Scale output 10X without 10X'ing headcount using AI - James Fredley

Join us for the May 2026 meeting of the Triangle Startup Collective – the Triangle’s monthly meetup for startups.

Special Featured Talk: Scale output 10X without 10X'ing headcount using AI
Co-host James Fredley takes the stage for a high-impact, practical presentation on how AI can deliver 10X throughput across every area of your startup - not just software and technology, but also marketing, finance, customer service, operations, product development, sales, and beyond.

James has talked to 100+ founders in 60 days. Only 2 are using AI the way they should.

The other 98 are leaving 10X growth on the table - and most don't know it yet.

Most founders treat AI like a fancy autocomplete. The 2 who get it use it to:
→ Compress time-to-market from months to weeks
→ Cut operational costs by 90% or more
→ Scale output 10X without 10X'ing headcount
→ Replace entire workflows, not just tasks
→ Ship faster than VC-backed teams 5x their size

James will share real-world tools, workflows, frameworks, and examples that founders are using today to get massive leverage in every department.

If you're still running your startup the 2023 way, you're already behind.

What to Expect:

1. Founder Stories

Featured guests, a mix of founders, operators, and investors, will share short, raw stories from their early journey with tactical advise. (Not the polished version.)

2. Tactical Hot-Seat Q&A

Entrepreneurs in the audience will step into the “hot seat” to bring REAL questions about their company. Our panel will respond with direct, practical insight based on their own experience so attendees walk away with tangible, founder-tested advice they can apply immediately.

3. Community + Food

This is an intimate, high-value space with only 100 seats available. Food and drinks will be provided.

Who This Is For:

• All founders
• Tech or tech-enabled startups
• Founders wanting real tactics

Why Attend? You’ll leave with:

• Real frameworks you can use tomorrow
• A deeper network of local founders
• A space to be honest about the challenges of building

Reserve your spot today and join a community of founders who are building, learning, and growing together.

Parking Options near Raleigh Founded (509 W North St, Raleigh, NC 27603) for ~5:45–8:30 PM (2.5–3 hours, weekday evening). Construction on North St/Glenwood Ave (Highline tower) may limit street access/spots.

• Street Parking (Glenwood South district) Location: W North St, Glenwood Ave & side streets (0–2 min walk) Rate: $1.25–1.50/hr, Free after 6 PM
• Lane Lot (Secure Parking USA / app) Location: 313 W Lane St (~4 min walk) $6.36 if you book in advance (gives you 10 hours): https://www.parkwhiz.com/locations/62103/checkout
• Centerline Lot (P706, Power Parking/HONK) Location: 509 W North St (at venue, 0 min walk) Rate: $6.65 (1 hr), $10.85 (2 hr), $15.95 (3 hr)
  First two hours, but overage is camera enforced: https://qr.mypowerparking.com/MfiWw4
• 222 Glenwood Parking Deck (The Car Park) Location: 222 Glenwood Ave (~3 min walk) Rate: $4/hr ($20 daily max) 2.5–3 hr: $12
• 510 Glenwood Parking Deck (The Car Park) Location: 510 Glenwood Ave (~4 min walk) Rate: $4/hr ($20 daily max) 2.5–3 hr: $12