Building in Stealth: Lessons from Franz Faerber, Co-Founder of Everest Systems

What does it actually take to build a company in complete silence for years — no homepage, no press, no LinkedIn, no noise? In this session, Franz Faerber, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Everest Systems, shares the hard-earned lessons from nearly five years of building entirely in stealth before launching in January 2025. From architecting a complex AI-native ERP from the ground up, to aligning investors and a mission-driven team for the long haul — this is a candid look at what stealth mode really costs, what it unlocks, and how to know when it's the right move for your startup. Watch to hear directly from Franz and see why silence, used deliberately, can be one of the most powerful strategic decisions a founder can make.