Founders & Friends: Building an AI Startup

Join us at NeurIPS 2024 for Founders & Friends: Building an AI Startup, an event designed to help you meet mentors, collaborators, and friends who can support you on this exciting journey.

Building an AI startup is simultaneously easier and more nuanced than ever before. We've rounded up a top-notch panel of researchers who have successfully commercialized their research to share their advice on the challenges and opportunities of building an AI startup. They have been where you are (or where you might be soon), and can share lessons from their journey.

On the other side of the table, we've also gathered a panel of investors who believe in the impact of funding cutting-edge research technology. Expect a thoughtful perspective on what they are looking for in the opportunities they choose to invest in.

Connecting with others on this path is just as important as the wisdom of our panelists, so we'll make time for attendees to meet and chat as well. Refreshments and food will be provided.

Whether you’re already on the path to commercialization, or you aspire to venture out on your own in some way, this is the event for you. Everyone has something to share, and something to learn. Walk away with a few new friends, inspiring ideas, some helpful resources, and enthusiasm to fuel you on your own journey.