Let's Talk Ops

That’s a wrap on LTO Summit 2024! Our members continue to impress us more and more each year, and we can’t thank our sponsors enough for helping to make this event possible. Our community is buzzing and our hearts are full 💗 Already thinking about next year? We’re heading to New Orleans in 2025! Anyone interested in joining us- whether you’re an vc ops professional, a speaker, or a sponsor, can reach out to us here: https://lnkd.in/gT9UVy7c #LTOSummit2024 #VCOperators #LetsTalkOps

We have been having a *TIME* at Summit this year! From Tanya Geisler, CPCC's pre-party to The Grand World's coaching (and charm bracelets!) to Katheryn Thayer's keynote to the most unique swag, this year's events will be hard to top. New Orleans next year, anyone? Next up: silent disco, surfing, brewery tour, drag brunch ✅ #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

TODAY IS THE DAY! Everyone getting settled in? Consider this our final hype post now that we’re officially kicking off Summit. First, a very big and special thank you to our sponsors: Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP, Andersen, Citizens, HSBC, Lowenstein Sandler LLP, OneDigital, Ravix Group, Sensiba LLP, Stifel Bank, Sydecar, Tack Advisors, Vector AIS, Leaders in Tech, SAP Concur, and The Grand World! To wrap up the programming, we're putting a spotlight on our can't miss sponsor salons this year: 🌟 Passthrough is hosting Glitter Glam: get your concert style glitter tattoos before the closing beach party. 🎨 Intercom is hosting Pinot & Paint: grab a glass of wine and a paintbrush and get ready to get creative. ✍ Sentant is hosting Journaling Joy: take minute to reflect with a calming journaling session to wrap up Summit. 🎯 Aumni is hosting Lawn Games Galore: time get competitive with cornhole, giant Jenga, and more. 🐺 Cyberwolf is hosting Cybersecurity Showdown: time to test your tech knowledge… get ready for some trivia. 🎉 Burkland is hosting Margarita Madness: enjoy a selection of fresh margaritas… what more do we need to say? ☕ VISTRA is hosting Espresso and Expansion: enjoy delicious coffee and learn everything you need to know about hiring international employees and contractors. 💫 Christine Mathews Consulting is hosting Mystic Moments Oracle Card Readings: it's time to uncover the messages the universe has for you. 🐶 SVB is hosting Puppy Palooza: that’s correct, you will have the opportunity to cuddle with puppies at this year’s Summit. We have finally outdone ourselves. You’ve cuddled puppies, you’re highly caffeinated, you’re covered in glitter tattoos, and you are ready to attend the closing beach party sponsored by Justworks! We’re celebrating the conclusion of Summit with a silent disco on the beach. SEE. YOU. THERE. #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

We are so excited to see everyone… TOMORROW! What does the final day of programming include? Starting the day off right with some or all of: 1:1 coaching sessions, IV therapy + spa appointments (self care is important for some of the hardest working people in the industry and we’ve got something for everyone). Next up: 👉 Facilitated coaching exercise and reflection with The Grand World. 👉 Navigating Differences with Cultural Intelligence led by Samara Hakim (she/her): an interactive workshop helping us to work and relate effectively to people who are different than us. 👉 Early Career Development Panel featuring Regina Lombardo of Owl Ventures, Katie Andresen of Better Ventures, and Cherae Robinson of Flybridge, moderated by Ayla Schlosser of F-Prime Capital. This session is tailored for those with 0-2 years of venture ops experience. 👉 Mid-Career Development Panel featuring Annie Le of Union Labs Ventures, Hillary Tyree of Cendana Capital, and Tara Perillo, Venture Ops Consultant, moderated by Kelley Henry of SVB. This session is designed for those with 3+ years of experience. 👉 How to Make a Great Ask with Strut Consulting COO Nicole Fuller. This session will cover the art of making impactful asks in your career with practical advice and real-world examples. Stay tuned tomorrow for details on some of the most exciting sponsor events we’ve had to date. #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

