Insight Report 7 minutes PremiumAscent Conference 2018, Day 2: Bringing Together Technology Leaders, Investors and Startups to Accelerate Innovation Coresight Research October 10, 2018 Executive SummaryCoresight Research was one of the sponsors of this year’s Ascent Conference, held October 3–4 in New York City. This report features our takeaways from the second and final day of the event. Startups may fail to get VC funding because they are afraid to ask the hard questions. Today’s athletes have more than financial capital; they have social capital. Companies that hack processes experience “hockey puck” growth. Perksy, a next-gen consumer insights platform, won the Ascent startup pitch competition. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weinswig’s Weekly: Understanding Amazon Fashion—Key Insights from Our Annual US Consumer SurveyCountdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Should Know in Advance of the Shopping FestivalMarket Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—After the Bounce, What’s Next?The State of the American Mall: Competitive, Attractive and Here To Stay