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Leveraging AI and Technology Without Losing Focus

AI, Automation, and the Founder’s Dilemma: What Actually Matters

Date
Apr 14, 2026
Time
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Address
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AI is transforming how startups operate—but not every tool delivers value. This panel helps founders cut through the hype, showing where AI can drive efficiency or differentiation, and where it can distract from core execution.
What You’ll Learn:
  • Where AI can create real leverage for early‑stage startups
  • How to avoid over‑engineering or chasing trends
  • Practical use cases for automation in lean teams
  • How to align technology decisions with business goals

Who Should Attend:
  • Non‑technical founders evaluating AI tools
  • Technical founders deciding where to invest development time
  • Early‑stage teams looking to scale efficiently

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About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Stefanos

Stefanos Damianakis

President @ Zaruko Advisors

Don

Don Samoil

Managing Partner @ Trusted Scale

Peter

Peter Chmiel

Owner @ Cutting Edge Consulting

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


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