Build it or Bin it
Description
Some ideas should be built.
Some should be put in the bin.
Most sit in the middle for far too long.
This is where that changes.
Bring an idea you’ve been sitting on - or come to help someone else pressure-test theirs. The whole room works through ideas together. Real questions. Real feedback. No theatre.
You don’t need a polished pitch. Just something real you’re thinking about.
What you’ll get:
A clearer read on whether your idea is worth pursuing
How experienced operators think about opportunities
Perspective you won’t get working on it alone
New connections with people building things in the Mid West
This is the opening night of Traction - Pollinators’ new founder-focused program featuring evening sessions, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and a Kick-Start Weekend.
Want to put an idea on the table? Flag it when you register.
Lineup
Kelly Claudius - Co General Manager, Pollinators | Event Host
Kelly has a background in B2B marketing and has worked across corporates, startups, government and not for profits, helping businesses get clear on how they position, communicate and grow. She loves the early stages of an idea, where things are still taking shape and new possibilities are opening up. At Pollinators, Kelly brings curiosity, clear thinking and a sharp eye for what could become something more.
Brad Hill - Co General Manager, Pollinators | Event Host
Brad has spent years around science, venture, media and startups, working with people who are building strong ideas but struggling to get others to see their value. His work is focused on helping ideas connect with the right people, the right support and the right opportunities to move. At Pollinators, Brad brings a practical lens to early ideas, what makes them land, what gets in the way, and what is worth pushing further.
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