HOT SEAT HAPPY HOUR
Rocket Fuel For Business
Get direct access to serial entrepreneurs Pete Sena & David Salinas in this exclusive event where you’ll develop breakthrough ideas for faster growth with your new advisors.
What's On Deck?
Hot Seat Happy Hour is an informal, invite-only experience with extremely limited capacity to give you more time with your new advisors. Together, you’ll work through ideas, overcome challenges, and get the guidance you need to grow your brand and business.
$10,000 / person Free
*Firestarter Deal: Only 4 seats available - Price for this month only.
How The Happy Hour Works:
01
Submit Your Pitch
Watch the video at the top or bottom of this page and then click "Record Your Answer" to submit your video pitch. Tell us: What is your business? Why did you start it? What are some of the challenges you’re facing in taking your business to the next level? And who are you as a leader?
02
Wait for Approval
If selected, a member of our team will reach out to arrange your in-person Hot Seat Happy Hour with Pete and David.
03
Prepare Yourself
Prior to the Happy Hour at District in New Haven, CT, you’ll want to prepare all your questions, ideas, and problems you face to get the most value out of your experience.
Meet Your Advisors
Pete Sena
A design-led entrepreneur who loves to partner with future-forward founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to unlock new possibilities and growth, Pete co-founded Digital Surgeons, a forward-obsessed brand experience consultancy. For nearly 20 years, Pete has built and led cross-functional teams that have delivered a number of successful multi-channel programs and activations, ranging in scale from venture-backed startups to Fortune 50 organizations.
David Salinas
Serial entrepreneur and investor, David co-founded Digital Surgeons and has launched numerous businesses, including District, a $25M tech and innovation startup ecosystem, and District Arts + Education (DAE), a nonprofit that provides educational opportunities that prepare individuals for meaningful digital-centric careers. Both stem from his passion for economic development and his desire to improve the environment for businesses and the communities they grow in.
