AWS // Stripe: AI Founders Networking Lunch | Bridging East & West
Join us for an exclusive networking opportunity during Sessions week
Connect with fellow AI startup founders and industry leaders from across the Pacific for an intimate lunch gathering in the Bay Area. This event brings together AWS's strong network of Asia-rooted startup founders with Stripe's payment expertise to create meaningful connections and explore collaboration opportunities.
Event Highlights
Network with Innovation Leaders: Meet VC-backed Chinese-background AI founders from across the globe who are building the next generation of AI companies. This is a rare opportunity to connect with peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of scaling AI businesses internationally, particularly between Asian markets and the Bay Area tech ecosystem.
Strategic Insights: Hear directly from AWS and Stripe leadership on how both companies support Chinese AI startups in scaling their businesses globally, with practical strategies for international expansion.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Register to See Address
Language: English & Mandarin (中英双语)
Agenda
12:30 – 12:40 PM | Welcome & Introductions Round-table ice-breaking: share your perspective, what you're building, and how you'd like to follow up
12:40 – 1:00 PM | AWS & Stripe: How We Help Asia-Rooted AI Companies Scale Globally A brief overview of how AWS and Stripe support founders at every stage of international expansion
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Open Connections, Collaboration & Networking Structured and open networking — explore partnerships, share insights, and build lasting connections
Who Should Attend
Chinese-background AI startup founders (based anywhere globally)
Founders from VC-backed AI companies
Founders focused on international expansion
Hosted by:
AWS: Head of Startup Partnership, GCR
Stripe: Leadership Representatives
Why This Matters: The Bay Area hosts one of the world's most vibrant Chinese founder communities in AI. This gathering creates a unique bridge between Asian innovation and Silicon Valley expertise, fostering partnerships that can accelerate your company's global growth trajectory.