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SUMMARY:Bodega and Small Business Innovation Summit - Digitizing the Corner Store
DESCRIPTION:There are 15\,000 bodegas in New York City. They move billions in commerce. And almost none of them run on modern infrastructure. \nThat’s not a problem — it’s a massive\, untapped opportunity. \nThe Bodega and Small Business Innovation Summit gathers the sharpest minds in media tech\, AI\, fintech\, and security to unpack a radical thesis: the corner store is the next great platform — if we build the right tools and protect what makes it matter. \nThis isn’t about slapping an iPad on a deli counter. The panel introduces the “Sovereign Bodega” framework — integrated digital systems that let small businesses unlock new revenue streams\, compete with chains\, and scale on their own terms. Modernization without displacement. Tech without erasure. \nHosted by the Bodega and Small Business Association\, Tech Ranch\, Bodegas TV\, and Angeles Investors during #NYTechWeek\, this is where community-rooted commerce meets institutional capital. \nIf you’re allocating toward urban retail\, local commerce infrastructure\, or AI-powered SMB tools — this panel is your deal flow. Grab your spot before it’s gone. \nThis conversation brings together founders\, operators\, and technologists to explore how integrated systems—not isolated tools—can redefine the future of small business in urban communities. \nThis event is hosted by Bodega and Small Business Association\, Tech Ranch. Collaborators also include Bodegas TV and Angeles Investors. \nThis event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/bodega-and-small-business-innovation-summit-digitizing-the-corner-store/
LOCATION:The Bronx\, The Bronx\, New York\, United States
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: AI Salon — From Hype to Durable Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join an intimate AI Salon bringing together founders\, investors\, and operators exploring the next wave of innovation. \nThis 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. \nFeatured Speakers\n\nMala Ramakrishnan — Managing Partner\, Progressive Ventures\nSaurabh Ghelani — Global Trust Officer\, Confluent\nAshish Chatur — Engineering Leader\, Gainwell Technologies\nBoris Portman — Founder & CEO\, BetterEngineer\nKautuk Surjan — Practice Head\, ArevaSoft\nFahd Siddiqui — Head of Engineering\, Nova Intelligence\, Iterable\n\nTopics\n\nWhere AI is delivering real\, measurable value today\nWhat separates enduring companies from short-term momentum\nThe role of AI in transforming vertical industries (health\, biotech\, climate\, enterprise)\nHow founders and investors should think about defensibility in an AI-first world\n\nAbout the Organizers\nFounders 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. \nProgressive Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm based out of Palo Alto\, CA and the primary sponsor of Founders Creative. \nRegister on Luma →
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/partner-event-ai-salon-from-hype-to-durable-innovation/
LOCATION:535 E 5th St\, 535 E 5th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, US
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Applied Decision Theory For Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Metanoia Ventures brings a prepared panel discussion on Applied Decision Theory for Business. \nAn exploration of effective choice through game theoretic math applied to real business decision making. \nWe’re selecting the top 50 applicants among business decision makers in Austin\, Texas to join us for an evening of discussion on how objective logical process through the application of mathematics is the deciding factor on business success or failure. \nTickets: $100 | Approval required \nHosted by: MarcAnthony Salce \nRegister on Luma →
URL:https://techranchaustin.com/event/partner-event-applied-decision-theory-for-business-summit/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E 5th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, US
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