Navigating Agentic AI for Early-Stage Tech Founders
Following our sold-out first session, "What it Means to be Agentic," AI LA and Gridspace are teaming up for a founder-focused evening on building in the age of intelligent agents. As foundation models evolve at breakneck speed, early-stage founders face new strategic dilemmas: How do you build a defensible company when a market-moving model is always around the corner?
Which tools belong in your agentic stack and which ones will trap you?
When should you automate, and when should you stay human in the loop?
What does the Agentic Founder Kit look like in practice?
Expect actionable insights, candid founder stories, and a grounded look at how to build resilient companies in an accelerating AI ecosystem.
Schedule
6:00 PM — Doors Open & Networking Welcome
drinks and light bites provided by Gridspace
6:30 PM — Opening Remarks
Gridspace: TBD
AI LA: Paul-Marie Carfantan, Head of Responsible AI, AI LA
6:45 PM — Founder Panel: Building Agentic-First Companies
Moderator: Paul-Marie Carfantan (AI LA)
Panelists:
Saad Shahzad, Co-Founder & COO, stealth
Christopher Korban, Co-Founder and CEO of Revilico Inc.
Olga Batygin, ex AI CEO, Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum
7:45 PM — Q&A + Open Networking
Connect with speakers, investors, and peers
Thank you to Gridspace for providing refreshments and the space for this event!
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