When
April 29-May 1, 2025
12:00pm
April 29-May 1, 2025
12:00pm
Where
Stanly Ranch
Napa Valley, California
Stanly Ranch
Napa Valley, California
WHO
Elite
Goodwater CEOs
Elite
Goodwater CEOs
When
April 29-May 1, 2025
12:00pm
Where
Stanly Ranch
Napa Valley, California
WHO
Elite
Goodwater CEOs
Chart the Course
for greatness
Chart the
Course
for greatness
Chart
the
Course
for
greatness
Building generational companies calls for CEOs to “Chart the Course for Greatness”—elevating their vision, redefining what greatness means for their business, charting a bold course, and taking decisive actions to achieve it.
Goodwater is assembling their best and brightest CEOs for two days of interactive squadron discussions, unparalleled instruction, and curated mentorship. This year’s program challenges leaders to think bigger, define a clear path to greatness, and move with urgency and efficiency to reach their goals. By tackling challenges head-on, collaborating with peers, and learning from world-class mentors, CEOs will gain the clarity, strategies, and momentum needed to unlock their companies’ full potential and achieve lasting impact.
Building generational companies calls for CEOs to “Chart the Course for Greatness”—elevating their vision, redefining what greatness means for their business, charting a bold course, and taking decisive actions to achieve it.
Goodwater is assembling their best and brightest CEOs for two days of interactive squadron discussions, unparalleled instruction, and curated mentorship. This year’s program challenges leaders to think bigger, define a clear path to greatness, and move with urgency and efficiency to reach their goals. By tackling challenges head-on, collaborating with peers, and learning from world-class mentors, CEOs will gain the clarity, strategies, and momentum needed to unlock their companies’ full potential and achieve lasting impact.
Building generational companies calls for CEOs to “Chart the Course for Greatness”—elevating their vision, redefining what greatness means for their business, charting a bold course, and taking decisive actions to achieve it.
Goodwater is assembling their best and brightest CEOs for two days of interactive squadron discussions, unparalleled instruction, and curated mentorship. This year’s program challenges leaders to think bigger, define a clear path to greatness, and move with urgency and efficiency to reach their goals. By tackling challenges head-on, collaborating with peers, and learning from world-class mentors, CEOs will gain the clarity, strategies, and momentum needed to unlock their companies’ full potential and achieve lasting impact.
Pilots
Pilots
Pilots
The squadron of elite CEOs from Goodwater’s highest growth companies.
The squadron of elite CEOs from Goodwater’s highest growth companies.
The squadron of elite CEOs from Goodwater’s highest growth companies.
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
USA & Mexico
USA & Mexico
USA & Mexico
USA & Mexico
Co-CEO
Co-CEO
Co-CEO
Co-CEO
South Korea & Canada
South Korea & Canada
South Korea & Canada
South Korea & Canada
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
USA
USA
USA
USA
2025 Top Gun INstructors
2025 Top Gun instructors
2025 Top Gun INstructors
2025 Top Gun INstructors
Growth Workshop Mentors
Growth Workshop Mentors
GROWTH
WORKSHOP
MENTORS
IPO Workshop SPEAKERS
IPO Workshop SPEAKERS
IPO
WORKSHOP
speakers
growth workshop mentors
IPO Workshop Speakers
Growth Workshop Mentors
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule
Connect with other Goodwater leaders, learn from industry experts, and enjoy the Napa Valley!
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
1:00PM - 3:00PM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Goodwater Ecosystem Lunch (CEOs + LPs)
Goodwater Ecosystem Lunch (CEOs + LPs)
Goodwater Ecosystem Lunch (CEOs + LPs)
Connect with fellow Goodwater LPs, Top Gun Pilots, and Instructors over light bites and drinks.
Connect with fellow Goodwater LPs, Top Gun Pilots, and Instructors over light bites and drinks.
3:00PM - 3:45PM
3:00PM - 3:45PM
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
Top Gun Mission Briefing: Chart the Course for Greatness
Top Gun Mission Briefing: Chart the Course for Greatness
Top Gun Mission Briefing: Chart the Course for Greatness
Eric Kim, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Goodwater Capital
Eric Kim, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Goodwater Capital
Eric Kim, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Goodwater Capital
Eric will set the stage with the goals of Top Gun 2025, and then dive into a session on the venture market landscape, challenge CEOs to redefine greatness, and outline what it takes to win in the next 1-3 years.
Eric will set the stage with the goals of Top Gun 2025, and then dive into a session on the venture market landscape, challenge CEOs to redefine greatness, and outline what it takes to win in the next 1-3 years.
4:00PM - 5:30PM
4:00PM - 5:30PM
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
Squadron Pre-Flight Check-In
Squadron Pre-Flight Check-In
Squadron Pre-Flight Check-In
Before you chart the course, take time to check in—with yourself and your squad. Share key wins and challenges, reflect on where you are, and set a clear intention for the retreat ahead.
