StartUp Westport x VersoFest Breakout Panel ft. Wyclef Jean

On March 27th at 12:00PM EST at The Content Studio of Westport, we’ll host a 25-minute moderated Q&A with Grammy Award–winning artist Wyclef Jean and Madeline Nelson of Heads Music, followed by a 35-minute fireside conversation moderated by Sam Hendel of Chord Music Partners, featuring Wyclef Jean, Jared Heiman of Fandiem and music business executive, Brooke Rascoff.

Wyclef Jean is not only a globally recognized artist, producer, and entrepreneur — he will also be performing live later that evening at VersoFest at The Westport Library, making this a rare opportunity to hear directly from him in an intimate setting before he takes the stage.

Together, this group of leaders across music, management, and brand-building will share candid insights on identifying new market opportunities, building culturally resonant brands, and translating creativity into lasting commercial and social impact. Expect a forward-looking, practical conversation designed for founders, operators, investors, and creative leaders alike.