Edition 002 of the First-Time Founders Food Club brought founders together over Haitian-French fusion at Maison Passerelle for one of the realest fundraising conversations yet. From running tight rounds to avoiding “investor situationships,” the night served up sharp insights alongside unforgettable food.

Post the runaway success of industry-specific SaaS, the transformative shift towards AI-powered output-oriented vertical SaaS is up next. This post illustrates the opportunities for companies that harness unique datasets, identifying markets where new entrants can outshine incumbents in deploying intelligent AI solutions.