TechCrunch’s All Stage event, a significant gathering for startup founders across various funding stages, is scheduled to take place on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. It has been announced that Chris Gardner, an investing partner at Underscore VC, will be participating as part of an impressive lineup of speakers. Gardner is set to conduct a breakout session titled “MVP in the Age of AI: When to Bot and When to Not,” which will focus on leveraging AI for the development of minimum viable products.
Current discounts on Investor and Founder Passes are available for a limited time, each reduced by at least $200, with further savings on group purchases of four or more. This presents a prime opportunity for attendees to network with over 1,200 participants and engage with venture capitalists who can help accelerate their growth.
Participants are encouraged to join the AI discussion live and take advantage of the discount currently offered on ticket prices. Insights at TechCrunch’s All Stage will delve into the role of AI in product development. Although AI frequently features in company strategies and presentations, Gardner’s session emphasizes the importance of crafting MVPs that are truly minimal and viable, aided by AI innovations. Such technology can dramatically hasten software development and prototyping processes, although it can potentially overlook the essential human influence needed for successful product launches.
Chris Gardner joins the esteemed speakers at this year’s TC All Stage event, bringing extensive expertise from sectors like fintech, speech recognition, and e-billing. Previously, he had a leading role in projects at PayPal, including PayPal Here, following PayPal’s acquisition of Paydiant—a company he co-founded. He also significantly contributed to PayPal’s $2.2 billion acquisition of iZettle. Currently, Gardner focuses on pre-seed and seed B2B investments but remains keen on engaging in practical projects, as reflected in his chosen session topic.
The event offers much more beyond this session, including an assessment course of total addressable markets by Index Ventures’ Jahanvi Sardana, guidance on fundraising at the growth stage, and insights into how venture capitalists evaluate pre-seed companies. Attendees are encouraged to consider securing their tickets before prices rise further.
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