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Vertical AI Summit
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| With Emily Fontaine (Head of Venture Capital, IBM), Dom Heinrich (Global AI Design, Coca Cola), Mike Wisler (CIO, M&T Bank), Dipanwita Das (Founder/CEO, Sorcero), Somak Chattopadhyay (Armory Sq Ventures), Dan Borok (NVP Capital), Oliver Libby (H/L Ventures). |
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May 22 (Thu) , 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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The NY Vertical AI Summit is an exclusive gathering of the top Founders, VC Investors & AI executives focused on Vertical AI. The summit features 3 panels on how to build & grow the next high growth AI startup. You'll gain firsthand insight into build vs. buy strategies, learn how startups create defensible AI moats, & discover how industry giants are staying ahead of the curve. The summit will end with networking session with drinks & food.
Who Should Attend?
We're curating an intimate cohort of just 65 participants of AI Founders, VC investors & Industry stakeholders.
Agenda
3:00 PM - Check-in & Networking
Kick off the summit by connecting with fellow leaders & investors shaping the vertical AI ecosystem.
3:20 PM - State of Vertical AI in NY
How NY Is leading the charge for AI Innovation with Emily Fontaine (IBM Global head of Venture Capital) & Somak Chattopadhyay (Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures) - both members of Governor Hochul's Emerging Technology Advisory Board.
3:45 PM - The Build vs. Buy Debate
Insights from top enterprise decision-makers on how they approach critical decisions around AI infrastructure, talent, & tech stack.
Speakers:
Dan Borok (Managing Partner, NVP Capital)
Mike Wisler (CIO of M&T Bank)
Dom Heinrich (Global AI Design at Coca Cola)
4:20 PM - Defensibility & Moats in AI
Perspectives from investors & founders on how to create lasting competitive advantages.
Oliver Libby (Managing Partner, H/L Ventures)
Dipanwita Das (CEO & Co-Founder, Sorcero)
5:10 PM - Follow-on Capital & Exit Planning
Insights from investors, exited founders, & acquirers on the current state of the exit environment.
Somak Chattopadhyay (Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures)
6:00 PM - Closing Keynote & Networking Reception
Continue the conversation over drinks & light refreshments with representatives from Armory Square Ventures, IBM, Fidelity Investments, Reitler, NVP, H/L Ventures, NY Ventures, & other Founders & Investors.
Brought to you by:
Lynx Collective empowers & advances the NYC startup ecosystem. Lynx Collective was founded by Andrew & Dorothy Chang, both 20-year veterans of the NYC startup ecosystem.
Armory Square Ventures (ASV) leads Seed & Series A rounds in B2B SaaS, marketplace, & vertical AI companies. We invest in emerging markets across the Northeast & Midwest, catalyzing growth in both established & burgeoning tech hubs.
NVP Capital is a seed stage, globally investing venture capital firm that backs bold founders building the next generation of enterprise software.
H/L Ventures & its CityRock family of venture funds invest in & help founders build inspiring, valuable companies from inception to exit. Based in New York City, H/L Ventures is specifically designed to consistently deliver active engagement with its portfolio companies, providing an unparalleled ecosystem of resources to entrepreneurs throughout their journey
Thank you to our Co-hosts
About Reitler
Reitler is a premiere full-service law firm & leading venture firm headquartered in New York, with offices in Princeton & Los Angeles. Consistently ranked in the top 10 in venture capital deal activity by PitchBook, & ranked in the Startups & Emerging Companies category by Chambers, Reitler's dedicated attorneys employ an innovative approach & ability to close transactions quickly & efficiently at every stage of an organization's lifespan, from seed funding through Series A & B rounds & to a liquidity event, IPO, or other exit.
About Fidelity
Fidelity Private Shares is committed to supporting the startup & venture capital ecosystem. We help companies prepare for their next round of funding with our cap table management & data room platform & offer educational content, events, & opportunities for community connections.
No matter where you are in your journey - from idea to exit, & beyond - Fidelity has the solutions to support you. Connect with Charlie Stephens to learn more
About NY Ventures
New York Ventures supports high-growth companies & their partners to use technology to solve important challenges in areas of strategic interest & importance. We actively look to provide greater access to venture capital for regions, industries & individuals, including women & minority entrepreneurs & fund managers. Our goal is to build a robust startup ecosystem across New York State, leveraging public & private sector assets.
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