

The New Playbook AMA: Financials, Valuation & Capital in the AI Era
Financials, Valuation & Capital in the AI Era
The playbook most early-stage founders learned—or are learning—was written for a different era. AI is rewriting assumptions on how startups build financial models, think about growth, and deploy capital. It's also changing how investors assess growth and company value—and founders need to understand how those shifts can affect valuation and their ability to attract and deploy capital.
Session Experts: Garrett Lauderdale, Idea Fund and Dan Kinsella, MESA Mentor
Host/Emcee: John Moroney, MESA President
Bring your questions about go-to-market, capital, team building, and what AI means for the critical decisions shaping your startup’s future.
This session is part of a 3-Part AMA "Ask My Anything" Series for Founders in the Age of AI
Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA), Minnestar, and MN Cup are bringing founders together with experienced business leaders for The New Playbook to tackle critical decisions that can shape your startup’s future, with a timely look at how AI is changing the way founders make those decisions—and how the market evaluates them.
The New Playbook AMA Series:
Nov 10 | Team Building & HR in the AI Era
Join for one session or all three, separate registration is required for each session.
Virtual Access: Join the session via Crowdcast, link provided once registered.
If you are unable to attend, the session will be recorded and available immediately after the session concludes at the same link.
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