AI Builders Forum Social - Dinner, DJ & Happy Hour
PMI San Francisco Chapter Presents: AI B2B Founder & VC Dinner
The PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (PMI-SFBAC) is proud to partner with Founders Bay and ERIA to host an exclusive AI B2B Founder & VC Dinner in San Francisco.
For over 50 years, PMI-SFBAC has been a leading professional community in the Bay Area, bringing together project leaders, innovators and industry professionals. Through mentorship, networking and thought leadership programs, the chapter continues to foster collaboration and innovation across industries. As AI continues to transform the way businesses operate and scale, we are excited to bring together founders, investors, operators and technology leaders for an evening of meaningful conversations, valuable connections and shared insights.
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Hosts
Anup Deshpande — President, PMI San Francisco
Vijay Ratthinam — Chair, AI Builders Forum, PMI San Francisco
Sneha Gogia — Co-Chair, AI Builders Forum, PMI San Francisco
Mariane Bekker — Founder, Founders Bay
Nikita Khandheria — Founder & CEO, ERIA
Featured Speakers
Steven Xi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Eastlink Capital
Sudhee Chilappagari, Principal at Battery Ventures
Roy Wang, Principal at NextSummit Capital Partners
Alan Du, Partner at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund
Michael Borglin, Co-Founder & CEO, Surge Credit
Seyi Oshinowo, BoD, PMI San Francisco
Sara Abolhassani, BoD, PMI San Francisco
Maz Vaziri, VP, Membership & Sponsorship, PMI San Francisco
Agenda
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Dinner, Drinks & Networking
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Private VIP Meet & Greet
6:00 – 6:15 PM: Welcome Remarks
6:15 PM – 6:45 PM: Intro Panel Discussion I - Mariane
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Intro and Panel Discussion II - Vijay
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: More Networking and DJ
Discussion Topics
We will explore:
How venture capital firms evaluate startups and founders
Fundraising lessons from founders and investors
Current AI and B2B market trends
Building, scaling, and operating AI companies
What investors look for in early-stage and growth-stage companies
Personal experiences and lessons learned from founders and venture capital leaders
The intersection of AI and project management in modern organizations
What to Expect
Thought-provoking discussions with leading investors and operators
Meaningful networking opportunities with AI founders, startup executives and venture capital professionals
Insights into the evolving AI startup ecosystem
Practical fundraising and growth advice from experienced investors
A curated group of founders, investors, builders, and technology leaders from across the Bay Area
Whether you are building an AI company, investing in innovation, or supporting the startup ecosystem, this dinner offers an opportunity to connect with some of the region's most influential voices in technology and venture capital.
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