Hiring in the Age of AI

​GILD Curated Circuit in Austin, TX
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:30 PM

​Presented in partnership with Tecla
Scale your teams and build AI-enabled organizations with top nearshore talent trusted by Austin’s fastest-growing companies.

​This is a free, invitation-only event.
Food and drinks are provided, courtesy of Tecla.

​About the Event

​AI is fundamentally reshaping how work gets done and in turn, what companies should actually be hiring for. As automation, copilots, and internal systems take on more execution, leaders are rethinking roles, skill sets, and what “great performance” looks like in an AI-enabled organization.

​This evening brings together a small group of CEOs, founders, and COOs for an off-the-record conversation about how hiring is evolving in 2026. Following The Curated Circuit, GILD’s signature format, the experience is intentionally designed to create candid peer exchange around real hiring decisions, organizational shifts, and what is already changing inside modern companies. Elevated food and drinks will be served throughout the evening, generously sponsored by Tecla.

​What to Expect

• ​A short, intentional networking mixer

• ​A focused 20–30 minute expert lightning talk

• ​Structured table discussions to apply insights to your own company

• ​Time to continue the conversation and build meaningful peer relationships

​No panels. No pitches. No product demos.

​What We’ll Discuss

• ​How AI is changing the roles and skills companies actually need

• ​What behaviors matter most as automation increases

• ​How leaders are rethinking job design, expectations, and performance

• ​Where traditional hiring models break in AI-enabled teams

• ​What forward-looking companies are already doing differently

​Why Attend

​You’ll leave with a clearer perspective on how hiring is evolving, practical ideas to apply to your own organization, and new relationships with senior leaders navigating similar workforce and talent challenges.

​Who This Is For

​This dinner is curated for senior company leaders, including:

• ​CEOs

• ​Founders

• ​COOs

• ​Presidents and owners responsible for organizational performance

​Attendance is limited to keep the room focused, candid, and high-signal.

​Privacy & Format

​Chatham House Rules apply.
Discussion stays private. This is what unlocks candor.