David Kalt, OptionsXpress & Reverb.com David Kalt is the founder of Reverb.com, the online marketplace for guitars, gear and musical instruments, and the owner of the Chicago Music Exchange, one of the world’s best-known vintage guitar dealers. A technologist and serial entrepreneur, Mr. Kalt was the technical co-founder and CEO of online broker optionsXpress, which launched in 2000. OptionsXpress went public in 2005 and was later acquired by Schwab for $1 billion. His first startup, ClientBase,… Show more was the leading CRM solution for travel agents and tour operators, and is now part of Sabre Travel Network. Agenda 6:00 Networking and Food 7:00 Fireside Chat 8:00 Networking Hosted By Tom Denison, Chicago Chapter Director Tom's passion is mentoring, advising, funding and founding tech startups. Like many, his digital experience started with a glamorous yet struggling internet startup, but blossomed into strategy and business development with some of the most recognized digital powerhouses. He has also nurtured and made profitable a top 200 internet retailer. Today, he is the Founder of Funl, a collection of savvy digital marketing experts who “Provide the expertise and resources needed to drive a large, loyal and profitable customer base.” Email: Tom@StartupGrind.com | Twitter: @tomdenison Global Partners Google is committed to empowering entrepreneurs around the world through programs, partnerships, and our products. Local Partners Turn the world into your office with Grasshopper, the entrepreneur’s phone system trusted by over 150,000 customers. With a toll free or local number and features like unlimited extensions, professional greetings, voicemail via email and a dial by name directory, Grasshopper helps your small business sound professional and stay connected from anywhere. Sūmèr is a copywriting and content marketing firm that helps businesses attract their target market, engage customers, and accelerate overall growth. From optimized website content and comprehensive blog management to content marketing strategy and copy consulting, we turn our clients’ visions into real, sustainable online visibility and business growth. Uncubed connects you to the world's most exciting companies for a creative and interactive day of classes, demos, and company interactions. What is Startup Grind ? Startup Grind is a global startup community educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 100 cities and 42 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind . Disclaimer: Startup Grind event ticket sales are non-transferable, non-refundable, and final. If an event is cancelled due to weather, speaker availability, or any other unforeseeable event you will be refunded automatically. If a speaker moves the event date you will have 48-hours to request a refund if you are unable to make the new event date. Please direct any additional ticketing issues to customerservice@startupgrind.com .
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