Float, Flexibility, and Forecasting: Building Financial Resilience for eCommerce in 2025
Dec 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Plastiq is a B2B payments platform helping businesses pay and get paid using preferred methods, allowing companies to use credit cards for expenses that don't typically accept them, earning rewards while managing cash flow, and automating AP/AR
Brex is a financial technology company that provides an all-in-one platform for corporate cards, expense management, travel, and financial operations, designed for startups and fast-growing enterprises.
Co-Founder & Managing Director at BWG Connect
Aaron Conant is Co-Founder and Chief Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a networking and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. Speaking 1x1 with over 1200 brands a year and hosting over 250 in-person and virtual events, he has a real time pulse on the newest trends, strategies and partners shaping growth in the digital space.
VP, Partnerships at Plastiq
Derek has wide experience in B2B payments and working capital and focuses on business development and partnerships at Priority.
Director, Account Management at Plastiq
Lauren leads Relationship Sales, Management and GTM teams focused on driving revenue growth and client satisfaction across Plastiq’s strategic accounts and Partnerships. She is nearing a decade in working in the finance and business payables landscape. She is based in San Francisco, CA.
Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Brex
Corinne brings deep eCommerce payments partnership experience from her time at Sezzle and Bolt, giving her a strong understanding of both consumer and merchant needs. Currently at Brex, she leads her team's eCommerce partnership strategy, helping merchants optimize their spending for long-term, sustainable growth.
Co-Founder & Managing Director at BWG Connect
Aaron Conant is Co-Founder and Chief Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a networking and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. Speaking 1x1 with over 1200 brands a year and hosting over 250 in-person and virtual events, he has a real time pulse on the newest trends, strategies and partners shaping growth in the digital space.
VP, Partnerships at Plastiq
Derek has wide experience in B2B payments and working capital and focuses on business development and partnerships at Priority.
Director, Account Management at Plastiq
Lauren leads Relationship Sales, Management and GTM teams focused on driving revenue growth and client satisfaction across Plastiq’s strategic accounts and Partnerships. She is nearing a decade in working in the finance and business payables landscape. She is based in San Francisco, CA.
Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Brex
Corinne brings deep eCommerce payments partnership experience from her time at Sezzle and Bolt, giving her a strong understanding of both consumer and merchant needs. Currently at Brex, she leads her team's eCommerce partnership strategy, helping merchants optimize their spending for long-term, sustainable growth.
