Equity Angels Hosts GTM Unplugged Summit for Software Founders
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Equity Angels, along with Skillsheet and Wells Fargo, is hosting a unique summit aimed at helping software companies navigate the challenges of the AI era. The event, titled GTM Unplugged, will take place on October 7, 2026, during San Francisco Tech Week.
Artificial intelligence has transformed the startup landscape, making it easier for developers to launch businesses through "vibe coding," where software is primarily built by describing tasks to an AI. However, this rapid growth has led to a surge in new businesses, with 5.9 million new U.S. companies forming in the past year. While AI has simplified the initial stages of entrepreneurship, it has also made it harder for startups to gain attention, trust, and traction.
To address these challenges, Equity Angels and Skillsheet have partnered with Wells Fargo to host GTM Unplugged. The summit will bring together experienced operators and investors to provide real-time, actionable solutions for enterprise growth. The program will feature live troubleshooting sessions where founders can present their go-to-market bottlenecks on stage, and a panel discussion on how to earn attention and trust in an increasingly saturated market.
The summit will also include a session on evaluating customer acquisition costs through a venture capital lens, led by Laurel Mintz, a general partner at Fabric VC. Mintz will help founders understand how to build a lasting competitive moat by effectively managing their marketing budgets.
Aniket Naravanekar, co-founder and CEO of Skillsheet, emphasized the importance of community in the AI era.
In addition to the summit, Equity Angels is launching a six-week GTM Accelerator for software founders with early market traction. The program will help founders test their market, refine their positioning, and develop a practical go-to-market plan for an AI-shaped buying environment. Interested founders can review the curriculum and apply at http://gtm2026.equity-angels.com/.
GTM Unplugged will provide a platform for founders to address the unique challenges they face in the AI era, offering them the tools and support needed to succeed in a competitive market.