From Barbershops to Boardrooms: How Andrew Suggs Is Redefining Startup Growth
Join us for a dynamic fireside chat with Andrew Suggs—serial founder, growth leader, and zero-to-one operator—on building high-impact startups that solve real problems in unexpected places.
Andrew’s first venture, Live Chair Health, began as a booking platform for barbershops and evolved into a nationally recognized healthtech solution, working with giants like UnitedHealthcare and Elevance. Today, he’s the Head of Growth at CLARA, an HR tech startup using ethical AI to transform hiring and talent acquisition.
From navigating pivots to unlocking enterprise deals, Andrew brings a rare mix of hustle, heart, and strategic clarity. His background spans sports, logistics, tech, and healthcare—making him one of the most versatile and grounded voices in early-stage growth.
In this session, Andrew will share:
• How to identify real problems worth solving (even in overlooked places)
• Lessons from pivoting a startup from barber chairs to Medicaid contracts
• What early-stage founders often miss in go-to-market execution
• Why relationship-driven growth beats automation in the early days
Whether you’re in health, HR, or building your own zero-to-one journey, Andrew’s perspective will challenge, motivate, and sharpen your thinking.