Build/Right is your founder fast track.

This one-day summit is designed for AI-native founders at the seed and pre-seed stage. If you’re building something new, this is where you’ll find the frameworks, connections, and clarity to move from idea to execution — fast.

From financial structuring to GTM strategy to finding product-market fit, Build/Right gives you the tools to make better decisions earlier.

This is a vetted environment. Every participant is hand-selected. No hype. Just founders, investors, and operators focused on real outcomes.

• 🎯 175 AI-native founders & early team members

• 💸 Seed-stage investors scouting their next bet

• 🧠 Subject matter experts in legal, finance, HR, GTM

• 🧰 Strategic sponsors and service providers ready to helpDescription text goes here

✅ Learn What Works

Tactical playbooks from founders who’ve done it before.

🤝 Meet Investors & Advisors

High-signal networking with VCs, accelerators, and mentors.

🛠️ Discover Tools That Scale

The on-site Solution Center features resources for founders — from CRM and legal to finance, banking, and go-to-market.

🤓 Build Your Founder Network

You’ll leave with new insights and new relationships.

🕣 8:30 AM – Registration & Networking Breakfast

→ Informal networking | Sponsor tabletops open

🕘 9:00 AM – Opening Keynote: From Idea to Business

→ A founder shares the journey from prototype to customers

🕤 9:45 AM – Panel: Product–Market Fit in AI

→ How to validate early, iterate fast, and find traction

☕ 10:45 AM – Coffee & Networking Break

→ Explore demos at sponsor tabletops

🔥 11:15 AM – Fireside Chat: What Investors Really Want

→ VC perspective on traction, team, and timing

🧠 12:00 PM – Panel: Hiring & GTM from Day One

→ How to build your early team and acquire your first users

🍽️ 12:45 PM – Networking Lunch

→ Sponsor-hosted founder meetups

📈 2:00 PM – Case Study Panel: The First $1M in Revenue

→ Real stories of how startups scaled

☕ 3:00 PM – Coffee & Breakout Networking

🚀 3:30 PM – Demo Program

→ 5 curated AI startups pitch to operators and investors

🌠 4:30 PM – Closing Keynote: The Future of Native AI Startups

🥂 5:00 PM – After-party Reception

Early Bird Prices (through November 2)

• Builders Pass - $175

  Includes all conference sessions, morning coffee networking, lunch, and after-party

• VIP Pass - $525

  Includes everything in Builders Pass, plus invitation to pre-event reception with speakers and other vips, and early access to matchmaking tools to set appointments during event networking breaks.

Standard Pricing (November 3 - December 1)

• Builders Pass - $375

• VIP Pass - $775

OnSite Pricing (December 2 only)

• Builders Pass - $575

• VIP Pass - $975

Build/Right is open only to:

• Founders and their c-suite executives actively building AI native tools, platforms and services.

• VCs and other accredited investors actively deploying pre-seed and seed capital into AI native startups.

Seating is limited and will be made available on a first come, first served basis. Applications to attend will ask for information about startup projects. Priority will be given to founders who have startups that are either already commercialized, or are soon to be market ready.

Complete this application form. You will not be charged until your application is approved.

AI is no longer just for big enterprises — but for small and midsize businesses, the path to adoption is overwhelming.

The market is crowded with tools, jargon, and hype. SMB leaders are asking the same questions: Which AI solutions actually work for companies my size? How do I evaluate them? Who can I trust to help me implement them?

AI Co/Work exists to answer those questions. It is a one-day summit designed specifically for SMB leaders who want to unlock the power of AI in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and HR — without wasting time and money on experiments that don’t scale.

This is a curated, application-only event where 200 decision-makers meet vetted vendors, investors, advisors, and peers. Over the course of one day, attendees will learn from real SMB case studies, see tools in action, and leave with a clear plan for how to make AI drive real ROI in their business.

225 SMB owners and executives ready to evaluate AI adoption

AI solution providers with tools designed specifically for SMBs

Investors and advisors focused on the SMB technology market

Subject matter experts in sales, marketing, HR, finance, and operations

Learn What Works → Case studies from SMBs already using AI successfully

Evaluate Solutions → Hands-on demos from AI vendors built for SMB scale

Meet Experts & Advisors → Curated access to consultants, investors, and mentors

Network with Peers → Build connections with other SMB leaders solving the same challenges

8:30 AM – Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM – Opening Keynote: An SMB AI Success Story: Unlocking ROI in the Real World

9:45 AM – Panel: AI for Growth: Marketing & Sales Solutions that Deliver

10:45 AM – Coffee & Networking (Sponsor Tabletops Open)

11:15 AM – Panel: Streamlining Operations: AI in Finance, HR, and Customer Service

12:00 PM – Fireside Chat: Practical AI Adoption: What SMB Leaders Need to Know

12:45 PM – Lunch & Sponsor Networking (15 Tabletops)

2:00 PM – Breakout Sessions (Choose One):

Evaluating AI Vendors: A Buyer’s Checklist for SMBs

Implementation Pitfalls: How to Train Teams and Avoid Missteps

3:00 PM – Coffee & Networking Break (Sponsor Tabletops)

3:30 PM – Demo Program: 5 Curated AI Startups Showcase SMB-Focused Tools

4:30 PM – Panel: Human + AI: Building a Future-Ready Small Business

5:00 PM – Networking Reception / Happy Hour

Early Bird Pricing (in effect through February 24th)

SMB Leader Pass - $295

Includes access to all sessions, vendor solution center, all networking events, as well as morning coffee service, lunch and afterparty.

VIP Pass - $525

Includes everything in leader pass as well as invitation to kick off party the evening before with conference speakers, investors, and community partners.

Standard Pricing (in effect February 25 - March 23rd)

SMB Leader Pass - $395

VIP Pass - $625

On-Site Pricing (in effect March 24)

SMB Leader Pass $525

Attendance is open to:

all smb leaders and their c-suite executive leadership teams

accredited investors looking for startups serving this community

Solution providers and vendors may join as sponsors. Sponsors can learn more here.

Complete this application form. You will not be charged until your application is approved.