Early-Stage Virtual Conf
for investors and startups

Zoom + 1-on-1 Speed Pitch Session + Unlimited Networking Lounge

JANUARY 30, 2025 – 100% Online
8 AM San Francisco | 11 AM New York | 4 PM London
50+
speakers
+ UNLIMITED NETWORKING LOUNGE
up to 24h or until the last guest
1000+
Investors
4+
hours
10 Investor Types
Angel (360), Angel Syndicate Lead (152), VC Fund (546), Accelerator (137), Family Office (147), Private Equity Fund (65), Venture Studio (167), Fund of Funds (42), CVC (52), Limited Partner (88), Other types

20 Sectors
Agnostic – all industries (426), AI (426), B2B (355), B2C (158), SaaS (307), Fintech (294), Healthcare (297), Biotech (198), Energy (222), ClimateTech (245), E-com & Retail (120), Future of Work / HRtech (115), Mobility & Transportation (166), Marketing / Adtech (91), PropTech (126), AgriTech (166), SpaceTech (163), Cybersecurity (188), Blockchain / Crypto (162), Education (115), Other sectors

5 Invest Stages
Pre-seed (787), Seed (899), Series A (542), Series B (227), Series C+ (131), Other options

Invest Geo
Globally – everywhere (367), US (548), Canada (162), UK (170), Europe (265), Israel (108), Latin America (86), Middle East (94), Africa (87), Asia Pacific (132), Other regions

Investor Networking Opportunities
Open for more deals from other investors (873), Ready to share my deal flow with others (680), Can advise startups (691)
Stage filters
Bootstrapped / Not fundraising (851), Pre-seed (1399), Seed (696), Series A (132), Series B (10), Series C+ (6)

Geo filters
Globally – everywhere (928), US (1019), Canada (207), UK (372), Europe (420), Israel (51), Latin America (81), Middle East (136), Africa (283), Asia Pacific (195), Other regions

19 Sectors
AI (1289), B2B (1561), B2C (853), SaaS (862), Fintech (455), Healthcare (497), Biotech (191), Energy (201), ClimateTech (271), E-com & Retail (345), Future of Work / HRtech (236), Mobility & Transportation (207), Marketing / Adtech (201), PropTech (138), AgriTech (142), SpaceTech (93), Cybersecurity (101), Blockchain / Crypto (262), Education (262), Other sectors

10 needs
Looking for 1) a co-founder (485), 2) a fundraising agent (1109), or 3) an advisor (846). Startups that need: 4) software dev services (278), 5) marketing (381), 6) bizdev (434), 7) design (185), 8) recruiting services (101), 9) accounting/tax services (146), 10) legal/IP services (246).

Startup Growth Milestones
Our startup has paying customers (1032), We've already got commitments from investors (800), We're hiring (360)
9 types of other attendees
Fundraising agent (371), Startup advisor (862), Looking for a job (257), Entrepreneur (591), Professional working for a company (395), Service provider (664), Student (103), Planning to launch a startup (313), Looking for a co-founder (168)

7 participant services
Software development provided (298), Marketing provided (431), Business development provided (856), Design provided (235), Recruiting provided (153), Accounting/tax provided (124), Legal/IP provided (105)
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For investors: 1) to become value-add investors by exploring those startups that need support beyond money, 2) add 1-3K startups in your funnel 😁, & 3) find co-investors for your SPVs.

