Founder Journeys: Building the Future of Deathcare Through Technology

What does it take to build, scale and sustain a technology company in the deathcare profession?

In this dynamic closing session, three pioneering founders — Effie Anolik of Afterword, Rehan Choudhry of Chptr, and Nicholas Allan of Celebrate Life Co. — pull back the curtain on their entrepreneurial journeys.

Each panelist will deliver a concise, insight-rich presentation exploring how they identified opportunity within a traditionally slow-to-change profession, leveraged technology to meet evolving consumer expectation and navigated the complexities of building solutions for funeral homes, cemeteries, and families.

Following their presentations, they will answer questions from Mastermind attendees, diving deeper into topics such as product-market fit, scaling operations, customer acquisition and the realities of innovating in deathcare.

Whether you’re a funeral professional evaluating new technologies, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a leader seeking fresh perspective, this session offers a rare opportunity to learn from those actively shaping the future of the profession.