The New Startup Playbook for 2027

AI has fundamentally reshaped the startup landscape in just two years. But what does that mean for the traditional Silicon Valley startup playbook?
In this one hour Talk, Silicon Valley veteran Bret Waters explores how the path to startup success is evolving for 2027—and what timeless principles remain unchanged. Drawing on decades of experience as a founder, educator, mentor, and startup advisor, Bret will share practical insights on how entrepreneurs should rethink building, launching, and scaling companies in an AI-first world.
Speaker(s): Bret,
Agenda:
06:00 pm to 07:30 pm — Talk by Bret Waters
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/575550