Microsoft Startups Presents: AI Startup Evening - Anthropic on Microsoft Azure

​Anthropic is redefining how startups deploy and scale agentic AI models with the power of Claude—now natively integrated with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

​Join us at the GitHub office in San Francisco for a practitioner-focused evening exploring the "Platform Decision Matrix" for AI leaders, featuring a live technical look at the real economics of AI infrastructure and real-world strategies for moving from pilots to production.

​Read more about the strategic partnership between Microsoft and Anthropic and how it supports the startup ecosystem here.

​🎤 Speakers 

• ​Valerie Bertele, AI Partnerships and Growth/Moderator, Microsoft 

• ​Nanditha Ram, GM Partner Development, Microsoft

• ​Yemi Adejumobi, Sr Digital Solutions Engineer, Microsoft

• ​Nadeem Mohammed, Director - Sol Engineers, Microsoft

​📋 Agenda 

​5:30 – 6:00 PM — Doors open for registration
6:00 – 6:15 PM — Microsoft: Real Economics on AI Infrastructure for Startups in 2026
6:15 – 6:30 PM — Anthropic: Agentic AI, Anthropic on Foundry and ROI with Claude for Startups
6:30 – 6:45 PM — Fireside Chat: Platform Decision Matrix
6:45 – 8:00 PM — Dinner + Networking

​💡 What You'll Walk Away With 

• ​A clear understanding of how Anthropic and other models are integrated with Microsoft Foundry 

• ​Real-world lessons from a team running Anthropic and supporting Startups in production 

• ​Connections with AI builders, founders, and engineers in the Bay Area ecosystem 

​🚀 Want to showcase your startup at a future Microsoft Startups events? 

​We're always looking for startups building innovative products on Azure AI. If you’re interested, contact the host.  

​Spots are limited and registration is subject to approval. Maximum 2 spots per company. Food and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!