

From Engineering to GTM: The AI-First Startup Playbook
In the AI era, building a startup isn’t just about great technology—it’s about seamlessly transitioning from engineering excellence to a winning GTM strategy. Join us for an exclusive fireside chat on AI-first startup playbook between Manoj Agarwal, Co-founder of DevRev and Soumitra Sharma, a leading VC & Operator in the US-India corridor.
This session, in partnership with AWS, is designed for founders navigating the challenges of scaling AI-driven products. Learn how to:
Build a strong engineering foundation for AI-first startups
Develop a go-to-market strategy that drives adoption and revenue
Leverage AI to enhance product-led growth and customer engagement
Avoid common pitfalls when transitioning from product development to GTM execution
Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry experts and network with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Dedicated to all founders and startup CXOs building in AI – RSVP to save your spot.
Featured Speaker:
Manoj Agarwal, Co-founder DevRev, Ex SVP Engineering Nutanix
Manoj is the Co-founder of DevRev, a fast growing startup reimagining customer support and product development using conversational AI. With decades of experience in engineering leadership, he previously played a pivotal role in building and scaling Nutanix as its SVP of Engineering. Manoj brings deep expertise in AI, product-led growth, and GTM execution, making him a well-respected thought leader for founders navigating the AI-first startup landscape.
Soumitra Sharma is the Founding General Partner of Operators Studio, an SF-based seed VC firm focused on the US-India corridor. Before founding Operators Studio, he spent ~15 years as a venture investor, founder, and operator across the US-India-China tripod, with a $10Bn+ track-record market cap across firms like Alibaba Group and IDG Ventures. Soumitra is also the creator of 'An Operator's Blog' - the only podcast+blog focused on the US-India startup corridor.