What It Takes to Found a Truly Great Company in the Age of AI
Hosted by Grant Griffith + James Currier + Cat + Jaagat + NFX Team + Lauren Nam
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What to look forward to
NFX co-founder and General Partner James Currier, an early-stage investor behind more than 100 companies including DoorDash and Patreon, will share what distinguishes enduring, category-defining companies. He’ll also explore how AI is reshaping the founder’s playbook for uncovering ideas, spotting markets, and building lasting businesses.
Inside the event
James Currier, co-founder and General Partner at NFX, will lead a session on what it takes to found a truly great company, and how AI is changing the playbook.
As one of Silicon Valley's leading early-stage investors, James has backed over 100 companies including DoorDash, Patreon, Incredible Health, and Mammoth Biosciences. Drawing on decades of founding and funding category-defining startups, he'll share the patterns that separate great companies from good ones, and how founders today can use AI to uncover new ideas, spot emerging markets, and build companies that last.
Please RSVP - dinner will be provided for the first ~30 guests.
*THE TIME IS 7:30-9PM, NOT 6:30-8:00PM.*
*G101, Stanford GSB.*
G101, Stanford Graduate School of Business
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Last checked: Oct 29, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
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