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17
January 21, 2026
15:30
Founder Stories: From Idea to Exit
The real story behind building a startup—the highs, lows, and everything they don't tell you at demo day.

Show Notes
- Sarah shares her journey from academic research to leading enterprise AI initiatives
- We discuss the gap between AI promises and reality in business settings
- The importance of data quality and governance in AI success
- How to build AI-literate teams and foster a culture of experimentation
- Ethical frameworks for responsible AI deployment
- Predictions for AI in business over the next 5 years
Featured Guest

Jordan Williams
Chief People Officer, Startup Inc
Culture isn't what you say—it's what you do when no one's watching.
