AI for Good Startup Fundraising Insights + Live Pitch
Are you interested in deep tech/ AI startups driving impact and returns? Join us for an evening of practical fundraising insights, real-world startup lessons, and exclusive networking with founders, investors, and the broader tech-for-good community.
Register now!
📅 Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Stanford University (Exact location to be shared with registered guests)
Organized by: Impact Genius Silicon Valley
Co-Hosted By: Stanford Entrepreneurs
📅 Event Agenda
4:00 - 5:00 PM | Keynotes Fundraising Strategies for AI + Impact Startups
5:00 - 6:00 PM | Investor/ Founder Panel
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Startup Pitches + Live Feedback
7:00 - 8:00 PM | Closing Networking
Detailed Agenda:
4-5 PM - Keynotes:
Nabila Elassar – Founder, Impact Genius - Co-President, Stanford Entrepreneurs: AI for Good Startup Innovation
Lindsey Mignano – Co-founder, SSM Legal - Stanford Women’s Impact Network: The State of Venture Capital, Fundraising Advice for Startups
Ahmad Rushdi – Senior Director of Research Partnerships, Stanford HAI: Ethical AI Fundamentals
Sponsor Keynote:
Numantic Solutions
Escalon Services
5-6 PM - Investor Panel:
Arash Afrakhteh: Partner at Pear VC
Ekaterina Evchenko: Investor, BGV Ventures, Stanford MBA
Jing Kuang: Founding Partner at Y+ Ventures, Stanford GSB
Clayton Bryan: 500 Global, Partner, Head of Global Accelerator Fund
6-7 PM: Startup Pitch (Panelists/ Judges):
Stephen Torres: StartX + Stanford Entrepreneurs
Anish Srivastava: Partner, Swisscom Ventures
Ricardo Raphael Corona-Moreno: Juniper Ventures
Nabila Elassar: Impact Genius + Stanford Entrepreneurs
Vince Kohli: Stanford D-School
7-8 PM: Dinner + Networking
Exact Location: Shared with registered guests
PARKING AT STANFORD - INSTRUCTIONS: https://transportation.stanford.edu/parking-stanford/purchase-parking/visitor-parking
We are excited to have over 60+ Venture Capital firms in attendance, including:
500 Global
Pear VC
Susa Ventures
BGV Ventures
Plug and Play Ventures
Y+ Ventures
StartX (XFund)
Swisscom Ventures
UpScaleX
Honeystone Ventures
Tach Ignite
Langrenusfund
WealthRyse
EnvisionX Capital
ZAKA VC
Reaction Global
Staenberg Venture Partners
Daydream ventures
AiLabs capital
MARL Meritage Group
Dangerous Ventures
Nivesha Ventures
KnightAI
Voyager Ventures
Bay Angels
KFC Ventures
Sand Hill Angels
HP Tech Ventures
E8
ASEI & Piyushventures
CCV Capital
Practical VC
VU Ventures
Fintech Next
TheFounderVC
Alibaba Group
Plug and Play
Human Capital Ventures
Trillion Ventures
Global Capital
AI & Robotics Ventures
Lattitude Ventures
We received 100+ requests from startups in climate tech, healthcare, social, edtech, fintech, AI ecosystem, big data, and more! Congratulations to the startups selected to pitch:
Sybil Health
Good4Work
Addis Care
DAIMLAS: AI Ecosystem Platforms
123Brush
OptiCloud
YottaSecure
ImpactMeter
CoffeSpace
Geniin Inc
AIx2 ai
Mentor126
NextPress
API for the Human Mind
Autonomous Vehicles: Omar AI
AI-powered multi-omic multiplexing big-data platform
Melurna AI
Amulet
Deedit
LifeAmor
WithBloom App
Oppermont
📢 Why Attend? The future of AI and deep tech isn’t just about innovation—it’s about impact.
✔ Learn from AI founders & investors with relevant experience
✔ Network with leaders in AI, deep tech, and impact investing
✔ Be part of a growing movement shaping the future of AI for good
🔹 Founders: Learn how to position your AI startup for success—whether you’re refining your pitch, seeking investment, or navigating the early stages of growth.
🔹 Investors: Meet deep tech startups that are blending financial returns with social/ environmental impact.
🔹 Broader Tech Community: Be part of the movement shaping the future of ethical AI and impact-driven innovation.
🎤 Startups invited to pitch are from diverse fields:
Healthcare & BioTech
Education & EdTech
Sustainability & Climate Tech
FinTech
AgriTech
SaaS
Enterprise
Robotics
Productivity, Marketing
And more!