Alumni Ventures x South Asian Trailblazers Presents: A Live Podcast with Founder & CEO of Lincode
Join Alumni Ventures and South Asian Trailblazers for an evening of networking, conversation, and community in the heart of Boston.
We’ll kick off with hors d’oeuvres and drinks, then dive into a live podcast interview with Rajesh Iyengar, Founder & CEO of Lincode — one of AV’s most exciting recent seed investments. Rajesh is a pioneer in applying AI to real-world manufacturing challenges, from automotive and aerospace to apparel giants like Nike. His story blends deep tech expertise with entrepreneurial grit, and this is your chance to hear it first-hand.
What to Expect:
Networking Reception: 45–60 minutes with cocktails and light bites (including South Asian flavors)
Live Podcast Conversation: Moderated by Simi Shah of South Asian Trailblazers
Audience Q&A: Engage directly with Rajesh and the conversation
Community Connections: Meet investors, founders, and professionals across tech, venture, and beyond
Whether you’re an investor, founder, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about AI’s impact on industry, this event is designed to spark connections and inspiration.
+1s are allowed and encouraged. Please have them register for the event so security will let them through.
About South Asian Trailblazers: South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Through our eponymous podcast, we dive deep into the journeys of trailblazing South Asians, from ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia to Actor Kal Penn. We're also dedicated to convening South Asian leaders by hosting high-impact events – live podcasts, networking mixers, and industry dinners. We operate the Trailblazers Agency, providing executive advisory and cultural intelligence for those looking to tap into the South Asian market. Our Mission: to amplify South Asian success.
About Alumni Ventures: Alumni Ventures (AV) provides individual accredited investors with access to professional-grade venture capital — an essential asset class missing from many sophisticated portfolios. Since its founding in 2014, AV has raised over $1.4 billion from more than 11,000 investors and backed over 1,600 portfolio companies. The firm offers 40+ venture funds focused on alumni communities and thematic investing, all managed by a team of ~40 full-time venture professionals. Alumni Ventures is ranked a Top-20 Venture Firm in North America, according to CB Insights, and has been a Top 3 Most Active U.S. VC (2018–2024) according to PitchBook. The firm was named to Inc. Magazine’s 2024 list of Founder-Friendly Investors, honoring venture firms most trusted and valued by entrepreneurs, and has been recognized by Fast Company, Benzinga, and the US FinTech Awards — including 2024 nominations for Disruptor of the Year and WealthTech of the Year. Most recently, AV was named one of the Top 50 Unicorn Investors of All Time by Stanford’s Venture Capital Initiative, recognizing firms that invested in startups before they reached unicorn status. AV funds are private, for-profit entities and are not affiliated with or sanctioned by any university.
About Lincode: Lincode is an AI and computer vision company that empowers manufacturers and their supply chain partners to conduct real‑time quality inspections of components, assemblies, and packaging. Their flagship offering, LIVIS (Lincode Intelligent Visual Inspection System), is a no‑code, deep‑learning platform that significantly enhances traditional machine‑vision systems for defect detection, assembly verification, and data traceability, while integrating seamlessly with existing hardware and enabling rapid deployment with minimal training data. Lincode’s technology has earned the trust of leading global manufacturers, including BMW, Suzuki, Honda, Boeing, and Schneider Electric, with its focus on automotive, aerospace, electronics, and related industries.
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