AI Startup Innovators Meetup

### Event Goal:

Bring together AI enthusiasts, professionals, and entrepreneurs to form teams, ideate on AI-driven startup ideas, and lay the groundwork for launching innovative startups.

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### Target Audience:

• AI researchers, engineers, and data scientists
• Entrepreneurs and product managers interested in AI startups
• Designers, marketers, and business strategists looking to join AI ventures
• Students and early-career professionals passionate about AI and startups

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### Event Structure :

#### 1. Introductions

• Activity: Attendees introduce themselves via speed networking.
• Objective: Help participants connect and find complementary skill sets.

#### 2. Opening Keynote (20 minutes)

• Speaker: A successful AI startup founder or industry expert.
• Topic: "Building Successful AI Startups: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities."

#### 3. AI Startup Idea Pitch (40 minutes)

• Attendees are invited to share quick pitches of their startup ideas (2 minutes per person).
• Pitch template:
• Problem being solved
• Proposed AI solution
• Skills/resources needed
• Pre-screen pitches via a Google Form during registration or allow on-the-spot signups.

#### 4. Team Formation Workshop (1 hour)

• Facilitator Activity: Match participants based on skills, interests, and pitch topics.
• Provide a structured Team Formation Canvas:
• Define roles (e.g., AI lead, business strategist, designer).
• Clarify the project scope and next steps.
• Exchange contact details.

#### 5. Collaborative Brainstorming Session (1 hour)

• Newly formed teams discuss and refine their ideas.
• Optional Activity: Provide mentors or facilitators to guide discussions.

#### 6. Showcase Session (30 minutes)

• Teams present their initial ideas and next steps in 2-minute presentations.

#### 7. Closing & Networking (30 minutes)

• Wrap up with key takeaways and share upcoming resources, workshops, or funding opportunities.
• Allow time for casual networking.

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### Event Logistics:

• Venue: A coworking space, university auditorium, or tech hub.
• Technology Needed:
• Projector for presentations
• Whiteboards for brainstorming
• Wi-Fi for collaboration tools (e.g., Miro or Google Docs)
• Refreshments: Light snacks and drinks.

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### Follow-Up Support:

1. Slack/Discord Channel: Create a community space for teams to stay connected.
2. Mentorship Program: Offer post-event mentoring with AI and startup experts.
3. Pitch Day Event: Plan a follow-up event for teams to pitch refined ideas to investors or incubators.

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