Zoom - Investing or Incubating? with 25madison #SFTechWeek
Join us for Insights on Whether You Should Pursue Investment or Join an Incubator!
On October 10th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET), the Founder Social Club is hosting a Zoom session featuring Jaja Liao and Sanford Spivey from 25madison.
Jaja Liao, a Principal and early-stage investor at 25madison Ventures, will share her insights on pursuing investment opportunities for groundbreaking startups. With experience at Google, Clover Health, and Headline, Jaja was also one of TikTok’s first U.S. employees. She focuses on identifying and supporting founders creating products that customers love and will discuss when to seek funding versus incubation.
Sanford Spivey, who leads AI incubations at 25madison, will provide his perspective on the incubation process and when it may be the better choice for startups. His diverse career spans hardware and software, and he is passionate about exploring overlooked markets where AI can transform workflows. Previously, Sanford worked at Latch, the smart access company, and has extensive experience in developing AI-driven solutions. As a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company in middle school, he helps founders turn innovative ideas into reality.
Agenda:
3-5 minutes: Introduction from the Founder Social Club
20 minutes: Jaja's insights on investment opportunities
20 minutes: Sanford's discussion on incubation and AI-driven product development
15-20 minutes: Q&A session to address your questions about when to pursue each option
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.”