Women in AI Panel & Dinner
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Hosted by Mariane Bekker of Founders Bay, this exclusive evening brings together a curated group of women founders, venture capitalists, and startup operators building at the forefront of AI. 🚀
The event features an intimate VC panel where leading investors share candid insights on fundraising, emerging AI trends, and what they’re truly looking for in today’s founders—followed by a private dinner designed to foster meaningful connections beyond the stage. 🍽️
🗓️ Agenda
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Curated Networking & Dinner
5:15pm - 5:45pm | Private Meet & Greet with the Speakers for VIP Ticket Holders Only
5:50pm - 6:00pm | Introduction speech by the co-host and sponsors
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Panel: Women in AI: Progress, Barriers, and Future Opportunities
Gloria Zhang, Investor, DCM Ventures
Crystal Tang, Investor, MongoDB Ventures
Pramanya Guda, Developer & Community Lead, Founders Bay
7:00pm – 8:00pm | Open Networking
Who it’s for
Women founders (early to growth stage), startup operators, and a select group of investors actively building, scaling, or supporting AI-driven companies.
What you’ll get
Direct access to top-tier VCs, honest perspectives rarely shared on public stages, and the opportunity to build genuine, high-value relationships in a relaxed, high-trust setting. 🤝
About The Sponsor
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About Us
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Perkins Coie is a trusted advisor to innovative companies throughout their lifecycle. As they build and scale, we support clients with comprehensive legal and business counseling from formation to exit, including equity and growth financings, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property strategy, and labor and employment matters. Our lawyers have managed thousands of venture capital and private equity financings, from pre-seed to growth-stage, for both startups and investors. Our national presence and extensive corporate law experience, combined with sector-specific knowledge, ensure our services are tailored to each client's unique needs, investor expectations, and growth trajectories in cutting-edge industries like artificial intelligence, blockchain and other fintech, digital health, gaming, cleantech, digital media, and consumer packaged goods.
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Founders Bay is a membership community of 150,000+ founders, executives, investors and operators coming together to grow their market through curated weekly events, expert-led virtual workshops, mentorship programs and educational resources. Proudly woman-owned and operated by Mariane Bekker, we are dedicated to empowering a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem.
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