AI Reality Check: Building, Funding & Scaling Beyond the Hype
What does it really take to build, fund, and scale AI in 2025?
Join leaders from SAP, Venture Capitalists, local startups, for an unfiltered conversation on what’s working in AI, what’s hype, and what’s coming next. From enterprise adoption hurdles to early-stage momentum, we’ll unpack the real challenges and opportunities shaping AI right now.
Panelists:
Walter Sun, SVP, Global Head of AI @ SAP
Michael Agustin, CEO & Founder of Curie
Iris Sun, Principal, Global Investment Team @ 500 Global
Moderated by Monika Sengul-Jones, PhD, Director of Strategy & Operations, Society + Technology at UW
We’ll explore:
• What use cases are actually delivering value
• How VCs are navigating hype vs. real innovation
• Where enterprises are succeeding — and struggling — in AI adoption
• What to watch in the next 12–18 months
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be served!
