Microsoft Reactor

About this event:
Join us on 26th October 2023 at the Microsoft Office in London Paddington for an evening of inspiring talks and practical advice on how to turn your startup ideas into reality. Our speakers will share their experiences and provide valuable insights on how to build a successful startup. We will also explore the latest trends in AI and how to bring your AI ideas to life. Refreshments will be provided during the event. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded students and tech entrepreneurs and gain the knowledge and skills you need to launch your own startup.

Agenda
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm: Registration & Networking
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm: Welcome Note & Build AI Recap by Liam Hampton
6:00 pm - 6:25 pm: Data and AI Solutions, a view from the Community - Darshna Shah
6:25 pm - 7:15 pm: Refreshment Break
7:15 pm - 7:45 pm: From Student to Startup: The Journey of Building a Company as a Student - Tomás Zilhão Borges
7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Decoding Entrepreneurship in AI: A Journey of Triumphs and Trials by Krishna Dubba
8:15 pm - 8:30 pm: Closing & Networking

Session Descriptions:

How to build game-changing AI industry solutions

Whilst generative AI models have been developed for a long time, the release of chat GPT 3.5 in November 2022 marked a pivotal moment when the world acknowledged this ground-breaking technology. It has unleashed an accelerated cascade of AI adoption and evolution. ChatGPT reached a million users in just 5 days. Recent research by McKinsey has estimated that generative AI alone could add up to $4.4 trillion annually, more than doubling the current annual GDP of the UK. So in this era of mass adoption, how can startups focus on developing game-changing AI industry solutions? During this session will explore critical considerations, examples of great AI solutions and resources to expand and evolve your strategic AI development plans.

From Student to Startup: The Journey of Building a Company as a Student - Tomás Zilhão Borges

This talk delves into the challenging yet rewarding journey of creating the startup 'Unilinkr' while navigating the life of a student. It shares the insights, struggles, and experiences encountered during the process of building a company from scratch. From ideation to execution, learn about the resilience, resourcefulness, and intelligent thinking required to balance academical and other professional commitments with entrepreneurial aspirations. The talk aims to inspire and inform aspiring students about the possibilities and realities of initiating a startup venture while pursuing their studies by sharing the beaten path of building ‘Unilinkr’.

Decoding Entrepreneurship in AI: A Journey of Triumphs and Trials by Krishna Dubba

During this session, Krishna will provide a comprehensive analysis of his entrepreneurial experiences, shedding light on the successful strategies that contributed to his ventures' achievements and the challenges that impede progress. His guidance is underpinned by a wealth of knowledge and practical insights accumulated over a decade in various domains within the field of Artificial Intelligence.