For startups: to connect with active investors in your sector/vertical & finish your fundraising campaign.
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10 Investor Types
Angel (360), Angel Syndicate Lead (152), VC Fund (546), Accelerator (137), Family Office (147), Private Equity Fund (65), Venture Studio (167), Fund of Funds (42), CVC (52), Limited Partner (88), Other types
20 Sector/industry filters
Agnostic – all industries (426), AI (426), B2B (355), B2C (158), SaaS (307), Fintech (294), Healthcare (297), Biotech (198), Energy (222), ClimateTech (245), E-com & Retail (120), Future of Work / HRtech (115), Mobility & Transportation (166), Marketing / Adtech (91), PropTech (126), AgriTech (166), SpaceTech (163), Cybersecurity (188), Blockchain / Crypto (162), Education (115), Other sectors
Stage filters
Pre-seed (787), Seed (899), Series A (542), Series B (227), Series C+ (131), Other options
Geo filters
Globally – everywhere (367), US (548), Canada (162), UK (170), Europe (265), Israel (108), Latin America (86), Middle East (94), Africa (87), Asia Pacific (132), Other regions
Stage filters for startups
Bootstrapped / Not fundraising (851), Pre-seed (1399), Seed (696), Series A (132), Series B (10), Series C+ (6)
Geo filters
Globally – everywhere (928), US (1019), Canada (207), UK (372), Europe (420), Israel (51), Latin America (81), Middle East (136), Africa (283), Asia Pacific (195), Other regions
19 Sector/industry filters for startups
AI (1289), B2B (1561), B2C (853), SaaS (862), Fintech (455), Healthcare (497), Biotech (191), Energy (201), ClimateTech (271), E-com & Retail (345), Future of Work / HRtech (236), Mobility & Transportation (207), Marketing / Adtech (201), PropTech (138), AgriTech (142), SpaceTech (93), Cybersecurity (101), Blockchain / Crypto (262), Education (262), Other sectors
10 needs of startups
Looking for 1) a co-founder (485), 2) a fundraising agent (1109), or 3) an advisor (846). Startups that need: 4) software dev services (278), 5) marketing (381), 6) bizdev (434), 7) design (185), 8) recruiting services (101), 9) accounting/tax services (146), 10) legal/IP services (246).
9 types of other attendees
Fundraising agent (371), Startup advisor (862), Looking for a job (257), Entrepreneur (591), Professional working for a company (395), Service provider (664), Student (103), Planning to launch a startup (313), Looking for a co-founder (168)
7 types of services provided by participants
Software development provided (298), Marketing provided (431), Business development provided (856), Design provided (235), Recruiting provided (153), Accounting/tax provided (124), Legal/IP provided (105)
10-20 video calls
Startups and investors will be automatically matched based on sector/industry, geography, and stage during this 1:1 Speed Pitch Session. For 2.5 hours, you’ll be scheduled for 10–20 short, 7-minute calls.
Meetings will not be matched with you before you join this session because not all investors & not all startups participate in the Session – only those who join can be matched with you. Startups will not be able to share a screen/presentation during these 1:1 meetings, but feel free to send it to the investors afterward.
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Speakers & Topics

  • David Cohen
    Co-founder & CEO @ Techstars

    Panel "What traction should startups show to easily raise pre-seed and seed rounds in 2025?"


    Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world with a portfolio of 3800+ startups with a total valuation of $200B+ including 20 unicorns. Techstars invested in 700+ startups in 2023.
  • Shruti Gandhi
    General Partner & Founding Engineer
    @ Array Ventures

    How we invest in startups after 1 meeting?


    Array Ventures invests $250K-$2M at pre-seed and F&F rounds in data/AI verticals. Under Shruti's leadership, Array Ventures has invested in 75+ companies, leading to 15 successful exits. Many of her companies have been acquired by PayPal, Apple, Amazon, ServiceNow, Gartner, and others. 70% of her companies have raised follow-on rounds from top funds.
  • Anuj Varma
    Senior Principal@ B Capital

    Panel "What traction should startups show to easily raise pre-seed and seed rounds in 2025?"


    B Capital is a global, multi-stage investment firm with $7B+ in AUM. Founded in 2015, B Capital has invested in 160+ companies across the world, focusing on technology, healthcare, and climate sectors. Anuj has 15+ years of experience working with technology companies as an investor and advisor.
  • Haley Bryant
    Principal @ Hustle Fund

    Expert Investor

    at Startup Pitch Session


    Haley had angel investments in 50 companies. Hustle Fund is a pre-seed/seed-stage fund with $90M+ AUM. The fund has completed 550+ pre-seed deals and reviews 1,000+ deals per month.
  • Edward Keelan
    Partner @ Octopus Ventures

    VC forecasts for 2025


    Edward leads a $500M venture capital fund of Octopus Ventures dedicated to high-growth software companies. Edward is also an active angel investor.
    His career began at the British American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco, followed by roles at Rolls-Royce and startup KorteQ, before joining Octopus Group in 2008.
    He is a regular speaker at Saïd Business School, Oxford University, where he shares his insights on early-stage investment and business strategy. He also dedicates time to mentoring small businesses, supporting them through fundraising and strategic decision-making.
  • Jenny Fielding
    Co-founder & Managing Partner
    @ Everywhere Ventures

