Brave Conference 2025

The Brave Conference is a gathering of marketers leading change. During this event, you will hear from five different speakers representing numerous industries in search of common insights that transcend categories. Individually, they will share their career path stories and how they approach building modern brands. Collectively, they will be part of a moderated conversation about leading change and discussing cross-industry challenges all brands face.


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
8:00am-11:00am
@ The Wilderness in Uptown

Ticket price includes access to all presentations, Brave Co. swag, light breakfast, coffee and covers the cost of the venue.

Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and limited to 50 attendees.

Keynote Speakers

During the conference, each of the speakers will give short, 10-minute presentations about their background, experience and what it takes to build modern brands. To wrap up the conference, Brave Co. Founder & CEO Craig Pladson will moderate a panel conversation with the speakers about leading change and discussing cross-industry challenges all brands face.

Jamie Plesser

Chief Marketing Officer
Carlson School of Management

Melissa Johnston

Co-Founder & Chief Credit Officer
EntreBank

Heather Lang

Chief Marketing Officer
Twin Cities Orthopedics & Revo Health

Yasameen Sajady

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Maazah Chutney

Paul McEnaney-Rodriguez

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Prideletics

Craig Pladson

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Brave Co.

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