The Closing Bell : AAPI Celebration
🔔The Closing Bell🔔
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Hanwha AI Center, Gold House Ventures, KFS and SVB are bringing together the AAPI founders, investors, and builders shaping the future of AI and technology.
A fitting close to the month — one last bell to celebrate the community, the stories, and the work that never stops.
Featured Speakers
Tae Yoon, Partner @ Altos Ventures
Mark Lee, Founder & CEO @ Marqvision
Kasey Roh, Head of US @ Upstage
Coco Mao, Co-founder & CEO @ OpenArt AI
🥂 What to Expect
Each spotlight will cover:
Their journey as an AAPI founder or investor in tech
What they're building toward and why it matters
Candid insights and perspectives on AI — from founders and leaders actively shaping the industry
Expect honest stories, warm conversation, and a room full of people who share the same drive. Followed by open networking over food and drinks.
Cocktail attire encouraged — dress to celebrate.
Agenda
5:30 – Arrival & networking
6:00 – Opening Remarks
6:10 – Founder, Investor & AI Industry Spotlights
7:15 – Open networking
8:30 – Close
About Gold House Ventures
Gold House Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in global founders at the nexus of creativity and AI. GHV Fund I (2022) is a top-decile performing $30m vehicle that has invested in 50+ companies alongside firms such as a16z, Sequoia, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Accel, Goodwater, NEA, and Lightspeed. Building on the success of our first fund, we are debuting Fund II to back global founders who are building AI companies that will advance the creative industries.
About KFS
Korea Finance Society serves to build a community to promote the development of Global Korean finance professionals through networking, education and mentorship. Through various events, partnerships, and collaborative projects, we aim to build a “home” for our members to learn from each other, expand our network, and empower members to give back to the community.
About SVB
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of some of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB’s parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC.
About HAC
Hanwha AI Center (HAC) is a private membership for all those dedicated to AI. As a hub for innovation, HAC brings together passionate entrepreneurs, researchers, and visionaries to explore the societal and technological impacts of AI on human life.