Founder/VC Dinner at Pilot

Submitted by the Event Organizer

​Founders Bay

An intimate dinner bringing together a curated group of founders and venture capital investors for an evening of great food, candid conversations, and meaningful connections.

​No pitches—just a relaxed setting to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships with people shaping the next generation of startups and venture capital.

​Who’s joining: Founders, VCs, and select members of the startup ecosystem.

​​​​️ Agenda

• ​6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Curated Networking & Dinner

• ​6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Meet & Greet with the Speakers (VIP Ticket Holders ONLY)

• ​7:00 PM – 7:10 PM | Intro of Partners

  • ​Founders Bay

  • ​You.com

• ​7:10 PM – 8:10 PM | Panel

  • ​Panel 1 — What These VCs Actually Bet On: Timing & Opportunity (30 mins)

    • ​Roy Peterkofsky, Angel Investor (Moderator)

    • ​Kevin Jiang, Founder, CEO at Mangusta Capital

    • ​Wendy Nguyen, Sr Manager, Investor Relations at VABA Venture Capital

    • ​Tess Robinson, Managing Partner at FTB Capital Group

  • ​Panel 2 — What These VCs Actually Bet On: Endurance & the Founder Behind the Deck (30 mins)

    • ​Anu Bhat, CEO & Founder at Miraii.ai (Moderator)

    • ​Paul Borowick, Principal at Underdog Labs

    • ​Samer Barakat, Managing Partner at Nanostar Ventures

    • ​Chjango Unchained, General Partner at Aexodus Capital

    • ​Filip Orth, Head of Investor Relations at ZAKA VC

• ​8:10 PM – 8:30 PM | Open Networking

​What to expect:

​️ Dinner & drinks at Pilot
🤝 Curated introductions and conversations
Candid discussions on fundraising, investing, and building companies
✨ A small, intimate group designed for quality connections

​Space is limited, so please RSVP only if you’re able to attend.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.