AI Innovators Forum

​AI Innovators Forum is where founders, executives, and investors come together to share hard lessons, bold ideas, and practical insights from building and scaling with AI.

​This edition’s theme — “From Idea to Impact” — highlights founder journeys and the pivotal moments that turned ambitious ideas into products that matter.

​What to expect?

• ​Panel Discussion: Gain insights from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.

• ​Innovative Pitches: Hear from dynamic founders as they present their unique business ideas.

• ​Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, investors, and mentors.

• ​Q&A Session: Engage with the founders and ask your burning questions.

​Agenda

• ​5:00–5:30 pm → Social Networking

• ​5:30–6:00 pm → Opening Talk & Fireside Chat

• ​6:00–6:30 pm → VC Panel

• ​6:30–6:45 pm → Innovation Talks

• ​6:45–7:15 pm → Executive Panel

• ​7:15–7:45 pm → Founder Pitches

• ​7:45 pm onwards → Social Networking

​If you are a founder looking to pitch or an exec who would like to be featured on a panel please fill this form: Open Google Form.

​Why Attend?

• ​Gain Insights: From founders and execs on their journeys and from investors on what's next for AI startups.

• ​Support Entrepreneurs: Show your support for innovation.

• ​Get Inspired: Discover new ideas and innovative solutions that could shape the future.

• ​Build Connections: Expand your professional network and meet potential collaborators and mentors.

​​​Our Speakers

​Speakers for the Event

​Opening Remarks:

1. ​Chen Chen, VP- Partnerships, Intercom

2. ​Mala Ramakrishnan, Managing Partner, Progressive Ventures

​Fire Side Chat:

​Jeff Wang, CEO, Windsurf w/ Mala Ramakrishnan, Managing Partner, Progressive Ventures

​​Exec Panel:

1. ​Priyanka Rotti, Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy, TCS Communications

2. ​Jessica Hammond, Senior Director, Gen AI, Protegrity

3. ​Rajaram Srinivasan, CEO, Unbound

4. ​​Moderator: Vijay Ratthinam, Chair, AI Innovators Forum, Founders Creative

​​Eco System Talks - Founders:

1. ​Sharvari Deshpande, Intuit

2. ​Lenka H, B.E.L.L.E Community

3. ​​Samuel K., VP, AI and Data Science, Tickr

4. ​Hemant Pawar, VP, Synergize.ai

​​VC Panel:

1. ​Shalini Sardana, Co Founder, She Raises Capital 

2. ​Rohit Gupta, MD, Future Communities Capital

3. ​Moderator: Mala Ramakrishnan, Managing Partner, Progressive Ventures

​​​Founder Pitches:

1. ​Nishant Hooda, Founder & CEO, Docket YCX25

2. ​Pankaj Singh Bora, Founder, MonkAI

3. ​Srinivas Sreepada,  Founder, Zoom my Life

4. ​Bisi Obateru , Founder, JustiGuide

5. ​​Moderator: Vijay Ratthinam, Chair, AI Innovators forum, Founders Creative

​Closing Remarks

1. ​Ram Senthamarai, Venture Partner, Progressive Ventures

​See you at the forum!