J.P. Morgan and Twill Present The Ascent Series: Where Capital and Innovation Forge the Future of AI
🏔 The Ascent Series — Presented by J.P. Morgan × Twill
A curated mixer for founders, investors, and executives building the next ascent of AI.
Overview
J.P. Morgan and Twill are proud to introduce The Ascent Series — an invitation-only gathering designed for founders, investors, and executives scaling new peaks in AI and technology.
Hosted at The Bank at Amador, San Francisco’s newest private club, the evening blends thoughtful conversation with seamless connections over drinks and light bites.
This isn’t a crowd; it’s a summit — a place where leaders exchange perspective, discover alignment, and shape the trajectory of what’s next.
What to Expect
✳️ A curated community of AI founders, VCs, and executives
🧭 Warm introductions facilitated by the Twill team
🗣️ Spotlight dialogue: “Scaling Ethically and Efficiently in the AI Economy”
🥂 Drinks & light bites throughout the evening
🌐 Meaningful conversations that translate into future partnerships
Who’s Attending
A curated group of 25+ senior leaders, including:
Founders (pre-seed through Series B)
Investors from top VC and family-office funds
AI infrastructure and enterprise executives
Product and engineering leaders shaping applied AI
Presented By
J.P. Morgan × Twill
Twill — a Silicon Valley community of 10,000+ founders, investors, and executives at the frontier of AI.
J.P. Morgan — a global leader in financial innovation, supporting entrepreneurs and investors worldwide.
Attire
Smart casual or elevated business casual.
Food & Beverage
Complimentary drinks and light bites will be served.
About the Series
The Ascent Series is a new global initiative uniting capital allocators, operators, and innovators driving the next chapter of AI-powered business.
Each edition spotlights a different theme — from infrastructure and capital formation to ethics and applied intelligence — with future gatherings planned in Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, London, Toronto, and Singapore, and beyond!
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