The Shortlist NYC - Fireside Chat @ Datadog

2026-09-30 · 18:00:00 · New York

620 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

Hosted at Datadog in New York, this free meetup features a fireside chat on advancing from software engineer to CTO in the age of AI.

Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/shortlistfireside

Address: 620 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

Hosted by Sangavi Suresh, Andrew Yeung & Ivor Stratford

Founder brief

Who should attend

Technical founders, software engineers, and engineering leaders working in artificial intelligence and SaaS will find the discussion directly relevant. It suits developers aiming for executive roles as well as founders actively managing technical roadmaps.

What happens

The evening is built around a focused fireside chat exploring how engineering careers evolve from hands-on programming to executive leadership amidst AI shifts. Attendees gather at 620 8th Avenue beginning at 18:00 for the conversation.

Who's in the room

The gathering brings together software builders, technology leaders, and founders based in New York. Hosts Sangavi Suresh, Andrew Yeung, and Ivor Stratford facilitate the room alongside attendees from the AI and SaaS spaces.

How to prepare

Bring specific questions about managing engineering teams and navigating AI workflow changes. Because there is no pitch stage, plan to engage peer-to-peer and articulate your current engineering challenges or leadership milestones simply and clearly.

Organizer: The Shortlist NY

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Theme
From SWE to CTO - Building an engineering career in the age of AI
Sectors
Ai ml, Saas

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Ivor Stratford (Host)

Sponsors and partners

  • Datadog

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