ATX Vertical SaaS & AI Happy Hour

​Join us for a laid-back summer evening with sharp minds building (or curious about) the future of vertical SaaS and AI.

​We're gathering founders, operators, and investors who are rethinking industry playbooks, through the lens of AI. Whether you're heads-down building, exploring your next move, or just want to connect with others who get it, come grab some bites, swap insights, and get inspired.

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​About Your Hosts:

​Antler is the #1 most active global early-stage investor, pioneering “Day Zero” investing by partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler runs a 6-week founder residency in NYC, ATX, and SF designed to help exceptional builders start companies.

​TipTop VC is an operator-led venture fund investing at pre-seed and seed in vertical AI-native startups transforming and reinventing industries. Founded and led by Nick Tippmann and backed by an LP collective of some of the world's top vertical SaaS+AI founders and operators from the likes of ServiceTitan, Procore, Mindbody, Greenlight Guru and more. Learn more at www.tiptop.vc

​Shaun Vanderkaap brings over 10 years in payments experience across various commercial roles and countries.

​Huge thanks to our sponsors, DLA Piper. DLA Piper has represented companies, entrepreneurs and investors from idea to exit. For high-growth companies of all sizes, we've powered our clients on everything from raising capital to preparing an IPO and have turned startups into international enterprises, many of which continue to rely on us today. With roots dating back to the early days of Silicon Valley, we’re among the most established and largest emerging growth and venture capital law firm teams. We partner with you to provide practical, strategic advice that addresses commercial reality.