Scaling Smartly - TechCrunch All Stage
Join us for an insightful evening focused on how startups can efficiently scale their teams - without compromising on quality, speed, or culture.
Hosted by Remotesome, as an official side event to TechCrunch All Stage, this event brings together top VCs, founders, engineering leaders, and operators to share practical strategies for hiring, structuring, and managing distributed engineering teams.
Panel Speakers:
Gerard Gharios, CPO & Co-Founder, Synquery; Former Head of Innovation Accelerator, BCG
Blake Richards, COO, Elucid
Hani Azzam, Principal, Propeller VC; Founder, Viaka
Ali Mahmoud, Principal, Glasswing Ventures
Moderated by: Srinivas Siva, CEO of Remotesome
Event Schedule
5:00 PM – Doors open, welcome, and networking (light bites and drinks served)
5:45 PM – Quick introductions for panelists and guests
6:15PM – Panel discussion begins + Audience Q&A
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Continued networking, drinks, and bites
Topics of Discussion
Balancing speed of hiring with maintaining quality and company ethos
Nuances in scaling from early stage to growth stage (pre-seed/seed to later)
Leveraging remote and distributed talent: balancing cost, quality, IP security, and team alignment
How AI is changing expectations for engineering productivity and team size
Metrics and indicators for measuring engineering team health and effectiveness
Why Attend:
Scaling too fast or too slow can break your product roadmap. Learn from experts who’ve helped early-stage companies grow into global tech teams, and get actionable advice for your own journey.
Who Should Attend:
Startup Founders & Co-founders
CTOs and Engineering Leaders
Talent Acquisition Managers
Investors advising technical teams
Event Details:
📅 Date: 7/16/2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
💬 Format: Welcome + Panel Discussion + Q&A + Networking
🍷 Light bites and beverages (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks) provided