​Investor 101: How to Tell the Winners from the Losers in AI

​You're building with AI. You've got a prototype. Maybe you're using code generation tools, figuring out security, adapting your team to ship faster.

​But when it's time to raise money — how do investors actually evaluate what you've built?

​Join three experienced AI investors for a tactical conversation about what separates fundable AI companies from the rest. They'll break down how they evaluate teams going from prototype to production, what technical decisions matter (and which don't), and the red flags that kill deals.

​This is for builders who want to understand the investor lens on building with AI — not just talking about it.

​Speakers

​Mo Islam | Threshold
Mo invests in frontier technologies at the intersection of space, defense, and emerging tech. At Threshold, he focuses on technical founders building in categories where there's no playbook yet. He evaluates teams on their ability to navigate ambiguity and ship in uncharted territory.

​Nikhil Choudhary | Nirman Ventures
Nikhil leads early-stage AI/ML investments at Nirman Ventures, focusing on applied AI and enterprise infrastructure. He specializes in evaluating how teams integrate AI into product development workflows, from code generation to production deployment. Previously worked in product and engineering.

​Moderated by: Bhola Chhetri | AI Collective

​​Venue

• ​​Living Room

​​Time

• ​​3:00 - 3:45 PM

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