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Future Of Enterprise Tech & Startups w/ Alchemist Accelerator & AI Circle
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| With Ravi Sarkar (Enterprise CTO at Microsoft), Ed Hoffman (CEO, Knowledge Strategies & ex-Chief Knowledge Officer @ NASA), Jerry Tang (CEO @ Atlas Cloud & Founder @ VCV), Martin Ringlein (CEO, Agree.com), Yumi Kimura (CEO, LEAD), Alastair Trueger (Event Horizon Capital). |
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Apr 30 (Wed) , 2025 @ 06:00 PM
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Agenda
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Guest Arrival & Networking
6:30 PM - 7:10 PM
Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion
A brief welcome from event hosts. Panelists share their experiences & discuss emerging trends.
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Startup Pitches
Selected startups will each have 3 minutes to pitch in a demo day format, followed by up to 5 minutes of panelist feedback & Q&A. The session will be fast-paced & interactive, providing startups ...
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8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Open Networking & closing
6 selected attendees will each have 30 seconds to introduce themselves & share what they are working on.The rest of the attendees can engage in deeper conversations with industry experts & inv...
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The #1 B2B accelerator, Alchemist, & LEAD are bringing the enterprise crowd together.
The AI-driven transformation of enterprise technology & operations is unlocking major opportunities for startups, investors, & business leaders. As companies scale, the demand for AI-powered solutions to improve collaboration, decision-making, compliance, & efficiency continues to grow.
This interactive fun event tackles key questions such as:
Where are the biggest investment opportunities?
How is AI shaping enterprise & mid-market SaaS?
What solutions are companies looking for? How do you sell to them?
What are your competitors doing?
Join us for an exclusive event featuring industry leaders shaping the future of AI software & enterprise infrastructure solutions. Co-hosted by Alchemist Accelerator, LEAD, & Enterprise Information & Knowledge Management Strategy researchers from Columbia University, this event brings together top experts, investors, & founders driving innovation in mid-market & enterprise technology. Mingle with Alchemist's portfolio founders & connect with key players shaping the next wave of enterprise solutions.
Mid-Market: Typically 100 to 999 employees & annual revenue between $10M to $1B
Enterprise: Typically 1,000+ employees & annual revenue of $1B+
Our panelists' lineup (so far) includes:
Dr. Ed Hoffman, CEO of Knowledge Strategies & former NASA Chief Knowledge Officer, is a leading expert in AI-driven workforce analytics, talent management, & enterprise learning. He built NASA's top-ranked Project Management Academy, shaped agency governance, & now advises PMI & Columbia University on AI-powered talent strategies. Author of Shared Voyage & Project Management Success Stories.
Alastair Trueger is the General Partner of Event Horizon Capital & a deep tech investor with a track record across AI, infrastructure, & advanced computing. He was a founding partner at Creative Ventures (~$50M AUM), an early-stage deep tech fund, where he led investments in AI, quantum, autonomy, & microchips. He's also advised & invested in later-stage companies like Clear Street ($270M Series B) & CoreWeave (multi-billion-dollar AI infra), giving him a rare perspective across both early & growth stages-especially valuable to founders building toward scale in complex technical markets.
Martin Ringlein is the CEO & Co-Founder of Agree.com, a (venture-backed) next-generation payments & contract platform that integrates e-signature, money movement, & workflow-bridging a major gap in enterprise operations. Previously, Martin has spent over a decade as a General Partner at Adventure Fund, investing in some of the most disruptive early- & late-stage tech companies, including Stripe ($95B), Plaid ($13.4B), Deel ($5.5B), Carta ($7.4B), & Acquire.com. His experience sits at the intersection of mid-market & enterprise tech, both as a founder building infrastructure-level tools & as an investor backing platforms that scale.
Ravi Sarkar is the Enterprise CTO - Technology Strategy at Microsoft, where he leads strategic direction across the enterprise cloud & AI stack. With over a decade of experience advising Fortune 500 CTOs & CIOs, Ravi brings sharp insight into AI-driven transformation, enterprise SaaS, & how large organizations evaluate & adopt emerging technologies. Ravi's perspective bridges technology strategy & real-world enterprise demand, making him uniquely suited to speak on where AI is driving opportunity-and how to get there first.
