START-UP STATE OF MIND: From Idea to MVP with AI

​Join The Wynwood Chamber of Commerce for an evening that begins with networking, followed by our panel discussion, Startup State of Mind: From Idea to MVP with AI.

​This session will guide entrepreneurial students, local founders, and early-stage investors through the process of turning a concept into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) using AI-powered tools and strategies.

​Moderator:

• ​Peter De La Torre, CSSYB — Award-winning speaker/trainer; 36+ years driving performance; author of Connect With Ruthless Honesty.

​Panelists:

• ​Melissa Rojo — LTIMindtree Global Product Head; builds agentic AI for marketing, CX, and ops; ISG Women in Digital honoree.

• ​David de Hilster — 40+ years in AI/NLP; Northeastern adjunct; authoring NLP++ textbook; physics theory researcher & Artist.

​Panelists will share real-world examples of how artificial intelligence can:

• ​Accelerate market research and competitor analysis

• ​Streamline product design and prototyping

• ​Optimize operations and customer engagement in the early stages

• ​Reduce costs and speed up time-to-market

​Attendees will leave with practical insights on how to leverage AI for lean startup success, along with actionable steps to validate, build, and scale their ideas.

​Light bites & Beverages provided.