    Expert Investor

    at Startup Pitch Session


    Jenny invested in 300+ companies and built a thriving community of 500+ founders and operators. Prior, as the Managing Director of Techstars she invested in a portfolio of companies with a current market cap of $10B+.
  • Jeffrey Bussgang
    General Partner and Co-Founder
    @ Flybridge Capital Partners

    Leverage AI to Be a 10x Founder


    Flybridge Capital Partners is a leading seed VC fund with $1B AUM across 6 seed funds and 9 network funds. Jeffrey is Investor, Founder, and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School (HBS).
    Before becoming a venture capitalist, Jeffrey was an entrepreneur—cofounder, and president of Upromise (acquired by Sallie Mae) and an executive team member at Open Market (IPO 1996).
  • Navina Rajan
    Senior Analyst @ PitchBook

    Early-Stage VC Data Report 2024


    Navina Rajan is a senior research analyst at PitchBook, covering EMEA Private Capital. Prior to PitchBook, she was a lead equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley for where she covered single stock and thematic research over the chemicals, internet, and food retail sectors.
  • Jason Kirby
    Managing Director @ Thunder.vc

    How much capital do startups actually need and how to secure it?


    Thunder.vc is a tech-enabled investment bank for founder-led companies. They use AI and a proprietary network of investors to streamline debt & equity raises for startups seeking $3M-$30M. Jason has been involved in over $135M in transactions across dozens of companies from HR tech, EdtTech, CPG, and SaaS, including selling his cloud tech company to Walmart in 2018, which provided a 10x return to its investors. He's also the host of the Fundraising Demystified Podcast & Newsletter that reaches 12K founders every week.
  • Kay Makishi
    Vice President @ Lupoff/Stevens Family Office LLC

    Panel "How do Family Offices decide on investments in VC funds & in startups directly?"


    Kay Makishi is advising the founder/principal in investing into impact-oriented early-stage VC funds and founders. The Lupoff/Stevens Family Office is a NYC-based single family office committed to achieving a just and sustainable world, seeking acceptable financial returns alongside demonstrable social/environmental impact benefiting people and the planet.
  • Troy Vosseller
    Co-Founder @ Gener8tor

    Our accelerator accepts <3% applications. How do we look at founders?


    Gener8tor is an accelerator that runs 285 programs across 47 communities, helping 1,400+ startups secure $2B+ in total funding. The accelerator's alumni have raised $1.3B in follow-on financing, creating over 9,666 jobs.
  • Natalia Sokolova
    Managing Partner @ SGG World

    Panel "How do Family Offices decide on investments in VC funds & in startups directly?"


    SGG World is a global powerhouse committed to driving meaningful change across industries through innovation, strategic investment, and impactful partnerships. As the parent company of Verda Family Office (SFO), SGG Advisory, and SGG Foundation, SGG World unites expertise and resources to support early-stage companies that aim to reshape the future for the better.
  • Christian Evans
    CEO @ Pax Fortis Multi-Family Office

    Panel "How do Family Offices decide on investments in VC funds & in startups directly?"


    Pax Fortis, is a principal-led multi-family office making direct investments in private & highly exclusive opportunities helmed by world-class, pedigree entrepreneurs, operations & investors. With our continued success investing in Neuralink, SandboxAQ, xAI & SpaceX we are leading the charge on exclusive direct investment opportunities.
  • Andrew D'Souza
    Founder & CEO @ Boardy

    How our AI closed an $8M round on its own?


    Boardy is the Superconnector AI that’s taking over LinkedIn and recently raised $8M ON ITS OWN. Before starting Boardy, Andrew was co-founder/CEO of Clearco, which funded over 10K startups with over $2.5B.
  • Serephina Ha
    Managing Director @ Founder Institute

    Panel “How do VC firms make investment decisions?”


    Founder Institute is the world's leading idea-stage accelerator, helping turn ideas into fundable startups. Since 2009, the Founder Institute has incubated 7,500+ tech startups, achieving over 80% graduate survival rate after five years. Their portfolio has a combined valuation of $35B+ and raised over $1.75B.
    Serephina is a VC-backed Entrepreneur turned Investor, Mentor, and Advisor.
  • Thomas Bigagli
    Partner @ Plug and Play Ventures

    Panel “How do VC firms make investment decisions?”


    The bio will appear soon
  • Aury Cifuentes
    Senior Associate @ How Women Invest

    Panel “What traction should startups show to easily raise pre-seed and seed rounds in 2025?”


