Group 1 - The core challenge for companies expanding overseas is the difficulty in recruiting suitable talent through traditional channels [4] - Many AI product teams are structured with development teams based in China and growth teams primarily located overseas [3] - The workshop aims to address the challenges of identifying, recruiting, and managing global teams, featuring insights from Deel and Vorka.AI [4][7] Group 2 - Key discussion topics include how to accurately identify candidates that align with team culture and core competencies in unfamiliar overseas markets [7] - The need for adjustments in traditional recruitment funnels and evaluation systems is highlighted [7] - Strategies for leveraging social media platforms like Xiaohongshu and X to enhance employer branding on a limited budget are discussed [7][8] Group 3 - The workshop will also cover compliance with cross-border payroll, hiring policies, and remote team collaboration challenges [7][8] - The event is targeted at founders and business leaders of tech companies with overseas operations or those planning to build global teams [8]

Group 1: Perplexity's New Funding Round - Perplexity has raised $500 million in a new funding round led by Accel, bringing its valuation to $14 billion, which is lower than the previously expected $18 billion [2] - The company's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has increased to $120 million, up from $100 million in March [2] - Investors are particularly optimistic about the upcoming launch of the Agentic browser, Comet, which is designed for proxy searches and integrates AI capabilities for complex tasks [2][3] Group 2: Clay's Valuation Increase - Clay's valuation has reached $1.5 billion, achieved through the purchase of employee shares by Sequoia, rather than through a new funding round [4] - Earlier this year, Clay's valuation was $1.25 billion after a $40 million funding round, and the company is allowing employees to sell shares to improve liquidity [5] - Clay has experienced significant growth, with a projected revenue increase of 600% in 2024 following a tenfold growth in the previous two years [5] Group 3: AI Social Product Success - A small team of 12 has developed an AI social companion product that has achieved an ARR of over $30 million, surpassing expectations [6] - The product is particularly popular among Generation Z, with users spending more time on it than on TikTok, and approximately half of the users are young women [6] - Despite the success of this product, Character AI, a previously popular competitor, has struggled with commercialization, leading to a shift in its founding team to Google [6]