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After talking to 10k people about AI, here's what will affect your idea.
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I’ve Talked to 10K People About AI. Here’s What You Must Know.

When

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

11:00 AM–11:45 AM EST

Where

NuLu

Mashup Food Hall – Stadium

750 E Jefferson St. (1st Floor)

Louisville, KY 40202

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About this session

What if your startup is solving a problem your customers no longer care about? AI is changing how people think, what they value, and what they're willing to pay for. Whether AI is part of your product or not, these shifts could make your idea more valuable or less relevant. And most founders don't see them coming.

In the last year alone, Todd Earwood has trained more than 1,300 people on AI and spoken to more than 10,000 about it. He's heard firsthand what excites people, what concerns them, where they get stuck, and what they ignore. These are insights most founders don't have, but could change how you build, position, and pitch your startup.

Having founded multiple startups and invested in more than 100 AI startups over the last 10 years, Todd understands what's at stake. He delivered a version of this talk at The AI Conference in San Francisco, where it was the most-attended session at an event drawing 3,000 attendees from 60 countries.

If you're launching an idea, building a startup, or growing a company, expect live polls, surprising insights, real stories, and lessons from Todd's new book, Adapt & Adopt. You'll leave knowing what you might be missing about your future customers, how AI could change your opportunity, and what questions you need to ask before making your next big decision.

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