This session provides an opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and services available to help them succeed in their ventures. Attendees will be welcomed with an inspiring talk about tech, followed by a session on leveraging Microsoft Generative AI and Copilot Services. They will also be able to bring their own data and learn about the Founders Hub, followed by a panel session with Microsoft Founders Hub startups. The session will conclude with a networking opportunity and a chance to ask questions.

This fantastic evening is in preparation for the Microsoft Build - AI event on October 19th

Agenda
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Registration & Networking
5:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Welcome Note, Agenda & AI: The Spark of Innovation by Liam Hampton
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm: Help me code with Copilot by Lee Stott
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Leveraging Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot Services for Automating Business Processes by Lee Stott
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Refreshment break & Networking
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm: Strategies for Growing Your Start-up with Microsoft Data Platform by Amy Boyd
7:15 pm - 7:30 pm: Microsoft Founders Hub overview by Anne-Claire Lo Bianco
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Microsoft Founders Hub Startup Panel Session with Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders Thelma Onyeka, Founder of Akama & Tim El-Sheikh, CEO of Nebuli moderated by Darshna Shah
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Closing & Networking

The Spark of Innovation by Liam Hampton
AI is on every doorstep, wherever you look it is staring you in the face. What does it mean? How did this happen? Why did this happen? In this session Liam will briefly explore the fundamentals of AI and how different businesses are using it mark their position and win you over.

Help me code with Copilot by Lee Stott
Building a successful startup is challenging, there’s many elements to it, knowledge of your customers, a great idea and a compelling MVP. Having the best in class tools for building an MVP enables you to build that first app and quickly do changes so you can pivot when you need to. GitHub Copilot is an AI assistant that let’s you author and change code at a fraction of the time using prompts, natural language sentences. Can you afford not to use an AI tool for your startup?

Leveraging Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot Services for Automating Business Processes by Le Stott
The Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot services provide a powerful set of tools for automating business processes. This session will provide an overview of the features and capabilities of the Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot services, and how they can be used to streamline and automate business processes. We will discuss how to create custom models and workflows using the Power Platform, and how to leverage Generative AI Copilot services to create intelligent bots that can automate complex tasks. We will also discuss best practices for using the Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot services to ensure that businesses can maximize their efficiency and get the most out of their automation efforts.

Strategies for Growing Your Start-up with Microsoft Data Platform by Amy Boyd
As AI workloads progress, so do data platform architectures and abilities. Amy will share 3, quick-fire, data solutions every business should consider as we build out AI solutions.

More about Startup Founders

Akama Fund
A network of philanthropists who believe that when you invest in a student, you’re investing in our collective future.

Nebuli
Nano is a human-centric generative AI companion that offers friendly, conversational and engaging interactions, designed to empower people and businesses across various industries. Using Azure OPenAI