The AI advantage: Smarter growth, stronger business

AI is everywhere - but for many businesses, it’s still more hype than impact. In this session, two AI experts will cut through the noise and show what actually works. We’ll explore how to: ✔️ Use AI to drive real results, moving beyond experimentation to unlock meaningful value ✔️ Maximise every £1 post-funding by using AI to accelerate growth, boost efficiency, and sharpen your competitive edge ✔️ Adapt to AI disruption by focusing on core strengths and pivoting to stay competitive ✔️ Build a practical AI Game Plan - a framework to drive short-term ROI and long-term enterprise value through embedded AI. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale your AI strategy, this session will give you the clarity and tools to take the next step with confidence. ​​Our hosts🎤 ​​​Anthony RoseCo-founder & CEO, SeedLegals ​​​Known as “The man behind BBC iPlayer”, Anthony Rose is a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind SeedLegals, the platform powering a third of all early-stage SEIS/EIS funding rounds in the UK. ​​​With a background in internet video, P2P tech, and social platforms — plus a patent portfolio spanning content discovery and interactive TV — Anthony brings a rare mix of technical depth and commercial know-how to the startup world. Mike GilesCo-founder, Head of AI Mike has helped grow a franchise network to 1,500+ franchisees in just three years, reaching number three in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100; built the outbound marketing engine for The CFO Centre, now the world’s leading provider of fractional CFOs; and co-founded Head of AI in 2024, which has grown to 85+ fractional Heads of AI supporting £10m–£250m businesses with AI leadership, strategy, and roadmap development. Paul ForrestInvestment Expert, Founder & Fractional Head of AI Paul is a strategic advisor, board member, and investment expert with over 20 years’ experience, helping organisations grow, raise capital, and prepare for long-term success. As founder of Ecaveo Capital Partners, he works across sectors to guide businesses through fundraising, M&A, and transformation, with a strong focus on AI, data, and digital strategy. He has supported over £1bn in fundraises and delivered transformational growth, including 200%+ revenue increases within three years. ​About SeedLegals ​​​We're the UK’s go-to platform for startup legals, funding, share options, SEIS/EIS and more. ​​​Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster and smarter. Our tools make it simple to create and sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, and reward your team – without burning time or cash on admin. ​​​We’re trusted by 60,000+ startups and investors and power 1 in 6 early-stage funding rounds in the UK. If you're raising, hiring or just figuring out what’s next, we’re here to help you do it right. ​​More resources to help you get ahead: ​​​💡Tips from Investors: Download our free ebook packed with insights from angels and VCs on what really makes a great pitch. 👉Get the ebook ​​​📆If you prefer to speak to humans then feel free to book a free call with the SeedLegals team. 👉Book a call ​​​📬Get the newsletter: Join thousands of founders getting startup funding tips, legal insights and founder stories, straight to your inbox. 👉Sign up here About Head of AI Unlock AI’s full potential with an on-demand Head of AI - a senior executive responsible for developing and implementing an organization’s artificial intelligence strategy. They oversee AI initiatives, manage AI teams, and ensure AI technologies align with business objectives to drive innovation and competitive advantage.