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With Roy Peterkofsky (Angel Investor), Kevin Jiang (Founder/CEO, Mangusta Capital), Wendy Nguyen (Sr Manager, Investor Relations, VABA Venture Capital), Tess Robinson (Managing Partner, FTB Capital Group), Anu Bhat (Founder/CEO, Miraii.ai), Paul Borowick (Principal, Underdog Labs), Chjango Unchained (General Partner, Aexodus Capital), Filip Orth (Head of Investor Relations, ZAKA VC).
Sep 23 (Wed) @ 06:00 PM       $19
Pilot.com, Pilotcom, Inc, SF

 
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An intimate dinner bringing together a curated group of founders & venture capital investors for an evening of great food, candid conversations, & meaningful connections.

No pitches-just a relaxed setting to exchange ideas, share experiences, & build relationships with people shaping the next generation of startups & venture capital.

Who's joining: Founders, VCs, & select members of the startup ecosystem.

Agenda
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Curated Networking & Dinner

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Meet & Greet with the Speakers (VIP Ticket Holders ONLY)

7:00 PM - 7:10 PM | Intro of Partners

Founders Bay

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7:10 PM - 8:10 PM | Panel

Panel 1 - What These VCs Actually Bet On: Timing & Opportunity (30 mins)

Roy Peterkofsky, Angel Investor (Moderator)

Kevin Jiang, Founder, CEO at Mangusta Capital

Wendy Nguyen, Sr Manager, Investor Relations at VABA Venture Capital

Tess Robinson, Managing Partner at FTB Capital Group

Panel 2 - What These VCs Actually Bet On: Endurance & the Founder Behind the Deck (30 mins)

Anu Bhat, CEO & Founder at Miraii.ai (Moderator)

Paul Borowick, Principal at Underdog Labs

Chjango Unchained, General Partner at Aexodus Capital

Filip Orth, Head of Investor Relations at ZAKA VC

8:10 PM - 8:30 PM | Open Networking

What to expect:

Dinner & drinks at Pilot
Curated introductions & conversations
Candid discussions on fundraising, investing, & building companies
A small, intimate group designed for quality connections

Space is limited, so please RSVP only if you're able to attend.

About Us
Founders Bay is a 200,000+ member community of founders, executives, investors & operators - weekly curated events, Expert workshops, & mentorship. Proudly woman-owned & operated by Mariane Bekker.

Create your account at foundersbay.com to unlock the member directory, exclusive events, & perks.

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Co-Host
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Event Terms & Consent

By registering for & attending this event, you agree to release & hold harmless Founders Bay, its affiliates, employees, & partners from any & all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to your participation in the event, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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This event may be photographed, recorded, or filmed. By attending, you grant Founders Bay the irrevocable right & permission to use your name, likeness, image, voice, & participation in any media now known or later developed, for promotional, marketing, & editorial purposes, without compensation.
 
 
 
 
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