“AI Agents & The Future of AI” VC Insights• Founder Pitches
Participants: Conference room is at the south east corner of the building. First floor. Doors open at 5P. Welcome to come early and social.
🚀 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
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Check-in, Dinner and Networking
6:00 – 6:20 PM
Ellen Wang, WeShine Founder, Welcome & Opening Remarks
James Wright, Co-founder @ Nionto & Tech CEO & Product Builder
Haibing Lu, Co-founder @ AIConform & Professor @ Santa Clara University
Nicole Tutunik, SVP @ TheAgentic
6:20 – 6:35 PM Keynote Speakers
Andrew Maywah, Managing Partner @ Pacific Summit Ventures
Topic: From Models to Machines: Why Physical AI Is the Next Frontier
Andrew Maywah is Managing Partner of Pacific Summit Ventures which invests in early-stage deeptech companies across: AI and Physical AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced materials, energy, and industrial technologies. Andrew previously co-founded TDK Ventures ($500M), Silver Tiger Capital ($300M), and has spent his career working at the intersection of technology, venture capital, corporate innovation, and cross-border investment. He holds B.S. and M.Eng. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT and an MBA from the Wharton School.
6:35 – 6:45 PM Bagali and Dancers Performance
6:45 – 7:15PM Panel Discussion:
Andrew Maywah, Managing Partner @ Pacific Summit Ventures
Kun Peng, Founding Partner @ @xBuilders / Blockchain Builders
James No, Vice President of Sales @ Arch Systems
Benny Liao, Principal @ Acorn Pacific Ventures
Jingfeng Yang, Member of Technical Staff @ ex-xAI
Roger Rappoport, Partner @Snell & Wilmer, Moderator
7:15 – 7:50 PM Pitch Session
Neha Murukesan, Founder and CEO @ mnemoIQ
Bao Tran, Co-founder @ Chorigen
Kathy Walker, COO @ Langar Technology
Lunny Xiao, Founder @ CommitGo, Inc.
Nicole Tutunik, SVP @ Sanscritic ai
7:50 – 9:00 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
Partners:
TheAgentic provides complete infrastructure for production-ready AI agents, currently powering companies in biotech, healthtech, cybersecurity, and fintech where accuracy isn't optional.
Sanscritic is building the reasoning layer for the next generation of AI systems. Through its NeoLab, Sanscritic develops meta-reasoning systems, domain foundation models, and infrastructure for more reliable, specialized, and verifiable AI.
AIConform is the AI-native compliance partner for privacy, security, and AI governance—helping companies navigate complex global regulations, earn enterprise trust, and scale without slowing down.
🌟Cohosts
Snell & Wilmer (Law Firm)
langrenusfund (focus on Web3 and AI, targeting investments in early-stage projects, incubation, and value-added services.)