Founders & Builders Forum | The Future of Work, Education, and Learning

TOPIC: The Future of Work, Education, and LearningAcademic institutions, businesses, and organizations pulling ahead aren’t just using AI. They’re rethinking how people learn, teach, and work with it. If your students, faculty, and teams aren’t ready for an AI-driven world, they’re already falling behind.
The question is how we prepare students, communities, and the workforce to thrive in what comes next.
Join an exclusive AI panel with university leaders, founders, executives, and innovators shaping how people learn and work with AI. We’ll explore what it takes to modernize curriculum, continuous learning, and workforce readiness, from building AI literacy across disciplines to closing the gap between the classroom and the jobs employers are hiring for now. We’ll also cover responsible, sustainable AI adoption that serves learners and communities, and share real journeys, emerging tools, and actionable playbooks you can put to work immediately.
REFRESHMENTSAppetizers, Drinks, Beer, & Wine will be available.
AGENDA
5:00 PM –5:40 PM | Check-In and General NetworkingConnect with leading founders, investors, and innovators. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and curated introductions designed to spark valuable connections.
5:40 PM – 6:00 PM | Sponsor Lightning IntrosSponsors provide 2-3 minute overview of their company and offerings
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Panel or Presentation
Host /Moderator: Sanjay Kalluvilayil
Guest MC: TR Garland | Director of Partnerships | AI Marketing World​Panelists:
Russ Pearlman | CIO | Dallas College
Cynthia Heyn | Director of Corporate Relations | UTDesign Capstone, The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, UTD
Val Kuzmenko | CCO | Andersen Lab
Amy Blankson | Founder & CEO | First Phone License
KEY TOPICS / THEMES- AI Trends & Insights- Unique AI Journey & Diverse Perspectives- AI Tech Stack x Product-Market Fit (PMF)- Streamlining Operations and Scaling- Building Real Traction & ROI- AI Democratization- Ethical & Responsible AI- 2026 AI Playbook
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Audience Q&A- An interactive session capturing real-time perspectives from the audience.--------------------------------------------------------7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Open Networking
General Networking in Open Area
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM | VIP Master Mind Session
VIP Master Mind Session in Executive Boardroom for VIP Ticket Holders and Speakers
Meet the Speakers
Explore collaboration opportunities with other founders, builders, and investors

The AI Space Podcast Overview
Launched in December 2024, the show empowers founders, innovators, and technologists with game-changing insights to grow and scale their businesses with AI. Visionary founders and trailblazing leaders, those in the trenches pioneering innovative strategies and technology solutions in The AI Space, share their amazing journeys and hard-fought, battle tested, real-world insights. The show is the Winner of Two Telly Awards 2026 and now a w3 award!
Host & Sponsor Opportunity
A unique opportunity at the intersection of Business x AI to broaden opportunities for women, attendees, partners, and sponsors.  This event will showcase the unique value that can be created when communities come together.
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Hosts & Partners
The AI Space Podcast
Sponsors- Stonehaas Advisors- BravoTECH- Sambaluk Consulting- Wysera- LeanSix AI​Format:
Immersive Networking- Presentation + Q/A- Recorded to upload to YouTube & other platforms.
Audience:  AI Founders, Builders, & Investors- Founding Team – CEO, CTO, CPO, CMO, etc.- Corporate Marketing Executives and Team- City Economic Development and Innovation Officers- Executive - Product and Data leaders, Operators- Entrepreneurs and Fractional Executives- Legal – Corporate & IP experts- Investors, VCs and Angels- PE and Family Offices- Banking and Financial Institutions- Community Leaders & Associations- Ecosystem Partners & Academia
ORGANIZERSStonehaas Advisors –  an advisory/ consulting firm partnering with AI Founders and Businesses struggling with cash flows to drive customer loyalty, revenue growth, operational excellence, and profitability to maximize valuations – enabling growth, successful capital raises, and strategic exits.Market validation, not vanity metrics. Subscribe if you want the founders actually building, not the ones posting about it. Connect:
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Sanjay KalluvilayilCreator & Host | The AI Space PodcastFounder & CEO | Stonehaas AdvisorsWinner of Two Telly Awards 2026Winner of w3 Award 2026