About this Event
Tired of AI hype with zero practical takeaways?
This isn't another "what if" panel about the future—it's a real-talk session with founders and operators who've scaled companies to thousands of customers and closed exits in today's AI-transformed landscape.
What You'll Learn
Join three battle-tested leaders as they share what's actually working in customer acquisition, automation, and growth right now:
- Customer acquisition strategies in the age of AI – What channels are delivering ROI when everyone's using the same AI tools
- When to automate vs. do things that don't scale – The founder's dilemma: knowing which growth levers require your human touch
- Paid vs. Organic – what's working and what's not – Real data on what's changed and what hasn't in 2026
- AI-powered GTM tech stack – Cut through the noise: what's essential vs. what's just hype
Why This Panel Is Different
This is a neighborhood bar conversation, not a corporate conference. Expect candid war stories, honest mistakes, and actionable strategies you can implement Monday morning. Our panelists have collectively scaled to over 137,000 customers and have the exits and experience to back up their insights.
Your Panelists
Nitin Mahajan – CEO of QuickAds AI
Scaled to 25,000 customers in 3 years | Ex-McKinsey Partner
Steven Rodriguez – President of Big Easy Entertainment
2 high-growth software exits | Ex-Asure Software, Ceridian, ADP
Archit Anand – CEO of Fuel Growth
2-time early-stage founder and GTM Engineer
Moderated by Dennis Velasco – Founder & CEO of Prosperna and Xtendly
Scaled 2 startups to 12,000 customers globally in 4 years | Ex-Salesforce, Cornerstone OnDemand, Xero
What's Included: 60-minute panel + 20-minute audience Q&A + appetizers + 1 drink + networking with Austin's startup community
Perfect for: Tech startup founders, GTM leaders, local business owners, and eCommerce operators looking for practical growth strategies—not theory.
Limited to 30 attendees for intimate conversation. Grab your spot before it fills up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oribello's Bar and Kitchen, 519 West 37th Street, Austin, United States
USD 20.00
