Online Event
The AI Agent Revolution: Why Now Is the Best Time to Build Startup!
Learn the best growth tactics from a leading expert
Date
Mar 14, 2025
Time
05:00 am - 06:30 am
Address
Online Event
Join us for an exclusive online session with Erdinc Ekinci, a seasoned startup founder, venture builder, and ecosystem leader, as he breaks down the emerging opportunities in AI-driven solutions. Drawing from his extensive experience in building startup ecosystems and go-to-market strategies, Erdinc will explore how AI agents are reshaping industries and why entrepreneurs, developers, and investors must act now to stay ahead.
This event will provide deep insights into the latest AI advancements, the evolving funding landscape, and the strategic steps needed to successfully integrate AI agents into businesses. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, tech professional, or investor, this session will equip you with practical strategies to leverage AI for sustainable growth.
Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable industry insights, participate in a dynamic discussion, and learn from one of the key figures shaping the startup and investment landscape in Japan, Korea, and beyond.
Venue: Online through Zoom
Agenda:
- Welcome & FI Introduction
- Speakers Introduction
- Keynote: The AI Agent Revolution – Why Now?
- Panel Discussion
- Q&A Session
Speaker:
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Erdinc Ekinci, Co-Founder, and CEO of Openfor.co & Co-capital.co and Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan.
Speaker Bio:
Erdinç Ekinci is a startup founder, venture builder, aspiring investor, and ecosystem leader, serving as Co-founder & CEO of Openfor.co and Director of Founder Institute Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. He empowers individuals to tackle major challenges through entrepreneurship and sustainable business building. He advises startups, enterprises, and governments on go-to-market partnerships and ecosystem development across the U.S., Europe, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Without external funding, he launched Founder Institute Accelerator in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, expanding its mentor network to 200+ entrepreneurs and investors. At Openfor.co, he drives partnership-led growth, supporting enterprises and pre-seed startups. Having reviewed thousands of startup pitches, mentored 300+ startups, and organized 100+ events, he is now launching Co-Capital.co, a pre-seed GTM Accelerator VC, accelerating startup growth through partnerships.
What You’ll Learn:
📌 Why AI agents are the next big shift in tech and how they compare to traditional automation.
📌 The latest advancements in AI infrastructure that enable scalable AI-powered solutions.
📌 How top-tier talent and funding trends are shaping the AI startup ecosystem.
📌 Key challenges and opportunities when adopting AI in different regions.
📌 Actionable strategies for entrepreneurs looking to build or integrate AI agents in their business.
Who Should Attend:
- Aspiring and established entrepreneurs interested in integrating AI into their ventures.
- Technology professionals and developers keen on understanding the latest trends in AI agent development.
- Investors and venture capitalists looking to identify promising opportunities in the AI landscape.
- Business leaders and strategists aiming to leverage AI agents for operational excellence.
About the Organizers:
- Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the world’s largest startup accelerator, helping entrepreneurs around the globe turn ideas into impactful technology companies. With over 8,000 alumni and 2$BN raised since 2009, there are programs in 200 cities in the world. FI’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses.
- Openfor.co: A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.
- Co-Capital: Co-Capital is a pre-seed GTM Accelerator VC that supports startups, investors, and governments by providing networks, programs, and strategic guidance to drive international traction. Co-Capital fosters a collaborative ecosystem where partnerships create synergies for sustainable growth. Its flywheel model enables startups to scale globally through structured go-to-market strategies and ecosystem-driven support.
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