AI, Startups, and nano (In Person - London)

What is the session about?

This is the AI event startups can’t afford to miss.

Why it matters:

AI is changing the way startups build, grow, and compete — not just for tech founders, but for any entrepreneur looking to save time, spark creativity, and scale smarter. Whether you're already experimenting with AI or just curious, this session will help you understand what’s possible and where to start.

What’s it about:

Join Shai Alon, Startup Evangelist at Google Cloud and 2x founder, as he shares how AI is reshaping the startup journey — from product development and operations to marketing and media.

Hosted by Emily Fallon, Regional Director at NatWest’s Accelerator, who’ll guide the conversation and keep the energy high from introductions to Q&A.

What you’ll learn:

• Real startup stories: how founders are using AI today

• What “AI Wrappers” are — and why they’re everywhere

• How to build your own simple “AI Operating System”

• What’s coming next in creative tools and generative content

• How AI can help you move faster, test ideas, and stand out

What you can do after this session:

• Spot opportunities to use AI in your own business

• Understand the tools and terms without needing a tech background

• Start experimenting with AI to boost productivity and creativity

• Connect with other founders exploring similar ideas

Is there any pre-event work?

No pre-event work is required. Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Shai Alon

Shai Alon is a Startup Evangelist at Google Cloud, dedicated to helping startups worldwide leverage Google Cloud's technology and AI capabilities. A two-time founder, he built successful ventures focusing on AI chatbots and web security, leading one through acquisition. Before joining Google, Shai spearheaded AI innovation in the cybersecurity space, bringing deep practical experience in applying AI to solve complex challenges. This journey through building and securing AI solutions fuels his insights into the next wave of agentic AI and its potential for startups.

Shai’s expertise spans cloud technologies, full-stack development, AI (Generative, Voice, Agentic) and machine learning. Today, at Google Cloud, he helps startups leverage cutting-edge technology to drive growth, offering mentorship and hands-on guidance. Passionate about startups and cloud innovation, Shai continues to support entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges and scaling their businesses with AI-driven solutions.

Emily Fallon

Emily is a New Yorker in London with a career that has spanned marketing, customer experience, and most recently, working with entrepreneurs looking to unlock business growth. Emily moved to London in 2017 while working for the internet’s most famous entrepreneur at VaynerMedia. Since joining NatWest in 2019, she has harnessed her own entrepreneurial spirit to help launch NatWest’s B2B merchant acquiring and open banking products and is now a Regional Director in NatWest’s Accelerator supporting entrepreneurs in London, Belfast, and Milton Keynes.