TechCrunch All Stage: Learn how AI can supercharge your MVPs with Chris Gardner

The highly anticipated TechCrunch All Stage event, catering to startup founders across various funding phases, is set to take place on July 15 at the vibrant SoWa Power Station in Boston. Among the impressive roster of speakers, Chris Gardner, an investment partner at Underscore VC, will lead a breakout session titled "MVP in the Age of AI: When to Bot and When to Not." Attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights into leveraging AI to enhance their minimum viable products (MVPs). To make the event accessible, limited-time discounts on Investor and Founder Passes are now available, with Investor Passes priced at just $250 and Founder Passes at $155—over 60% off the regular rate. These offers are further enhanced for groups, encouraging attendees to connect with venture capitalists and learn alongside more than 1,200 participants. AI has become a central theme in startup discussions, but Chris Gardner emphasizes the importance of striking the right balance between leveraging technology and maintaining the human touch in product development. His session aims to guide startups in creating MVPs that are not only minimal but also genuinely viable, a task that AI can facilitate by accelerating software development and prototyping processes. With a rich background in fintech, speech recognition, and e-billing, Gardner's experience includes leading several key projects at PayPal, such as PayPal's P2P and PayPal Here, following the acquisition of Paydiant, which he co-founded. He played a significant role in PayPal’s $2.2 billion acquisition of iZettle, and his current focus is on pre-seed and seed B2B investments, alongside a desire to engage in hands-on projects. Attendees are encouraged not to miss out on the 60% discount on Founder and Investor Passes, as this is just one of many enlightening sessions planned for the conference. Other topics include market assessment strategies led by Index Ventures' Jahanvi Sardana, insights into growth-stage fundraising at Series C and beyond, and a detailed look at how VCs evaluate pre-seed companies. Don't miss the opportunity to secure your ticket while the sale lasts. Additionally, startups can showcase their innovations to fellow attendees by reserving a table, or explore sponsorship options to enhance their presence at the event. Stay updated by subscribing to the TechCrunch Events newsletter for exclusive deals and announcements.