Accessing Global AI Infrastructure: Building AI Startups that Last
Your success as an AI startup depends on moving past the wrapper and into the infrastructure layer.
Chris Brown has spent his career at the intersection of founders, frontier technology, and corporate innovation to ensure they do exactly that.
As the Inception Program Partner Manager at NVIDIA, he now serves as the first line of connection for thousands of AI startups navigating the complexities of GPU access, technical enablement, and strategic market positioning… all without the cost of equity.
The current market requires founders to move beyond pilot projects and toward production-ready systems that solve real business problems. This session provides clarity on how startups can utilize platform support and ecosystem connections to achieve that scale.
Understanding these infrastructure mechanics allows founders to build with a global perspective while securing the technical enablement necessary to win.
Chris is a veteran of the global accelerator circuit with a decade of experience backing founders at 500 Startups, Traction Tribe, and NYU’s Data Future Lab. He brings a no-fluff perspective on building deep-tech companies that create long-term value instead of short-lived pilots.
WHO SHOULD ATTTEND
AI Founders: Builders who need to move beyond APIs and understand the technical requirements of production-level AI.
Global Scalers: Founders navigating growth between the US and international markets.
Technical Operators: Practitioners interested in aligning technical needs with platforms like NVIDIA and IBM.
Investors & Advisors: Those looking for a view of the global AI pipeline and how platform companies support the ecosystem.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Platform Leverage: How to use NVIDIA Inception for technical enablement and go-to-market support without giving up equity.
Enduring Value: Frameworks for building AI-first companies that withstand macro market shifts.
Ecosystem Strategy: Techniques for identifying investment-ready startups and cultivating strategic investor relationships.
The Global Playbook: Insights from running accelerators in San Francisco, Moscow, and Tallinn on scaling outside traditional hubs.
Tickets include food and drinks, alongside direct access to a veteran ecosystem builder who helps thousands of AI founders navigate technical enablement and GPU access at NVIDIA without the cost of equity.
You'll also meet dozens of other high-performing entrepreneurs who are creating their next big thing. Seriously, it's some of the best founder networking in the city.
Getting a ticket guarantees admission. No waitlisting.
AGENDA
6:00 PM: Networking, Food & Drinks
7:00 PM: Fireside Chat with Chris Brown
8:00 PM: Meet the Speaker
And don't miss our other monthly tech events. They are great opportunities for builders, founders, and operators to network with each other to share best practices and find new resources to grow your startup the right way. See our full event lineup here.