

From Idea to IPO: How AI, Open Source, and Community Shape Startup Journeys
Join us for an exclusive event featuring a fireside chat with Kyle Daigle (COO, GitHub) and a panel discussion on the future of AI and startup innovation, hosted by GitHub at SINE, IIT Bombay
Panel Discussion
Investing in AI - Opportunities, Challenges & the Road Ahead for Startups.
Industry-leading investors and experts will discuss:
• The AI investment landscape in India – key trends, opportunities & challenges
• Evaluating AI startups – differentiating real innovation from hype
• The role of open source & developer communities in startup success
• Scaling AI startups – overcoming challenges & building sustainable models
Fireside Chat
A conversation with Kyle Daigle (COO, GitHub) and Shaji Varghese (CEO, SINE, IIT Bombay) on the role of AI, open source, and community in helping deep-tech and university startups navigate their journey from idea to scale.
Key Takeaways
- How AI & open source can accelerate startup growth
- Investor insights on scaling AI startups
- Best practices for securing funding & building strong developer communities
Who Should Attend?
Startup founders, Investors, and Researchers looking to scale AI-driven businesses and gain insights from industry leaders.
Due to limited capacity, we are only able to accept one person from each organisation, with strong preference for CEO / founder profiles.
We hope to see you there!