Before you chart the course, take time to check in—with yourself and your squad. Share key wins and challenges, reflect on where you are, and set a clear intention for the retreat ahead.
5:30PM - 6:30pm
5:30PM - 6:30pm
5:30PM - 6:30pm
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Free Time
Free Time
Free Time
Guests get keys to their room, get settled, and have free time before evening happy hour!
Guests get keys to their room, get settled, and have free time before evening happy hour!
6:30PM - 7:15PM
6:30PM - 7:15PM
6:30PM - 7:15PM
The Grange
The Grange
The Grange
Welcome Happy Hour
Welcome Happy Hour
Welcome Happy Hour
Savor a curated selection of light bites and wines.
Savor a curated selection of light bites and wines.
7:15PM - 9:00PM
7:15PM - 9:00PM
7:15PM - 9:00PM
The Grange
The Grange
The Grange
Dinner from the Garden
Dinner from the Garden
Dinner from the Garden
Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner in the Grange.
Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner in the Grange.
9:00PM
9:00PM
9:00PM
The Grange
The Grange
The Grange
Dessert and drinks
Dessert and drinks
Dessert and drinks
Continue to chat with your fellow Top Gun pilots and instructors
Continue to chat with your fellow Top Gun pilots and instructors
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
8:00AM - 9:30AM
8:00AM - 9:30AM
8:00AM - 9:30AM
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Breakfast and Squadron Meeting: Defining Greatness
Breakfast and Squadron Meeting: Defining Greatness
Breakfast and Squadron Meeting: Defining Greatness
Start the day with conversation over breakfast and coffee outside the Garden House.
Start the day with conversation over breakfast and coffee outside the Garden House.
9:45AM-10:45AM
9:45AM-10:45AM
9:45AM-10:45AM
The Garden House
The Garden House
The Garden House
CEO Lightning Talks
CEO Lightning Talks
CEO Lightning Talks
Four Goodwater CEOs will share game-changing strategies from the past year—10-minute talks, 5-minute Q&As—designed to spark ideas and fuel meaningful conversations.
Four Goodwater CEOs will share game-changing strategies from the past year—10-minute talks, 5-minute Q&As—designed to spark ideas and fuel meaningful conversations.
10:45AM - 11:00AM
10:45AM - 11:00AM
10:45AM - 11:00AM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
Break
Break
Break
11:00AM - 11:45AM
11:00AM - 11:45AM
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
The Next Stage - Curated 1:1 Meetings
The Next Stage - Curated 1:1 Meetings
The Next Stage - Curated 1:1 Meetings
The Next Stage is a curated matchmaking session that pairs each CEO with a peer or instructor to get help on a key challenge. Across two meetings, you'll engage in a dual role—both as a learner and mentor. In one session, you’ll connect with a leader a step ahead to tackle your next challenges. In another session, you’ll share your own experience and learnings with a peer facing obstacles you've navigated.
The Next Stage is a curated matchmaking session that pairs each CEO with a peer or instructor to get help on a key challenge. Across two meetings, you'll engage in a dual role—both as a learner and mentor. In one session, you’ll connect with a leader a step ahead to tackle your next challenges. In another session, you’ll share your own experience and learnings with a peer facing obstacles you've navigated.
11:45AM - 12:45PM
11:45AM - 12:45PM
11:45AM - 12:45PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
Squadron Meeting: Pilots Seat
Squadron Meeting: Pilots Seat
Squadron Meeting: Pilots Seat
Listen to two of your squadron members share challenges and discuss solutions as a group.
Listen to two of your squadron members share challenges and discuss solutions as a group.
12:45PM - 1:30PM
12:45PM - 1:30PM
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
Lunch by Topic
Lunch by Topic
Lunch by Topic
Choose a topic of your choice and sit with CEOs and one instructor who will be there for Q&A.
Choose a topic of your choice and sit with CEOs and one instructor who will be there for Q&A.
1:30PM - 2:15PM
1:30PM - 2:15PM
1:30PM - 2:15PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
The Next Stage - Curated 1:1 Meetings
The Next Stage - Curated 1:1 Meetings
The Next Stage - Curated 1:1 Meetings
The Next Stage is a curated matchmaking session that pairs each CEO with a peer or instructor to get help on a key challenge. Across two meetings, you'll engage in a dual role—both as a learner and mentor. In one session, you’ll connect with a leader a step ahead to tackle your next challenges. In another session, you’ll share your own experience and learnings with a peer facing obstacles you've navigated.
The Next Stage is a curated matchmaking session that pairs each CEO with a peer or instructor to get help on a key challenge. Across two meetings, you'll engage in a dual role—both as a learner and mentor. In one session, you’ll connect with a leader a step ahead to tackle your next challenges. In another session, you’ll share your own experience and learnings with a peer facing obstacles you've navigated.
