David Burrows

David Burrows

Founder & President Hivessence
David Burrows

Tuesday, August 11

5:30 PM Track 3: Panel: Finding the Right Balance of Art and Science When it Comes to Personalization

Effective personalization is part art, part science—it’s about knowing your audience while keeping the human touch. In this discussion, we’ll dive into how creativity and data can work together to create meaningful, ethical, and emotionally resonant experiences.
  • Exploring how blending creative intuition with data-driven insights can enhance personalized experiences across various industries
  • Discussing the importance of understanding user behavior and preferences to tailor products and services effectively while maintaining an emotional connection
  • Addressing the ethical implications of personalization, including privacy concerns and the potential for bias in data interpretation
  • Examining emerging technologies and methodologies that can further refine the balance between artistic expression and scientific analysis in personalization strategies

Wednesday, August 12

11:15 AM Main Stage: Keynote Panel: The Growth Blueprint: DTC Founders on Building, Scaling, and Sustaining Success

DTC founders face relentless pressure to build scrappy startups into scalable engines while dodging pitfalls that doom 90% of ventures, from product-market misfires to cash burn marathons. Success demands battle-tested blueprints for customer obsession, lean experimentation, and adaptive leadership that sustains momentum through growth spurts and market shifts. In this keynote panel, proven DTC trailblazers reveal their playbooks for launching hits, cracking scale, and cementing long-term dominance in competitive ecommerce arenas.
  • Defining leadership roles and frameworks for high-growth digital brands.
  • Implementing innovative strategies for building a scalable business foundation.
  • Navigating early-stage challenges in scaling operations and customer acquisition.
  • Sustaining long-term success through agile decision-making and proactive market adaptation

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining David.

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