Move Early. Learn Fast. Stay Ahead.

In AI, timing’s the whole game.

A breakthrough in model efficiency, a regulatory change, or a shift in customer behavior can rewrite the rules overnight. That’s why staying ahead isn’t just about tracking trend. It’s about being close enough to the action to sense change as it’s happening and move with confidence.

This edition is built for exactly that: a curated set of events where the right people are trading high-signal insights, operator-level articles that cut through the hype, and opportunities that put you in position to act before the market catches up.

If you want to anticipate what’s coming, and be ready to lead when it arrives, you’ll find your starting points right here.

What’s Inside

• Limited spots: AI Innovators Forum | Aug 21 2-5pm | Google, Mountain View

• RSVP this week: GTM Salon | Aug 15 2-4pm | Mountain View, CA

• Applications Open: Fall Accelerator | Aug 21 | 9:30-10:15am | Online

• Shape, Share, Scale in AI: Charter Membership | Aug 22 9:30-10am | Online

• On building wealth: Investing in Venture Capital | Ongoing online and in-person

What happens when you put some of the sharpest minds in AI and venture together? 

At the AI Innovators Forum, you’ll find out. We’ve got an amazing lineup.

You’ll hear from David Reiley, a pioneering economist and AI researcher whose work has shaped how companies use data to understand markets, design better products, and solve complex problems.

Joining our VC Panel is Chris Yeh, co-author of the best-selling Blitzscaling and Founding Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures, with decades of experience helping startups scale at breakneck speed in competitive markets.

Design can make or break your AI adoption. Our first design panel featuring Arin Bhowmick, Chief Design Officer at SAP, Kim Lenox, Head of Design at Amplitude, and Ranjeet Tayi, Director of AI Experience Design, Informatica.

They’ll be joined by top founders, operators, and investors from the valley for discussions on scaling, ethics, and the most promising AI opportunities emerging today.

Seats are limited. RSVP now to be the part of conversations shaping AI’s future.

See you on Aug 21, 02:00–05:00 PM PST at Google, Mountain View, CA.

GTM salon this week! Join us to analyze the marketing metrics of the new era!

Shape, Share, Scale— your role in AI.

• Launch Your AI Startup

  Join Batch 3 of our Accelerator this fall for mentorship from repeat founders, seed funding access, and free credits for essential tools like OpenAI, AWS and legal support, to turn your ideas turn into startups. Read more here.
  

• Bring your perspective
  If you’re a domain expert in AI, product, venture, or engineering, we’d love to feature your insights at one of our high-impact salons or forums. Apply here.
  

• Grow with Leaders who get it
  Join a vetted community of tech leaders (50% women representation) with year-round access to Leadership Circles, Monthly Salons, Quarterly Socials, and priority Summit invites. Join the orientation.
  

• Showcase your Vision
  Building something game-changing in AI? Secure a curated pitch slot at the next AI Innovators Forum, where decision-makers are in the room. Enroll here.

Fare-thee-well

Raymond Lee exits his role as co-founder and volunteer at Founders Creative, and concludes his term as Venture Partner at Progressive Ventures. We’re grateful for his partnership and friendship, and wish him the very best on his journey forward as an AI engineer. Read more.

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