Building with AI: Tips for Founders

AI can help founders move from an idea to something testable faster. That journey starts with defining the problem, understanding how it might be solved, and then determining what to build.
This discussion is designed for both technical and non-technical founders. Amanda Fornal and Leander Neiss will explore how AI can support the early startup journey, from refining customer problems to prototyping, testing, and iterating on solutions. They will share practical use cases, selected tools, and real examples of AI-assisted product development, including what worked, what did not, and when engineering expertise becomes important.

❯❯ Guest Speakers include:

• Amanda Fornal (Founder, Founder Buddies | Orange SFM)
• Leander Neiss (Senior Software Engineer, DBOS)

❯ What You’ll Learn

• 🤖 Where AI can add value for early-stage founders
• 🔎 How AI can accelerate customer discovery and product experimentation
• 🛠️ What non-technical founders can do with AI before bringing in technical expertise
• 💡 Lessons from real-world AI-assisted product builds

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/404648/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!