Legacy Lounge × Antler: Building Durable Companies in the Intelligence Era
🌟 Capital, Market Access, and Growth in the AI Revolution 🌟
As AI transforms industries, the next wave of enduring companies will need more than just great products. They must establish robust intelligence infrastructures, strategic capital approaches, global market access, and trusted partnerships while maintaining the operational discipline required for scaling in complex, regulated environments.
Hosts
👤 Teresa Ge — Founder, Legacy Lounge & Succedia Ventures
Teresa is on a mission to create a trusted environment for founders, investors, operators, and strategic partners to build resilient companies in today's intelligence-driven world.
👤 Ryan Green — Principal, Antler
Ryan is a pre-seed investor and leader in company formation at Antler, a renowned early-stage VC platform supporting over 12,000 founders and nurturing more than 1,800 portfolio companies.
Featured Speakers
👤 Rio Hodges — Associate Partner, Antler US
Rio specializes in assisting early-stage founders at Antler US, leveraging his expertise in growth strategy and early-stage investments to help turn insights into viable businesses.
👤 Omri Amirav-Drory, PhD — General Partner, NFX Bio
A scientist-founder and investor at NFX Bio, Omri is part of a platform that has supported 25 unicorns, focusing on founder-centric seed investments.
👤 Brett Horton — Chief Investment Officer, Paris-Roubaix Group
Brett has over 25 years of experience across various investment sectors, serving a $6B+ global family office based in San Francisco.
👤 Arnaud Auger — Director & Deputy Head of C.Lab, Cathay Innovation
Arnaud leads global innovation efforts at Cathay Innovation, which manages over $1.5B, including a specific $1B AI fund for transformative global projects.
🔍 Key Topics to Explore
- How to identify category-defining companies pre-consensus
- The importance of intelligence infrastructure for sustainable growth
- Preparing for capital and global expansion
- Distinguishing between venture-backed products and viable global businesses
🗓️ Event Format
This is a private panel with off-record discussions, curated receptions, and high-trust networking—crafted for serious builders, capital allocators, and market influencers seeking the right connections ahead of market recognition.
👥 Target Audience
This event is tailored for:
- Founders of AI-native or infrastructure-driven companies
- Investors, angels, venture partners, and strategic capital allies
- Executives navigating complex market scales
- Ecosystem leaders interested in fostering durable ventures
- Professionals in legal, banking, GTM, and corporate innovation who are aiding company growth
🏛️ About Legacy Lounge
A capacity-limited salon prioritizing verified attendance for future exclusive gatherings, investor dinners, and member-only events.
Hosted by
Legacy Lounge, an invitation-only community established by Teresa Ge, connects innovators in health, capital, and technology, powered by Succedia Ventures, a venture studio focused on applied longevity.
Community Partner
Antler, recognized as the #1 by deal volume by PitchBook in 2024, is a globally recognized venture firm backing founders from inception, long before the market defines their categories.
