Expert Session
Thursday, January 29 | 4:00 PM EST
Join HubSpot for an exclusive facilitated interview with Alex Lieberman from Tenex, hosted by Juliet Bennett Rylah, Senior Writer at The Hustle. Discover emerging AI trends, practical opportunities for your business, and strategic guidance on what early and growth-stage founders should prioritize in 2026, from hiring and prototyping to AI workflows and GTM alignment.
Walk away with actionable insights you can implement immediately.

Marketing has never been more complex... or more exciting.
In this interview, we’ll introduce you to Alex and his founder journey, from building companies like Morning Brew and StoryArb to launching Tenex, along with the dynamic framework he’s developed for marketers navigating today’s AI-powered world. Expect fresh insights and strategies you can put to work right away.
Here's what you'll discover in this exclusive event:
AI Trends for 2026: Learn how emerging AI technologies will reshape founder opportunities and what market shifts to anticipate in the next wave of innovation.
Founder-First AI Strategy: Gain practical insights from Alex's journey building and exiting Morning Brew and launching Tenex, with actionable takeaways for your business.
Competitive AI Advantage: Discover how early and growth-stage founders can prioritize resources for maximum AI impact in hiring, prototyping, workflows, and go-to-market strategies.
Implementation Roadmap: Walk away with a clear action plan for integrating AI into your business operations, regardless of your current tech maturity.

Alex Lieberman - Co-Managing Partner
Alex Lieberman is a co-managing partner at Tenex, an AI client services company focused on building practical AI systems for real businesses. Previously, Alex co-founded Morning Brew, the multi-platform business media company. In 2020, he and his co-founder sold a majority stake in Morning Brew to Business Insider for a reported $75 million.
He is also the co-founder of StoryArb and previously hosted Founder’s Journal and 60 Second Startup. Alex is a 2020 AdAge 40 Under 40 and 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, has been featured in outlets including Business Insider, the TODAY Show, and Digiday, and is a regular speaker at major industry conferences including AdWorld, Advertising Week, SXSW, and ASCENT.

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"The Future of AI for Founders: Trends, Opportunities & How to Prepare for 2026" will feature a journalist from The Hustle hosting a founder-first conversation with Alex. The session will cover:
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