

AI x Venture: NYC Founders & Investors Mixer
About Event
This exclusive venture event brings together AI founders, early-stage investors, cross-border teams, and innovation leaders from top tech companies, they focused on exploring AI application trends, global expansion strategies, and early-stage venture building.
Designed as a high signal-to-noise ratio gathering, it cuts through the chaos of large conferences to deliver real fundraising conversations, strategic partnerships, and meaningful connections. Sponsoring partners also gain strong brand visibility amid a curated audience.
Event Format
• Keynote
Insights on AI product innovation, global expansion strategy, and early-stage fundraising.
• Founder & VC Panel
Discussions on GTM strategies, AI applications, cross-border scaling, and investor expectations in 2025.
• Curated Networking
Targeted founder-investor interactions, product showcases, and sponsor-friendly touchpoints—designed for authentic relationship building.
Target Audience
• Early-stage founders (Pre-seed to Series A)
• USD funds, VC/CVC investors, family offices
• Professionals in AI, SaaS, Infra, Data, and Consumer tech
• New York-based tech operators and innovation teams
• Cross-border founders (China → US / US → APAC)
Speakers:
• Lawrence Xu: CEO, TrustAI
• Jesse Qin: Staff Software Engineer / Manager at Google
• Chuyi Wang (Elsie): Founder, SentiEdge Investment LLC | Partner, Hibee
• Ziqi Wang: Founder & CEO, Biuty
• Chris: Team member in yotta labs
• Yiye Zhang: Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine
Why Attend?
✅ Gain actionable insights from industry keynotes and investor-founder panel discussions
✅ Secure targeted networking: Connect with investors, co-founders, and strategic partners
✅ Avoid "noise" and focus on real, productive conversations
✅ For sponsors: Maximize brand visibility among core AI/venture decision-makers
Time: December 14
Dive into the future of AI + cross-border venture, reserve your spot for a salon that prioritizes quality over quantity!