AI Tinkerers - Ho Chi Minh City: Microsoft for Startups Event - AI Startup Founders & VC Mixer

What VCs Are Looking for in AI Startups Event Overview Microsoft will convene AI founders, venture capital investors, and technology leaders for a focused evening of candid insights and high-value connections. The program combines an investor panel on what VCs seek in AI startups, a technical fireside chat with a Microsoft leader, and a dinner mixer designed to spark practical follow-up conversations.

Core Message AI investors are looking beyond impressive demos. They want differentiated technology, credible teams, real customer value, responsible execution, and a scalable business model. Event Objectives Give founders a clearer view of how investors evaluate AI companies. Help founders sharpen their fundraising narrative and investment readiness. Share practical Microsoft perspectives on building secure, scalable, differentiated AI solutions. Create meaningful connections among founders, VCs, and ecosystem leaders in Vietnam. Audience AI startup founders, venture capital investors, ecosystem partners, and Microsoft business and technical leaders. Program at a Glance 4:00 - 4:10pm - Welcome & Opening Julie Bulaklak -Microsoft Startup Lead ASEAN 4:10pm - 4:55pm - VC Panel | 45 mins AVV, Do Ventures, GenAI Funds Moderator: Antron Lim Microsoft Private Capital Lead, APAC What VCs are looking for in AI startups, followed by founder questions. 4:55pm - 5:05pm - Transition Break Refreshments and informal introductions. 5:05pm - 5:35pm - Technical Fireside | 30 mins Gabe Hollombe

Organizer: AI Tinkerers

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