Funding the Founder in the AI Era

Join us for Funding the Founder in the AI Era, co-hosted with Innovate Bay!

📍 Location: San Francisco Bay University, 161 Mission Falls Ln, Fremont, CA 94539

AI is transforming the landscape of business, re-defining funding needs and how quickly companies can scale. This gathering dives into the essential elements of funding in today’s world, guiding founders in choosing the right kind of capital for their unique businesses.

📅 Event Framework

The 4Cs of the Founder Ecosystem
We will explore the intersection of Capital, Competencies, Customers, and Cities — focusing specifically on Capital during this event.

🔍 Event Schedule

• 5:00 – 5:30 PM — Registration & Networking
  Network with founders, investors, and operators from the East Bay and Silicon Valley.
• 5:30 – 5:40 PM — Welcome & East Bay Founders Overview
  An introduction to the East Bay Founders community and our mission to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• 5:40 – 6:20 PM — Panel 1: Types of Businesses, Types of Capital
  Understand how different business types influence your funding avenues, with insights from various entrepreneurs and investors.
• 6:20 – 6:50 PM — Light Dinner & Networking
• 6:50 – 7:05 PM — Sponsorship Remarks
• 7:05 – 7:45 PM — Panel 2: Types of Investment
  Explore the full spectrum of capital sources with expert panelists, covering when each type fits best.
• 7:45 – 8:25 PM — Panel 3: Stage Transitions
  Learn about crucial stage transition moments for startups and the capital dynamics involved.
• 8:25 – 8:35 PM — EBF Community Update
• 8:35 – 9:00 PM — Wrap-up & Networking

👥 Who Should Attend

• Founders of all types, including software, services, hardware, and frontier tech
• Investors, venture partners, lenders, and angel investors
• Product and engineering leaders interested in funding strategies
• Ecosystem builders and operators

A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

🌱 About East Bay Founders

East Bay Founders is dedicated to creating an ecosystem that connects capital, expertise, and communities to empower entrepreneurs to build and scale lasting businesses.

Let's build the future together!
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