AI Week NY: The VC + AI Equation. Code, Capital, and Conviction

The VC+AI Equation: Code, Capital, and Conviction

AI is everywhere, all at once but here’s the hard truth: nobody wants to be left behind, and nobody can afford to waste time on experiments that don’t scale or differentiate. The products that stand out are making clear, intentional choices about where humans lead and where AI steps in.

Be a part of the conversation as we unpack the real questions facing founders at the frontier of AI and raising capital:

  • ​What does a truly AI-native product look like, and what real signals make VCs take notice?
  • ​How do you balance the need for personalization and speed with trust and accountability?
  • ​Where does human judgment remain irreplaceable, and how should founders showcase this in their pitch?

​Our panel will bring together diverse expertise to share insights from different vantage points: Katie Weiss of ffVC will speak to what makes VCs take notice when founders pitch for capital, Heidi Hysell of Future Insights will dive into how AI can be integrated to scale effectively, and Vishakha Gupta of ApertureData will share perspectives on rethinking your team’s roadmap in an AI-driven world. Together, they’ll explore how you can show they don’t just “use AI” — they use it with purpose, clarity, and a lasting competitive edge.

​This event is part of #AIWeekNY by Pulse NYC – a community-led festival celebrating innovation across the AI ecosystem. More at https://pulse.nyc/ai-week

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