​YouTube Splotlight Feat. Startups x Next Generation Acquisitions with Google AI Search and YouTube

​The digital ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional growth strategies no longer suffice in an AI-centric world. Today, founders must look past standard customer acquisition and focus on maintaining relevance as search evolves into direct answers and discovery is driven by intelligence.

​We invite you to submit your application for the exclusive YouTube Spotlight Feat. Startups Flagship Session.

​As part of this first YouTube Spotlight cohort, you will receive exclusive entry to the Google office for an immersive session designed for founders pursuing rapid growth. This goes beyond a standard marketing presentation—it is a masterclass in establishing a distinct strategic advantage.

​Why This Session Is Essential

​Leading startups do more than adopt tools—they build on the foundational infrastructure that directs global user intent. In this focused, intimate gathering, we bypass industry noise to concentrate entirely on the essential drivers of actual growth:

• ​Master the "Answer": Learn to navigate the transition from standard search to Generative Engine Optimization. Discover how to position your brand to be cited, trusted, and recommended by upcoming AI models.

• ​Expand Your Vision via YouTube: Discover how to turn YouTube from a basic content platform into a robust full-funnel growth engine. Find out how to use creator-driven discovery to tap into high-intent demand at scale.

• ​Architecting Your Growth: Go behind the scenes of the Google ecosystem. Learn how to embed our sophisticated intelligence and planning tools into your company's core framework from the start, enabling a smooth transition from a growing startup to an efficient market leader.

​Event Overview

• ​Date: 26th August

• ​Agenda

  • ​09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Welcome & Introductions (15 mins): Opening address and setting expectations for the YouTube Spotlight group.

  • ​09:45 AM - 10:45 AM | AI in the Search Era (60 mins): Adapting to an AI-first ecosystem, understanding AI Overviews, and content positioning.

  • ​10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Building Content for YouTube (60 mins): An organic framework to expand search visibility, increase conversions, and establish a brand moat.

  • ​11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Partnering with the Right Creators (30 mins): Approaches for effective collaboration and utilizing creator-led discovery.

  • ​12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Q&A & Closing (15 mins): Interactive Q&A for founders and final remarks prior to lunch.

• ​Featured Speakers:
  Anand Iyer - India Lead, Agency and PE/VC Growth Partnerships
  Sahil Chopra - Senior Manager, PE/VC Growth Partnerships
  Yash Rajgarhia - Senior Manager, PE/VC Growth Partnerships

• ​Location: Google Office, Mumbai

​Who Should Attend

The targeted participant profiles span a broad spectrum of the startup community, gathering innovators from both mature and nascent industries. This encompasses founders, growth strategists, and operators in Consumer Tech & Brands (including emerging challenger brands), FinTech, and Enterprise AI. This masterclass is designed for forward-looking leaders aiming to leverage search intelligence and YouTube to expand effectively and establish a resilient market presence.