How can we cooperate in a more contested world?

What it Takes to Build

January 20, 2026
15:00–15:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

In an era where competition among rivals can quickly veer towards consolidation into giants, founders and entrepreneurs can struggle to align their vision with strategy while also scaling for growth. Join this dialogue to explore what allows a new venture to thrive and what can hold it back.

This is a livestreamed session.

Speakers

JL
Jessica Lessin
Editor-in-Chief and Founder
The Information
BT
Bret Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Sierra

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