Microsoft Startups Presents: AI Startups Networking Evening with Anthrop\c
Anthropic will be joining 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.
Anthropic is redefining how startups deploy and scale agentic AI models with the power of Claude—now natively integrated with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
Read more about the strategic partnership between Microsoft and Anthropic and how it supports the startup ecosystem here.
🎤 Speakers
Valerie Bertele, AI & Startups Growth/Moderator, Microsoft
Nanditha Ram, GM | Partner Development, Microsoft
Yemi Adejumobi, Anthropic Solutions Engineer, Microsoft
Chris Donlan, Applied AI Architect, Anthropic
Umang Shukla, GTM | Strategic Partnerships, Anthropic
Caroline Matthews, Applied AI Architect, Anthropic
📋 Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM — Doors open for registration
6:00 – 6:15 PM — Microsoft: Real Economics & Incentives 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
Connections with your current Microsoft and Anthropic representatives
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!