The Stage @ SQCo S3 / Why and How of Starting Something Real
The Stage @ SQ Collective
As part of our weekly Friday co-working sessions, we are providing a stage for AI builders and startup founders to share on a topic they are passionate about - all the way from startup war stories down to technical showcases.
Every Friday, 1.30pm.
We are always looking for speakers - To register your interest, fill up this form.
Season 3: Why and how you should start something
This week, we are pleased to have Lee Gang, who is founder and CEO of ELGO AI, a startup that's making AI accessible to businesses of all sizes through their proprietary no-code platform. Prior to this he has also led the AI and data science initiatives at X0PA AI, taught at AI and data science at NYP at NYP as Adjunct Lecturer.
I invited Gang because he represents the kind of founder most people don’t talk about enough: someone who’s spent years building skills and experience before starting his own thing. He’s translating what he’s learned from the inside of AI into something usable by real businesses. I am personally a fan of the learn -> teach -> build loop, and am curious about how his adjunct experience also helped him to refine his understanding of his customers.
Now, after 2.5 years of walking the entrepreneurial path himself, he hopes more young people will take that same leap. As he puts it: “I strongly encourage those to take the jump.”
Topic:
Why more people should start something in the first place and what makes the journey worth it despite the uncertainty.
What really happens after someone takes leap of faith, and how to bridge the gap between expectation and reality.
Know the game before you play it, and why tackling hard problems matters, how to stay grounded amid hype, or why caring more than your customers is a founder’s real advantage.
Who it’s for:
Aspiring founders, builders, and anyone curious about turning ideas into reality.
Founders in AI who may be looking for inspiration early in their journey.
What you’ll get out of it:
Practical mental models and techniques for thinking about your work and preparing your own founder journey.
Another story, another friend who shares the same aspirations as you.
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We also run a series of masterclasses along with TGB, for folks who want to go in-depth and get their hands dirty. For further information, please see here.
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