2:15PM - 2:30PM
2:15PM - 2:30PM
2:15PM - 2:30PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
Break
Break
Break
2:30PM - 4:30PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Squadron Meeting: Pilots Seat
Squadron Meeting: Pilots Seat
Squadron Meeting: Pilots Seat
Listen to three of your squadron members share challenges and discuss solutions as a group.
Listen to three of your squadron members share challenges and discuss solutions as a group.
4:30PM - 5:30PM
4:30PM - 5:30PM
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Free Time
Free Time
Free Time
5:30PM
5:30PM
5:30PM
Stanly Drop Off Circle
Stanly Drop Off Circle
Stanly Drop Off Circle
Shuttle to Stag's Leap Winery
Shuttle to Stag's Leap Winery
Shuttle to Stag's Leap Winery
Shuttle over to our beautiful offsite Dinner venue, Stag's Leap Winery.
Shuttle over to our beautiful offsite Dinner venue, Stag's Leap Winery.
6:15PM
6:15PM
6:15PM
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Happy Hour and Wine Tour
Happy Hour and Wine Tour
Happy Hour and Wine Tour
A selection of light bites and refreshments with views of Stag's Leap newly planted vineyards
A selection of light bites and refreshments with views of Stag's Leap newly planted vineyards
7:15PM
7:15PM
7:15PM
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Wine Cave Dinner
Wine Cave Dinner
Wine Cave Dinner
An unforgettable evening of fine dining and world-class wine, set in the stunning caves of Stag’s Leap—where history, ambiance, and exceptional flavors come together for a truly magical experience.
An unforgettable evening of fine dining and world-class wine, set in the stunning caves of Stag’s Leap—where history, ambiance, and exceptional flavors come together for a truly magical experience.
9:00PM
9:00PM
9:00PM
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Dessert & Fireside Chat
Dessert & Fireside Chat
Dessert & Fireside Chat
Stanley Tang, Co-Founder, DoorDash Hatim Khety, Partner, Goodwater Capital
Stanley Tang, Co-Founder, DoorDash Hatim Khety, Partner, Goodwater Capital
Stanley Tang, Co-Founder, DoorDash Hatim Khety, Partner, Goodwater Capital
In this fireside chat, DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang joins Goodwater Partner Hatim Khety to explore how bold vision and relentless execution fueled DoorDash’s journey from startup to IPO. Together, they’ll unpack lessons in leadership, strategy, and scale to help CEOs chart their own course for greatness.
In this fireside chat, DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang joins Goodwater Partner Hatim Khety to explore how bold vision and relentless execution fueled DoorDash’s journey from startup to IPO. Together, they’ll unpack lessons in leadership, strategy, and scale to help CEOs chart their own course for greatness.
10:00PM
10:00PM
10:00PM
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Stag's Leap
Shuttle Back to Stanly Ranch
Shuttle Back to Stanly Ranch
Shuttle Back to Stanly Ranch
Shuttle back to Stanly. Conversations can continue at Bear Restaurant.
Shuttle back to Stanly. Conversations can continue at Bear Restaurant.
10:30PM - 12:00AM
10:30PM - 12:00AM
10:30PM - 12:00AM
Bear Restaurant at Stanly Ranch
Bear Restaurant at Stanly Ranch
Bear Restaurant at Stanly Ranch
Nightcap at Bear Restaurant
Nightcap at Bear Restaurant
Nightcap at Bear Restaurant
Savor the last night of Top Gun by continuing to spend time with your fellow pilots and instructors.
Savor the last night of Top Gun by continuing to spend time with your fellow pilots and instructors.
thursday, may 1
thursday, may 1
8:00AM
8:00AM
8:00AM
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Start the day with conversation over breakfast and coffee outside the Garden House.
Start the day with conversation over breakfast and coffee outside the Garden House.
8:30AM - 9:30AM
8:30AM - 9:30AM
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
Transforming Your Business with AI
Transforming Your Business with AI
Transforming Your Business with AI
9:45AM - 12:30PM
9:45AM - 12:30PM
9:45AM - 12:30PM
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Growth Workshop
Growth Workshop
Growth Workshop
Ely Lerner, Former Head of Product, Chime and Yelp Eat24 Growth Advisor Phil Carter, Growth Advisor for Perplexity, Gamma; CEO & Founder, Elemental Growth Yuriy Timen, Former Global Head of Marketing and Growth, Grammarly Growth Advisor
Ely Lerner, Former Head of Product, Chime and Yelp Eat24 Growth Advisor Phil Carter, Growth Advisor for Perplexity, Gamma; CEO & Founder, Elemental Growth Yuriy Timen, Former Global Head of Marketing and Growth, Grammarly Growth Advisor
Ely Lerner, Former Head of Product, Chime and Yelp Eat24 Growth Advisor Phil Carter, Growth Advisor for Perplexity, Gamma; CEO & Founder, Elemental Growth Yuriy Timen, Former Global Head of Marketing and Growth, Grammarly Growth Advisor
A highly interactive, expert-led session where early-stage CEOs tackle their most pressing growth challenges, gain tactical insights, and learn from peers—delivering actionable strategies to drive real impact.
