Founders’ SeriesRaising Capital During the PandemicWednesday, March 24, 2021Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on the virtual stage.The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced an extraordinary set of new challenges for both startups […]
Indoor AgTech Planting the Seeds of a Better Food Supply Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmThe indoor AgTech market is poised to revolutionize the food supply system, disrupting conventional “open field” and greenhouse growers. As population growth, urbanization, and climate change reshape the farming landscape — both figuratively and literally — traditional […]
Robotic Process Automation A “Magic Switch” for Enterprises?Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmThe digital transformation of enterprises across the globe has been a key driver of innovation in recent years, fundamentally changing the way a company operates and delivers value to its customers. As enterprises continue to explore new ways to integrate […]
Founders’ SeriesThe Great SPAC Explosion of the 2020s Are SPACs Better than IPOs or Acquisitions?Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Pacific time)The popularity of using a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public has exploded, and SPACS have significantly disrupted the path to liquidity for a growing number of startups. In 2020, […]
Founders’ SeriesInvesting in the Next Wave of NFTs Unique Opportunities or Just Another Asset Class?Thursday, April 28, 2022 Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on the virtual stage.The evolution of blockchain-based […]
Accelerating through the Turn Which Electric Cars Will Get the Checkered Flag?Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Pacific time)It is no secret that the global automotive landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to engines using alternative, carbon-friendly fuel sources. Perhaps the most well-known of these new automobile […]
Founders’ SeriesA New Model for Startup Success Navigating Funding Challenges in 2023Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on stage.Following a similar pattern in past economic downturns, changing […]
Founders' SeriesInvestment Landscape and Opportunities in Generative AI Just the Tip of the Iceberg?Thursday, August 24, 2023 Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on stage.Limited SeatingAs companies continue to seek innovative […]
Fully Homomorphic Encryption Is FHE the Holy Grail for Security?Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), widely recognized as one the most secure encryption methods in cryptography, has recently seen major breakthroughs that could unlock FHE’s true potential. FHE […]
The Future of Drug Discovery Is Generative AI the Next Breakthrough in Drug Design? to : Reception and networking : Panel discussion (with Q&A) Buy Tickets on EventbritePurchase Tickets var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '1237850838179', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-1237850838179', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });Buy Tickets on EventbritePurchase Tickets var exampleCallback […]
Monthly Planning Meeting Open to Anyone with a Passion for Emerging Businesses and Technologies to You are warmly invited to join us for our monthly planning meetings. At these meetings, we interactively discuss and plan for upcoming events and brainstorm about the types of new cutting-edge technologies, trends, and emerging companies on the horizon. Hear […]
Founders' SeriesHow to Build Products That Stand Out in the Age of AI Is Generative AI Destroying Differentiation? Thursday, June 25, 20266:00 pm: Reception7:00 pm: Fireside Chat7:30 pm: “Hot Seat” Startups *7:50 pm: Q&A * 3-4 selected founders from the audience will be featured on the stage. — Bonus Gift —(See below.)Very Limited SeatingBuilding new products […]