

Building Moats in the Age of AI
In a world where AI lowers barriers and speeds up everything, what really keeps a startup defensible?
Join founders, VCs, operators and ecosystem partners for a candid conversation on what gives companies an edge—and helps them keep it. From proprietary data and product ecosystems to regulation and trust, we’ll unpack what “moat” actually means in 2025.
Agenda
2:30pm — Arrival to the venue and Networking
3:00pm — Fireside chat: Legal risks of using AI, hosted by Harbottle & Lewis
3:15 pm — Panel: Real talk on defensibility with:
Alex MacDonald (CEO/Co-founder Sequel, ex-Velocity Black)
Joshua Wohle (CEO/Founder at Mindstone, ex-SuperAwesome)
Juliet Bailin (Partner at General Catalyst)
Ignacio Monereo (Partner at Boost Capital Partners)
4:10pm — Drinks + Networking
Come for the insights. Stay for the people.
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