Group of startup founders networking during a Gild event

Private Events for Tech Leaders Building in an AI-Driven World

Curated rooms for candid conversations on real decisions and execution.

Upcoming Events

Where leaders from these companies come to think and connect

GILD events are by far the best organized and most well-curated. The time is always incredibly well-spent. I highly recommend attending.

Kirsten Karchmer

GILD Member, and CEO of Conceivable

It was great to connect with other senior executives who are actively exploring and building new AI tools and products.

Don Spear

Gild Member, and CEO of Open Sesame

GILD brought together an incredible caliber of peers. It was refreshing to be in a room of fellow CEOs and founders who share the same high-level focus on organizational efficiency.

Alex Porter

Gild Member, and CEO of Mod Tech Labs

Founder-first, operator led

Rooms are built primarily for CEOs and founders, with a small number of senior operators responsible for execution.

Designed for real exchange

Structured dinners and experiences that create trust, depth, and candid conversation. No panels. No surface-level networking.

expanding intentionally

Rooted in Austin’s technology leadership community, with deliberate expansion to other cities beginning in 2026.

High-signal by design

Conversations focus on what’s actually working with AI and how leaders are adapting, without hype or sales pressure.

Discover Upcoming GILD Experiences

Each gathering is invite-only and intentionally small. Event details are shared privately with approved guests to protect the quality of the room.

Mar 24, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CT

AI and the Future of Product Development

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Austin, Texas

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Partner With GILD

GILD partners with a small number of aligned companies that want direct, high-trust access to Texas’s most respected founders and senior operators.

Our partners co-create curated rooms, build real relationships, and grow their presence through thoughtful, long-term engagement.

If you’re focused on awareness, strategic relationships, or high-quality pipeline, and you respect the integrity of the room, let’s talk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is GILD for?

GILD is built for CEOs and founders of technology-driven companies, joined by a small number of senior operators such as CTOs or Heads of Engineering. Most attendees are responsible for real decisions around AI, scale, and execution.

Is GILD an AI event series?

GILD is not an AI hype or demo series. AI is treated as a real operating constraint cost, governance, systems, and ROI and discussed through peer exchange, not presentations.

What actually happens at a GILD event?

Each event includes light framing followed by a structured, off-the-record peer discussion. There are no panels, no pitches, and no selling, just honest conversation among leaders facing similar decisions.

What should I expect if I attend a GILD event?

Expect a calm, well-run evening with a small group of peers. Conversations are structured to encourage candor, and everything operates under Chatham House rules. You’ll meet people quickly, go deep early, and leave with both insight and real connections.

Are these events open to the public?

No. GILD events are invite-only to protect room quality and ensure meaningful exchange.

Do sponsors sell at events?

No. Sponsors underwrite the experience and participate as peers. Selling, recruiting, or pipeline harvesting is not allowed.

Why are events intentionally small?

Smaller rooms create trust and real conversation. Scale is not the goal — signal is.