Perspectives of Investors and Experts on the use of AI for Startups in the current Era.

Oct 29, 11:30โ€ฏPMโ€‰โ€“โ€‰Oct 30, 1:00โ€ฏAM (UTC)

University Canada West

Vancouver House Campus (East Building Lobby), 1461 Granville St, Vancouver, V6Z 0E5

Is AI attractive anymore? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with four AI experts and entrepreneurs exploring whether AI remains attractive for startups today. Discover how investors and startups view AI ventures in 2025, what defines real innovation beyond the hype, and where opportunities and challenges lie in the evolving startup landscape.

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About this event

Artificial Intelligence has been the driving force behind innovation for the past decade, but as the hype settles and competition intensifies, what does the future really hold for AI-driven startups? Is AI still the golden ticket for investors, or has it become an oversaturated field in need of fresh perspectives?

This engaging panel discussion brings together four distinguished speakers - AI experts and startup founders - to explore the evolving role of AI in entrepreneurship today. Together, they will unpack critical questions shaping the startup landscape: How are investors evaluating AI ventures in 2025? What distinguishes a truly innovative AI startup from one simply riding the trend? How can startups balance the promise of AI with ethical, regulatory, and market realities?

Attendees will gain first-hand insights into funding trends, technological breakthroughs, and real-world challenges influencing investment decisions.

Join us for an open conversation that goes beyond buzzwords to explore whether AI remains a magnet for innovation and investment or if itโ€™s time for a new paradigm in the startup ecosystem.

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Speakers

  • Manuj Aggarwal

    TetraNoodle Technologies

    Founder, Chief Innovation Officer

  • Zoran Kovacevic

    Teddy Chat

    Founder, Chief Executive Officer

  • Sarah Gholibeigian

    University Canada West

    Assistant Professor, AI Researcher

  • Mike Qureshi

    Evolvelab

    Chief Executive Officer

When

When

October 29โ€‰โ€“โ€‰30, 2025
11:30 PM โ€“ 1:00 AM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Alexander Sakharov

    University Canada West

    Chapter Director

  • Arifusalam Shaikh

    University Canada West

    Chapter Co-director

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