Founders and Builders Forum | Securing Capital, IP, and Scaling

Description

The companies pulling ahead aren't just using AI. They're building with it. The question is how you can secure capital, your IP, and scale your business for optimal valuations.

Join an exclusive AI panel featuring founders, technologists, and innovators building with AI. We'll unpack real journeys, emerging tools, and actionable playbooks you can put to work immediately.

Panelists

• Pamela Cytron, Founder and CEO, The Founders Arena
• Pranav Jajaput, Co-Founder and GP, Zeron Ventures
• Michael Dubner, IP Partner, Dallas Office IP Chair, Foley and Lardner LLP
• Ahmed Abdullah, Founder and CEO, Sitka AI

Host and Moderator: Sanjay Kalluvilayil, The AI Space Podcast
Guest MC: Jasper Cannon, Managing Partner, Chesterton Hills

Agenda

• 5:00 PM to 5:40 PM: Check-In and General Networking
• 5:40 PM to 6:00 PM: Sponsor Lightning Intros
• 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM: Panel
• 6:45 PM to 7:00 PM: Audience Q&A
• 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Open Networking and VIP Master Mind Session with the speakers

Sponsors: Stonehaas Advisors, BravoTECH, Sambaluk Consulting, Wysera, and LeanSix AI

Appetizers, drinks, beer, and wine will be available.

Presented by The AI Space Podcast, Winner of Two Telly Awards 2026. Organized by Stonehaas Advisors.