Morning Brew: How Founders Win When Government Sets the Rules - #NYTechWeek

Thursday, Jun 4

10:00am – 12:00pm

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In 2026, the relationship between startups and government has fundamentally changed. Regulation is no longer a side issue: it shapes markets, creates winners, and determines how quickly new technologies can scale. For founders building in education, healthcare, fintech, AI, and beyond, understanding policy has become as important as understanding product. Join Joseph Connor, CEO of Odyssey and Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures for a candid conversation on what it takes to build and grow in this new environment. Drawing from Odyssey’s experience helping families access education funding through state-led ESA programs, they’ll unpack the real strategies founders need to navigate regulation, unlock new markets, and turn policy shifts into competitive advantage. This discussion will explore: - Why the best startup opportunities increasingly sit inside regulated industries - How founders can treat government as a customer, partner, or distribution channel - What policy signals smart companies should be tracking in 2026 - How to build trust while moving fast in high-stakes markets - Why the next generation of winning companies may come from sectors others avoid For founders, investors, and operators, this is a conversation about where innovation is headed next, and how to stay ahead of it. This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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