Virtual
Building an AI Startup: Insights and Strategies for First-time Founders
550+ first-time AI founders joined a session led by Shekhar Kirani on co-founder selection, market positioning, and how VCs evaluate GenAI startups.
Overview
Shekhar Kirani, Partner at Accel, led a session tailored for first-time founders building in AI, addressing key questions around selecting the right co-founder, standing out in a crowded GenAI market, and understanding how VCs evaluate emerging AI startups. The session offered practical frameworks to help early-stage founders navigate common uncertainties with greater clarity. It also included an AMA with founders from Accel-funded AI startups, who shared real-world insights and lessons from their own journeys.
