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Partner Event: AI Salon — From Hype to Durable Innovation
June 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join an intimate AI Salon bringing together founders, investors, and operators exploring the next wave of innovation.
This curated gathering, hosted by Progressive Ventures and Founders Creative, is designed for thoughtful conversation at the intersection of AI, emerging technologies, and real-world impact.
Featured Speakers
- Mala Ramakrishnan — Managing Partner, Progressive Ventures
- Saurabh Ghelani — Global Trust Officer, Confluent
- Ashish Chatur — Engineering Leader, Gainwell Technologies
- Boris Portman — Founder & CEO, BetterEngineer
- Kautuk Surjan — Practice Head, ArevaSoft
- Fahd Siddiqui — Head of Engineering, Nova Intelligence, Iterable
Topics
- Where AI is delivering real, measurable value today
- What separates enduring companies from short-term momentum
- The role of AI in transforming vertical industries (health, biotech, climate, enterprise)
- How founders and investors should think about defensibility in an AI-first world
About the Organizers
Founders Creative is a nonprofit organization connecting 40,000+ AI founders, investors, and operators. They aim for 50% representation by women in every room that matters.
Progressive Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm based out of Palo Alto, CA and the primary sponsor of Founders Creative.