What Makes a Startup Actually Investable

​Join our Heads, Vincent Mao and Sam Nehme, alongside Ron Wiener, for a candid conversation on what investors really look for when evaluating startups.

​Drawing from their experience advising founders, supporting startup growth, and making investment decisions, Vincent and Sam will share practical perspectives from both sides of the table. Having worked closely with early-stage companies across different industries, they have seen firsthand what helps startups gain investor attention and what often holds them back.

​Key Discussion Topics

​Featuring Insights From

​Vincent Mao: Managing Partner at Bouken Capital & Bouken Ventures.

​Dr. Sam Nehme: Head of Advisory at Bouken Capital, and former DeepTech Founder.

​Ron Wiener: CEO & "Chief Mechanic" at Venture Mechanics.

​About Us

​Bouken Capital is a Silicon Valley-based ecosystem catalyst dedicated to bridging the gap between technical innovation and venture-scale growth. We don't just invest; we architect the frameworks for long-term success through our three core pillars: Smart Capital, Deep Advisory and Community Leverage.