A stage for founders to share what they've actually learned while building. This is not a pitch stage, and there are no slides or startup promotions. We're looking for real experiences, practical lessons, and honest challenges that can save other founders time, money, and painful mistakes — whether it's finding first customers, lessons around Product-Market Fit, choosing investors, hiring mistakes, or knowing when to pivot. Format: - 5 minutes to share one focused experience or lesson - 5 minutes for Q&A and audience discussion Apply to take the stage by September 26: https://forms.gle/i2515SPgpjr8A5Ba9