“AI Infra and Robotics” VC Insights• Founder Pitches
(For Attendees, the conference room is on the first floor, at the right side of the building across from the parking lot. We will start at 6P, you are welcome to come at 5:30P for social networking and dinner)
🚀 Event Overview
We invite you to an evening of curated connection at the intersection of science and venture. Explore the frontier of modern technology through brilliant pitches and candid fundraising insights alongside the industry’s leading minds.
🌟 What to Expect
Venture & Vision: Expert keynotes on investment trends and the latest scientific milestones.
Startup Showcases: Curated pitches featuring the next wave of advanced technology.
Live Feedback Loop: Direct insights from the judging panel and the announcement of winners.
Networking & Dinner: Meaningful dialogue and collaboration between the ecosystem's key players.
🕒 Event Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Check-in, Dinner and Networking
6:00 – 6:30 PM
WeShine CEO Ellen Wang, Welcome & Opening Remarks
Akash Saraf, Founder of TheAgentic - the best large reasoning models for Agentic AI"
Tom Tang, Founder of PineLong Life - advancing TAFA neurokines into a high-value therapeutic pipeline
Chuan Qiu, Founder of Velda - serverless GPU Cloud for Physical AI Development
Henry Sun, CEO of Stockfan - an all in one stock market data and investor community platform.
6:30 – 6:50 PM Keynote Speakers
Chun Xia, General Partner & Cofounder, TSV Capital
Topic: The 2 Fatal Flaws of large AI models and the 8 opportunities for new ventures
As a successful repeat founder with three tech companies and a PhD in computer science, he combines hands-on building experience with an unusual blend of deep tech expertise and visual design sensibility, focusing his investments on hard tech like semiconductors, AI, and edge computing while helping drive reverse innovation processes for technology commercialization globally.
Sebastian Spitzer, HPE, Venture Partner at Omni Ventures and Niterra Ventures, Startup Advisor
Sebastian Spitzer is an operator and investor in AI infrastructure, physical AI, and industrial deep tech. He works with neo-clouds and high-growth AI startups at HPE and serves as Venture Partner at Omni Ventures and Niterra Ventures. Previously, he spent nearly a decade in automotive corporate development and CVC. Sebastian has supported companies from inception to $100M+ valuations.
6:50 – 7:20 PM Panel Discussion:
Chun Xia, General Partner @ TSV Capital
Sebastian Spitzer, Venture Partner @ Omni Ventures
Amar Flora, Managing Partner & COO at Catalyst Data Centers, and General Partner at Solaris Venture Parnters
Suresh Alla, Sr. Principal Systems Engineer @ PROCEPT BioRobotics
Jiachen Liu，Founder @ Stealth Startup
Roger Rappoport, Partner @Snell & Wilmer, Moderator
7:20 – 7:50 PM Pitch Session
Kris Saunders, CEO @Power48
Cien Zhang, Co-Founder @Topaas.AI
Misha Rubanov, Founder @ReflexBio
Akash Saraf, CEO @ Sanscritic.ai
7:50 – 8:40 PM
Social Networking
🌟 Organizers
WeShine Entrepreneurship Organization
Bay Area–based nonprofit bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders. We facilitate investment opportunities, help businesses expand globally, and provide expert coaching. With 100+ pitch events & founder meetups hosted, our community truly lives by “We Shine Together.” WeShine Linkedin
Langrenus Fund: The Langrenus Fund was established by professionals with backgrounds at Google, Uber, and OKX, targeting investments in early-stage projects, incubation, and value-added services. With a focus on Web3 and AI, the team boasts global coverage and a track record of over 20 showcases, supporting founders from inception to launch and beyond. Connect with Langrenus.
🌟Cohosts
Snell & Wilmer (Law Firm)
langrenusfund (focus on Web3 and AI)