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Founders Redefining Retail, CPG, eCommerce, Hospitality & Beyond
Join us for AI Startups x Commerce: Building What's Next - a founder-focused meetup uniting startups, investors, & corporates shaping the future of commerce.
The program features startup pitches, NEC's reverse pitch spotlighting collaboration opportunities with enterprises, & a fireside chat with industry experts.
Attendees will gain insights into emerging AI & retail-commerce trends & explore new ways to build partnerships, run pilots, & scale with support from NEC's global enterprise network.
Startup Pitch
We're selecting 2-4 retail startups to pitch their ventures. This is your chance to share your vision in front of investors, corporate leaders, & ecosystem partners.
Pitch Format: 3 min pitch + 2 min Q&A
Deadline: Apply by Sunday, October 19, 2025
How to Apply: Complete both this Luma registration & the pitch application form.
Agenda
5:30pm-6:00pm Registration & Networking
6:00pm-6:10pm Welcome
6:10pm-6:30pm Startup Pitches
6:30pm-6:40pm NEC Reverse Pitch
6:40pm-7:05pm Fireside Chat
7:05pm-8:00pm Networking with Food & Drinks
Special Guest
A candid conversation bringing together perspectives from a VC, a startup founder, NVIDIA, & NEC to explore today's challenges, near-term opportunities, & bold visions for the next decade of retail.
About Host
Elev X! is NEC X's venture studio program supporting early-stage startups. Backed by NEC, a global technology leader, Elev X! helps founders accelerate from idea to impact through collaboration, pilots, & global connections.
In collaboration with NEC Retail Solutions Division
With experience across 170,000+ stores worldwide, NEC's Retail Division drives operational excellence & customer experience-creating opportunities for startups to pilot & scale their innovations in real-world retail environments.
Ecosystem Partners
Elev X! has partnered with leading investors & accelerators worldwide:
Carbide Ventures - Early-stage VC led by entrepreneurs who built multiple unicorns
Alchemist Accelerator - A top accelerator for enterprise startups
SVG Ventures | THRIVE - The leading Agri-Food Tech ecosystem
ERA - One of NYC's top startup accelerators
Translink Capital - A top-tier VC with deep global networks
Geodesic Capital - Multi-stage VC offering growth capital & access to Japan & Asia
and more!
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