AI Innovators Forum: Turn Innovation into Implementation

Connecting 10,000 AI founders, investors, and executives in Silicon Valley

Author

Mala Ramakrishnan
May 05, 2025

- An ex-banker from Wall Street who knows how the IPO process actually works
- A young New Yorker who has crafted her way into Venture Capital - fund of funds, no less
- A successful entrepreneur turned successful VC who teaches entrepreneurship at Berkeley and other premier institutions

What was their career journey?
What guides their investment thesis?
What are the amazing stories of success and failures they have seen walking in their shoes?

AI Innovators Forum: AI Now: turning Innovation into Implementation
Investor Panel featuring:
Matthew J. Basirico, Chief Investment Officer, ClearRock Sustainable Energy
Charlotte G., Investor, Avenir Group
Naeem Zafar, Managing Partner, Concordia Ventures
Mala Ramakrishnan, Managing Partner, Progressive Ventures

AI Innovation Forum
May 13 2-5pm PST | San Mateo
Registration: lu.ma/innovators4 (limited seats)
Sponsored by BLOCK71 Global and Singapore Global Network (SGN), hosted by Founders Creative

Tuesday May 13 | 2pm-5pm | San Mateo lu.ma/innovators4

AI PRODUCT SUMMIT
Friday, May 16 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Palo Alto lu.ma/aiproductsummit2

Friday, May 16 | 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Palo Alto | lu.ma/aiproductsummit2

Upcoming Events Highlights

Deep Dive Council sessions

Are you ready to find your tribe and increase your domain expertise, find a peer council, and advocacy that helps you land your next role?

AI Go-to-Market Salon · Luma

In the new era of AI, the go-to-market function is being redefined on multiple levels. The traditional models for lead generation are being revolutionized by AI. Join us to connect and explore this AI journey together.

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Venture Capital Events

Curious about what’s ahead for venture capital in 2025? Join the partners from Progressive Ventures to explore trends, growth opportunities, and strategic insights for the year ahead. Get a front-row seat to what’s next in the evolving market.

Session with a VC: Investing in Startups [Online] · Zoom ·

Join Founders Creative for a live session on investing in AI startups hosted by Progressive Ventures. We will discuss the state of the industry and investing.

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Making a break into AI Venture Capital: Live Networking in San Francisco

Join the partners at Progressive Ventures for a live discussion on the state of Venture Capital and investing in AI startups.

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Making a break into Venture Capital: Live Networking · Palo Alto

Join Founders Creative for a live session on investing in AI startups. We will discuss the state of the industry and investing, how to evaluate startups, and how to make a break into venture capital

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Founders Creative Accelerator
INAUGURAL COHORT IS FULL!
Get on the waitlist for cohort 2!
Apply today: www.founderscreative.org/accelerator/

Health and Wellness | Community & Networking

The AI Happy Hour at Amador Club · San Francisco

Founders Creative: AI Happy Hour at Amador Club An Exclusive Monthly Gathering for the AI Community Join us for a refined evening of connection, conversation,…

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AI Executive Dinner · Special Dinner

An Exclusive Gathering for AI Leaders. Join us for an exclusive dinner is designed for senior AI leaders to deepen connections, exchange ideas and learn about the opportunity to invest in Venture Capital.

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Community Yoga & Meditation Courses

These are led by Mala Ramakrishnan, an Art of Living practitioner and yoga & meditation teacher of 19 years.

Join us at an upcoming events: lu.ma/founderscreative and sign up for our newsletter: www.founderscreative.org/#newsletter

Join us at an upcoming events: lu.ma/founderscreative and sign up for our newsletter: www.founderscreative.org/#newsletter