Non-Coding AI : An easy way to kill your startup!

AI is now the cheapest advisor in the room - and that's exactly the problem.

Early-stage founders are increasingly turning to AI for the advice they can't yet afford: drafting legal agreements, preparing patent applications, working through R&D tax claims, setting up company structures.

Used well, with the right expertise behind it, AI is a powerful tool. Used without the knowledge to spot when it's wrong, it's a fast way to do real damage and potentially kill your startup.

Join Experia Growth and our expert sponsors for a focussed, one-hour lunchtime session on where non-coding AI use goes wrong and how to address (some) of the issues.

What we'll cover

You'll hear real horror stories from specialists across the areas where founders most often get caught out:

• IP - Hear from Stefan Paterson (IIP) about the risks of using AI for design and patents.

• Legal - Grant Pestell, Managing Director of MPH Laywers, talks agreements and contracts

• R&D - Mark Thompson, BDO Partner covers RDTI compliance and where claims come unstuck

• Business - Mark Cheng, Principal of Experia Growth will cover real life use by Experia

Then a practical AI 101: Bright Qi talks to how to give AI the right context, plus a realistic set of do's and don'ts - because you're going to use AI anyway. We'll finish with Q&A and networking.

Event details

• Date: Friday 3 July 2026

• Time: 11:45am arrival for a 12:00pm start, finishing at 1:00pm

• Venue: BDO Perth, Level 9, 5 Spring Street, Perth WA 6000

• Cost: Free to attend

• Places: Strictly limited to 25 - register early

Who should attend

Early-stage and aspiring founders who are already leaning on AI to fill the gaps, and want to understand the risks before they become expensive.