Fireside Chat with Dr. Cynthia West

🔥 The Deep Dive: Founders, Ethics & the Entrepreneur’s Journey

Dr. Cynthia West, Director @ Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics & Joshua Lee, Partner @ Gumshoe Ventures
Dr. Cynthia West and Joshua Lee explored what it really means to build with integrity. From business ethics to entrepreneurial grit, they discussed the evolving role of founders in shaping company culture, navigating challenges, and staying grounded in values while scaling bold ideas. A candid conversation filled with insights, stories, and a few laughs — all sparked by two very different journeys in entrepreneurship.

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👀 Showcase

Jayanthi Raja, Founder & CEO @ RebusAI‍
‍Jayanthi introduced RebusAI, an all-in-one, AI-powered platform designed to help coaches and creators monetize with ease. From course creation to client engagement, she walked us through how RebusAI empowers users to scale their impact without the tech overwhelm.

Maluhia Awaa, Founder @ MinMaxMove
‍Maluhia shared a bold vision for MinMaxMove — a startup pushing the boundaries of athletic performance through smart textiles. We got a glimpse into the future of wearable innovation and how their team is blending tech, design, and movement to revolutionize sportswear.

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🙏 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Big shoutout to the partners who help make Exit Hours possible. Your support fuels the founders, ideas, and conversations that keep this community growing.

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The Leatherby Center is an incubator for startups. Our vision is to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of talent to have an entrepreneurial mindset. We encourage students to innovate, take risks, and be future global citizens. Learn more here.

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Gumshoe Ventures is a venture studio that invests, builds, and grows startups. Unlike traditional VCs that maximize for size of fiscal outcomes, Gumshoe focuses on maximizing the probability of founder-friendly exits. Learn more here.

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