Karen Lawson brings experience from Spotify, Peloton Australia, Slingshot Corporate Accelerator and CareerOne to a conversation about building and backing ambitious businesses. As Managing Director, ANZ at Arcanys Ventures, she works with angels, VCs and founder networks to support companies with traction and scalable models, drawing on a portfolio spanning Europe and Australia. This Stone & Chalk fireside chat gives founders a candid look at the operator-to-investor journey, with practical lessons on growth, capital efficiency and digital transformation. The session is designed for learning, genuine connection and founders paying forward what they have learned.