

Gild Mixer: Scaling Products with AI Talent
If you are on this page, you were carefully selected among top technology leaders to be part of Gild.
Gild is a private, invite-only community of curated gatherings where senior leaders connect through intimate dinners, mixers, and conversations. It is designed for genuine connection, thoughtful exchange, and meaningful outcomes, not transactional networking.
Our next mixer, Scaling Products with AI Talent, will explore how forward-thinking leaders are leveraging AI talent to accelerate product innovation and drive growth. In an off-the-record exchange, we will dive into practical strategies for building and scaling with AI while navigating the complexities of talent, technology, and execution.
Attendance is complimentary but extremely limited. Invitations are non-transferable and reserved exclusively for selected senior technology leaders.
Featured Speakers
Nick Talwar
AI & Machine Learning Executive
Nick is an AI and Machine Learning leader with over 15 years of experience as a product and engineering executive. His foundation in AI began at Duke University, where he conducted Neural Network research funded by Boeing and DARPA. From Microsoft to serving as CTO at Bottega, building zero-to-one solutions for companies like Square, Disney, and SleepSpace, Nick now advises VCs and Boards on AI strategy and implementation for late-stage portfolio companies.
Todd Larsen
CEO, Tech Leaders
Todd brings over 15 years of experience building and scaling products, from his early days as a Global Platform Engineer at Groupon and Founding Engineer at Digit to his current role as CEO of Tech Leaders. He has a proven record of leading high-performance teams and helping executives navigate AI transformation through strong technical leadership and change management.
Matt Kirk
Engineering Leader & Author, Thoughtful Machine Learning
Matt is a hands-on AI and Machine Learning leader with more than 15 years of experience. He has led engineering teams at AugmentAI and Zeitworks, founded Modulus7, and authored the acclaimed O’Reilly book Thoughtful Machine Learning. From building data models to leading AI-driven product innovation, Matt continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI development.
Date and Time
Thursday, October 16
6:00 PM