Join us at the relaunch of Startup Grind Austin for an in-depth exploration of the startup journey. Our panel of seasoned entrepreneurs will share their experiences and strategies for navigating the key stages of the startup lifecycle—from ideation and growth to a successful exit. Gain practical and actionable advice as we pull back the curtain on the good, the bad, and the ugly of building from the ground up. Whether you're just starting or preparing for the next big step, this candid discussion will give raw insight and inspiration to drive your startup forward.

Doors open 6PM and panel starts at 6:30PM, followed by a networking hour to close out the evening. 

Meet our esteemed panelists:

Remington Tonar is Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Cart.com, a commerce and logistics solutions provider that reached hundreds of millions in revenue, over 1,000 employees and a unicorn valuation in under 3 years. He previously served as the company's Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer at various stages of its growth. Prior to launching Cart, Remington was in the startup acceleration and venture capital space, serving as Managing Director of The Cannon, the Greater Houston Area’s largest network of startup incubators, and as Co-manager of a seed stage CPG fund, Confecta Capital, in New York City. For nearly a decade, Remington worked in corporate innovation consulting in New York City, helping global Fortune companies transform their growth strategies, business models and strategic investment criteria. He is a Senior Contributor for Forbes on infrastructure innovation, a Strategic Innovation Advisor to Fortune 500 engineering firm Fluor and an advisor and board member for numerous startup and nonprofit ventures.

Maryam Taheri is an founder & executive with over a decade of experience in operations, strategy, and leadership across startups and publicly traded companies. She successfully led three startups to exits through mergers/acquisitions by publicly traded companies, including AutoDesk, Care.com, and Pediatrix Medical Group. She recently left her role as VP of Operations at Pediatrix (NYSE: MD) after raising over $45 million through a Series B round for her healthcare startup, Brave Care, and is currently in stealth mode with a new venture. 

Gregory Allen is a visionary entrepreneur with a strong foundation in machine learning and mathematics, boasting two successful business exits. Originally from Westchester, NY, he pursued applied mathematics at MIT and the University of Maryland. In 2008, while still a student, Greg sold his first technology—high-frequency trading algorithms—and began developing intellectual property for the finance and healthcare sectors. By 2016, he had pivoted to artificial intelligence, focusing on consumer debt and revenue cycle management to simplify complex industries. After successfully selling this company in 2021, he led AI and Data Science at a prominent portfolio company. Currently, Greg is at the helm of Datasent, a groundbreaking platform designed to connect, track, and incentivize consent for data usage without moving the data itself. His unparalleled passion for tackling challenges spans from tech design to music composition. Greg’s previous venture, Pairity, set industry standards for innovation. Now, with a seasoned Datasent team and a history of successful collaboration, they are poised to revolutionize data collection once again.