From Hype to Hard Problems: Building AI That Actually Scales

​AI has never been more powerful—or more overhyped. While demos multiply and valuations soar, founders face a harder reality: building AI that works reliably in the real world, scales beyond pilots, and delivers measurable business value.

​This panel cuts through the noise to focus on the hard problems of AI entrepreneurship: infrastructure, data readiness, enterprise adoption, trust, and global scale. Featuring leaders from leading tech companies the conversation will explore what it really takes to move from hype-driven prototypes to AI products that survive—and thrive—in production.

​Hosted in partnership with the Memphis Chamber, the discussion highlights how startups and global enterprises are increasingly co-building AI solutions, and how founders can plug into international ecosystems to accelerate scale, credibility, and impact.

​If you’re serious about building AI beyond the demo, this session is for you.