A highly interactive, expert-led session where early-stage CEOs tackle their most pressing growth challenges, gain tactical insights, and learn from peers—delivering actionable strategies to drive real impact.
9:45AM - 12:30PM
9:45AM - 12:30PM
9:45AM - 12:30PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
IPO Readiness Workshop
IPO Readiness Workshop
IPO Readiness Workshop
Equipping our portfolio company CEOs, who are planning an IPO within the next three years, with knowledge, relationships, and advice to navigate the public listing process and achieve a successful IPO.
Equipping our portfolio company CEOs, who are planning an IPO within the next three years, with knowledge, relationships, and advice to navigate the public listing process and achieve a successful IPO.
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
IPO Strategy for CEOs
IPO Strategy for CEOs
IPO Strategy for CEOs
Lise Buyer, Partner and Founder at Class V Group
Lise Buyer, Partner and Founder at Class V Group
Lise Buyer, Partner and Founder at Class V Group
IPO expert Lise Buyer will guide CEOs through practical steps to evaluate IPO readiness, build the ideal IPO team, and make informed decisions on timing, pricing, and listing methods. She’ll also highlight common pitfalls to avoid, drawing from her extensive experience advising founders through successful IPOs.
IPO expert Lise Buyer will guide CEOs through practical steps to evaluate IPO readiness, build the ideal IPO team, and make informed decisions on timing, pricing, and listing methods. She’ll also highlight common pitfalls to avoid, drawing from her extensive experience advising founders through successful IPOs.
10:45AM - 11:30AM
10:45AM - 11:30AM
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
The Role of the Public Company CEO
The Role of the Public Company CEO
The Role of the Public Company CEO
Jon McNeill, Former President, Tesla & COO, Lyft
Jon McNeill, Former President, Tesla & COO, Lyft
Jon McNeill, Former President, Tesla & COO, Lyft
Once a company goes public, the role of the CEO changes dramatically. Discover the strategic and operational responsibilities of a public company CEO, including effective board management, fostering investor confidence, and steering the company toward sustained growth post-IPO.
Once a company goes public, the role of the CEO changes dramatically. Discover the strategic and operational responsibilities of a public company CEO, including effective board management, fostering investor confidence, and steering the company toward sustained growth post-IPO.
11:45AM - 12:30PM
11:45AM - 12:30PM
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Garden House
Garden House
Garden House
IPO Outlook: 2025 and Beyond
IPO Outlook: 2025 and Beyond
IPO Outlook: 2025 and Beyond
Jane Dunlevie, Global Head of Internet Banking, Goldman Sachs
Jane Dunlevie, Global Head of Internet Banking, Goldman Sachs
Jane Dunlevie, Global Head of Internet Banking, Goldman Sachs
This session will provide a macroeconomic and market trends overview, highlighting IPO opportunities, challenges, and insights for the coming years. CEOs will gain a clear understanding of how global and sector-specific dynamics might affect their IPO plans.
This session will provide a macroeconomic and market trends overview, highlighting IPO opportunities, challenges, and insights for the coming years. CEOs will gain a clear understanding of how global and sector-specific dynamics might affect their IPO plans.
12:45PM - 1:45PM
12:45PM - 1:45PM
12:45PM - 1:45PM
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Cutting Garden
Debrief Lunch by Geo
Debrief Lunch by Geo
Debrief Lunch by Geo
Over lunch, share your Top Gun takeaways with your fellow pilots based in your similar geographic region and discuss how you will apply them to your company.
Over lunch, share your Top Gun takeaways with your fellow pilots based in your similar geographic region and discuss how you will apply them to your company.
2:00PM
2:00PM
2:00PM
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Stanly Ranch
Depart Stanly Ranch
Depart Stanly Ranch
Depart Stanly Ranch
Until next time!
Until next time!
venue & TRAVEL INFO
venue & TRAVEL INFO
venue & TRAVEL INFO
On the southern edge of Napa Valley, the banks of the Napa River contour around the historic Stanly Ranch, where pristine vineyards blanket gently rolling hills that rise up to meet the wide-open California sky.
On the southern edge of Napa Valley, the banks of the Napa River contour around the historic Stanly Ranch, where pristine vineyards blanket gently rolling hills that rise up to meet the wide-open California sky.
On the southern edge of Napa Valley, the banks of the Napa River contour around the historic Stanly Ranch, where pristine vineyards blanket gently rolling hills that rise up to meet the wide-open California sky.