Alright, so what’s going on after we wrap up the learning? Work hard, play hard anyone? 👉 Summit Pool Party! Relax, network, and enjoy some fun in the sun with fellow LTO members while cooling off in style. This is your PSA to remember to pack your swimsuit. 👉 Homeostasis Happy Hour developed by Pilea - Integrative Coaching for Businesses and Leaders, setting participants up to connect to each other and themselves on a deeper level, accelerating learning and growth and fostering a sense of belonging. Consider this your mini break to decompress during Summit. 👉 Cocktail Reception + Dinner sponsored by Affinity.co. Great drinks, great food, great conversation- what more could you ask for? 👉 And finally, if you’re not tired yet, After hours: Casino Night sponsored by Leaders in Tech. Saving you from yourselves with expert instructors and no real money involved- this one is just for fun, but promises to bring out your competitive edge. We can’t wait to see everyone so soon! #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

What else can you expect from Summit content this year? We’re digging into the tools of the trade with experts from the community. Sessions include: 👉 The ABCs of Prompting: How to Get the Most out of Your AI Tools with Cliff Worley. 👉 The Ultimate Event Tool Showdown: Rating the Best (and Worst) Tools for VC Events with Angela Martin, Alexandra MacDonald, and Jenna Borowski. 👉 Not Your Mom's Airtable Tutorial: A Deep Dive into Automations and Interfaces for Ops, Finance, and HR with Tina Bao and Kristie Domzalski. 👉 Notion or Not? Wrangling Wikis, Onboarding, and More into Submission with Sydney Wasikowski and Mary Sippel. 👉 Zapier Unleashed: Automate Everything (Because Who Has the Time?) with Tilly McLain. 👉Affinity for Fin/Ops: Herding Cats and Keeping Investors Happy with Lauren MacDonald and Vienna Poiesz. 👉 Airtable Sorcery: Unlocking the Magic Features within Airtable for Event and Portfolio Management with Allie Mullen and Molly Gunderson. 👉 Tactyc Tactics: How to Use the Tool to Make Your Fund Data-Driven from Day One with Adrienne Mangual and Dave Perretz. Which one are you headed to? Let us know in the comments. #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

Alright y’all, what does this year's Summit content look like? We’ll break it down over the next couple of days. We have so many excellent sessions and expert speakers this year! First up, our keynote speaker Katheryn Thayer on Owning Your Role: Building Autonomy and Strategic Influence in VC Operations. Next, niche deep dives into VC operations. 👉 Everything, Everywhere, All At Once: The Art of Delivering High Touch Founder Support Without Cloning Yourself led by Cherae Robinson. 👉 The Fin/Ops Tango: Navigating the Dance Between Finance and Operations Functions led by Lauren McDavid + Zosia Ulatowski. 👉 IR Survival Kit: Timelines, Checklists and Best Practices to Thrive While Managing Investors and LPs led by Bettina Metais, Rachel Kinnunen + Ashley Cravens. 👉 LinkedIn or LinkedOut? Using Your Personal LinkedIn Like an Influencer led by Nina Willdorf and Rachel Mackey. 👉 Message Mixology: Crafting Perfect Comms for GPs & Founders led by Katheryn Thayer. Which one are you headed to? Let us know in the comments. #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

So… what do we have cooking for the first day of Summit? 👉 The annual Tanya Geisler, CPCC pre-party, of course. This year’s event is an Apothecary Workshop featuring exfoliating scrubs and some group reflection with one of our fave coaches before we kick off the festivities. 👉 Then on to the swag suite… Consider this your PSA to leave room in your luggage. 👉 Next up, the LTO New Member + Summit First-Timer Mixer. If you’re new here, this is your time to meet the other new kids on the block before the formal welcome reception starts. 👉 Not new here? Hi again! Time for the Welcome Reception sponsored by SAP Concur. Reunite with old friends, and make some new ones too at this pre-dinner happy hour. 👉 Last but not least (we were building up to this, clearly), dinner and a nightcap. #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

It’s t-minus two weeks to LTO Summit 2024, and we cannot wait to see the whole crew in San Diego. This year is going to be bigger and better than ever. Come with us on a #tbt trip down memory lane from last year’s welcome reception at The Graduate Nashville, won’t you? This collection features our fearless leader, Kristen Ostro, with a megaphone. #LTOSummit2024 #SanDiego #VCOperators

Talk about making a splash! Huge shoutout to everyone who joined the LTO Chicago Chapter Boat Bash to cap off Tech Chicago Week last Friday! 🌊🎉Thank you to our amazing sponsor, Sydecar, for making it possible. The connections, the conversations, the laughs— we can really feel the momentum building with the incredible VC operator community here in Chicago and can't wait for the next event!