Sifted Summit Agenda

CEOs under pressure: Navigating the startup to scaleup journey

08 Oct 2025
Next Stage
Next Stage
Scaling a startup is as much about founder and CEO resilience as it is about the product itself. Naturally, as the company grows so does the pressure on those at the top. How can you balance leadership with the demands of a scaling business? What happens when things don’t go quite as planned? How can you stay mentally strong for yourself and the team?
Speakers
John Diklev
John Diklev, Founder and CEO - Flower
Murvah Iqbal
Murvah Iqbal, Cofounder and co-CEO - HIVED
Martin Coulter
Martin Coulter, News Editor - Sifted