Not every room is worth being in.This one is.
The Table is where 33 Strategies brings together the most intentional founders, operators, and builders we know — for candid conversations, real connections, and the kind of thinking that doesn't happen on a Zoom call.
We gather when it matters. And we make sure the right people are in the room. So make sure you've got a Seat at The Table.
01 — No Edges Summit
On March 12, 2026, we took over Austin during SXSW and did something simple — we put brilliant people in a room and got out of the way.
The No Edges Summit brought together a curated group of founders, investors, operators, and athletes at the intersection of sports, venture, and AI.
No panels for the sake of panels. No name badges collecting dust. Just honest conversation about what's actually being built, what's actually broken, and where the real opportunities live.
What came out of that room — the connections made, the ideas sparked, the deals started on cocktail napkins — is exactly why we'll do it again.
02 — The Recap
03 — What They Said
Kendrick Whittington
Construction, Real Estate & AI
04 — Inside The Room
We don't throw people in a room and hope for the best.
Before every gathering, we ask attendees where they're at, what they're building, and how they feel about the topic at hand. We use that to create richer experiences and more meaningful connections.
These insights were shared with all 31 attendees before they arrived.
AI Adoption in the Room
Self-reported adoption score (0-100)
Filter by role to see how different groups scored:
“Despite a 68 average, only 19% are ahead in AI adoption, revealing a stark divide in readiness.”
What the Room Wanted to Talk About
Ranked by overall preference (Borda score)
42% rank "what sets you apart" as top priority. "Startup approach" got zero votes — this is a post-theory crowd.
The room has taste, too.
Kendrick Lamar reigns supreme with 61% ranking him first. Sade holds strong second with broad Borda appeal.
What's a Borda score? A ranking method where each voter's preferences are weighted — first place gets the most points, second place fewer, and so on — giving a fairer picture of overall group preference than just counting first-place votes.