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Breaking Into AI & Tech Startups: Essential Steps for Ambitious Talents

28 November, 2024 | 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time

Location: Toronto

Address: CIBC Square: 81 Bay St, Toronto ON M5J 0E7

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Topic: Personal and Business Development

Language: English

This event is now closed for registration

The startup world is known for its fast pace, but AI and tech are accelerating at an even faster speed. If you’re eager to bring an entrepreneurial idea to life or join an innovative startup journey, this event is for you. Gain insider insights from founders, incubators, investors, and key ecosystem partners who know what it takes to thrive in this space.

Startups seeking ambitious, talented individuals are also invited to connect with like-minded innovators and potential team members!

Who is it aimed at?

  • Talents who are interested in learning what it takes to thrive in the AI/tech startup ecosystem and how you can be ready for it.
    --> For talents who are looking for exciting opportunities with AI/tech startups, you can submit your interest, resume and email here. DotsLive team will then follow up with opportunities that could fit well with your profile and interest.

  • Startups that are looking to connect with like-minded ecosystem partners and talents.
    --> For those hiring, you can share the roles you are hiring here. The dotsLive team will invite talents who are interested in completing its AI career development access and then share with you the list of talents that could be a good fit.

This event is hosted in collaboration with DotsLive
About DotsLive:
DotsLive collaborates with world-renowned researchers in Generative AI and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) fields from institutions like Harvard Business School and the University of Toronto to create cutting-edge AI-driven career development and recruitment solutions. In January 2024, DotsLive also partnered with Microsoft, Digital, Data and Design Institute at Harvard, and other industry partners to host a global Generative AI competition. This event attracted 2,000 top talents from leading business and engineering schools across North America and beyond, showcasing the skills of future industry innovators.

Agenda:
5:30 PM: Doors Open + Open Networking
6:00 PM: Presentation #1 by Anferny Chen, co-founder & CEO of DotsLive - General insights on building a career in the tech startup world, advice on leveraging AI for talents, and personal development in addition to academic courses.
6:30 PM: Presentation #2 Bruno Capuano, Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft - Newest AI tools and available resources for students (Azure for students, learning paths, AI tools for success)
7:00 PM: Break
7:15 PM: Panel for Open Q&A - we will have speakers from the AI/tech startup ecosystem, such as investors, industry partners, and founders, to answer questions the audiences have.
7:45 PM: Closing
8:00 PM: Event Ends

Prerequisites

Discover the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
Create the future. We want to hear about your IDEA or STARTUP! Accelerate innovation with Microsoft AI, earn up to $150,000 in Azure credits, and use tools like GitHub, Microsoft 365, LinkedIn Premium, and more!
https://aka.ms/MicrosoftForStartups-CA
https://aka.ms/GetStartedWithFoundersHub-CA

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