Chimera Demo Day
An innovation show.
Chimera Demo Day is a community-driven global virtual event designed to connect founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders around one idea: discover what's being built around the world.
Powered by Chimera Community, home to over 1,000 founders, the event brings together 200+ members of the global entrepreneurial ecosystem, including 100+ founders and 50+ investors, to celebrate innovation and spark meaningful connections.
Whether you're a founder, investor, or simply passionate about emerging technology, this is your opportunity to discover exceptional startups and become part of a global innovation ecosystem.
September 24 • 10:00 AM PST • Live on Zoom
🔥 What to Expect
A featured VC panel: The New Venture DNA: What VCs Look For When Everything Changes
Live pitches from international startups, building across AI, healthcare, climate, consumer, enterprise, and more
A global audience of 100+ founders and 50+ investors
Opportunities to connect with the Chimera Community through networking activities
🎙 Featured Investor Panel
The New Venture DNA: What VCs Look For When Everything Changes
The startup ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental shift. In this session, a cross-sector panel of venture investors breaks down the new venture DNA—from navigating the rise of AI-native companies to identifying the intangible founder traits that signal outsized potential beyond early metrics and market hype.
Moderator:
Vincent Mao — Bouken Capital
Panelists
Laura Soto Polo — Plug and Play
Sarah Romanko — Geek Ventures
Ankit Anand — Riceberg Ventures
Sid Srivastava — Blue Vision Capital
🤝 Who You'll Meet
🚀 Investors — 50+ venture capitalists, angel investors, family offices, and corporate venture leaders actively investing across multiple industries.
🌍 Founders & Operators — 100+ startup founders building ambitious companies from around the world.
🤝 Ecosystem Partners — Accelerators, innovation organizations, corporate innovation professionals, and community builders.
🚀 Continue the Experience: Post-Demo Day Virtual Stage!
The conversations don't stop when the pitches end. Stay for our optional Founder Sessions: three practical workshops designed to help early-stage founders think more strategically about AI, leadership, and fundraising.
Attend the sessions most relevant to you; each workshop can be joined independently.
11:30 AM: AI Hype vs. AI Usefulness for Early-Stage Founders · Eric Callahan
12:30 PM: CEO Mindset for Scientists & Engineers · Vladimir Baranov
1:30 PM: Investment Readiness: What Investors Look For Before They Say Yes · Okikiola Olatunde
Learn from experienced founders and investors, meet fellow builders, and deepen your connection with the global Chimera ecosystem.
About Us
Chimera Founder Community is a global ecosystem of 1,000+ founders who build, learn, and win together. We bridge the gap between ambition and execution through curated events, strategic cross-industry partnerships, and a tight-knit peer network. From shared tactical insights to powerful platform solutions, Chimera is where founders find their tribe and their edge.