Inside the AI Startup: Founder, Builder, and Boardroom Perspectives |Teameight

Building a startup in the AI era isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s a strategic, product, and leadership challenge all at once.

Join us at Startup Hall for a fireside chat featuring four exceptional leaders who bring perspectives rarely found in the same room. From the builder’s lens to the founder journey to the boardroom view, this conversation will explore what it really takes to build and scale in today’s AI-driven landscape.

You’ll hear from:

Craig McLuckie — Co-creator of Kubernetes, CEO & Founder of Stacklok

Joe Beda — Co-founder of Kubernetes, Advisor & Investor

Amol Kulkarni — Board Director, Advisor, and Investor

Chinna Polinati — Founder & Chief Architect at Teameight (ex-ServiceNow, Aisera)

Together, they’ll share insights on building products, leading teams, navigating early-stage decisions, and what separates good from great in the AI era.