Lean Lecture: Starting a SaaS Business in the Age of AI

Join UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management for an engaging Lean Lecture on Starting a SaaS Business in the Age of AI. This session is led by Sergey Sundukovskiy, Ph.D., a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience as CTO, CIO, and CPO across multiple high-volume B2B and B2C SaaS platforms. Attendees will gain insights into early-stage product development, product-market fit, monetization strategies, and leveraging AI technologies like NLP and Machine Learning. The lecture is ideal for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and tech enthusiasts interested in scaling SaaS ventures in today’s AI-driven market.

Key Reasons to Attend / Participate

• Learn from a seasoned expert: Gain actionable insights from Sergey Sundukovskiy’s 25+ years of experience in SaaS product development.
• Master AI-driven strategies: Understand how AI, NLP, and Big Data can accelerate SaaS product growth.
• Optimize early-stage products: Learn techniques for testing, monetization, and finding product-market fit.
• Network with peers: Connect with other entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech professionals in the SaaS ecosystem.

Focus Areas / Themes

• SaaS Product Development & Monetization
• AI, NLP, and Machine Learning Applications
• Early-Stage Product Marketing & Testing
• Cloud Computing & Big Data
• Entrepreneurship & Startup Growth

Target Audience

Startup founders, SaaS entrepreneurs, product managers, tech innovators, investors, and business students interested in AI-powered business growth.

Networking & Opportunities

Attendees can engage through Q&A sessions, post-lecture networking, and one-on-one discussions with the speaker and fellow entrepreneurs. This is a chance to exchange ideas, seek mentorship, and explore collaboration opportunities.

What to Expect

• Duration & Format: 1 hour 15 minutes; in-person lecture and discussion
• Scale: Hosted at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management with community partners and tech-focused attendees
• Special Features: Expert insights on SaaS scaling strategies, practical case studies, and opportunities to connect with a vibrant tech community