The AI Foundry Academy: ‘’Finance: The Basics So You Don’t Get in Trouble’'

​Money isn’t boring — until it's the thing that kills your startup. In this hands-on workshop, Fabien van Leeuw, a finance expert at WDF Advisory, will bring numbers to life with practical tools for cash flow, taxes, and contracts, so you stay in control and out of trouble. This is the financial foundation every founder needs, without all the accounting jargon.

​What to Expect

​A hands-on, interactive session designed for early-stage builders:

• ​How to manage cash flow and plan for the future.

• ​The basics of taxes and legal contracts to stay compliant.

• ​Real-world examples of financial pitfalls and how to avoid them.

• ​Group exercises to apply the concepts immediately.

​Recommended Flow

• ​First 45 min — Key insights, methods, and case examples

• ​Next 30 min — Group exercise, case study, or activity

• ​Final 15 min — Open Q&A and networking

​Schedule

• ​Date: October 14, 2025

• ​Time: 18:00 - 20:00

• ​Location: The AI Foundry, Parnassusweg 126, Amsterdam

• ​18:00 – 18:45: Key insights, methods, and real examples

• ​18:45 – 19:15: Group exercise & discussion

• ​19:15 – 20:00: Q&A & Networking

​Who Should Attend

• ​Early-stage AI founders & builders

• ​Startup teams handling their own finances

• ​Technical founders who want to understand their numbers

• ​Anyone curious about building a solid financial foundation for their venture

​Capacity: 10–30 participants (curated group for max. interaction)

​Takeaways

​You’ll leave with actionable tools and a foundational understanding of finance, giving you the confidence to manage your startup’s money and avoid common mistakes.

​📩 Questions? [email protected]