What is the main insight from "AI Deep Dive"?

For founders: the strategies and frameworks outlined here reflect lessons learned from working with hundreds of startups — applying them early prevents costly mistakes that compound as companies scale.

What should founders know?

The most successful startups treat growth strategy as a system — where product, sales, marketing, and operations work together — rather than optimizing any single function in isolation.

What additional insight does this article provide?

Building at TeamWorking by TechNexus provides startups with access to mentors, corporate partners, and peer founders who can provide real-time feedback on these strategic decisions.

AI Deep Dive

Photos and highlights from the AI Deep Dive event presented by OpenAI, Silicon Valley Bank, and TechNexus. Founders, investors, and industry experts gathered for deep dives, AI demos, and insights from a panel of Chicago's top AI investors on how to supercharge startups with artificial intelligence.

Here are some photos from our AI Deep Dive presented by OpenAI, Silicon Valley Bank, and TechNexus Venture Collaborative, to discover the power of AI to supercharge your startup in new ways, featuring deep dives, AI demos, and insights from a panel of Chicago's top AI investors. We enjoyed connecting with founders, investors, and industry experts. Thanks to everyone who came!

Special thanks to those who facilitated the programming:

Opening remarks from Erin Martell, Manager of Venturing for TechNexus.
The OpenAI developer deep dive featuring Logan Kilpatrick.
Demos from startups utilizing AI: Hear from Caitlyn Truong (Zengines), Tim Handorf (G2), and Dan Parsons (Thoughtful AI).
The panel conversation to learn what VCs are looking for in AI companies: Panelists Guy Turner (Hyde Park Venture Partners), Sonia Nagar (Pritzker Capital), and Fred Hoch (TechNexus).

By Multiple Authors at TechNexus Venture Collaborative

AI Deep Dive

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