Founders Bay Breakfast: B2B AI Strategies @ Focus Innovation Studio
Join us for an exclusive breakfast at FOCUS Innovation Studio, co-hosted by Mariane Bekker and Kristopher Floyd, Managing Partners at Founders Bay Ventures.
This private gathering brings together leading B2B founders, VCs, and industry operators for a curated morning of insight-rich panels, warm connections, and chef-crafted brunch. We’ll explore how AI is transforming enterprise workflows, GTM strategies, and what investors are actually backing in today’s market.
Whether you’re scaling the next AI-driven SaaS platform or actively deploying capital, this is the room where strategic conversations happen.
🗓 Agenda
10:00am – 11:00am | Curated Networking & Breakfast
Arrival, coffee, and bites
Interest-based group circles (AI infra, vertical SaaS, enterprise GTM)
Rapid VC intros & founder icebreakers
10:45am - 11:00am | Private Meet and Greet with Investors for VIP only
11:00am – 11:30am | 🔥 Panel 1: The Future of B2B AI — What’s Real, What’s Hype & Where We’re Headed
Moderator: Mariane Bekker, Founders Bay Ventures
Panelists:
Sena Zorlu – General Partner, ANT Venture Partners
Tara Tan – Founder & General Partner, Strange Ventures
Mohak Saxena – Investor, Race Capital
11:30am – 12:00pm | 🔥 Panel 2: What Investors Are Really Looking For in B2B Startups
Moderator: Kristopher Floyd, Founders Bay Ventures
Panelists:
Amrut Rajkarne – Vice President, Nexus Venture Partners
Paul Jun – Managing Partner, Depth Capital Ventures
Lochan Alagh – Managing Partner, VC Nest
12:00pm – 12:30pm | Open Networking
Unwind and connect over mimosas, shared ideas, and potential deal flow.
🎯 Who’s Attending?
✅ B2B founders building innovative, scalable companies
✅ VCs and family offices backing enterprise and AI startups
✅ Strategic operators leading growth in AI and SaaS
💡 Why Attend?
✨ High-signal, no-fluff networking
✨ Two power-packed panels with top-tier investors
✨ Private, intimate setting with chef-crafted brunch
This is a private, invite-only experience. If you’ve received this link, you’ve been hand-selected to join the room where relationships and deal flow begin.
About Us
We provide flexible workspace, a pop-retail collective and a corporate meeting venue for artists, founders, designers and technologists. Focus Innovation Studio is a private members studio, designed to generously spawn creativity and collaboration between our members. Our second and third-floor workspaces are designed for flexible and affordable lease rates. We offer private offices, dedicated desks, and hot desks and will host companies for as long as they need. Our unique building is able to hold lectures, events, and large meetings.
Founders Bay is a membership community of 80,000 founders and VCs coming together to grow their startups through curated weekly events, expert-led virtual workshops, and educational resources. Proudly woman-owned and operated by Mariane Bekker, we are dedicated to empowering a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem. Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member today.
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