    Aury is an early-stage investor at How Women Invest. Today, she focuses on investing in female founders building the future of work (think cybersecurity, software infra, etc.). The fund invests in exceptional female-led technology companies from seed to Series B, with check sizes up to $6M, depending on the round. The group is open to leading/co-leading rounds at Series A+. Other investment areas for the fund include healthcare startups, specifically those building family and wellness solutions and climate tech.
  • Thomas Jueng
    Sr. Managing Director @ Samsung Ventures America

    Panel “How do VC firms make investment decisions?”


    Thomas joined Samsung Ventures in 2012 and focuses on investments in mobile platform, AI, IoT, digital media & content, and enterprise solution. Prior to joining Samsung Ventures, Thomas worked at Benex investment, a private equity in Korea. Before Benex investment, he worked at SK Telecom in the global strategy planning team and investment team. Thomas led deals in the US, China, Vietnam, and Korea mainly focusing on mobile and internet. Before SK Telecom, Thomas worked at a RF repeater system company, MTI Co., Ltd. as a RF, S/W engineer. Thomas also co-founded two start-ups, a social network service website in Beijing, China, and an outdoor digital signage company, Intercity Networks in Korea and he was an early member of Chinese mobile device company, Xiaomi.
  • Alexander Zemlyak
    Principal @ Geek Ventures

    How do we score startups to choose the best 1% for investments?


    Prior to Geek, Alexander has worked in venture capital for 10 years across several VC firms in London and Tel Aviv having closed 35 deals worth $90M+ in deployed capital ranging from pre-seed to Series B including 5 exits. Geek Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on supporting immigrant founders building US tech companies.
  • Henry Shi
    Co-Founder @ Super.com

    My learnings from raising $150M as a founder


    Super.com is North America's #1 SuperApp. Henry grew the company from 0 to over $1B in annual GMV, 30MM+ total users, and over $150MM in annual revenue in under 8 years. He grew the team from 0 to 250 and raised over $150MM in VC funding. They were the #5 fastest growing
    company in North America on Deloitte Fast500 and #11 fastest growing on Financial Times and EY Entrepreneur of the Year.

Track 1. Startups Pitch Session

  • Brett Jacobson
    Founder & CEO @ Giddy
    Eddie by Giddy—an FDA Class II medical device with 95% clinical efficacy
  • Aaron Huang
    Co-Founder & CEO @ OoNee Sea Ranch
    OoNee Land-Based Modular Sea Urchin Ranch and Kelp Restoration
  • Jane Mosbacher Morris
    Founder & CEO @ TO THE MARKET
    TO THE MARKET is a tech-enabled leader in sustainable production, specializing in ethically made apparel and accessories. All products are crafted using eco-friendly materials in verified ethical facilities, ensuring a responsible and transparent supply chain. Powered by the proprietary TRACERA platform, the company provides detailed impact metrics, such as energy usage and fair wage hours worked, setting a new standard for sustainability. With a network of 200+ verified suppliers across 50 countries, TO THE MARKET offers custom designs and counter-sourcing solutions, redefining what it means to create responsibly.
  • Fred Rostami
    Founder @ GreenLIB
    At GreenLIB, we’ve nailed down a simple, low-footprint way to recover valuable stuff—like lithium, graphite, and electrolytes—from shredded lithium-ion batteries. By pulling out nasty impurities before everything goes to a smelter or recycler, our process slashes costs, cuts emissions, and boosts metal recovery. We’re all about making battery recycling cheaper, cleaner, and more efficient for everyone involved.
  • Jared Jeffery
    Founder & CEO @ healthKERI
    healthKERI is a B2B SaaS company providing new data exchange solutions. We allow healthcare organizations to assetize their data through new zero-trust, post-quantum-secure tech. This creates data that is safe, secure, and trustable, so enterprises can unlock the latent value of their sensitive health data.
  • Brandon Mitchell
    Co-Founder & CEO @ WriteSea
    WriteSea is redefining career services through AI-powered career mobility solutions that empower job seekers and revolutionize how job boards and higher education institutions support candidates. Our platform enhances resume optimization, interview preparation, and career coaching, making career advancement more accessible and effective.
  • Michael Wallace
    Co-Founder & CRO @ Resycure
    We are a SaaS-enabled B2B marketplace connecting brands and recyclers to trade recycled plastic. We aggregate our clients demand to make their recycled plastic procurement cheaper, faster, and scalable.
  • Ramses Alcaide
    Chief Executive Officer @ Neurable
    At Neurable we license our AI to allow companies to enable seamless brain-computer interface technology in everyday products to provide customers with insights into their mental health, productivity, and hands/voice-free control.
  • James O'Donnell
    Cofounder & COO @ Duet
    Duet develops mission control software for NEMT (non-emergency medical transport) to help fleet operators make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and convenient.
  • Nilesh Dixit
    Co-founder @ ZeeHub AI
    ZeeHub AI transforms how manufacturers harness their industrial knowledge and optimize operations. Our AI agents turn scattered data into automated actions, helping manufacturers recover the 30% revenue lost to operational inefficiencies. We help leading manufacturers: Unify fragmented systems with AI agents, Automate workflows across operations, Enable data-driven decisions in real-time.

