Founders & Builders Forum | The Future of Work, Education, and Learning

Description

TOPIC: The Future of Work, Education, and Learning
Academic institutions, businesses, and organizations pulling ahead aren’t just using AI. They’re rethinking how people learn, teach, and work with it. If your students, faculty, and teams aren’t ready for an AI-driven world, they’re already falling behind.

The question is how we prepare students, communities, and the workforce to thrive in what comes next.

Join an exclusive AI panel with university leaders, founders, executives, and innovators shaping how people learn and work with AI. We’ll explore what it takes to modernize curriculum, continuous learning, and workforce readiness, from building AI literacy across disciplines to closing the gap between the classroom and the jobs employers are hiring for now.

We’ll also cover responsible, sustainable AI adoption that serves learners and communities, and share real journeys, emerging tools, and actionable playbooks you can put to work immediately.

REFRESHMENTS
Appetizers, Drinks, Beer, & Wine will be available.

AGENDA

5:00 PM –5:40 PM | Check-In and General Networking
Connect with leading founders, investors, and innovators. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and curated introductions designed to spark valuable connections.

5:40 PM – 6:00 PM | Sponsor Lightning Intros
Sponsors provide 2-3 minute overview of their company and offerings

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Panel or Presentation

Host /Moderator: Sanjay Kalluvilayil

Guest MC:
TR Garland | Director of Partnerships | AI Marketing World

Panelists:

1. Russ Pearlman | CIO | Dallas College

2. Cynthia Heyn | Director of Corporate Relations | UTDesign Capstone, The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and
   Computer Science, UTD

3. Val Kuzmenko | CCO | Andersen Lab

4. Amy Blankson | Founder & CEO | First Phone License

KEY TOPICS / THEMES
- AI Trends & Insights
- Unique AI Journey & Diverse Perspectives
- AI Tech Stack x Product-Market Fit (PMF)
- Streamlining Operations and Scaling
- Building Real Traction & ROI
- AI Democratization
- Ethical & Responsible AI
- 2026 AI Playbook

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Audience Q&A
- An interactive session capturing real-time perspectives from the audience.
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Open Networking

• General Networking in Open Area

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM | VIP Master Mind Session

• VIP Master Mind Session in Executive Boardroom for
  VIP Ticket Holders and Speakers

  • Meet the Speakers

  • Explore collaboration opportunities with other founders, builders, and investors

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The AI Space Podcast Overview

Launched in December 2024, the show empowers founders, innovators, and technologists with game-changing insights to grow and scale their businesses with AI. Visionary founders and trailblazing leaders, those in the trenches pioneering innovative strategies and technology solutions in The AI Space, share their amazing journeys and hard-fought, battle tested, real-world insights. The show is the Winner of Two Telly Awards 2026 and now a w3 award!

Host & Sponsor Opportunity

A unique opportunity at the intersection of Business x AI to broaden opportunities for women, attendees, partners, and sponsors.  This event will showcase the unique value that can be created when communities come together.

Want to Feature your company?
e-mail: sanjay@stonehaasadvisors.com

Hosts & Partners

The AI Space Podcast

Sponsors
- Stonehaas Advisors
- BravoTECH
- Sambaluk Consulting
- Wysera
- LeanSix AI

?Format:

- Immersive Networking
- Presentation + Q/A
- Recorded to upload to YouTube & other platforms.

Audience:  AI Founders, Builders, & Investors
- Founding Team – CEO, CTO, CPO, CMO, etc.
- Corporate Marketing Executives and Team
- City Economic Development and Innovation Officers
- Executive - Product and Data leaders, Operators
- Entrepreneurs and Fractional Executives
- Legal – Corporate & IP experts
- Investors, VCs and Angels
- PE and Family Offices
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Community Leaders & Associations
- Ecosystem Partners & Academia

ORGANIZERS
Stonehaas Advisors –  an advisory/ consulting firm partnering with AI Founders and Businesses struggling with cash flows to drive customer loyalty, revenue growth, operational excellence, and profitability to maximize valuations – enabling growth, successful capital raises, and strategic exits.

Market validation, not vanity metrics. Subscribe if you want the founders actually building, not the ones posting about it.

Connect:

• YouTube: Subscribe and Watch now.

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• Podcast Platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.

• Calendar: Book 15 min consultation

Sanjay Kalluvilayil

Creator & Host | The AI Space Podcast
Founder & CEO | Stonehaas Advisors
Winner of Two Telly Awards 2026
Winner of w3 Award 2026