“AI Infra and Robotics” VC Insights• Founder Pitches
🚀 Event Overview
We invite you to an evening of curated connection at the intersection of science and venture. Explore the frontier of modern technology through brilliant pitches and candid fundraising insights alongside the industry’s leading minds.
🌟 What to Expect
Venture & Vision: Expert keynotes on investment trends and the latest scientific milestones.
Startup Showcases: Curated pitches featuring the next wave of advanced technology.
Live Feedback Loop: Direct insights from the judging panel and the announcement of winners.
Networking & Dinner: Meaningful dialogue and collaboration between the ecosystem's key players.
🕒 Event Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Check-in, Dinner and Networking
6:00 – 6:05 PM
WeShine Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:05 – 6:30 PM Keynote Speakers
Chun Xia, General Partner & Cofounder, TSV CapitalTopic: The 2 Fatal Flaws of large AI models and the 8 opportunities for new ventures
As a successful repeat founder with three tech companies and a PhD in computer science, he combines hands-on building experience with an unusual blend of deep tech expertise and visual design sensibility, focusing his investments on hard tech like semiconductors, AI, and edge computing while helping drive reverse innovation processes for technology commercialization globally.
Sebastian Spitzer, Venture Partner @ HPE and Omni Ventures & Startup AdvisorSebastian Spitzer is working at HPE (New Cloud & High Growth Startups), and a Venture partner at Omni Ventures. He is an operator-turned-investor who has worked with startups across Europe and the U.S., spanning AI, blockchain, and corporate venture. He has founded and exited startups and supported companies to $100M+ valuations.
6:30 – 7:00 PM Panel Discussion:
Chun Xia, General Partner @ TSV Capital
Sebastian Spitzer, Venture Partner @ Omni Ventures
Amar Flora, Managing Partner & COO at Catalyst Data Centers, and General Partner at Solaris Venture Parnters
Suresh Alla, Sr. Principal Systems Engineer @ PROCEPT BioRobotics
Jiachen Liu，Founder @ Stealth Startup
Roger Rappoport, Partner @Snell & Wilmer, Moderator
7:00 – 7:30 PM Pitch Session
4-5 Startup Pitches
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Social Networking
💡 Startups – Apply to Pitch!
Want to get on stage and pitch in front of real investors and an engaged audience?
📥 Submit your pitch deck by July 3th
📢 Final selections announced on July 5th
👉 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/YhtzhjAN34KQQ6hr6
🎫WeShine Advisor/Judge Pass:
Investors, CEOs, Scientists, Journalists & large community partners are welcome to join WeShine Advisor Group to support early-stage founders. Benefits include:
✔️ Early access to top-tier pitch decks
✔️ Invited as the Guest Speakers or to private events
✔️ Complimentary pass to WeShine events, and receive community Impact Award from WeShine
👉 Interested? Please let us know. https://forms.gle/X5WdMbLphs1NgvHNA
🌟 Organizers
WeShine Entrepreneurship Organization
Bay Area–based nonprofit bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders. We facilitate investment opportunities, help businesses expand globally, and provide expert coaching. With 100+ pitch events & founder meetups hosted, our community truly lives by “We Shine Together.” WeShine Linkedin
Langrenus Fund: The Langrenus Fund was established by professionals with backgrounds at Google, Uber, and OKX, targeting investments in early-stage projects, incubation, and value-added services. With a focus on Web3 and AI, the team boasts global coverage and a track record of over 20 showcases, supporting founders from inception to launch and beyond. Connect with Langrenus.
🌟Cohosts
Snell & Wilmer (Law Firm)
langrenusfund (focus on Web3 and AI)