Moderators

  • Max Pog
    Founder @ Venture Studio Family

    Host

  • Leesa Soulodre
    Managing General Partner @ R3i Capital

    Moderator of Panel "Deep tech VC trends 2025"

  • Haje Jan Kamps
    Founder & Pitch Coach @ Pitch Guide

    Moderator of Track 1. Startup Pitch Session

  • Natasha Mascarenhas
    Reporter @ The Information

    Moderator of Panel "What sets successful AI startups apart from those AI startups that fail to raise capital?"

  • Calum Kapoor
    Chief UK Reporter @ Financial Times

    Moderator of Panel "How do Family Offices decide on investments in VC funds & in startups directly?"

  • Martin Bryant
    Founder @ PreSeed Now

    Moderator of Panel "Supporting programs for startups: accelerators"

  • Jason Ma
    Founder & CEO @ ThreeEQ, Inc.
    Investor & CBO @ AdXero, Inc.

    Moderator of Panel "Family Office Trends 2025"

  • Nathan Beckord
    CEO @ Foundersuite.com (for startups) and Fundingstack.com (for VCs and i-bankers)

    Moderator of Panel "Tech for VCs to increase deal flow & returns"

  • Scott Kelly
    CEO @ Black Dog Venture Partners

    Moderator of Panel "How to launch and manage cost-efficient VC micro-funds (up to $50M)?"

  • Karen Sheffield
    Founder and Managing Partner @ Pachamama Ventures

    Moderator of Panel "How do VC firms make investment decisions?"

  • Arzu Tekir
    General Partner @ Treeo VC

    Moderator of Panel "What traction should startups show to easily raise pre-seed and seed rounds in 2025?"

  • Luke Naude-Lorentz
    Senior Growth and Investments Lead @ MOHARA

    Moderator of Track 2 for investors

1-on-1 Speed Pitch Session
128+ VCs, Angels, Accelerators, & Family Offices will meet startups

Investing globally (swipe to see more):
Investing in the US & Canada:
Investing in Europe, UK, Israel & other

