AI + Data: Building a moat in 2026

​If we learned one thing from YC it was that defensibility is everything. In 2026, with over 100,000 AI companies globally, how can you be sure you still have a business tomorrow?

​Data. It's the ultimate moat. So let's talk about it...

​We're bringing you some insane speakers to discuss how to set your startup up for success. How should you rethink your business in this new data-first world? Come and find out...

​Expect dinner, drinks, a practical fireside, and Q&A.

​Made possible by:

​Pally (S25): Intelligent unified messaging app. Bring all your chats and all your pals together. Reach inbox zero everywhere and stay in touch with those that matter.

​Bright Ventures: Bright Ventures is Bright Data's CVC, investing in data-led companies (including Pally). As the world's leading public web data platform for AI, we are offering attending startups $100 in platform credits! Looking for more? Startups can apply to the Bright Data Start up program and receive up to $20,000 of platform credits here.

​Fondo (W18): ​Accounting on autopilot for 1,000+ startups. Get your bookkeeping done, taxes filed, and up to $500k back from the IRS. YC Deal save up to $8,000+.

​Thanks to the San Francisco Social Club (https://sanfranciscosocial.club) for hosting us!