of Participation, non-credit
Founder Circle and accountability
Founder Circle Experience
Turn summit insights into a practical plan through a facilitated small-group experience matched to your business stage.
$199$249Early bird
Through January 31, 2027
Everything in All Access Pass, plus
- One facilitated Founder Circle grouped by Start, Grow, Profit, or Exit
- Small cohort of approximately 6 to 8 founders
- Relevant facilitator or subject-matter expert
- Submitted business challenge and practical 30-day action plan
Implementation & Patron Perks
- •Post-Founder Circle implementation follow-up
- •Supporting Patron recognition with special mention
- •10% off selected Eprenz products and services
- •Priority invitations to optional pre-summit education
Beyond the Summit
Pre- and Post-Summit Events
Stay connected across the Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2027 ecosystem with workshops, partner sessions, and professional education before and after the main Summit. Some experiences are included, while others require additional registration or ticket access.
Partner Ecosystem
Our Global Ecosystem Partners
Empowering founders at every stage with leading technology, software, and advisory partners.
Audience Demographics & Reach
The community of builders and leaders
A snapshot of the professionals and organizations represented by our active community of 157,000+ members.
Sponsor the Summit
Help founders solve real business challenges.
Connect your brand with founders, business owners, and decision-makers through educational sessions, practical resources, thought leadership, ecosystem activations, and partner engagement across the summit ecosystem.
Leave with clarity, connections, and a 30-day next step.
Join founders, operators, investors, advisors, and partners across the Global Founders & Innovators Summit 2027 ecosystem, including the main live Summit on May 12 and 13 and additional experiences before and after the live event.