Panel Discussions

How to launch and manage cost-efficient VC micro-funds (up to $50M)?
Developing startup communities
Family Office Trends 2025
What sets successful AI startups apart from those AI startups that fail to raise capital?
Supporting programs for startups: accelerators
Secure funding & get hands-on support from venture studios
Angel Platforms – how to create best experience (& returns) for angels?
Tech for VCs to increase deal flow & returns
Fundraising tools & platforms for startups
Deep tech VC trends 2025
Crypto VC Trends in 2025
Healthcare VC trends 2025
How Do VC Funds Work?
Panelist
Investor Relations and Compliance Officer
@ ClockWork
Sarah Greigo
Moderator
CEO @ Black Dog Venture Partners
Scott Kelly
Panelist
Managing Partner
@ Lobster Capital
Gabriel Jarrosson
Panelist
Founder & Managing General Partner
@ A.R.I. Senior Secured Growth Credit Fund
Zack Ellison
Panelist
Manoj Ranaweera
Founder & CEO
@ SkilledUp Life
Panelist
Huw Thomas-Cotter
Head of Growth & Partnerships
@ Rainmaking
Panelist
Global Partnerships Manager & Silicon Valley Chapter Director
@ Startup Grind
James Gee
Moderator
Founder
@ Dealflowagent
Joe Lewin
Panelist
Alan Smithson
Founder @ Unlimited Awesome
Moderator
Founder & CEO @ ThreeEQ
Investor & CBO @ AdXero
Jason Ma
Panelist
Harold Brunink
Assistant General Counsel @ Virgin Management
Panelist
Allison Huynh
CEO and Founder
@ Alo Ventures
Panelist
Ken Goldman
Panelist
David Robb
Managing Partner
@ Frontier Group
Moderator
Reporter @ The Information
Natasha Mascarenhas
Panelist
Andrew Romans
General Partner @ 7BC Venture Capital
Panelist
Managing Partner @ YYM Ventures
Gilad Zinger
Panelist
Peyman Moeini
Director @ Eris Canada Solutions
Moderator
Founder
@ PreSeed Now
Martin Bryant
Panelist
Laurent Roux
Head of Innovation Capacity Section @ EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Panelist
Abby Kursel
Partner @ gener8tor
Panelist
Nikita Yuriev
Partner and Head of Investment @ ULTRA.VC
Panelist
Founder & CEO
@ La Cremede la STEM™
Marion Siboni
Panelist
Founding Partner & CEO
@ Highline Beta
Marcus Daniels
Moderator
VC & Deal Manager
@ Actuate Ventures
Zee Schwab
Panelist
Partner
@ Pioneer Square Labs
David Zager
Panelist
CEO and Founder
@ Softeq Venture Fund
Chris Howard
Panelist
CEO
@ Falcon Scaling
Brian Ortiz
Panelist
Founder and Managing Partner @ VNTR
Yuri Rabinovich
Panelist
Founder & GP
@ A2D Ventures
Ankit Upadhyay
Moderator
CEO & Founding Partner
@ Gacsym Ventures
Anmol Goel
Panelist
CEO
@ COREangels
Cíntia Mano
Moderator
CEO @ Foundersuite.com (for startups) & Fundingstack.com
(for VCs and i-bankers)
Nathan Beckord
Panelist
Co-Founder & CEO
@ Bounce Watch
Cem Otkun
Panelist
Rodney Reisdorf
Co-Founder & CEO
@ Verivend
Panelist
Shaun Gold
Head of Content / Partnerships @ OpenVC
Moderator
CEO & Founder
@ Deal Flow Xchange
Jesse Witkowski
Panelist
Jane Kiatkina
Founder & CEO
@ Modo Finance
Panelist
Patrick Visser
Founder
@ Fininly
Moderator
Managing General Partner @ R3i Capital
Leesa Soulodre
Panelist
General Partner @ 1infinity Ventures
Founder and CEO @ Qantm AI
Seth Dobrin
Panelist
Oleg Demidov
GP @ Beyondearth tech
Speaker
Mandy King
Founder and Developer @ CliniciansCheck
Moderator
Leadership Coach
@ Braven
KT Khoo
Panelist
Corporate Development & Ventures in Digital Assets
David Shamash
Panelist
Research Analyst
@ Placeholder VC
Gurnoor Narula
Moderator
Chairman of The Board of Trustees @ LRV Capital
Raja Rajeev Kumar
Panelist
Managing Director
@ RZOLUT Tech
Jaideep Mehta
Panelist
@ July Ventures
Ravindra Krishnappa
Panelist
@ Arkstons VC
Binesh Balan

Unlimited Networking Lounge – 2D virtual space

Up to 24 hours or until the last guest

25-min panels followed by networking.


Participants can switch between 20 rooms to meet investors, startups & other attendees.


After registration, you'll get instructions on how to access this virtual 2D space – available for everyone with a LinkedIn profile.


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Media Partners
The Founder Institute, established in 2009, is a global network that transforms ideas into successful startups and supports their growth into global businesses. Its structured accelerator programs help entrepreneurs accelerate their progress, build networks, and secure funding. With chapters in 200 cities and 100 countries, it aims to empower talented individuals to create impactful tech companies. The institute, based in Silicon Valley, was founded by Adeo Ressi and Jonathan Greechan and operates from Palo Alto, California.
PitchBook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets to help professionals discover and execute opportunities with confidence and efficiency. We collect and analyse detailed data on the entire venture capital, private equity and M&A landscape—including public and private companies, investors, funds, investments, exits and people.
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YYM Ventures, the venture capital division of Yemin Investments, is focused on nurturing innovation and growth within the Israeli startup ecosystem. While our Private Equity and Real Estate branches are dedicated exclusively to the US market, YYM Ventures stands as a beacon of support for early-stage Israeli startups.
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Max Pog is a 4x entrepreneur. In 2023, he published his Big Startup Studios Research, which attracted the attention of hundreds of venture studios & VCs worldwide. Max launched the Venture Studio Family community and began hosting virtual conferences for investors.

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