NVTC Starting Point Session 2: From Demo to Durable: What Actually Creates an AI-Driven Company

The startup playbook has changed. Today, AI and technology aren’t simply competitive advantages; they’re essential to how successful companies are built, operated, and scaled.

Join NVTC and KPMG for the second session of the 2026 Starting Point series for a practical conversation about what it takes to move beyond an impressive demo and build a durable, technology-driven business. Hear from startup leaders who are putting these strategies into practice as they explore how founders can use AI, automation, and digital-first tools to operate leaner, move faster, and achieve greater impact with fewer resources.

You’ll walk away with:

• Practical examples of how AI and automation can help small teams achieve outsized results.
• Insights into how digital-first tools, including simulations and digital twins, can reduce cost and risk.
• Strategies for leveraging outsourced infrastructure and services to stay lean and focused on growth.
• A better understanding of what investors increasingly expect from modern startups—from efficient operating models to a clear technology advantage.
• Ideas for translating AI adoption into measurable business impact, speed, and scalability.

Whether you’re building your operating model from the ground up or looking for smarter ways to scale, this session will offer actionable insights for creating a company designed to compete in today’s technology-driven environment.

This is the second event in NVTC’s Starting Point series, powered by KPMG. This three-event series delivers valuable insights and exceptional networking opportunities to accelerate the growth of tech startups, early-stage companies, and small businesses.

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