Innovate Chicago 2025

​After a successful first gathering, Innovate is returning to Chicago!

​🔹 Panel: AI/ML & Startups

​Mehrzad Samadi

​Mehrzad is a seasoned entrepreneur who sold his company to NVIDIA, where he now leads AI/ML initiatives. He brings deep insights into building and scaling AI-driven startups and the evolving role of technology in entrepreneurship..

​🔹 Panel: Early-Stage Startup Insights

​Pouyan Azizpour

​Pouyan is the Startup Incubator Lead at Curiosity Lab, where he supports early-stage founders through programming, mentorship, and venture development.

​Reza Artavash

​Reza is the founder of PavePal, a platform focused on automating road assessment and infrastructure analysis..

Whether you're a founder, a tech builder, or someone exploring the startup space, this is a rare chance to learn from someone who’s been through the full journey.