"Quantum Computing Development" + Investor Keynote + Startup Pitches

​🚀 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

​5:30 – 6:00 PM
Check-in, Dinner and Networking

​6:00 – 6:05 PM
WeShine Welcome & Opening Remarks

• ​Ken Morris, Managing Partner & CEO @Chodify

​6:05 – 6:30 PM Keynote Speakers

• ​Joe Jasin, Managing Partner @ DNA Partners.

  • ​Topic: "Reading between the lines to understand VC's mind"

  • ​Joe is the managing partner at DNA Partners. Sector of the interest : Infrastructure software - digital media value-chain network (end to end). Markets: USA - staple | China - sunset | Philippines - sunrise. He is also the CEO of Synthetic Communications Inc

• ​Shuxiang Cao, Sr AI Research Scientist @ Nvidia

  • ​Topic: “Quantum Computing Development and BTC”

  • ​Shuxiang is currently an Sr AI scientist at Nvidia. He holds PHD in Physics and Quantum Computing @ Univ of Oxford. As an ex-cofounder / Lead AI Research Scientist @ Rahko, he will also share his entrepreneurship experience. He will share his personal views instead of acting as the official stance of any organization.

​6:30 – 7:00 PM Panel Discussion:

• ​Joe Jasin, Managing Partner @ DNA Partners.

• ​Shuxiang Cao, Sr AI Research Scientist @ Nvidia

• ​Ken Morris, Managing Partner & CEO @Chodify

• ​Alan Zong, Partner @UpScalesX, incubation

• ​Roger Rappopart, Partner @Snell & Wilmer

​7:00 – 7:30 PM Pitch Session

​4-8 Startup Pitches

​7:30 – 8:30 PM
Social Networking

​​💡 Startups - Pitch Session

• ​Kalok Chu, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer @ Suangoo AI

• ​Aaron Wu, CEO @ Khorium

• ​Sergey Knysh, Founder & CEO @ SYMULAT

• ​Tish Shute (Leichliter), Founder @ COGNISYN Inc

• ​Abtin Molavi, Head of Engineering @ Magic State

• ​Bijie Ren, Founder @ SATORI Biotech

• ​Srini Vasan, President & CEO @ Quantum Ventura Inc

• ​John Huang, Cofounder and CEO at Testomniac

​🌟 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

​​Langrenus Fund: The Langrenus Fund was established by professionals with backgrounds at Google, Uber, and OKX, targeting investments in early-stage projects, incubation, and value-added services. With a focus on Web3 and AI, the team boasts global coverage and a track record of over 20 showcases, supporting founders from inception to launch and beyond. Connect with ​​​Langrenus.

​🌟Cohosts

• ​Snell & Wilmer (Law Firm)

• ​​Tanka.ai

• ​langrenusfund (focus on Web3 and AI)