How to Scale with Venture Capital: Trends, Tips, and Things to Watch Out for in 2025

​This Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, join us for a hosted networking lunch and panel alongside AAPI tech ecosystem partners and venture capital GPs, including:

• ​Xiaoming Yin, Grit Ventures

• ​Sam Huang, BMW Ventures

• ​Lindsey S. Mignano, SSM

• ​Jacquelynne Suguitan, Trinet

• ​Cindy X Bi, CapitalX

​Moderator: Calina Thompson, Safra National Bank

​We'll be discussing questions such as:

• ​The current state of the venture ecosystem;

• ​What metrics startup founders need to show in order to get venture financing;

• ​How to choose the best lead VC;

• ​The predominance of AI in venture capital deployment; and

• ​How to grow and scale teams after a financing event.

​Agenda:

• ​11am: Doors Open

• ​11:30am - 12:30pm: Panel

• ​12:30pm - 1pm: Close

​This event may be attended in person (if approved) or via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4810347305?pwd=dDhvblA3M1JEQTN1MkkyaEpvZzVjQT09). By registering for this event, you herein agree to SSM's Privacy Policy (https://www.ssm.legal/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Use (https://www.ssm.legal/terms-of-use.html).