Founder/VC Dinner in partnership with Venture Dock

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
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM | Curated Networking & Dinner
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM | Intro of Partners
Founders Bay
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Too Early or Just Early Enough? Investing Before the Proof Is Obvious
Jing Kuang, Founding Partner at Y+ Ventures
Ekaterina (Katya) Evchenko, Principal at BGV
Aaron Pickard, Senior Associate at MFV Partners
Collin Wallace, Partner at Lobby Capital
Dipti Arora, VP of Finance at CircleCI
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Open Networking
What to expect:
🍽️ Dinner & drinks🤝 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.
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