Open Source, AI, and Venture Funding - a Generationship Event

​AI and open source have held the promise of democratisation of technology, data, and access to resources. In this event, we will have panelists discuss how AI and open source come together, as well as their impact on funding ecosystems. Do they enable better access or are they a hindrance to resources vital to startup success?

​Social: 6:00

​Intro to Generationship: 6:30 - Michelle Yi, John Mark Walker

​Panel Discussion 1: Open Source and AI 6:40

​Moderator: John Mark Walker

​This panel will focus on how AI and Open Source work hand in hand. AI proliferation would not be possible without open source software, but what impact will AI have on open source ecosystems and communities? How should startups think about the impact of both? What are the risks of an open source approach?

​Panel Discussion 2: Gate-keeping and Access to Resources 7:10

​Moderator: Michelle Yi

​Open Source and AI have both promised democratization of access - allowing everyone to thrive as never before. What impact does this have on venture funding? In a world where everyone has access to the world's data and software output, how do startups differentiate themselves, and how do investors determine who gets funding?

​Closing remarks: 7:45

​Many thanks to DataDog for hosting us in their amazing space.