AFC presents AI in Action: How Founders Can Work Faster, Scale Better & Learn Quicker
AI in Action: How Founders Can Work Faster, Scale Better & Learn Quicker
We usually bring you a lively panel at AFC – but this month, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of a panel, we’ve locked in a heavy-hitter: Dawid Naude, founder of Pathfindr.ai, and a go-to voice on AI for founders and fast-scaling teams.
It's not uncommon for Dawid to be keynote addressing rooms of hundreds as a keynote at major tech conferences — but this June, you’ll get the opportunity to tap into his thinking up close, in true AFC style! Whether you're pre-launch or Series A+, this is the session that will change how you think about integrating AI into your business.
Forget the hype. This is about real, founder-focused ways to work faster, scale better, and make smarter decisions using AI today - not next year.
📍 Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 17th June
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Everest Engineering, Melbourne CBD
Food & Drinks: Provided by Everest Engineering 🍕🥂
👥 Who Should Attend?
Founders, operators, and startup people at any stage - this one’s for you. If you're trying to do more with less, build smarter systems, or just understand where AI fits in your startup, you’ll walk away with something you can put into action right away. Don’t sit this one out.
🎤 Meet the Speaker:
Dawid Naude – Founder & CEO of Pathfindr.ai
Dawid Naude is the founder and CEO of Pathfindr.ai, an Australian AI innovation studio recognised as one of the AFR's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Before establishing Pathfindr, Dawid held senior roles at Accenture, including Head of Generative AI Technology for Australia and New Zealand. Scaling his startup consultancy from 2-24 in less than 18 months and signing on companies like Woolworths, Honey Insurance, Engie, Victorian Government, Pathfindr & Dawid are fast becoming the market leaders in the AI solutions space.
In this session, Dawid will share practical tools, workflows, and insights that are transforming how Australian organisations - ranging from large enterprises to fast-growing startups - leverage AI to enhance operations and scale effectively. Attendees will gain actionable strategies and inspiration to implement AI solutions within their own teams.
🏢 Our Venue Sponsor: Everest Engineering
We’re thrilled to be hosted by Everest Engineering, a world-class product development company that partners with startups to build, scale, and accelerate software products. With a deep focus on engineering excellence and collaboration, Everest Engineering helps founders bring ideas to life without the usual headaches of product development.
💡 Topic Sponsor: Kairos Recruitment
My own company Kairos Recruitment is the topic sponsor making this session possible. We help startups find and grow exceptional tech teams - from software engineers to product leads - and really understand what fast-moving companies really need from their people.
🤝 What You’ll Get Out of It:
No fluff. Just hard-earned knowledge, hands-on examples, and a clearer path for how you can start using AI now. Plus, plenty of time to meet other great founders, share your wins and roadblocks, and keep building momentum together.
🎟 RSVP Now:
This is one of those events — the kind you’ll be glad you didn’t miss. Come for the AI insights, stay for the connections, and leave with fresh energy for your startup journey. Lock in your spot now 🇦🇺