Build, Fund, Scale: AI & Deep Tech
Fundraising in AI and deep tech isn’t straightforward. Unlike traditional startups, these companies often face longer timelines, technical complexity, and higher upfront costs, which means the way you raise capital matters just as much as how much you raise.
From venture capital to non-dilutive funding like grants, founders are navigating a capital landscape that is evolving quickly alongside advances in AI. This conversation brings together multiple perspectives across the funding ecosystem:
an investor lens on backing AI and deep tech companies, and
a founder’s experience leveraging grants and alternative capital to build
We’ll focus on what actually happens behind the scenes, how decisions are made, what investors look for, when grants make sense, and how to think about capital as a long-term strategy, not just a milestone.
If you're building in AI or deep tech, or thinking about it, this will be a practical, candid, and interactive discussion.
Speakers:
Jenny Yang - Partner, RiSC Capital
Jenny is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with deep operating experience building early-stage technology companies
Deepa Chaudhary - CEO, GrantOrb
Deepa leads GrantOrb, an AI-powered platform supporting grant discovery, writing, and reporting, with a focus on non-dilutive funding and impact-driven organizations.
Hilary Kilgour - Managing Partner, Audaxa Ventures
Hilary is an investor and operator with 15+ years of experience scaling product-driven organizations. At Audaxa Ventures, she backs diverse founders at the intersection of climate and health.
Facilitator
Ankita Patel - Digital Health Solution Support Specialist, Getinge
Ankita works in digital health and contributes to AI-driven healthcare solutions, with a focus on emerging technologies.
Who should attend:
Founders, operators, investors, and curious builders exploring AI and its real-world impact.
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