Building Startups in the Age of AI - by Fusion & AWS
Join Fusion VC and AWS for an exclusive morning gathering focused on what it really takes to build, scale, and fund startups in the AI era.
As AI reshapes every stage of company building - from product development and go-to-market to team structure and fundraising - founders and investors are adapting faster than ever. This event brings together leading entrepreneurs, operators, investors, and startup ecosystem leaders to share practical insights, lessons learned, and candid perspectives from the front lines.
What to Expect
Founders Panel
Hear from founders building and scaling AI-native companies as they discuss:
How AI is changing the way startups are built
Lessons from launching and growing AI products
Product, engineering, and go-to-market decisions in an AI-first world
The opportunities and challenges of building category-defining companies today
Investors Panel
Leading venture capital investors will share their perspectives on:
What investors are looking for in 2026
How AI is changing venture investing
Emerging opportunities across industries
Fundraising strategies for founders in today's market
Speakers
Founders:
May Walter, Co-Founder & CTO, Hud
Dor Vardi, Co-Founder & CEO, Spear (formerly Samplead)
Yossi Barishev, Co-Founder & CEO, Way Security
Yael Fraiman, Co-Founder & CTO, Predict Security
Investors:
Alex Shmulovich, Partner, Viola Ventures
Boaz Shedletsky, Managing Partner, Mensch Capital Partners
Aya Peterburg, Founder & Managing Partner, S Capital
Olga Kogan, Venture Partner, Emerge
Hosted By
Keren Zemer Abramowitz, AWS Israel
Ravit Sasson, AWS
Oran Zusman, AWS
Amit Shechter, Fusion VC
Who Should Attend?
Founders, startup executives, CTOs, product leaders, builders, operators, and investors interested in understanding how AI is transforming the future of startups.
Event Details
📅 Monday, June 22, 2026
🕘 09:00 - 12:00
📍 AWS Experience at Floor28, Tel Aviv
Attendance is free but subject to approval due to limited capacity.
We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of meaningful conversations, practical insights, and high-quality networking with some of the most exciting people building the next generation of startups.