This session will be led by Ernie Garcia and Ryan Keeton, founders of
Carvana, an online-only used car dealer that allows customers to shop, finance, and trade in cars through their website. This Phoenix-based start-up launched in 2013 and was ranked 5th on the Forbes list of America’s Most Promising Companies in 2015. Carvana started out as an idea, and in just 4 years, the company went public. So, in this session, Ernie and Ryan will be sharing their expert tips and tricks on what it takes to build a business from the ground up. In their session, they’ll walk you through the process of how to go from an idea to a profitable business, and the mistakes to avoid along the way. You’ll leave their session with a better understanding of what it takes to turn a seemingly impossible idea into a money-making business.
Key takeaways:- How to determine if your idea can be translated to a successful business venture
- What to do when preparing for your business to go public
- Tips for getting investors to believe in you and your company and steps to take beforehand
- Things to keep in mind in order to set your business up for success
