AI Founders & Investors Meetup @Microsoft Campus
🚀 AI Founders & Investors Meetup
Join us for an exclusive gathering of AI innovators, startup founders, and leading investors at Microsoft Ignite 2025!
🎯 What to Expect
Join us to celebrate the launch of Microsoft Incubator in Silicon Valley and dive into bold strategies for building and scaling AI products. Discover the forces igniting the next wave of AI breakthroughs!
📋 Agenda
🌟 Featured Speakers & Guests
🎤 Julia Liuson – President of Developer Division at Microsoft | One of the most influential women shaping the future of software development
🎤 Yang Hou – Chairman & CEO, Microsoft Greater China Region | Collaborating with regional stakeholders to strengthen Microsoft’s presence across Asia-Pacific and ASEAN markets
🎤 Chris Tao – COO, Microsoft Greater China Region | Leading transformation through cloud and AI innovation, enabling cross-border adoption across Asia-Pacific and ASEAN. Passionate about shaping the next generation of tech leaders as a global startup mentor and adjunct lecturer at UBC.
🎤 Olivia Zhang – General Manager of Microsoft Incubator | Building the program from scratch and leading its growth, with experience across global investment banks, private equity, tech giants and startups spanning diverse stages and cultures.
🎤 Charles Guo – Lead of Microsoft PRC STU Cloud and AI Platform | Driving cloud & AI transformation through strategic solutions and enterprise-scale innovation
🎤 Zheqing (Bill) Zhu – Founder & CEO of Pokee AI | Building next-generation AI agents for reasoning, planning, and tool usage, after leading the Applied Reinforcement Learning team at Meta AI.
🎤 Ryan Fauber – Investor at Point72 Ventures | Leading early-stage AI/ML investments and backing the next wave of deep tech founders
🔥 More heavyweight speakers & Guests to be announced—stay tuned!
👥 Who Should Attend
AI startup founders and co-founders
AI Investors
Product leaders building AI-native experiences
Developers building with AI
Anyone passionate about the AI revolution
🤝 Why Attend
Discover emerging AI technologies and business models
Learn winning strategies for scaling AI products from industry experts
Hear firsthand from successful Microsoft Incubator startups
Connect with the vibrant AI founder and investor community
Limited spots available. RSVP now to secure your place!
☕ Coffee break
🚗 Event Logistics
Address: Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus
Parking: the Visitor Parking area near the Visitor Entrance which is also located at 1045 La Avenida Street, Mountain View, CA 94043.
Check in: Bring a valid photo ID → Check in at lobby host desk → EQI Conference Room (★)