• Plenary

Exits and Evolutions: Two Survival Paths for the AI Era

October 15, 2026 · 03:20 PM – 04:00 PM
Main Room

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The era of the standalone software unicorn is fracturing. In 2026, founders facing the AI platform shift have two choices: merge into a larger ecosystem or radically restructure their business from the inside out. In this raw, unvarnished conversation, we put two distinct strategies on stage. Join us as we bypass the typical PR narratives to explore the brutal realities of right-sizing a team, managing peak-market investor expectations, and making the ultimate bet on the future of your company.

What You Will Learn:

  • When to consolidate vs stay independent
  • Rebuilding the org around AI agents
  • Right-sizing to fix unit economics
  • Resetting investor expectations post-peak