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Let’s rewind to some of our favorite moments from the AI workshop, share what’s coming up next, and wish you a great holiday ahead!

Connecting 10,000 AI founders, investors, and executives in Silicon Valley

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Mala Ramakrishnan
June 30, 2025

AI Engineering Workshop : Build Your Everyday AI Agent!

Last week, we teamed up with Hypermode, Founders Creative, and Progressive Ventures to run this AI Engineering Workshop — all about building your own everyday AI agents using just natural language. No code. Just you and your ideas.

We thought it would be a chill in-person session. But… it SOLD OUT. Fast!

Thanks to our cohosts and instructors:

Ryan Fox-Tyler, Cofounder and SVP of Products and Engineering, Hypermode
Jessica Feng, Chief Marketing Officer, Hypermode
Sandeep Kaipu, Engineering Manager, Broadcom, Chair of Engineering Council, Founders Creative, Author, Amazon Best Seller AI Engineering Leadership
Raymond Peck, CTO, Intertru, Engineering Council, Founders Creative
Raymond Lee, Head of Accelerator, Founders Creative and Partner, Progressive Ventures

There were way more people who wanted in than we had seats, so we scrambled and launched an online version the very next day.

Both sessions turned into this wild energy! Founders, builders, and curious minds getting their hands dirty with tools that talk to GitHub, Notion, LinkedIn, and even Google Calendar. People were building agents that actually do stuff for them in real-time.

If you missed it (or want to relive it), we’ve got you:
🎥 Watch the replay →

AI Experience Salon: Designing Agentic Experiences

The rise of AI is transforming how we build and experience technology—with Agentic design leading the charge. At our recent AI Experience Salon, 175+ executives gathered for an inspiring session led by Ranjeet Tayi, Director of AI Experience at Informatica and Chair of the Founders Creative Design Council.

The focus: how users are no longer just interacting with systems but collaborating with intelligent, adaptive agents that learn, respond, and elevate the user journey. We welcomed design leaders, AI innovators, researchers, and C-suite executives for thought-provoking conversations on crafting next-gen AI experiences.

Join us at our next event to explore where AI is headed next. Register here

Here’s What’s Coming Up:

 July 1


AI Executive Dinner | Palo Alto | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- A private gathering in Los Altos for leaders working at the frontier of AI and product. Curated guest list, candid conversation, and a room full of people who actually get it.

Deep Dive Council Sessions

Are you ready to find your tribe and increase your domain expertise, find a peer council, and advocacy that helps you land your next role?

AI Engineering Salon · Friday July 25 | 2:00-3:30PM PDT | Mountain View

In the new era of AI, the go-to-market function is being redefined on multiple levels. The traditional models for lead generation are being revolutionized by…

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Venture Capital Events

Curious about what’s ahead for venture capital in 2025? Join the partners from Progressive Ventures to explore trends, growth opportunities, and strategic insights for the year ahead. Get a front-row seat to what’s next in the evolving market.

Session with a VC: Investing in Startups [Online] · Tue July 1 | 1PM-2PM PDT

Join Founders Creative for a live session on investing in AI startups hosted by Progressive Ventures. We will discuss the current state of the AI industry and what investors look for in AI startups..

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Making a break in Venture Capital: Live Networking · Palo Alto · Tue July 1 | 3:30-5:00PM PDT

Join Founders Creative for a live session on investing in AI startups at Greanmeadow Room. We’ll explore the current landscape of AI and how to evaluate promising startups.

lu.ma/uxnp4fcq

Investing in Early Stage AI Startups: Live Networking in San Francisco · Thur July 3 | 4:00-5:00PM PDT

Join Founders Creative for a live session on investing in AI startups. We will discuss the state of the industry and investing, how to evaluate startups, and…

lu.ma/ouwvc7l4

Charter Members Orientation | Online | Saturday Jul 26 | 9:30AM-10AM PDT

The Founders Creative charter membership is a member only group of leaders. There are qualification criteria and members need to be nominated and verified in…

lu.ma/charter3

Founders Creative Accelerator

Now accepting applications for cohort 2!
Apply today: www.founderscreative.org/accelerator/

Health and Wellness | Community & Networking

Community Yoga & Meditation Courses

These are led by Mala Ramakrishnan, an Art of Living practitioner and yoga & meditation teacher of 19 years.

Yoga and Networking · Palo Alto · Sunday Aug 3 | 5PM-6:30PM

Join us for light yoga and meditation followed by networking. Bring a yoga mat and water. Wear loose, comfortable clothes.

lu.ma/ssyoga5

Blog of the Week

Building Effective AI and GenAI Product Strategy

by Irina Pragin - GenAI/LLM/AI/ML SaaS Product Leaderand Chair of Product Council @ Founders Creative

linkedin.com/in/irinapragin/


Retailers are eager to adopt AI, but many get stuck in pilot mode without clear ROI or scalable plans. This blog breaks down a practical strategy to move beyond experimentation—highlighting how to prioritize high-impact use cases, build cross-functional AI teams, clean up data foundations, measure outcomes rigorously, and choose the right partners. It’s a must-read for leaders looking to turn GenAI hype into real business value.

👈 Read the full post

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