A 4-day online conference for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking clarity on readiness and steps to start a business; includes keynotes, panels, and networking.

Sign up for less than $7 a day for a game-changing conference on making the leap to entrepreneurship. Online, 2 hours each day.
Join us online **January 12–15, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 PM EST** for an inspiring, action-oriented **4-day virtual conference** designed to help you confidently navigate the journey to business ownership.
Over four powerful days, you’ll gain real clarity on what it *actually* takes to become an entrepreneur. We’ll tackle the questions that hold most people back, including:

* Are you truly ready to be a business owner? (What really changes when you stop being an employee and become *the* company)
* Do you need your own idea or is buying an existing business or franchise the smarter move?
* How do you sell, market, and attract customers?
* What does it take to build a sustainable business that can grow and support your life?

Each day includes:

* A **high-impact keynote speaker**
* A **panel of experienced entrepreneurs** who’ve already walked the path you’re considering
* A **guided networking session** to connect with fellow aspiring and existing founders

This conference is for you if you are:

* Employed but ready to transition into owning your own business
* Currently not employed and determined to build something of your own
* Retired and ready to turn your passion into a meaningful business
* A new entrepreneur looking to find your people
* Exploring a side hustle to create additional income and flexibility

You’ll walk away with **clarity, confidence, practical insights, and real connections**—learning directly from entrepreneurs who have been exactly where you are now and know what it takes to move forward.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time, the right guidance, and the right community **this is it.**
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Category: Business, Startups

## Lineup

### Deb Boulanger

### David Garcia

### Evelyn Wilson

### Felipe Marinho

### David Goldberg

### Rachel Roth

## Good to know

Highlights

* 4 days 2 hours
* Online

Refund Policy
No refunds

## Location

Online event
Agenda
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 1 - Do You Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur?
Keynote: What you need to know to successfully make the transition from working for others to working for yourself. Panel Discussion - Entrepreneurs Share Their Transition Experiences and Insights. Networking - Meet fellow entrepreneurs, ask questions, and learn from others.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 2 - Do You Have to Have A Great Idea or Can You Buy A Business?
Keynote: Should you start a business from scratch or buy an existing business or franchise? What is right for you? Panel Discussion - Entrepreneurs Share Their Startup Strategies and Insights. Networking - Meet fellow entrepreneurs, ask questions, and learn from others.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 3 - How Do You Get Those Customers? Marketing & Sales
Keynote: How do you attract and keep customers to sustain your business? Panel Discussion - Entrepreneurs Share Their Marketing Strategies and Insights. Networking - Meet fellow entrepreneurs, ask questions, and learn from others.
Day 4 - What Else Do You Need to Know about People, Money & Operations
Keynote: What are the startup issues, from people issues to money, that no one tells you about? Panel Discussion: Entrepreneurs talk about the startup details that almost tripped them up. Networking - Meet fellow entrepreneurs, ask questions, and learn from others.

## Interested? Visit stage2startups.com/transition for more info!

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