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Disasters—whether natural, cyber, or operational—can strike any business, but small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges when it comes to preparing for and recovering from the unexpected.

In this session, Malinda Gagnon, CEO of Uprise Partners, shares actionable strategies to help SMBs build resilient operations that weather any storm. Drawing on her extensive experience in technology and business transformation, Malinda will provide a clear roadmap to safeguard your business and ensure continuity in times of crisis.

Attendees can expect to:

• Learn how to identify risks and vulnerabilities specific to SMBs and create a disaster recovery plan that works.
• Discover cost-effective tools and strategies to protect critical operations and data.
• Understand the importance of a business continuity plan and how to keep your operations running smoothly during disruptions.
• Gain insights into leveraging technology for resilience, including cloud services and cybersecurity.
• Leave with a practical framework to future-proof your business and ensure peace of mind.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and build a more resilient business with guidance from one of the top leaders in business strategy and technology. 

Speaker

Malinda Gagnon, CEO
Uprise Partners

About the Speaker

Malinda Gagnon is the CEO of Uprise Partners and has more than 20 years of experience in business strategy and technology. She joined Google in the early 2000's in the fast-growth ad technology organization focusing on SMBs. She was recruited by the world's largest media holding company, GroupM/WPP to develop strategies for Fortune 500 companies like Procter and Gamble and General Electric. She rose in the ranks to Sr. Partner and founded and led two organizations - a consultancy, and their Product and Technology group. 

Malinda specializes in business strategy, business resiliency planning, product strategy, and technology operations. She has advised hundreds of companies from Fortune 500, to SMBs and startups - as an advisor, strategic partner, and investor. She’s enjoys supporting entrepreneurship and education and is a board member at Maine Venture Fund and The Mitchell Institute and is a mentor with Techstars, MassChallenge, and The Roux Institute at Northeastern University. She’s an avid skier and scuba diver, and a certified yoga teacher.

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