Nov 10, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 PM (UTC)
Join us for a fireside chat with AI experts and founders using AI to scale smarter, build faster, and outpace the competition. Real tools, honest insights, and zero hype. Whether you’re launching or scaling, this is where your AI journey gets real
A Startup Grind Fireside Chat | (Online)
AI isn’t just another tool, it’s reshaping how startups build, scale, and succeed.
Whether you’re developing your MVP, growing your team, or preparing to raise investment, this event will show you how to make AI your most valuable team member.
Join us for a straight-talking fireside chat with founders, AI experts, and investors who are applying AI across the startup journey.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
- How real startups are using AI to accelerate product development, streamline operations, and grow faster
- What’s hype vs. what’s genuinely working with AI right now
- How investors are evaluating AI-native and AI-enabled startups
- Practical tools and approaches to start using AI, even if you’re not technical
🎙️ Guest Speakers:
David Naylor: Leeds-based fractional CTO and AI advisor with over 15 years of experience helping scaling companies align technology, data, and business strategy.
Martin Barnes is a founder and presenter who helps startups create strong pitches that drive growth, attract investors, and lead to acquisitions. He often shares examples of how AI has boosted his ROI
👥 Who Should Attend:
- Startup founders and co-founders
- Product managers and tech leads
- Early-stage startup teams
- Investors and startup advisers
Don’t fall behind!
Come and learn how to turn AI from an abstract buzzword into a genuine startup advantage and connect with others doing the same!
This event is organised and sponsored by Topsalesdev
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