(Moderator) Yumi W. Kimura, the CEO & Co-Founder of LEAD, an AI-driven platform transforming HR & knowledge management, used by 2,000+ companies, including Fortune 500 clients. A serial entrepreneur, she led Meitu Japan, the expansion arm of Meitu, a Chinese tech giant known for its AI-powered beauty & social apps with 1B+ downloads. Much like TikTok's global rise, Meitu became Asia's leading beauty & social app ahead of its $4.5B IPO in 2016.
Who Should Attend?
Startup Founders & Operators - Understand what enterprise buyers need, how to sell to them, & what your competitors are doing. Pre-seed, Seed, & later-stage startups are all welcome. If you're at the idea stage, this is a great opportunity to learn, network, & gain insights from industry experts & experienced founders.
VCs & Investors - Go beyond the VC echo chamber-learn what enterprises actually need & uncover overlooked high-growth opportunities in AI-driven SaaS.
Enterprise & IT Leaders - Cut through the hype-understand what AI-powered software actually does, what's usable in the market, & how to leverage the right solutions to drive business impact & advance your career.
Alchemist portfolio founders - Yes-this is one of Alchemist's official founder gatherings for those based on the East Coast.
Startups interested in applying to top business accelerators
If you're interested in applying to Alchemist, the best way is to connect with current portfolio founders & then apply directly via:
https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/
Meet the Organizers:
Alchemist Accelerator - Alchemist Accelerator is the #1 B2B accelerator focused on enterprise startups, managing $4B+ in assets & backed by top investors like A16Z, Accel, & Sequoia. With 52%+ of startups receiving funding post-graduation, Alchemist helps early-stage companies secure investment & build scalable B2B solutions.
LEAD - An AI-powered knowledge management platform that analyze & optimizes enterprise knowledge networks, enhancing collaboration, employee engagement, & knowledge flow to break down silos & share expertise.
To keep the vibe relaxed & enjoyable, we'll also have wine, cheese, light bites, & other beverages-plus some great music to set the tone for an evening of thoughtful conversation & casual networking.
Opportunities:
If you're a startup working on AI-driven solutions for mid-to-enterprise customers, & want to apply to pitch, email yumi@lead.app with the subject "Startup Pitch 4/30 Application." Selected startups will have a $49 participation fee, which includes one event ticket. Please make sure to check the ticketing page for pitch details & read through the FAQs. Thank you!
We also have a limited number of sponsorship spots available.
If you're interested in sponsoring this event or co-hosting future events with Alchemist Accelerator in New York, please reach out to yumi@lead.app with the subject line:
Event Sponsorship with Alchemist, Thank you!
If you're currently a student or someone interested in getting involved in the enterprise tech community as a volunteer, we'd love to hear from you! We're planning a series of events-including panels, networking sessions, & private founder dinners-and are looking for passionate individuals to help us bring them to life. Please reach out to alyssa@lead.app with the subject line Volunteer Application & include your LinkedIn profile.
The event will take place in Downtown to Midtown Manhattan.
The exact address will be shared soon with registered attendees. Stay tuned!
What Makes This Event Different?
This isn't your typical panel or just another startup party-we've designed this experience to be both insightful & genuinely engaging.
Color-Coded Badges - Whether you're a founder, investor, enterprise buyer, or operator, your badge will help others identify your role at a glance-making networking meaningful & intentional from the moment you walk in.
Curated Vibes - We'll have a thoughtful atmosphere with good music, wine, light bites, & open conversations. It's a chance to learn, connect, & unwind-all without the rigid or overly flashy feel of traditional events.
We believe the best conversations happen when smart people feel relaxed, inspired, & are surrounded by others who genuinely care about building the future of enterprise tech. That's what this event is all about. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge, connect with industry leaders, & explore the future of AI in the enterprise.
This photo is from LEAD's Speed Reverse Pitching Night featuring Cisco Ventures, Garage Ventures, Bay Angels, serial entrepreneurs, & YC founders.
Photo & Video Disclaimer
By attending this event, you acknowledge & agree that photos & videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. These may be used by the event organizers on platforms such as Luma, Eventbrite, social media, & future event materials.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify the event staff upon arrival.
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