AI for Founders and Business Owners
LIVE · ONLINE · DELIVERED BY ASHUTOSH AGARWAL

AI for founders / business owners

Two live, hands-on sessions on the questions that actually keep early-stage founders up at night - what AI really costs your margins, and how to price and sell it in the Indian market.

Both sessions are taught live by Ashutosh - no recordings, no fluff, real numbers worked on screen.
"Same product, same price - the only difference is whether you know your real cost stack and whether your GTM actually fits the Indian buyer."

Most early-stage founders adopting or building with AI are flying blind on two fronts at once: they don't know if their margins survive at scale, and they're pricing and selling the way a US playbook tells them to - not the way Indian buyers actually behave. These two sessions exist to fix exactly that, one number and one worked example at a time.

TWO WAYS IN

Pick either session. Or both.

They're independent - no prework, no prerequisite. Come for the one that's keeping you up right now.

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₹500 2 hrs · Online

Cost of AI vs. margins

Saturday, 4 July · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST

Why "I'm using GPT-4o so my cost is fixed" is the most expensive belief in the room - and how to find out what's actually eating your margin.

  • The real AI cost stack - what you're paying for beyond the API bill
  • Worked example: an AI voice agent, naive vs. optimised cost stack
  • Worked example: AI video generation and the hidden "yield rate"
  • Leaves you with a simple framework to estimate your own cost-per-unit and protect margin as you scale
  • Live Q&A - bring your own numbers
02
₹500 2 hrs · Online

GTM and AI pricing in India

Wednesday, 5 August · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST

Why generic SaaS GTM and pricing playbooks break for AI products - and how to find the gaps in your own AI go-to-market before a customer does.

  • Why AI products don't fit standard SaaS pricing - usage spikes, inference cost, unpredictable margins
  • Pricing models that work for AI products in India - usage-based, flat-fee, hybrid - and where each breaks
  • GTM gaps unique to AI - trust, explainability, and proving ROI before the sale
  • Live Q&A - bring your own AI pricing question
YOUR HOST

Ashutosh Agarwal

Fractional CTO and Technology Board Advisor

An IIT Roorkee engineer with 25+ years building technology and AI-decision products - across Capgemini, GlobalLogic, and as CTO at iDreamCareer.

Today, Ashutosh works as a fractional CTO and senior technology advisor to VC-backed startups, SMEs, and founders without a full-time CTO - helping leadership teams make AI, data, and architecture decisions before scale makes them expensive. Both sessions are taught by him, directly from real founder conversations.

He is currently building CareerPathNavigatorAI - a 50+ question self-exploration tool that maps an engineering student's dimension scores - thinking style, work instinct, academic profile - to the after-engineering career paths most likely to work for that student, using a structured proprietary algorithm and AI-led self-assessment.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to attend both sessions?+

No. The two sessions are independent - each stands on its own with its own worked examples and takeaway. Attend whichever is relevant to you right now, or both if you want the full picture.

Who should attend?+

Early-stage founders, startup operators, and business owners who are either building AI-powered products or using AI to deliver their existing product or service - and want a clearer read on cost, margin, pricing, or go-to-market.

Are the sessions recorded?+

No. These are live, candid working sessions - founders share real numbers and real questions, and we want that conversation to stay honest. Chatham House Rule applies: insights are shared freely, but attribution stays in the room.

What if I can't make it after booking?+

Seats are tied to the live session and are not rescheduled or refunded if missed. If you're unsure about a date, message us on WhatsApp before booking and we'll help you decide.

Is there anything beyond these two sessions?+

We're building a deeper, hands-on follow-on session for founders who want to go further. Join either session above and you'll hear about it first.

How do I pay?+

Each session has its own secure Razorpay payment link on the card above. You'll receive joining details by email/WhatsApp after payment is confirmed.