"AI Memory for OpenClaw and Beyond" + VC 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
Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:05 – 6:30 PM Keynote Speakers
Bei Zhang, VP of Evermind
Topic: The Memory Layer: What OpenClaw Got Right, and What Comes Next"
Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Partner @ BDev Ventures. Keshia is a Partner at BDev Ventures, leading sourcing and portfolio operations and helping shape the firm’s investment strategy. She’s backed 60+ startups globally, with 25% of the portfolio achieving markups under her leadership. Previously, she led U.S. programs at German Accelerator and founded Dialog to Learn. She's been recognized for her impact with honors including ACG Silicon Valley’s B2B VC of the Year and Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Woman of Influence.
Topic: Investment Decision Myths
Dr. Xin Wang | BIDMaP Postdoctoral Fellow @ UC Berkeley (CDSS + Chemistry) and a Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow @ Cornell. Dr Wang's work applies deep learning models to guide materials design for the energy and pharmaceutical industries, bridging wet-lab experimental chemistry with data-driven discovery in scientific research.
Topic: AI For Material Development
6:30 – 7:00 PM Panel Discussion:
Bei Zhang, VP @ Evermind
Keshia Gent, Partner @ BDev Ventures.
Xin Wang, BIDMaP Postdoctoral Fellow @ UC Berkeley
Gana Misra, Founder/CEO, @ Finrep AI
Antonio White, CEO @Pitchfreaks
Roger Rapport, Partner@ Snell & Wilmer
7:00 – 7:30 PM Pitch Session
Quasar Intelligence, Bevan Smith (Founder & CEO). Quasar Intelligence automatically extracts bone density, muscle quality, and metabolic biomarkers from routine CT scans .
Visum AI, Nauman Rafique (CEO, Cofounder). Visum AI provides a physical intelligence layer for data centers, transforming engineering artifacts like single-line diagrams into actionable, AI-readable knowledge.
COGNISYN, Tish Shute (Leichliter) (Founder/CEO). AI for Materials Discovery via Quantum Game Theory
Livinit, Anviksha Agrawal (Founder & CEO). Livinit is an AI-powered spatial commerce platform that turns a room scan or photo into a to-scale, shoppable 3D layout.
Multisynq, James Wright (CEO). Multisynq is building the infrastructure for applications without landlords
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Social Networking
🎫WeShine Advisor/Investor Pass:
Investors, CEOs, Scientists, Journalists & large community partners are welcome to join WeShine Advisor Group to support early-stage founders. Benefits include:
✔️ Early access to top-tier pitch decks
✔️ Invited as the Guest Speakers or to private events
✔️ Complimentary pass to WeShine events, and receive community Impact Award from WeShine
👉 Interested? Please let us know. https://forms.gle/X5WdMbLphs1NgvHNA
🌟 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)