Launch Your E-Commerce with AI: Accio by Alibaba for Next-Gen Entrepreneurs
Sunstone × Accio Work x GII
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:30 PM
📍 Sunstone
Join us for an exclusive afternoon event co-hosted by Sunstone Investment, GII (Global Innovation & Investment), and Accio Work (by Alibaba). Whether you're a student, aspiring founder, or early-stage entrepreneur, come discover how Accio's AI-powered e-commerce tools can help you source smarter, launch faster, and scale your business globally. Get a live demo, hear real founder stories, and unlock an exclusive 20% discount on Accio Pro — plus learn how to apply for CoCreate Pitch 2026, Alibaba's global product startup competition with over $1M in prizes. Come connect with a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors who are building the future of commerce.
Agenda
🕑 2:00 – 2:15 PM | Check-in & Networking
Arrive, register, and meet fellow founders, students, and community members.
🕑 2:15 – 2:35 PM | Welcome & Ecosystem Introduction
Hear from Sunstone, GII (Global Innovation & Investment), and Accio Work on who we are and why we're here.
🕑 2:35 – 3:05 PM | Accio Product Presentation & Founder Stories
A deep dive into the Accio platform — what it does, how founders and brands are using it, and a live hands-on demo. Real examples from student founders, early-stage brands, and startup teams. Bring your laptop!
🕑 3:05 – 3:25 PM | CoCreate & Pitch Opportunity Intro
🕑 3:25 – 3:50 PM | Q&A, Exclusive Discount & Closing
Get 20% off Accio Pro membership — available to in-person attendees only. Open Q&A and wrap-up.
🕑 3:50 – 4:30 PM | Networking
Open networking with founders, operators, investors, and community partners.
👥 Who should attend?
Student founders · Early-stage startups · E-commerce operators · Anyone curious about AI tools for business
💻 Bring your laptop — there will be a hands-on demo portion and 20% off for the attendee!
Accio Work is an AI-powered agentic business platform that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners run every part of their business, from product sourcing and store management to marketing and analytics, backed by Alibaba.com's 26 years of B2B expertise and a global network of 200,000+ verified suppliers. Built for solopreneurs and growing teams alike, Accio Work turns AI agents into a 24/7 business team so founders can focus on growth, not busywork.
About Sunstone
Sunstone Venture & Innovation Center brings together capital, resources, and opportunity across Southern California's innovation ecosystem. From capital access to public-private partnerships, we're here to help founders build scalable, durable companies.
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