Future of AI - Fireside w/ CTO of Microsoft For Startups

​An in-depth conversation with one of the most plugged-in technical leaders shaping the future of startup innovation.

​Rob Ferguson will break down what he’s seeing across AI, infra, early-stage product velocity, and what separates the teams that scale from the ones that stall.

​Expect candid insights, real frameworks founders can use immediately, and a rare chance to learn how large partners evaluate early-stage teams.


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