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Venture Week Afterparty - Finding next Moat
Curated AI Demos Founder & VC Panel Drinks Qixi Special
This exclusive afterparty runs parallel to Venture Week in San Francisco, purpose-built for global AI founders, researchers & ecosystem builders. Step beyond the main conference hall to unpack what creates lasting competitive moats in the AI era, & build high-value, meaningful connections in an intimate, relaxed setting.
Building Something Defensible?
5-6 Founder Demo Spots - Limited registration Open
We're selecting 5-6 AI startups to demo live.
Each selected founder gets 7-10 minutes on stage:
What did you build?
Why now?
What's your moat?
We're especially interested in:
Agents Enterprise AI Voice / Multimodal Consumer AI Vertical AI Developer Tools New AI Applications
This is not a traditional pitch competition.
No long fundraising deck. Show us the product.
Selected founders will demo in front of AI founders, investors, product leaders & builders, with plenty of time afterward for direct conversations & introductions.
Apply through the Demo Founder ticket. Only 5-6 teams will be selected.
What to Expect
Moat in Action: Finding Next Moat
Building on the conversations of Venture Week, we host focused, candid discussions around defensible advantages in AI infrastructure, agent technology, vertical applications & global expansion, with frontline insights from practitioners building today.
Finding the Next AI Moat - Founder & VC Panel
As models become cheaper & easier to access, where will durable AI value actually accrue?
Data or Workflow?
Distribution or Technology?
Model or Application?
Feature or Company?
And ultimately: What would you actually fund today?
Find Your Match
During networking, attendees can choose the type of connection they are looking for:
Founder Investor
Startup Customer / GTM
Builder Platform
EPIC hosts will also help make warm introductions throughout the evening.
Premium Afterparty Experience
Unwind with crafted refreshments & drinks in a laid-back atmosphere, the perfect way to cap off a full day at Venture Week while keeping the most valuable conversations going.
Curated High-Quality Networking
All attendees are vetted to keep the room relevant. Mingle with AI founders, top investors, technical researchers & industry operators in a crowd curated for depth, not scale.
Founder Peer Circles
Join intimate, closed-door roundtables with fellow founders navigating growth, compliance & localization in global markets. Swap real-world lessons & actionable takeaways away from the main stage.
Who Should Attend
Founders & Co-Founders: AI-native builders refining product strategy, defining competitive edges, or breaking into the North American market.
Investors & Institutional Partners: VCs, angels & ecosystem partners seeking high-potential AI startups & direct access to outstanding founding teams.
Innovation Leaders & Developers: Corporate executives & engineers exploring cross-border technical collaboration & real-world AI use cases.
Ecosystem Builders & Researchers: Community operators, researchers & industry enablers focused on growing the global AI ecosystem.
All registrations are subject to manual review to ensure a high-quality, aligned attendee community.
Standard Pass General admission to the full event - watch live pitches, attend the networking reception, & connect with the community in person.
Demo Pitch Pass Take the stage. Get a 7-minute pitch slot in front of top-tier investors, media, & industry leaders. Includes all Standard Pass access plus dedicated pitch prep support & post-event investor introductions.
VC Investor Pass Fast-track for investors. Get early access to project portfolios & founder profiles before the event, plus priority seating & a dedicated matchmaking session.
Join us in San Francisco this August - extend your Venture Week experience, & find your next moat with the best of the AI ecosystem.
ABOUT US
EPIC Connector is a leading global AI-native innovation community & ecosystem platform focused on technology commercialization & global growth. We are committed to accelerating the development of innovative projects from product building to global market expansion through venture incubation, brand events, growth services & global industrial ecosystem connectivity, & building a value network that links Builders, Founders & the global innovation ecosystem.
Connects 80,000+ global Founders & Builders
Global community spanning 9 countries & regions: the United States, Singapore, Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Switzerland & more
Incubated 10+ products with ARR exceeding $1 million
Supported 200+ products in successfully launching on Product Hunt
Cumulatively hosted 2,000+ global tech innovation events
Built a network of 200+ global strategic partners
Partner
Langrenus Fund: The Langrenus Fund was established by professionals with backgrounds at Google, Uber, & OKX, targeting investments in early-stage projects, incubation, & value-added services. With a focus on Web3 & AI, the team boasts global coverage & a track record of over 20 showcases, supporting founders from inception to launch & beyond. The Langrenus Fund welcomes collaborations, ideas, & inquiries from anyone deeply invested in the industry.
Website: https://www.langrenusfund.com/
Twitter:
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