LBL Meets Startup Boston Week!

An AI-first founder community where real connections, fresh ideas, and big breakthroughs happen.

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Harry Chow & Karen Kelly
August 25, 2025

Happy August to the LBL community!

August is almost over, and we’ve got some exciting news in the works! From another alternative networking event to upcoming fresh opportunities for founders, we can’t wait to share what’s coming up.

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You’re Invited to Experience Networking, Reimagined!

After a successful first round—with over 100 founders waitlisted—we’re excited to announce our next event!

If you missed out last time, here’s your chance to experience Boston’s most engaging networking event for founders. We know the drill—networking can be awkward, and your time is valuable.

So, we’re bringing back our structured, welcoming format designed for real connections and actionable introductions.

Join us for round two and see why so many are eager to get in the room. Forget business cards and awkward small talk. Just bring yourself.

Ready to connect differently? Join us for Underdog Networking during SBW!

📅 Thursday, September 11th
⏰ 5 - 7PM
📍 State Street in Boston

✔️Sign up: https://lu.ma/ko81b1qk

Spots are limited. If the event is full, join the waitlist and we’ll let you know about the next one.

Catch Our Founders at Startup Boston Week!

LBL’s Co-Founder, Karen Kelly, will be speaking at Startup Boston Week 2025 on Monday @ 9:30AM! Don’t miss her session on helping non-technical founders build no-code solutions! It’s a great chance to get insights, connect with the community, and be part of the region’s biggest startup event.

Sign Up for Free 👉️ https://www.startupbos.org/sbw2025 ↗

Hope to see you there!

AI Headlines to Watch

Why did MIT find 95% of AI projects fail?
An MIT report found that 95% of corporate AI pilots fail—not because the technology doesn’t work, but because most teams don’t know how to use it effectively or try to fit AI into outdated processes. Success with AI isn’t just about having the latest tools, it’s about building the right workflows and investing in your team’s ability to adapt and learn.

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Apple
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence company has followed through on his recent threat to sue over how potential users can access the technology, highlighting how the stakes are rising within the industry as AI and its potential grow.

Google Study: 87% of Game Developers Using AI Agents for Workflows
A Google Cloud survey found that 87% of game developers now rely on AI agents for tasks like content creation, code, or audio processing—driven by rising dev costs and talent reduction. 44% even delegate autonomy to AI for multi-step content workflows.

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As always, stay cool, and we look forward to seeing you soon!