​Tech Pulse 2030 is more than an event series—it's a global movement. With 12 events last year, it fuels collaboration, sparks bold ideas, and drives real-world impact across AI, FinTech, Web3, and beyond.

​Join us during NYC Tech Week 2025 for an immersive evening of insight and innovation, featuring bold conversations, visionary leaders, and transformative startups. This exclusive gathering explores how responsible AI is reshaping financial services, healthcare, and impact sectors.

​Program Agenda

​5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Check-In & Welcome
Connect with fellow innovators as we kick off the evening.

​6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Fireside Chat
Operationalizing Responsible AI in High-Stakes Industries
Chair: Xiaochen Zhang, Executive Director, AI 2030

• ​Harry Mendell, Data Architect Technology Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

• ​Charles Okochu, Sr Worldwide Go-To-Market Specialist, AWS

• ​Shyam Nagarajan, Chief Operating Officer, Hedera

• ​Joshua Dubin, Managing Associate General Counsel, Verizon

• ​Serena Palumbo, Managing Director, Chief Confidentiality & Privacy Officer, HIPAA Privacy Officer KPMG

​6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Panel Discussion
"Building and Investing in Responsible Innovation"

• ​Alexander Fleischer, Executive Director Ventures & Innovation Ecosystem North America, Capgemini

• ​Rachna Srivastava, Senior Director - AI Innovation, Symphony

• ​Krystal Nzeadibe, Sr Worldwide Go-To-Market Specialist, AWS

• ​Jayeeta Putatunda, Director - AI CoE, Fitch Ratings

• ​Jie Li, Director, Lair East Labs

​Why Attend:

• ​Discover cutting-edge AI use cases driving positive impact

• ​Gain insights from global thought leaders and startup disruptors

• ​Build meaningful connections with peers across sectors

​AI 2030 Team

​Marie Roker-Jones, Chair of Women in AI Leadership, AI 2030

​Ben Christensen, Head of Partnership, AI 2030

​Xiaochen Zhang, Executive Director, Chief Responsible AI Officer, AI 2030

​Lair East Labs

​Jie Li, Director, Lair East Labs

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​About AI 2030

​AI 2030 is a global initiative committed to harnessing AI’s transformative power to benefit humanity.Focused on Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good, we empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to lead in Responsible AI, closing key gaps in awareness, talent, and solutions to enable responsible AI adoption across public and private sectors globally. www.ai2030.org

​About Lair East Labs

​Lair East Labs is a startup accelerator based in New York that empowers founders to expand internationally. https://laireastlabs.com/

​About FinTech4Good

​FinTech4Good is a global network focused on emerging technologies. We collaborate with startups, industrial leaders, NPOs, and investors to develop solutions for a better world. https://www.fintech4good.co/

​About 1871

​The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, dba 1871 is a 501c3 organization that exists to inspire, equip, and support people from all backgrounds to build and innovate extraordinary businesses. https://1871.com/

​About AWS

​Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered, pay-as-you-go basis. Clients will often use this in combination with autoscaling. https://aws.amazon.com/

​About NY Tech Week

​a16z presents Tech Week 2025, bringing together the top founders, funds, and companies around the globe. NY Tech Week is happening June 2-8th, 2025: https://partiful.com/e/1ktvnJftQbDgwM4JJVMo?