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Unstuck Labs Startup Studio Ribbon Cutting


Date and Time for this Past Event

  • Thursday, Sep 7, 2023  10am - 1pm

  Rosslyn Events

Location

In partnership with Unstuck Labs, American Real Estate Partners (AREP), Arlington Economic Development (AED), and the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (RBID) are excited to host the Unstuck Labs Startup Studio Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, Sept. 7, at Rosslyn City Center (1700 N. Moore).

Join us for the introduction of Unstuck Labs’ new Startup Studio, plus a fireside chat and panel with AI, tech, and startup experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the unique programs, mentorship opportunities, and resources that Unstuck Labs offers to empower local startups in their journey toward success.

This event is free and open to the public, but requires registration prior to the event. 

Register Here

*This is an in-person event only

Agenda

10 a.m. Partner Welcome

10:15 a.m. AI's Entrepreneurial Era: Weaving Startups into the Future of Work | Fireside chat with Wa’il Ashshowwaf (Founder, Unstuck Labs) and Noelle Russell (Founder, AI Leadership Institute)

10:40 a.m. Special Announcement: A new era of innovation in Rosslyn

11 a.m. From Seed to Success: Launching and Scaling Startups in Arlington | Panel discussion featuring Natalia Micheletti (Pryze) and Scott Love (Lovelytics)

11:25 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

11:30 a.m. Networking and Refreshments

12 p.m. Guided Tour of Unstuck Labs (optional)

About the Fireside Chat

AI's Entrepreneurial Era: Weaving Startups into the Future of Work 

The brave new world of AI doesn't just influence how we work—it's reshaping how we launch, innovate, and scale in the startup realm. As we usher in Unstuck Labs’ grand opening, join us for a fireside chat that ventures into this transformative nexus. Featuring the esteemed Noelle Russell, a dominant force in AI as the founder of the AI Leadership Institute, this conversation promises to be nothing short of enlightening.

Over an engaging half-hour, our luminaries will:

  • Decode the profound impact of AI on startup ecosystems, outlining the novel opportunities and nuanced challenges presented to budding entrepreneurs.
  • Dissect the evolving relationship between AI-driven innovations and commerce, shedding light on the entrepreneurial strategies poised to thrive in this AI-centric future.
  • Offer insights on how forward-thinking governments and trade bodies are bolstering startup cultures, ensuring that the integration of AI advancements is both beneficial and sustainable.

Set against the backdrop of our startup studio's debut, anticipate a blend of candid revelations, entrepreneurial wisdom, and a compelling vision of how startups can navigate, innovate, and lead in the AI-empowered future of work.

About the Panel Discussion

From Seed to Success: Launching and Scaling Startups in Arlington

Arlington’s entrepreneurial landscape is burgeoning with innovation, but what does it really take to launch and grow a startup here? In this riveting panel discussion, journey with three distinct startups at various stages of their entrepreneurial voyage in Arlington. 

  • Natalia Micheletti, Pryze: Dive deep into the early stages of a startup, learning about the thrills and challenges faced when launching and securing the initial round of funding.
  • Scott Love, Lovelytics: Understand the dynamics of sustaining growth, navigating the middle stages, and keeping the momentum alive in the ever-competitive startup space.

Facilitated by experts from our startup ecosystem, this panel is a must-attend for budding entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the startup lifecycle in Arlington. Get ready for candid conversations, insightful anecdotes, and an engaging Q&A!

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