馃敟 Summer Connections: Why Networking Matters

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

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Mala Ramakrishnan
July 14, 2025

When sunshine calls and spirits soar,
New friends and contacts open doors.
Ideas bloom where laughter鈥檚 found,
In every glow, connections abound!
- Perplexity

Now for the events in the rest of Summer 2025 that you simply don鈥檛 want to miss:

 July 25




AI Engineering Salon: | Mountain View | Friday 2:00-3:30PM EDT

Join us for an interactive AI Engineering Salon where software professionals, thinkers and technologists come together to explore the cutting edge of AI-assisted development. This hands-on workshop will focus on tools that are reshaping how engineers design, debug and ship code...

 July 26




Charter Members Orientation | Online| Saturday 9:30AM-10:00AM PDT

The Founders Creative Charter Membership is a member only group of leaders. There are qualification criteria and members need to be nominated and verified in..

Venture Capital Events

Curious about what鈥檚 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鈥檚 next in the evolving market

Session with a VC: Investing in Startups [Online] 路 Tuesday July 15 3-4pm PST

Join Founders Creative for a live session on investing in AI startups hosted by Progressive Ventures.

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Making a break into Venture Capital: Live Networking 路 Thursday July 24 3:00-4:30pm PST

Join Founders Creative for a live session on investing in AI and how to make a break into venture capital and build your board career.

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Founders Creative Accelerator

Now accepting applications for Cohort 2 starting July 29!
Apply today: www.founderscreative.org/accelerator/

Health and Wellness | Community & Networking

Community Yoga & Meditation Courses

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

Yoga and Networking 路 Palo Alto 路 Sunday Aug 3 | 5PM-6:30PM

Join us for light yoga and meditation followed by networking. Bring a yoga mat and water. Wear loose, comfortable clothes.

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Blog of the Week

The Cybersecurity Revolution No One Saw Coming

Mala Ramakrishnan, Founder and Managing Partner at Progressive Ventures on fueling the next wave of AI innovation, out of Silicon Valley.

founderscreative.substack.com/p/the-cybersecurity-revolution-no-one

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