🌏 BASACA Connect: South Asians in Climate & Deep Tech: Panel + Mixer at NY Climate Week
Note: Registration page has been moved to SuperMomos community page: https://www.supermomos.com/events/basaca-connect-south
What:
Calling South Asian innovators, investors, and friends! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and energizing conversations with like-minded leaders in climate and deep tech.
Meet inspiring founders who have built and scaled deep-tech businesses in climate and energy, as well as founder-turned-investors who aren’t afraid to make bold, long-term bets on transformative ideas. Expect a lively panel discussion followed by a mixer where you can connect, share ideas, and explore collaborations.
Who:
Panelists:
Ramya Swaminathan: The Engine Ventures, backing tough tech ventures at the frontiers of science and engineering.
Durga Das: Founder & CEO of AeroNero, developing atmospheric water generation systems to address global water challenges.
Ankit Anand: General Partner at Riceberg Ventures, an early-stage deeptech VC fund investing across climate, space, life sciences, and AI/robotics.
Hosted by:
BASACA (Bay Area South Asian Climate Association) - a global community uniting South Asian leaders across business, academia, science, arts, climate, and activism to foster collaboration, amplify impact, and drive systems change.
Riceberg Ventures - an early-stage deep-tech VC fund backing breakthrough startups in space tech, climate tech, life sciences, AI/robotics, and cybersecurity. Founded by visionary Indian entrepreneurs from across the globe, Riceberg Ventures is committed to shaping the future with transformative innovation.
Momentum Capital - a venture capital firm investing in mission-driven founders solving critical global challenges. Momentum Capital partners with companies at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and impact, providing the resources and network to scale bold solutions.
When:
📅 25 September 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:
📍 New York City — Exact location shared upon registration.
Come for the climate and deep-tech conversations, stay for the community. 🚀
Register now to secure your spot: https://www.supermomos.com/events/basaca-connect-south