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The AI Journey: From Spark to Solution
AI Executive Networking | Hackathon | AI Innovators Forum | Women’s Council Workshop
Founders Creative, Mala Ramakrishnan & Namrata Shah
February 09, 2026
Founders Creative: Where Creative Minds Leap into Intelligent Possibilities
A Quick Glance at our Events:
Making a Break into Venture Capital: Feb 13th, 3-4pm PST | Palo Alto, CA
AI Executive Dinner: Feb 17th, 7-9:30pm PST | Los Altos, CA
Hackathon: March 6th, 9-10am PST | 100% Virtual YouTube
Women’s Council Workshop: March 6th, 4-7pm PST | Palo Alto, CA
AI Innovators Forum: March 18th, 3-6pm PST | San Francisco, CA
Making a Break into Venture Capital | Feb 13th
These live sessions with Mala Ramakrishnan are for Executives and Operators who want to invest in Private Market.
Join us to gain insider strategies on backing AI startups and network with VCs and accredited investors
We will discuss the state of the industry and investing, how to evaluate startups, and how to invest in the next generation of AI unicorns.
AI Executive Dinner | Feb 17th
Join Us - for an exclusive dinner designed for senior AI leaders to deepen connections, exchange insights, and celebrate the vibrant AI community
Hackathon | March 6th
Get ready to push the boundaries of innovation, at the most high-octane virtual hackathon of 2026! Find your team, develop your network, ask for support. Don't let this moment pass you by—fuel up your coffee, clear your schedule, and register now to claim your spot in the digital arena where the future is built!
Timing of the Event as follows:
Friday 03/06 9:00 AM Pacific: Hackathon guidelines revealed.
Friday 03/06 10:00 AM - Saturday 03/07 10:00 AM Pacific: Hackathon!
Saturday 03/07 4:00 PM Pacific: Winners revealed.
Top 3 winners/teams will get a private audience with the Managing Partners at Progressive Ventures. Stay tuned for additional prizes to be announced!
Women’s Council Workshop: 2026 Economic Outlook | March 6th
Happy International Womens's Day!
🔒Limited seats | Small-group setting
✨ Come ready to reflect, share, and leave with a renewed mindset — and a personal playbook for building wealth, power, and purpose.
✊Join the Movement:
These sessions create a collective space where women can learn from each other’s journeys and build the confidence, strategy, and networks needed to grow.
AI Innovators Forum | March 18th
Pop AI Innovators Forum is where founders, executives, and investors come together to share hard lessons, bold ideas, and practical insights from building and scaling with AI.
This edition’s theme — “From Idea to Impact” — highlights founder journeys and the pivotal moments that turned ambitious ideas into products that matter.
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What to expect?
Panel Discussion: Gain insights from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Innovative Pitches: Hear from dynamic founders as they present their unique business ideas.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, investors, and mentors.
Q&A Session: Engage with the founders and ask your burning questions.
The Founders Creative Team
Join us at Founders Creative: a volunteer run community by executives in the valley connecting 30,000+ AI Founders, Investors and Operators through exclusive Bay Area events. https://www.founderscreative.org/
