Name: The Disruptor’s Blueprint: How to Build AI Products in an Uncertain World
Start: 2024-10-22T14:00:00-0400
End: 2024-10-22T14:40:00-0400

We are so excited to share with you the DC Startup & Tech Week 2024 schedule! If you are early stage to growth stage founder, entrepreneur, investor, or looking to work with startups we have 14 tracks of content with over 150 sessions, 250 speakers that have been curated for you.

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Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT

National Landing (Arlington): Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - The Big Show

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, building AI products presents both incredible opportunities and unique challenges. This panel brings together leading innovators and AI disruptors to share their playbook for creating AI-driven products in a world defined by uncertainty. From navigating volatile markets to addressing ethical concerns, panelists will discuss how they turn uncertainty into innovation while staying ahead of industry shifts.

Key topics to be covered:

• Strategies for building adaptable AI products that can thrive in unpredictable environments.
• How to balance speed of innovation with responsible AI development and regulation.
• Navigating data challenges, privacy, and bias to ensure ethical AI product deployment.
• Real-world examples of AI products that are transforming industries despite economic and regulatory hurdles.
• The role of collaboration between startups, enterprises, and regulators in advancing AI innovation.

This panel will equip founders and entrepreneurs with actionable insights on how to design, develop, and scale AI products that are built to last, even in the face of continuous change.

Moderators

Seema Alexander

Co-founder & President, Virgent AI + DC Startup & Tech Week

Seema Alexander is a dynamic force in business, leveraging over two decades of experience to guide entrepreneurs and CEOs toward growth at the intersection of brand repositioning, innovation, and community.As Co-Founder and President of Virgent AI, she is at the forefront of AI innovation... Read More →

Speakers

Marcus Finley

Chief Solution Officer, Virgent

Marcus Finley is an accomplished technologist and digital visionary who blends expertise in technology, business strategy, and leadership. With a foundation in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, Marcus has successfully managed over $15 million in tech projects... Read More →

Banjo Obayomi

Senior Developer Advocate, AWS

Banjo is a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, where he helps builders get excited about building solutions. Banjo is passionate about building with generative AI and has started a meetup, newsletter and open-source projects. When not building the next big thing, Banjo likes to relax... Read More →

Jess Hall

Principal, Hallway Studio

Jessica Hall is an accomplished product, design, and AI strategy consultant who helps companies craft compelling narratives, launch innovative products, and elevate teams globally. She co-authored "The Product Mindset" and is a TEDx speaker. Jessica's expertise stems from product... Read More →

Marcy Ewald

COO, ThinkNimble

Marcy Ewald is COO and co-founder at ThinkNimble, and a former executive at an exited startup, Aspire. Marcy now works with founders to create successful businesses built with great technology, regardless of founders' technical background. She created the product processes and coaching... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
National Landing (Arlington): Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - The Big Show 1660 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202

Emerging Tech and AI Track

DC Startup & Tech Week

Seema Alexander

Marcus Finley

Banjo Obayomi

Jess Hall

Marcy Ewald

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