
Nov 18, 8:00 – 9:00 PM (UTC)
Join us for an insightful fireside chat with David Karandish, Founder & CEO of Capacity, an AI-native automation platform helping 20,000+ organizations boost productivity and efficiency. Discover how AI is transforming work, freeing teams from repetitive tasks, and bridging the digital divide through innovation and inclusive technology.
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Second Annual SGxGEW GLOBAL INNOVATION MARATHON
Startup Grind Chapters worldwide are joining forces during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 and Miami AI Month to showcase how innovation is shaping every corner of our planet. Join us for this event, support your local chapter, network with innovators from around the world, and discover how other Startup Grind chapters are supporting innovative startups in their local communities during our global innovation marathon by going to our GLOBAL INNOVATION MARATHON AGENDA. 🌎
Event Description
As part of the second annual SGxGEW Global Innovation Marathon during Global Entrepreneurship Week and Miami AI Month, we’re thrilled to welcome David Karandish, Founder & CEO of Capacity, for an inspiring conversation on how AI is transforming the modern workplace.
With over 25 years in tech spanning AI, SaaS, and online advertising, David has dedicated his career to helping teams do their best work. At Capacity—a leading enterprise AI-native automation platform—he’s redefining how organizations handle support, knowledge sharing, and operations. Capacity’s omnichannel AI platform empowers over 20,000 customers across industries like financial services, healthcare, retail, education, and software, helping them reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance team performance.
In this session, David will unpack how automation and AI are reshaping enterprise productivity, what it means to build AI-native organizations, and how companies can bridge the gap between technology and human creativity. He’ll also share lessons from his journey as a serial entrepreneur and community leader working to close the digital divide in St. Louis—demonstrating how innovation and inclusion go hand in hand.
💡 Expected Outcomes for Attendees:
By the end of this session, you will:
About David Karandish
David Karandish is Founder & CEO of Capacity – an enterprise SaaS company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Capacity is a support automation platform that uses AI to deflect emails, calls, and tickets so internal and external support teams can spend more time doing their best work.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of innovators who dream big and launch startups that bring ideas to life. GEW reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds through local, national and global events and activities. During one week each November, partners around the world hold events and competitions to celebrate and support local entrepreneurs.
About Miami AI Month
Miami AI Month exists to bridge the critical gap between AI innovation and public understanding, transforming concern into informed confidence through education, transparency, and community engagement.
🌟 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the world’s foremost thought leaders! Secure your spot today, and get ready to elevate your thinking, discover new ideas, and meet other remarkable minds. Tap into inspiration—register now! 🌟
Capacity.com
Founder & CEO
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC)
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| Fireside Chat |
| Audience Q&A |
| Supporters Presentations |
| Announcements & Farewells |
Startup Broward/Startup Grind
Executive Director/Fort Lauderdale Director
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