The Global Takeoff Summit

The Global Takeoff Summit is the premier, invite-only gathering for investors and company builders from around the world. The Summit brings together industry experts, investors, and innovators to share valuable insights and foster meaningful connections. Join us for a curated experience as we explore the world of company building.

New York City

6-7 May 2025

Investor Registration

Company Builder Application

Schedule

We're excited to share that the 2025 Global Takeoff Summit is expanding to a 2-day event!

Please see detailed schedule below:

Day 1 - Builders Only

Cooley Offices - Hudson Yards

9:00am - 9:30am

9:30am - 9:45am

9:45am - 12:00pm

Doors open for check-in.

Welcome and introductions.

Topical Roundtables. Discussion topics including:

Talent recruitment
Studio team composition
Expanding LP networks
Downstream fundraising
Exit strategies and secondaries
Structure considerations
Utilizing technology in the build process
Where to focus on Day 0

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 2:00pm

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Roundtable Discussion Highlights. Table moderators present summary and learnings from morning discussions.

Lunch and Networking.

Mercury Technologies Private Harbor Cruise.

Welcome Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Welcome Reception for builders and investors

Day 2 - Builders & Investors

AWS Startups Offices - Bryant Park

9:00am - 9:30am

9:30am - 9:45am

9:45am - 10:25am

Panel

10:25am - 11:05am

Panel

11:05am - 11:20am

11:20am - 12:00pm

Pitches

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 1:40pm

Panel

1:40pm - 2:10pm

Pitches

2:10pm - 2:25pm

2:25pm - 3:05pm

Panel

3:05pm - 3:35pm

Pitches

3:35pm - 4:15pm

Panel

4:15pm - 4:20pm

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Doors open for check-in.

Welcome and category data.

Studio Structures: Company builders have various structural components to consider. What are the options and what works best?

Private Equity in Company Building. Discussing the growing trend of private equity leveraging company building in their own portfolios.

Networking

Company Builder Pitches: Four managers with 10-minutes each.

Lunch

Cap Table Management and Adverse Talent Selection. How should builders think about ownership throughout a portfolio company's lifecycle and what is the perspective of founder and downstream capital?

Company Builder Pitches: Three managers with 10-minutes each.

Networking

Liquidity along the path to exits: Company builders have different options for liquidity along the pathway to exits. How should builders and investors think about liquidity options such as secondary and partial stakes?

Company Builder Pitches: Three managers with 10-minutes each.

Company Building in the Next Innovation Cycle. How does company building fit into the next innovation cycle and how will technology change the build process.

Closing Remarks

Cocktail Hour