The New VC Playbook - Investing in vibe coders, solo-founders & builders
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Fusion VC, Google for Startups, Poalim Tech and AI Builders Israel invite you to a special morning event focused on one of the biggest shifts happening in the startup ecosystem right now:
The rise of AI-native builders, solo founders, vibe coders, and lean startup teams building faster than ever before.
As AI tools reshape product development, distribution, and company building, the traditional venture capital playbook is evolving as well.
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- What does the next generation of startups look like?
- What are investors looking for in 2026?
- Can solo founders build venture-scale companies?
- And how should founders think about fundraising, velocity, and execution in the AI era?
Join leading founders, operators, and investors for an honest discussion about the future of building and investing.
## What We’ll Cover:
- The new pre-seed benchmarks in the AI era
- How AI-native startups are built differently
- Solo founders vs. traditional teams
- The rise of vibe coding and ultra-lean execution
- What top VCs are looking for in 2026
- How founders can move faster with AI tools
- Real lessons from builders already scaling AI products
## Agenda
10:00-10:10 - Opening Remarks
**Seffi Tsarfati**
Head of Strategic Partnerships, VC & Startups
Google
10:00-10:30 - The New Pre-Seed Benchmarks
**Amit Shechter**
Principal
Fusion VC
10:30-11:15 - Founders & Builders Panel
**Ben Lavi**
Founder, nCode
5 Micro SaaS Founder
**Niv Abutbul**
Co-Founder & CTO
Kadabra AI
**Stav Brener**
Founder
Automagic
**Yahav Fuchs**
Founder
ReddGrow AI
Moderator: Heli Netanel
Co-Founder & CPO
Automation Flow
11:15-12:00 - Investors Panel - The New Playbook
**Lia Cromwell**
Partner
UpWest VC
**Roni Bonjack**
Founder & Managing Partner
Stealth VC
**Yael Alroy**
Managing Partner
Stardom VC
Moderator: Adi Hoorvitch Lavi, PhD
SVP
Poalim Tech
## Who Should Attend
- Early-stage founders
- AI builders & developers
- Solo founders
- Startup operators
- CTOs & product leaders
- Investors interested in the future of AI-native startups
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The event is free of charge, but registration is required and subject to approval due to limited capacity.
Location
Google for Startups Campus
Ha-Umanim St 12, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6789731, Israel
