Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud on AI Agents | TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Navigating the Challenges of AI Startup Scaling

Within the competitive landscape of startups, the primary challenge isn't typically a lack of advanced tools. Rather, it's the ability to effectively utilize these tools to achieve optimal results.

TechCrunch Sessions: AI, scheduled for June 5th at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, will focus on the critical frameworks and strategic choices that dictate the scalability of AI-driven ventures.

Featured Speaker: Iliana Quinonez

We are pleased to announce that Iliana Quinonez, Director of North America Startups Customer Engineering at Google Cloud, will be joining the discussion. Her expertise provides a uniquely practical perspective on this vital topic.

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• Event: TechCrunch Sessions: AI
• Date: June 5
• Location: UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall

This event will explore the factors that determine whether an AI startup will flourish or encounter difficulties in its growth trajectory.

Navigating Growth for AI Startups: Quinonez's Strategic Framework

Quinonez spearheads a technical group dedicated to collaborating with promising startups throughout the United States and Canada. This collaboration provides practical assistance during the integration of Google Cloud and various AI technologies, spanning from the pre-seed stage all the way to an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Her methodology is fundamentally technical and attuned to the fast-paced environment of startups. Recognizing the constraints of limited time, funding, and clear direction, she empowers founders to optimize these critical resources.

Key Challenges for AI Agent Development

Currently, startups focused on developing AI agents are confronted with a complex array of considerations. Determining the optimal architecture for scalable intelligent systems is paramount.

Furthermore, structuring data pipelines to facilitate the training of agents capable of not only responding but also reasoning is crucial. A key question also arises: where should the boundaries be drawn between standard APIs and proprietary intellectual property?

Quinonez will directly address these challenges in a session specifically designed to enable founders to filter out distractions and make well-informed, strategically sound decisions regarding infrastructure, model orchestration, and collaborative efforts.

A Broad Spectrum of Expertise

Quinonez distinguishes herself through the breadth of her experience. Having accumulated over twenty years of leadership roles at companies like Salesforce, SAP, and BEA Systems, she has successfully guided both large corporations and nascent startups in aligning their product vision with tangible implementation.

Her team maintains strong relationships with accelerators, venture capital firms, and developer communities. This network provides a comprehensive understanding of successful AI strategies – and identifies those that are proving ineffective.

Insights into AI Agent Implementation

Attendees can anticipate a pragmatic discussion concerning the potential benefits and drawbacks of building with AI agents. The session will cover the tools currently favored by startups and a realistic assessment of the requirements for broadening access to sophisticated machine learning.

This will be achieved without sacrificing either the speed of development or the integrity of security protocols. Focus will be placed on practical solutions for navigating the complexities of AI implementation.

Gain a Competitive Advantage: Secure a Low Rate and Leverage AI Insights

Numerous discussions are currently taking place at TC Sessions: AI, centering not only on the prospective developments of artificial intelligence, but also on the practical methods for its current implementation.

Attendees will gain insights from prominent figures representing OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, and Google Cloud, through sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics. These range from strategies concerning foundational models to the architecture of effective data stacks.

This event is crucial for those actively developing within the AI landscape, or those considering entry into the field. Currently, tickets are available at a discount exceeding $300, with an additional limited-time offer of 50% off a second ticket.

Invite your co-founder, product lead, or even a critical colleague to join you.

Secure your registration now. The pace of AI innovation is rapid, and founders must accelerate their progress accordingly.