NY Vertical AI Summit
The NY Vertical AI Summit is an exclusive gathering of the top Founders, VC Investors and AI executives focused on Vertical AI. The summit features 3 panels on how to build and grow the next high growth AI startup. You’ll gain firsthand insight into “build vs. buy” strategies, learn how startups create defensible AI moats, and discover how industry giants are staying ahead of the curve. The summit will end with networking session with drinks and food.
Who Should Attend?
We’re curating an intimate cohort of just 65 participants of AI Founders, VC investors and Industry stakeholders.
Agenda
3:00 PM – Check-in & Networking
Kick off the summit by connecting with fellow leaders and investors shaping the vertical AI ecosystem.
3:20 PM – State of Vertical AI in NY
How NY Is leading the charge for AI Innovation with Emily Fontaine (IBM Global head of Venture Capital) and Somak Chattopadhyay (Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures) - both members of Governor Hochul's Emerging Technology Advisory Board.
3:45 PM – The Build vs. Buy Debate
Insights from top enterprise decision-makers on how they approach critical decisions around AI infrastructure, talent, and tech stack.
Speakers:
Dan Borok (Managing Partner, NVP Capital)
Mike Wisler (CIO of M&T Bank)
Dom Heinrich (Global AI Design at Coca Cola)
4:20 PM – Defensibility & Moats in AI
Perspectives from investors and founders on how to create lasting competitive advantages.
Oliver Libby (Managing Partner, H/L Ventures)
Dipanwita Das (CEO & Co-Founder, Sorcero)
5:10 PM – Follow-on Capital & Exit Planning
Insights from investors, exited founders, and acquirers on the current state of the exit environment.
Somak Chattopadhyay (Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures)
6:00 PM – Closing Keynote and Networking Reception
Continue the conversation over drinks and light refreshments with representatives from Armory Square Ventures, IBM, Fidelity Investments, Reitler, NVP, H/L Ventures, NY Ventures, and other Founders and Investors.
Brought to you by:
Lynx Collective empowers and advances the NYC startup ecosystem. Lynx Collective was founded by Andrew and Dorothy Chang, both 20-year veterans of the NYC startup ecosystem.
Armory Square Ventures (ASV) leads Seed and Series A rounds in B2B SaaS, marketplace, and vertical AI companies. We invest in emerging markets across the Northeast and Midwest, catalyzing growth in both established and burgeoning tech hubs.
NVP Capital is a seed stage, globally investing venture capital firm that backs bold founders building the next generation of enterprise software.
H/L Ventures and its CityRock family of venture funds invest in and help founders build inspiring, valuable companies from inception to exit. Based in New York City, H/L Ventures is specifically designed to consistently deliver active engagement with its portfolio companies, providing an unparalleled ecosystem of resources to entrepreneurs throughout their journey
Thank you to our Co-hosts
About Reitler
Reitler is a premiere full-service law firm and leading venture firm headquartered in New York, with offices in Princeton and Los Angeles. Consistently ranked in the top 10 in venture capital deal activity by PitchBook, and ranked in the Startups & Emerging Companies category by Chambers, Reitler's dedicated attorneys employ an innovative approach and ability to close transactions quickly and efficiently at every stage of an organization's lifespan, from seed funding through Series A and B rounds and to a liquidity event, IPO, or other exit.
About Fidelity
Fidelity Private Shares is committed to supporting the startup and venture capital ecosystem. We help companies prepare for their next round of funding with our cap table management and data room platform and offer educational content, events, and opportunities for community connections.
No matter where you are in your journey – from idea to exit, and beyond – Fidelity has the solutions to support you. Connect with Charlie Stephens to learn more
About NY Ventures
New York Ventures supports high-growth companies and their partners to use technology to solve important challenges in areas of strategic interest and importance. We actively look to provide greater access to venture capital for regions, industries and individuals, including women and minority entrepreneurs and fund managers. Our goal is to build a robust startup ecosystem across New York State, leveraging public and private sector assets.