From model infrastructure to niche applications, AI is creating expectations for new kinds of founders and new investors. This candid conversation on the AI stage will be held in San Francisco in 2025 at TechCrunch from October 27-29th. Top VCs share what catches the eye (and doesn’t), how they think about defensive possibilities in the world of AI monopoly, and how founders think about their next term sheet sheet.
If you are planning to scale or scale your AI startup, you cannot miss this session. Learn what you really need to build a viable AI company. Sign up now to save up to $668 before your savings closes at 11:59pm on September 26th.
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Who’s talking?
Jon McNeill – Jon, CEO and co-founder of DVX Ventures, launched 12 companies through a venture studio, building and expanding businesses offering multifold returns, leading operations at Tesla and Lyft during their dramatic growth period. Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Cowboy Ventures, invests in early stage and consumer software companies, including Dollar Shave Club, Drata Security, Guild and Ironclad. She coined the term “unicorn” and co-founded all the Rays, a long-standing voice for tech women. Steve Jang – Steve, Founder and Managing Partner of Kindred Ventures, is a MIDAS list investor for AI, distributed systems, infrastructure and Frontier Tech. His portfolio includes early bets on Uber, Coinbase, Prperxity, FAL, and Playai.
What you learn
This session reveals what investors are seeing beyond the pitch deck. Expect insights:
What AI startups are making defenseable in 2025 is what investors are looking for before writing checks. How to distinguish yourself in a crowded landscape.
Investor Clarity for AI Innovation
Over 10,000 startups and VC leaders will join in San Francisco’s Moscon West October 27th-29th. From deep technical sessions to founder stories, the 2025 disruption is where growth and opportunities are clarified. Sign up now and save up to $668 before prices go up after tomorrow, September 26th.
