Knowledge Turned to Action: Build, Join, or Fundraise for Your Startup
Knowledge Turned to Action: Join Start-Up & Entrepreneurship
Have you ever thought about joining a startup or launching your own company, but felt unsure where to begin?
Knowledge Turned to Action: Join Start-Up & Entrepreneurship is an open event for students, researchers, and industry professionals who are curious about the startup world and interested in turning knowledge, ideas, and experience into real ventures.
Whether you already have an idea, are exploring a startup path, or simply want to learn more about entrepreneurship, this event will offer practical insight, real founder stories, and honest perspectives on what it takes to get started.
You will hear from founders and leaders who have built companies, supported entrepreneurs, and worked across technology, business, and innovation. The conversation will focus on how to take the first step, navigate uncertainty, and better understand whether entrepreneurship is the right path for you.
This event also reflects the broader mission of Communal Ventures: creating spaces where people can connect, learn from one another, and build collaborations that lead to practical outcomes and real impact.
Featured Speakers
Charlie Sun
Co-Founder of Communal Ventures, a nonprofit initiative under Angels for Angels that builds programs, partnerships, and ventures with community impact. She brings founder experience across machine learning, strategy, and cross-sector collaboration.
Susanna Niu
CEO of MeeBoss, focused on building smarter hiring solutions for growing companies. She brings practical insight into entrepreneurship, hiring, and business execution.
John Kennedy
CEO of Actual AI, building AI-powered tools for software and engineering management. He brings deep experience in product leadership, innovation, and turning emerging technology into business value.
Tian Lan
CEO of Peak Mojo, part of the Techstars Spring 2026 class. She brings experience in startup building, talent, and innovation, with a background spanning Uber and angel investing.
What You’ll Learn
How knowledge and experience can be turned into startup opportunities
Real lessons from founders and business leaders
Common challenges when starting a company and how to navigate them
Opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals in the startup ecosystem
How to evaluate whether entrepreneurship is the right path for you
How communities like Communal Ventures can support collaboration, growth, and impact
Who Should Attend
This event is open to anyone interested in startups and entrepreneurship, including:
Students considering careers in startups
Researchers interested in commercialization and venture creation
Industry professionals exploring entrepreneurial opportunities
Early-stage founders seeking insight and inspiration
Anyone curious about innovation, startup pathways, and building meaningful ventures
Event Format
Welcome and introduction
Entrepreneurship and startup pathways
Founder stories and speaker insights
Conversation on building ventures
Open Q&A
Networking and community connection
Hosted by Communal Ventures, a nonprofit initiative under Angels for Angels, this event is designed to make entrepreneurship feel more accessible, practical, and action-oriented. Communal Ventures was co-founded by Charlie Sun and Supo Techagumthorn to help turn ideas, expertise, and community energy into meaningful ventures, partnerships, and programs.
About Communal Ventures
Communal Ventures is a nonprofit initiative under Angels for Angels that supports practical, collaborative, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. It helps turn ideas, expertise, and community energy into ventures, partnerships, and programs that create real value.
By bringing together founders, professionals, researchers, and community builders, Communal Ventures creates opportunities for learning, collaboration, and action. Its goal is to support entrepreneurship that is not only innovative, but also grounded, inclusive, and meaningful in its impact.
🍕 Food and drinks provided.
This is more than a startup talk. It is a space for builders, future founders, and curious minds to explore what it really takes to turn knowledge into action.
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is limited at these community events and we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. If you are not accepted for this event, we encourage you to apply again in the future. We truly appreciate your interest and look forward to seeing you at a future gathering.