The AI Space Podcast | Women in AI 2026 | Networking + Panel Discussion

​​The AI Space Podcast Overview

​​Launched in December 2024, the show empowers founders, innovators, and technologists with game-changing insights to grow and scale their businesses with AI. Visionary founders and trailblazing leaders, those in the trenches pioneering innovative strategies and technology solutions in The AI Space, share their amazing journeys and hard-fought, battle tested, real-world insights.

​Event Overview 

​An exclusive, live podcast and networking experience celebrating women founders and leaders at the forefront of AI. This session will showcase their journeys, unpack the trends, and deliver a GTM  playbook for success in 2026.

​Host & Sponsor Opportunity

​A unique opportunity at the intersection of Women x AI to broaden opportunities for women, attendees, partners, and sponsors.  This event will showcase the unique value that can be created when communities come together. 

​Hosts & Partners

​Stonehaas Advisors

​​Sponsors
- The AI Space Podcast
- Stonehaas Advisors
- Box Motorsports
- Spring AI

​Format:

​​- Immersive Networking
- Panel Discussion + Q/A
- Live Stream to YouTube & other platforms.

​​Audience:  AI Founders, Builders, & Investors
- Founding Team – CEO, CTO, CPO, CMO, etc.
- Corporate Marketing Executives and Team
- City Economic Development and Innovation Officers
- Executive - Product and Data leaders, Operators
- Entrepreneurs and Fractional Executives
- Legal – Corporate & IP experts
- Investors, VCs and Angels
- PE and Family Offices
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Community Leaders & Associations
- Sports x AI Ecosystem Partners & Academia

AGENDA

​5:00 PM –5:30 PM | Check-In and General Networking
Connect with leading founders, investors, and innovators. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and curated introductions designed to spark valuable connections.

​​5:30 PM – 5:40PM | Opening Remarks

​Guest MC:

• ​Dr. Kimberly "KJ" Haywood | Nomadic Cyber Concepts | Founder & CEO | Cybersecurity Adjunct Professor

​5:40 PM – 6:00 PM | Sponsor Lightning Intros
- Sponsors provide 2-3 minute overview of their company and offerings

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6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Panel Discussion –
“Women in AI"

​​Host/ Moderator:
- Sanjay Kalluvilayil | Founder & CEO | Stonehaas Advisors
| Creator & Host | The AI Space Podcast

Panelists: AI Industry Leaders (4)
- Erum Manzoor | Box Motorsports | Founder & CEO
- Valerie Freeman | BravoTech | CEO
- Jabeen Ali Zaidi | Spring AI | Founder & CEO
- Florina Linco | Start-up Advisor | Fractional VP, GTM

​​KEY TOPICS / THEMES
- Women Leaders in AI
- Unique Journey & Insights
- AI Tech Stack
- Building Real Traction & ROI
- AI Democratization
- Ethical & Responsible AI

​​6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Audience Q&A
- An interactive session capturing real-time perspectives from the audience.
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Networking | Main Studio

ORGANIZERS
Stonehaas Advisors –  an advisory/ consulting firm partnering with AI Founders and Businesses struggling with cash flows to drive customer loyalty, revenue growth, operational excellence, and profitability to maximize valuations – enabling growth, successful capital raises, and strategic exits.

• ​Community Partners

  • ​Mind & Machine Dallas

  • ​Texas Advisory Services

  • ​Plano Prompt Engineers