The X Foundry Program 3.0

​The X Foundry: Where Bold Ideas Meet Ethical Innovation

​The X Foundry is built for forward-thinkers, changemakers, and innovators eager to explore how AI can drive real, ethical impact.

​Picture a young engineer whose first AI model failed—but that failure sparked a breakthrough in using machine learning to reduce food waste in underserved communities. At The Power of Failure: Learning from Setbacks in AI Innovation, you’ll hear raw, real stories of people who turned ethical challenges into impact. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, business owner, tech leader, or creative, this session will help you grow through your missteps—and prototype better, smarter, and more ethically.

​Join us at The X Foundry, where purpose meets technology—and the future gets built responsibly.

​Program Style:

​The Founder’s Story
Discover how Shelynna is using AI for innovation as a founder and CTO. Learn how the founder built a mission-driven company, attracted investors, and scaled with social impact at the core.

​Theme:
Leveraging AI for Social Good: Building Scalable, Responsible Tech Models

​What to Expect:

• ​Informal Session
  Relaxed, honest conversations around AI ethics, inclusivity in design, and avoiding harm while scaling innovation.

• ​Problem-Solving & Design Thinking Workshop
  Hands-on exercises to prototype AI solutions that serve real-world needs without compromising values.

• ​The Crucible Session
  Gritty, unscripted discussions where innovators unpack their ethical blind spots, failures, and how they course-corrected in real time.

• ​Speed Networking
  Fast-paced meetups with mission-aligned founders, AI experts, students, and funders.

• ​Fireside Chat
  A candid talk with a leading AI researcher on balancing cutting-edge tech with long-term social responsibility.

• ​The Audience Challenge
  Pitch your biggest ethical dilemma in AI—and get instant feedback from peers and experts in the room.

• ​Exclusive Access to Our New Program: The Feedback Loop
  A digital-first community for ethical prototyping, real-time feedback, and support for AI-for-good projects.