--- title: "The Innovator Series: Why We're Not Going Back To The Office" description: Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Larissa Maranhão, GM at Brex, and Chris Waldron, CEO of Satellite, as we explore why many companies are choosing to stay remote permanently, and how the decision is contributing to record-breaking growth. image: https://lp.forumvc.com/hubfs/Innovator%20Series-Q2-2021-promo%20image.png --- [![forumventures-logo](https://lp.forumvc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Forum%20Lockup_dark-1.png?width=604&height=209&name=Forum%20Lockup_dark-1.png "forumventures-logo")](https://acceleprise.vc) # The Innovator Series — Webinar — Why We're Not Going Back To The Office Tuesday, June 22 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET  With uplifted mask mandates and rising vaccination rates, executives must decide whether to continue remote work, return to the office, or establish a new hybrid workplace.  In this Innovator Series, we’re talking to Larissa Maranhão, GM at Brex, and Chris Waldron, CEO of Satellite, to hear why they've decided to stay remote permanently — and how remote work is helping startups and enterprises achieve record-breaking growth.  Join our conversation for key insights on ways remote-first companies can create productive online cultures, overcome virtual-only challenges, and ultimately ensure long-term success. --- # Panel Speakers ![Larissa](https://lp.forumvc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Larissa.png?width=300&height=300&name=Larissa.png "Larissa") ## Larissa Maranhão ## Forbes 30 Under 30, Tech GM of Brex [Larissa Maranhão](https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-maranhao-rocha-461b82165/) is a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient and Tech GM at Brex. As the first employee hired at Brex, she played a key role in a variety of business functions: from international recruiting, to developing sales strategies, to financial modeling. She attended Harvard, where she studied economics under the leadership of her thesis advisor and mentor to Sheryl Sandberg, Larry Summers. ![Chris](https://lp.forumvc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris.png?width=300&height=300&name=Chris.png "Chris") ## Chris Waldron ## CEO and Co-Founder of Satellite Chris Waldron is the Co-founder of Satellite, a talent marketplace for GTM teams. Previously VP Sales at Andela and Co-founder at TakeLessons, Chris is an entrepreneur focused on building marketplaces that unlock access to talent and passions. A University of Michigan graduate, proud Detroiter living in DUMBO where he spends time chasing his two boys around the park. # Our Partners ![vanta-logo-2](https://lp.forumvc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vanta-logo-2.png?width=250&height=87&name=vanta-logo-2.png "vanta-logo-2") ![pulse-small-1](https://lp.forumvc.com/hubfs/pulse-small-1.png "pulse-small-1") ![revboss copy](https://lp.forumvc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/revboss%20copy.png?width=300&height=120&name=revboss%20copy.png "revboss copy") ![brex-logo-small-august4](https://lp.forumvc.com/hubfs/brex-logo-small-august4.png "brex-logo-small-august4") --- ![zendesk-logo-small-1](https://lp.forumvc.com/hubfs/zendesk-logo-small-1.png "zendesk-logo-small-1") --- ![early-adtoper-council-logo-small-1](https://lp.forumvc.com/hubfs/early-adtoper-council-logo-small-1.png "early-adtoper-council-logo-small-1") --- ![accenture-small-logo2-1](https://lp.forumvc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/accenture-small-logo2-1.png?width=250&height=91&name=accenture-small-logo2-1.png "accenture-small-logo2-1") --- --- #### Acceleprise is the leading B2B SaaS early stage fund, accelerator and corporate innovation collective in San Francisco, New York and Toronto.    [Learn More](https://acceleprise.vc/) - [Home](https://acceleprise.vc) - [About](https://acceleprise.vc/about-us) - [Accelerator](https://acceleprise.vc/accelerator/) - [Contact Us](https://acceleprise.vc/contact) - [Blog](https://acceleprise.vc/eblog) - [Privacy](https://acceleprise.vc/privacy-policy) [![angellist](https://lp.forumvc.com/hubfs/angellist.png)](https://angel.co/company/acceleprise)