Winning Founder DNA: a Fireside Chat with VCs and Founders

​Unlock the insights that turn early-stage startups into category-defining companies. Over three hours, we’ll dive deep into what truly moves the needle in venture-backed companies, straight from the source,
then swap stories over great food and craft drinks.

​Founder DNA Social Mixer is an intimate, invitation-only evening for just 50 exceptional founders, co-hosted by MeeBoss and Alumni Ventures.

​Why Attend?

• ​Unfiltered VC Perspective: Learn firsthand what VC Investors value most in founders, and how founders can exceed those expectations.

• ​Founder Co-founder Chemistry: Discover practical strategies to identify and attract the funding co-founder who complements your vision and accelerates growth.

• ​Unicorn Mindset: Gain actionable takeaways on cultivating the resilience, ambition, and strategic thinking needed to build a billion-dollar business.

​Featured Speakers:

• ​Ray Wu, Managing Partner, Alumni Ventures
  A 20-year veteran of venture investing, Ray has shaped portfolios spanning AI, Web3, FinTech, and SaaS across the U.S. and Asia Pacific. Formerly head of HP’s New Business Ventures and a senior leader at Cisco Systems, Ray blends corporate-level incubation know-how with a proven track record of spotting breakthrough technologies.

• ​Sophia Zhao, Partner, Alumni Ventures
  Early investor of Bluesky. With roots in crypto fundraising at Galaxy Digital and leadership roles at Huobi US and Crypto.com, Sophia brings deep expertise in scaling institutional relationships across the Americas, EU, and LATAM. An active mentor and judge for Ethereum Foundation, Yale’s Tsai Center, and top accelerators, she combines hands-on deal experience with a passion for nurturing tomorrow’s disruptors.

• ​Court Lorenzini, CEO, Docusign
  Seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader, best known as the founding CEO of DocuSign, where he revolutionized the way we sign documents by pioneering digital signature technology. With a track record of building successful startups, including MetaBrite and Primus BioVision, Court brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, team building, and scaling businesses. His passion for innovation and mentorship continues to inspire the next generation of founders.

• ​Susanna Niu, MeeBoss Co-Founder (Moderator)
  Guiding the conversation and translating founder challenges into actionable dialogue, our co-founder will ensure every question is met with real-world insights.

​Ready to join?
Submit your RSVP request and be prepared to share a brief overview of your venture and what you hope to gain from the session. We’ll follow up with the exact location and final agenda upon acceptance.

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​More About Alumni Ventures: Founded in 2014, Alumni Ventures (AV) is one of the world’s most active venture capital firms. With more than $1.4 billion in committed capital from ~11,000 accredited investors, AV is democratizing venture capital by expanding access to professional, high-quality venture investment opportunities. AV’s extensive portfolio spans over 1,600 current and historical companies across diverse sectors and stages. Learn more at av.vc.

​More About MeeBoss: MeeBoss is a chat-first hiring platform that connects job seekers with startups through instant in-app messaging, eliminating résumé black holes and lengthy application processes. Our AI-powered matching engine pairs candidates and companies based on skills, culture fit, and career goals, then opens a direct chat so both sides can ask questions and move forward in real time. For startups, MeeBoss delivers only pre-qualified talent and streamlines coordination—pay only when you decide to advance a candidate.

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