How Do VCs Evaluate AI Startups?

​This event is exclusive to 2024 HYSTA Founders Club members.

​Unlock the secrets behind successful AI startup investments! Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors when VCs decide which AI startups are worth backing? Join us for an exclusive event featuring Edward Tsai, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures, who will break down the key factors VCs analyze when considering AI investments and provide a real-life example of an AI deal!

​Speaker:

Edward Tsai, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures

​Edward has 15+ years of investment experience in the U.S. and China, including a successful track record with investments such as Cruise Automation (acq. by GM), Life360 (IPO), Palantir (IPO), and Brave Software. In addition, Edward has served on the limited partner advisory committees at Cendana Capital and Ten Eleven Ventures, and he has deep operating experience at tech and cybersecurity companies. Most recently, he was Director of Investments at enterprise security company Qianxin, where he led $700 million in fundraising, ran multiple M&A deals, and managed a large investment portfolio. As Assistant GM for Qianxin, he also incubated their cybersecurity spinout fund Security Capital. At 360, he led International Investments and Strategic Development. He started his venture career as Vice President at DCM, a global early-stage VC firm managing $4 billion. He holds BS and MS degrees in Computer Science from UCLA, where he is a Kauffman Fellow (class of ’15).

​Date & Time: August 24th, 2024 3-5PM

​Location: Register to See

​Agenda:

​3:00 - 3:20 HYSTA Founders Club Startup Self Introduction

​3:20 - 4:20 Featured Talk: How Do VCs Evaluate AI Startups?

​4:20 - 5:00 Q&A

​​Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn what it takes to attract venture capital and scale your AI business! We look forward to seeing you there!