Both Sides of the Table: An Investor & Founder in Conversation

​Dogpatch Labs is bringing together founders, operators, and investors for an honest conversation about one of the most important relationships in startups: the investor–founder partnership.

​This fireside chat features a unique perspective from both sides of the table. Sam Endacott led the seed investment into Protex AI. He'll sit down with Dan Hobbs, CEO and Co-founder of Protex AI, to discuss how that relationship was built, what makes founder-investor partnerships work, and how both sides navigate the realities of scaling a company.

​Expect a candid discussion covering fundraising, conviction, trust, board dynamics, difficult moments, and what investors and founders wish they understood about each other earlier.

​Speakers

​Sam Endacott | Partner at Northzone. Previously an investor at firstminute capital, Sam has backed some of Europe's most ambitious founders and works closely with companies from early conviction through scale.

​Dan Hobbs | CEO & Co-founder of Protex AI, the computer vision company helping industrial organisations prevent workplace incidents before they happen. Dan has led Protex AI from inception to becoming one of Ireland's leading AI startups.

​Moderated by Menno Axt

​Agenda

​16:30 | Doors open & registration

​17:00 | Fireside chat + Q&A

​18:00 | Drinks & networking

​19:00 | End