Venture Salon: Founders & Investors
During New York Tech Week, In Pulse and Yorkseed are bringing together a carefully curated group of founders, investors, operators, and AI ecosystem leaders for an intimate Venture Salon in Manhattan.
This is not a traditional networking event. Attendance is intentionally limited to 75 selected guests, creating an environment where meaningful conversations, trusted relationships, and genuine opportunities can emerge. If you’ve spent time in the right rooms before, you know the difference.
The evening will feature a panel discussion exploring AI, venture capital, founder-investor dynamics, and cross-border opportunities, followed by curated networking and a live Founder Pitch Roulette.
What to Expect
🔍 75 handpicked founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders
🧠 High-signal conversations around AI, venture capital, and emerging opportunities
🌍 Cross-border perspectives from experienced founders, investors, and operators
🤝 Curated networking designed for meaningful connections, not crowded introductions
🎙️ A panel discussion on AI, venture capital, founder-investor dynamics, and global growth opportunities
🎤 Live Founder Pitch Roulette
Who You’ll Meet
• Venture-backed founders (Seed+)
• Repeat and serial entrepreneurs
• Venture capital investors
• Angel investors
• Family offices and capital allocators
• AI founders and operators
• Innovation ecosystem leaders
Featured Speakers
Managing Partner, Elpis Labs
Kenneth Huynh is a venture operator, investor, and innovation strategist focused on Applied AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and digital infrastructure. He serves as Managing Partner at Elpis Labs, Syndicate Lead at Quadratic VC, and Partner at Angel Round Capital. Previously, he held leadership and advisory roles at PwC, Gartner, and Virtustream, which was acquired by Dell EMC for $1.2 billion.
Founder, RE Capital Ventures
Ishan Singh is a founder, investor, and operator active across the India–U.S. venture corridor. He has participated in companies that have collectively generated more than $3.5 billion in exits and enterprise value. As an active angel investor and board member, he focuses on helping founders scale globally and navigate cross-border growth opportunities.
President & CEO, Koios Medical
Chad McClennan leads Koios Medical, a healthcare AI company developing FDA-cleared software that helps radiologists improve cancer detection and diagnostic accuracy. A recognized voice in healthcare innovation, Chad frequently speaks on AI in medicine and delivered a TEDx talk on the future of machine learning in radiology.
Founder, Luvo Capital
15+ years of opening doors and building relationships across the tech industry. Currently leveraging a global network to secure strategic partnerships and build a digital-first financial platform.
Partner, Fenwick & West
Ryan McRobert advises founders, startups, and investors on venture financings, corporate strategy, and growth. He works with leading technology companies across AI, fintech, digital health, and emerging technologies.
Chief Revenue Officer, MediaScience
Phillip Lomax is CRO at MediaScience, a neurometric research firm founded through an exclusive partnership with The Walt Disney Company. Using EEG, eye tracking, and facial coding, they turn audience attention and emotion into evidence brands can act on. Phillip leads revenue and go-to-market strategy, working with TikTok, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, LinkedIn, Samsung Ads, and more. Previously generated $130M+ in recurring revenue at Uber Eats. Harvard Business School executive education.
Founder & CEO, Yorkseed | Valois
Jessica Sophia Wong is the founder of Yorkseed, a venture intelligence and relationship platform connecting founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders across more than 50 global hubs. She is also the founder of Valois, a private capital network for family offices and allocators, and serves as Venture Partner at VNTR Capital.
Discussion Topics
• The Human Layer of AI
• Beyond the AI Hype: Where Real Opportunities Are Emerging
• The Investor Reality Check
• Cross-Border Growth and Global Expansion
Founder Pitch Roulette
To close the evening, selected founders will have the opportunity to pitch live in front of investors and ecosystem leaders.
Format
• 2-minute live founder pitch
• 1-minute Q&A
• Live audience voting
Before Pitch Roulette begins, attendees will be invited to submit their company through a live application form. Three founders will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
The audience will vote in real time, and one standout founder will be crowned the evening’s winner.
Prize
🏆 Six Months of Complimentary Access to Yorkseed Connect
Hosts
In Pulse
In Pulse is an AI Leaders Community bringing together founders, investors, and builders through curated events, real conversations, and meaningful connections that turn into opportunities.
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Yorkseed
Yorkseed is a private platform for founders, investors, and institutional partners built around venture discovery, diligence, and fundraising workflows.
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Sponsors
Larion
Software development and technology consulting partner with 200+ specialists delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
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LinkedLivin
Private home-sharing club for trusted professionals offering vetted global stays and home swaps.
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Luna Pastel
London-based recruitment firm specializing in Web3, Fintech, Gamedev, and executive search across 30+ countries.
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Apply to Attend
All attendees must apply to Yorkseed Connect and complete the approval process.
This event is part of #NYTechWeek, a week of events hosted by VCs and startups bringing together the tech ecosystem. Learn more here.