WFTD: From $100B AI Systems → Building AI Agents - What Founders Need to Know

📍 Location: Venture Dock — Palo Alto

Join us for an illuminating session at Work From the Dock! 🚀

About the Session

Are you a founder navigating the AI landscape? While many are focused on merely adding AI features, few grasp its true potential in driving revenue and shaping entire businesses. This week, we are thrilled to welcome Dinkar Jain, Founder & CEO of csquared labs, to discuss actionable insights drawn from one of the largest pre-seed rounds of 2025.

Dinkar's Background

• Former VP of Product (AI, Marketplace & Ads) at Uber, contributing to approximately 70% of company outcomes.
• Led Ads AI systems at Meta, playing a pivotal role in scaling revenue from $20B to over $100B.
• Dinkar brings invaluable experience from his roles at Google, Twitter, and Amazon to help you think innovatively about the next wave of AI products!

What You’ll Learn

• 🌟 How AI can effectively drive revenue, pricing, and growth at scale
• 💡 The transition from Big Tech to building your own AI startup
• ⚙️ Common misconceptions founders have about AI and AI agents
• 📊 Strategies for leveraging data, network effects, and compounding advantage
• 🛠️ Key considerations when building AI products from day one

Why You Should Attend

If you're developing AI, data-driven solutions, or marketplace models, this session is tailored for you! Gain direct insight from a professional who has successfully scaled ventures and is now on another journey to innovate.

Agenda

• ☕ 10:00 – 11:00 AM — Arrivals, coffee, and networking
• 🎙 11:00 – 12:00 PM — Session + live Q&A
• 🚀 12:00 – 1:00 PM — Founder discussion + open mic + networking

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