Every entrepreneur has experienced it—the investor meeting that clicked, the effortless co-founder relationship, the customer conversation that became a partnership, or the team that moved faster than everyone else. We call it chemistry and often dismiss it as luck.

In this research-based session, executive coach and leadership researcher Janice Perkins shares what her doctoral research uncovered: chemistry is not random—it can be intentionally created. Participants will learn the six relational gates that spark chemistry, the accelerators that build momentum, and the hidden killers that stall growth. They'll leave with practical tools to strengthen founder relationships, engage teams, influence others, and build startups that grow through connection—not just great ideas.