Founders & Builders Forum | Responsible AI Growth & Innovation
NEW LOCATION!!!
Appetizers, Drinks, Beer & Wine will be available.
AGENDA
5:00 PM –5:40 PM | Check-In and General Networking
Connect with leading founders, investors, and innovators. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and curated introductions designed to spark valuable connections.
5:40 PM – 6:00 PM | Sponsor Lightning Intros
- Sponsors provide 2-3 minute overview of their company and offerings
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Panel or Presentation
Host /Moderator: Sanjay Kalluvilayil
Guest MC: Daniel Kulig | Founder & Creator | DK Studios
Panelists:
Dr. Harvey Castro | Chief AI Officer | Phantom Space AI
Dr. Viv Babber | Founder & CEO | LeanSix AI
Girish Kotte | Founder & CEO | Wysera
Eric Sambaluk | Founder & Principal | Sambaluk Consulting
KEY TOPICS / THEMES
- AI Trends & Insights
- Unique AI Journey & Diverse Perspectives
- AI Tech Stack x Product-Market Fit (PMF)
- Streamlining Operations and Scaling
- Building Real Traction & ROI
- AI Democratization
- Ethical & Responsible AI
- 2026 AI Playbook
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Audience Q&A
- An interactive session capturing real-time perspectives from the audience.
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Open Networking
General Networking in Open Area
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | VIP Master Mind Session
VIP Master Mind Session in Executive for VIP Ticket Holders and Speakers
The AI Space Podcast Overview
Launched in December 2024, the show empowers founders, innovators, and technologists with game-changing insights to grow and scale their businesses with AI. Visionary founders and trailblazing leaders, those in the trenches pioneering innovative strategies and technology solutions in The AI Space, share their amazing journeys and hard-fought, battle tested, real-world insights. The show is the Winner of Two Telly Awards 2026!
Host & Sponsor Opportunity
A unique opportunity at the intersection of Business x AI to broaden opportunities for women, attendees, partners, and sponsors. This event will showcase the unique value that can be created when communities come together.
Want to Feature your company?
e-mail: sanjay@stonehaasadvisors.com
Hosts & Partners
Sponsors
- Stonehaas Advisors
- BravoTECH
- Sambaluk Consulting
- LeanSix AI
- Wysera
Format:
- Immersive Networking
- Presentation + Q/A
- Recorded to upload to YouTube & other platforms.
Audience: AI Founders, Builders, & Investors
- Founding Team – CEO, CTO, CPO, CMO, etc.
- Corporate Marketing Executives and Team
- City Economic Development and Innovation Officers
- Executive - Product and Data leaders, Operators
- Entrepreneurs and Fractional Executives
- Legal – Corporate & IP experts
- Investors, VCs and Angels
- PE and Family Offices
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Community Leaders & Associations
- Ecosystem Partners & Academia
ORGANIZERS
Stonehaas Advisors – an advisory/ consulting firm partnering with AI Founders and Businesses struggling with cash flows to drive customer loyalty, revenue growth, operational excellence, and profitability to maximize valuations – enabling growth, successful capital raises, and strategic exits.
Market validation, not vanity metrics. Subscribe if you want the founders actually building, not the ones posting about it.
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Calendar: Book 15 min consultation
Sanjay Kalluvilayil
Creator & Host | The AI Space Podcast
Founder & CEO | Stonehaas Advisors
Winner of Two Telly Awards 2026!