Venture Trailblazers connects world-leading investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in startups and venture capital.
The last five years in the startup and venture capital industry have been a rollercoaster. The pandemic bubble, the end of the ZIRP era, and now the emergence of AI have demanded a level of speed and adaptability in venture that we have never seen before.
In preparation for what we expect to be a fascinating few years in technology, we are excited to announce the Venture Trailblazers Series. This series of free events features top investors who will help us all better understand the fundamental shifts underway in the industry.
The next event part of this series will take place on August 22, 2024, and feature a Fireside Chat with Warren Packard, Operating Partner at AI Fund. It will also include a long structured networking session with investors, entrepreneurs, and executives from across the globe.
Venture Trailblazers is an exclusive, invite-only event series hosted by the Founder Institute and VC Lab.
* Venture Trailblazers is strictly invite-only, and reserved for the Founder Institute and VC Lab Networks; including Alumni, Mentors, Investors, Partners, Local Leaders, and Enrolled Founders/ Fund Managers.
If you fit these criteria and have not received an invite, please complete this form.
About the Keynote Speaker
Warren Packard
Warren Packard is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 30 successful exits. At AI Fund, he specializes in nurturing early-stage startups and leading a team of innovators. With a career spanning decades, Warren has been instrumental in the growth of iconic companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Skype, and Baidu during his 13 years at DFJ.
A founder at heart, Warren launched Angara Database Systems and Thuuz Sports, both of which were acquired. His passion for innovation is evident in his 18 patents, including breakthroughs in AI generative video. Outside of work, he enjoys drumming, ultimate frisbee, and creating unique gadgets.
Warren holds an MBA and a dual degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. His philosophy: “There’s no better calling than to be a founder, to be a leader. Try something and give it your all.”
Presented by FI and VC Lab
The goal of Venture Trailblazers is to educate and connect the founders, leaders, mentors, and investors across the global Founder Institute, VC Lab, and FI Venture Networks.
The Founder Institute (FI.co) is the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 6,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding.
VC Lab (GoVCLab.com) is the leading venture capital accelerator for emerging managers worldwide. The Accelerator is an intensive online program that helps talented and motivated venture capitalists to launch Venture Studios, Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funds worldwide.