The New VC Playbook - Investing in vibe coders, solo-founders & builders
Fusion VC, Google for Startups, Poalim Tech and AI Builders Israel invite you to a special morning event focused on one of the biggest shifts happening in the startup ecosystem right now:
The rise of AI-native builders, solo founders, vibe coders, and lean startup teams building faster than ever before.
As AI tools reshape product development, distribution, and company building, the traditional venture capital playbook is evolving as well.
What does the next generation of startups look like?
What are investors looking for in 2026?
Can solo founders build venture-scale companies?
And how should founders think about fundraising, velocity, and execution in the AI era?
Join leading founders, operators, and investors for an honest discussion about the future of building and investing.
What We’ll Cover:
The new pre-seed benchmarks in the AI era
How AI-native startups are built differently
Solo founders vs. traditional teams
The rise of vibe coding and ultra-lean execution
What top VCs are looking for in 2026
How founders can move faster with AI tools
Real lessons from builders already scaling AI products
Agenda
10:00-10:10 - Opening Remarks
Seffi Tsarfati
Head of Strategic Partnerships, VC & Startups
Google
10:00-10:30 - The New Pre-Seed Benchmarks
Amit Shechter
Principal
Fusion VC
10:30-11:15 - Founders & Builders Panel
Ben Lavi
Founder, nCode
5 Micro SaaS Founder
Niv Abutbul
Co-Founder & CTO
Kadabra AI
Stav Brener
Founder
Automagic
Yahav Fuchs
Founder
ReddGrow AI
Moderator: Heli Netanel
Co-Founder & CPO
Automation Flow
11:15-12:00 - Investors Panel - The New Playbook
Lia Cromwell
Partner
UpWest VC
Roni Bonjack
Founder & Managing Partner
Stealth VC
Yael Alroy
Managing Partner
Stardom VC
Moderator: Adi Hoorvitch Lavi, PhD
SVP
Poalim Tech
Who Should Attend
Early-stage founders
AI builders & developers
Solo founders
Startup operators
CTOs & product leaders
Investors interested in the future of AI-native startups
Registration
The event is free of charge, but registration is required and subject to approval due to limited capacity.