Fueling the Next Wave: From First Raise, to Secondaries and Exits
Signals of TEDAI San Francisco and Foley & Lardner LLP present:
Fueling the Next Wave is an intimate salon, part of the new series, Signals of TEDAI, this time to explore the signals on capital raising, secondaries, and exits.
As artificial intelligence reshapes entire industries, new questions emerge:
-> How do you build sustainable competitive advantages when technology evolves at breakneck speed?
-> What does it take to scale from AI prototype to global enterprise?
-> How are funding dynamics, M&A strategies, and partnership models evolving in this new landscape?
Conversation 1: For Founders
Panelists:
Sam De Brouwer - Co-Founder, CEO, XY.AI Labs
Ivan Poupyrev - CEO, Founder, Archetype
Keith Zhai - Co Founder, COO, TinyFish
Moderator: Natasha Allen
Conversation 2: For Investors & Operators
Panelists:
Lu Zhang, Founder & Managing Partner, Fusion Fund
Deep Nishar Managing Director, General Catalyst
Sharon S. Huang, Vice President, Tau Ventures
Praveen Akkiraju, Managing Director, Insight Partners
Moderator: Louis Lehot
Signals of TED AI San Francisco gathering brings together founders who've built AI-native companies, investors backing the next wave of innovation, and operators scaling teams in rapidly changing markets.
Through dynamic panels and structured networking, we'll examine the full lifecycle of AI enterprises—from initial funding and product-market fit to strategic acquisitions and long-term growth strategies.
Whether you're building your first AI startup, investing in emerging technologies, or scaling operations at an established company, you'll leave with actionable insights on navigating regulation, building resilient teams, creating lasting moats, and positioning for success in an AI-driven future.
The event hosted by Canopy.
Request your invitation today — space is limited.
The event is free, but application is required.