VCs & Founders Panel: AI-first or Profitability-first - Can Founders Really Chase Two Rabbits?

Why this discussion is critical now?
Founders are feeling a bit lost. Business models that were viable even 2 years ago are now being fundamentally challenged by AI. This creates a powerful "Imposter Pressure," where founders feel compelled by VCs and clients to use the magic word 'AI' to stay relevant. This is compounded by the market's simultaneous, unyielding demand for near-term profitability, catching founders in a difficult strategic bind. Investing heavily in an 'AI-first' strategy can burn significant capital, while a 'profitability-first' approach might mean falling behind technologically. This session validates this dilemma and reframes the conversation toward finding a workable strategy.

What you'll walk away with:
A profound sense of validation that their deepest anxieties are shared and understood. They will leave with the language and mental frameworks to re-contextualise their pressures, moving from a feeling of being "lost" to being part of a generation of founders navigating a historic shift.

Speakers

Andrea Baronchelli

Andrea Baronchelli

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Aspire

Prajit Nanu

Prajit Nanu

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Nium

Nobutake Suzuki

Nobutake Suzuki

President & Chief Executive Officer, MUFG Innovation Partners

Moderator

Murakami Rei

Murakami Rei

Founding Partner, Kadan Capital

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