Agentic & Vertical AI - VC + Founder Fireside Chat + Networking #LATechWeek
Untapped Ventures, in partnership with USC's Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, USC’s Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Viterbi, and AI LA, is hosting an exclusive Agentic & Vertical AI - VC Fireside Chat + Networking event at LA Tech Week. This event offers a unique opportunity for early-stage AI founders to connect directly with leading AI venture capitalists in Los Angeles.
Designed to accelerate startup growth and secure the right investment, this event is a must-attend for serious AI entrepreneurs. The intimate fireside chat will feature top VCs in the Agentic & Vertical AI space, sharing insights on the future of AI, investment criteria, and scaling challenges. Founders will gain invaluable perspectives on attracting top-tier investment and building strong industry connections.
Here’s the final list of VCs and founders who will be joining us:
VC Panel
Hari Arul - Venture Partner @Khosla Ventures
Nicole Toussaint - Associate @TenOneTen
Yipeng Zhao - Managing Partner @Embark Ventures
James Shecter - Investor @Fika Ventures
Founder Panel
Jacky Wong - Head of AI @Nullify
Aria Attar - Co-Founder & CEO @TensorStax
Joe Stolte - CEO @Daily.ai
In addition to the fireside chat, dedicated networking time will allow founders to engage with VCs and fellow AI entrepreneurs. This event promises to be a highlight of LA Tech Week, uniting the AI community for knowledge sharing, networking, and potential partnerships.
About Untapped Ventures
Untapped Ventures is an LA-based early-stage VC firm focused on investing in technical AI founders who are building groundbreaking Native AI B2B startups, with an emphasis on Agentic AI, Vertical AI, and AI Infra. Committed to transforming the lives of 1 billion people, Untapped Ventures offers up to $500K in funding, along with dynamic sprints and access to a powerful network of advisors, experts, and investors. The firm has invested in leading AI companies such as xAI, You.com, and Extropic, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation.
About AI LA 🤖
AI LA Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that's been building community around the responsible development and applications of AI since 2016. We host over 80 events a year, including Cerebral Beach Hacks, AI on the Lot, Earth Summit, Life Summit, Responsible AI Symposium, and monthly community meetups across various sectors. Join our mailing list athttps://joinai.la
Sponsored by USC’s Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Viterbi
The Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship focuses on unlocking the potential of technology developed by USC students, faculty, and alumni. Beyond USC, we work towards building a stronger innovation community in Los Angeles and beyond as we believe the most impact comes from the “in betweens”.For more information, visit https://viterbiinnovation.usc.edu
Sponsored by USC's Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
The Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is USC’s hub for entrepreneurship programming, education and thought leadership. Open to students of all majors and at any stage in their entrepreneurial journeys, the Greif Center’s focus is on serving as catalysts for founders and innovators.
For more information, visit https://www.marshall.usc.edu/departments/lloyd-greif-center-entrepreneurial-studies
This event is part of #TechWeek, a platform bringing together the tech ecosystem.