

AI Hype vs Reality: Fiat Ventures & HAC Happy Hour
Join us on September 16th for an intimate evening co-hosted by Fiat Ventures and Hanwha AI Center. This invite-only gathering will bring together ~50 Seed to Series A founders, investors, and operators building at the intersection of AI, fintech, and adjacent industries.
Enjoy great food, drinks, and a focused panel discussion on:
“AI Hype vs Reality: How VCs Separate Signal from Noise”
We’ll hear from leading investors on how they’re navigating the AI wave—what’s overhyped, what’s real, and how founders can stand out in a noisy market.
Panelists include:
Aaron Samuels - Managing Partner, Collide Capital
Alex Harris - General Partner, Fiat Ventures
Jaya Gupta - Partner, Foundation Capital
Jordan Leites - Vice President, Norwest
This is a private, curated event designed for meaningful conversation and real connection.
Room is limited, so if you'd like to bring anyone please have them RSVP asap along with yourself.