Leveraging AI & Data for Scalable Tech Startups

Overview
Leveraging AI & Data for Scalable Tech Startups
Session Type: Talk
Speaker: Wale Ameen, Co-founder/CEO of Cush
Session Detail:
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, data and AI have become the backbone of successful tech startups. From product development to customer acquisition and operational efficiency, leveraging AI-driven analytics can give startups a competitive edge while ensuring sustainable growth.
In this session, Wale Ameen, Co-founder and CEO of Cush, will explore how AI, data analytics, and low-code solutions like Power Platform are transforming the way startups operate. The talk will provide practical insights into how early-stage companies can harness AI-driven insights to make smarter decisions, optimize resources, and drive revenue growth.
Key discussion points will include:
Data-Driven Decision Making – How to leverage AI-powered analytics tools like Power BI to uncover trends, enhance customer experience, and predict business outcomes.
Scaling with AI & Automation – How startups can integrate AI into business processes to reduce manual workload, improve efficiency, and streamline workflows.
Low-Code & No-Code Solutions – How platforms like Power Platform enable startups to rapidly build scalable applications without extensive technical expertise.
Sustainability & AI – The role of AI in helping startups adopt sustainable business models, optimize energy consumption, and drive impact.
This session is designed for startup founders, product managers, and tech enthusiasts looking to explore AI’s potential in scaling their businesses. Whether building a fintech platform, an immersive tech solution, or a data-driven product, this talk will offer actionable strategies and real-world applications to accelerate every startup’s growth.
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Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.
Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.
The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.
If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.
If you have any issues, contact us via email: getinvolved@technext.co.uk