Brim x FastGrowth Icons: How AI curated events to optimise founder networking

When Uday Singh founded FastGrowth Icons, he set out to create a high-value, founder-led network to help scaleups navigate rapid growth.

Unlike traditional networking events, FastGrowth Icons is an exclusive series of in-person gatherings designed specifically for founders and CEOs of fast-scaling companies. These are not early-stage startups—they are established, high-growth businesses with 75-150 employees, generating $10M-$40M in revenue, and preparing for major financial milestones like IPOs, mergers, or acquisitions.

What sets FastGrowth Icons apart is its emphasis on personal connections over digital tools. Unlike competitors that rely on apps and virtual meetups, FastGrowth Icons curates highly selective, invitation-only events that bring together the right people for meaningful conversations. However, managing and updating the invite list in a rapidly evolving startup ecosystem was becoming a major challenge—leading them to explore AI-driven solutions with Brim.

FastGrowth Icons: A Unique Approach to Founder Networking

FastGrowth Icons' success depends on who is in the room. Each event brings together a carefully selected group of founders facing similar challenges, ensuring that every conversation is relevant and valuable.

The challenge? Startups move fast. Companies rise, pivot, or exit at an unprecedented rate, and keeping an invite list up to date requires real-time insights. The team previously manually tracked key factors like funding rounds, headcount growth, and valuation changes—an intensive process that was time-consuming and difficult to scale.

“What makes a great event is who’s in the room. We curate every attendee to ensure the highest value interactions.”

The Challenge: Keeping Up with Fast-Changing Companies

FastGrowth Icons needed a way to automate and refine its attendee selection process while maintaining its highly curated approach.

Key pain points:

• Constantly shifting data – Founders move on, companies pivot, and growth trajectories change quickly.
• Manual data collection – Tracking funding rounds, valuations, and market activity took weeks.
• Global expansion – Expanding into Asia and the Middle East introduced new data complexities.

“We used to spend weeks manually updating lists—AI now does it in seconds.”

How Brim Helped

Brim AI automated data collection, categorization, and refinement, by connecting their selection criteria with real-time data. This transforms a slow, manual process into an efficient, real-time system. What once took weeks now happens instantly.

Key solutions:

• Automated company tracking – Brim continuously updates and ranks companies based on FastGrowth Icons’ 12 selection factors.
• ‍Dynamic filtering – Instead of static lists, the team can now adjust selection criteria in real time based on market conditions.
• ‍Scalability for global expansion – Brim’s AI helps adapt selection models for different markets, ensuring the right mix of founders in new regions.

The Impact: Efficiency, Accuracy, and Future Possibilities

What’s changed?

• Time savings – Manual list updates reduced from weeks to seconds.
• Better accuracy – AI ensures only the most relevant attendees are invited.
• Smarter expansion – Data-driven insights help FastGrowth Icons break into new markets with confidence.

‍“AI helps us refine our process, but the human experience remains at the heart of what we do.”

An Ongoing Journey: Unlocking AI’s Full Potential

While Brim’s AI solutions have already made a significant impact, Uday is candid about the fact that this is just the beginning.

FastGrowth Icons and Brim are continuing to refine the system, exploring ways to enhance event matchmaking, attendee engagement, and real-time updates. The partnership is evolving, and both teams recognize that the potential of AI in founder networking is still unfolding.

“The first applications are promising, and we’ve already saved time—but we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible.”

Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in Founder Networks

Uday sees AI as a powerful tool for optimizing operations while maintaining FastGrowth Icons' core focus on meaningful human connections. Future collaborations with Brim will explore:

• Advanced attendee matchmaking – Ensuring even more valuable connections at events.
• AI-driven event planning – Automating logistics while keeping the experience seamless.
• More refined data models – Continuously improving how companies are assessed and invited.

“We don’t see AI as a fix-all, but Brim’s willingness to adapt and refine is what makes this partnership exciting.”

Conclusion

FastGrowth Icons’ curated, high-value networking model is now supercharged with AI. Brim AI has transformed data-heavy processes, allowing Uday’s team to focus on creating world-class events.

This case study shows that even non-technical businesses can leverage AI to enhance operations. The partnership between Brim and FastGrowth Icons is still evolving, but early results have already proven AI’s value.

For Uday, the journey is just beginning—but the future is full of possibilities.