Fireside Chat with Dima Ayyash & Waleed Atallah — Building AI Infrastructure in NYC for Global Scale | Moderated by Hani Azzam

​Join us for an evening of insights, connection, and conversation with Waleed Atallah, Founder & CEO of Mako.dev and Dima Ayyash, Co-founder of Pebble in a fireside chat moderated by Hani Azzam, Investor with Propeller and the Co-Founder of Viaka. We will explore building AI infrastructure startups out of New York City (with a MENA flair, of course!)

​This conversation will dive into how founders are building the next generation of AI infrastructure out of New York City, shaping the way these companies innovate, scale, and win.

We’ll explore the realities of building technical teams, navigating cross-country (and cross border) markets, and tapping into the deep tech scene in NYC and beyond.

​Whether you’re a founder, investor, operator, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and emerging markets, you’ll walk away with firsthand insights from two builders actively defining the space—along with practical lessons for anyone operating globally.

​✨ What to Expect:

• ​A fireside chat with Waleed Atallah, Founder & CEO of Mako.dev, and Dima Ayyash, Co-founder of Pebble — moderated by Hani Azzam (Propeller, Viaka)

• ​Open networking with NYC’s startup, investor, and tech communities

• ​Refreshments and light bites

• ​Actionable perspectives on scaling AI-driven ventures

​Hosted by Brex the modern spend platform, combining the world’s smartest corporate card with integrated expense management, banking, bill pay, and travel. Over 30,000 companies, including Anthropic, SeatGeek, and Atari, use Brex to spend smarter and move faster.

​Viaka: An angel network and platform where founders, investors, and experts focused on MENA collaborate to build, invest, and succeed in a global startup community.

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