meet our brand intensive & main stage speakers
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Founder + Expert Mix
Learn from builders who’ve lived it, and industry leaders handpicked to teach, not pitch.
Bold Conversations
Authentic discussions that go beyond the wins. Founders, execs & vetted experts share real stories, challenges, and the strategies shaping growth today.
The Amplify Difference
Leave with strategies that cut through the noise, clarity on what to do next, and connections with peers and experts who truly understand the challenges of building.
Brand Intensives
Intensives that Teach
Deep-dive sessions where founders and experts break down playbooks on TikTok, AI, retention, paid media, fundraising, social media, retail, omnichannel & more.
Curated Topics
Every Brand Intensive is built around the exact challenges founders are facing right now.
Actionable Outcomes
Sessions end with playbooks, frameworks, or tactics that you can apply immediately, not a general idea that leaves you guessing.
Choose your Brand Intensives
On day 3, choose the path that fits your brand best.
Attendees can choose up to four Brand Intensives to attend, included in their ticket.
20+ Brand Intensives to choose from, like:
From Viral to Vital: Turning TikTok Moments into Long-Term Customers
Go beyond the hype of going viral. This Brand Intensive shows how founders are turning TikTok buzz into sustainable growth, repeat purchases, and long-term momentum.
Brand Building in 2025: Storytelling, Trust & Standing Out in Crowded Markets
Standing out has never been harder. This Brand Intensive reveals how leading founders are using storytelling, authenticity, and trust to break through the noise.
AI Beyond the Hype: Real Tools Founders Are Using to Scale Faster
Standing out has never been harder. This Brand Intensive reveals how leading founders are using storytelling, authenticity, and trust to break through the noise.
Retail Resurgence: Cracking Wholesale, Pop-ups, and IRL Experiences
DTC isn’t the only place to win. This Brand Intensive dives into omnichannel strategies across wholesale, pop-ups, and retail that build deep loyalty and revenue.
What I love about Amplify is that it’s full of real founders who are truly in the trenches, getting things off the ground. Here you find real people, doing real business, and you can learn so much from everyone’s hustle and grind to build something from scratch. Those are the best conversations, and those are the best people to be around.
Sean Riley
Co-Founder, Dude Wipes
Amplify NYC has been an incredible event. The energy, the community, and the focus on truly supporting founders makes it a powerful space to connect and learn.
Felipe Barrientos
VP, Meta
Amplify is such an authentic community where founders genuinely pour into each other, share openly, and provide real value. I came here as a speaker to give, but I left having learned just as much about scaling my own brand. The energy and support here are unmatched.
Francesa Witzburg
Co-Founder, Partner, ESCA Legal
You’ve really put together an incredible group of panelists for Amplify and the audience was just as impressive—people would come up, introduce themselves, and casually mention they did $15 million last year. What stood out most was how humble, genuine, and inspiring everyone was. It felt amazing to rub elbows with such talented founders.
Brooks Powell
Co-Founder, Cheers
