Building in the AI Wave: What Separates Startups That Break Through

About the Event What does it actually take for an AI startup to break through — not just survive the hype, but build something that lasts? Join us for an evening of honest, practitioner-level conversation with investors and operators who have been in the trenches: co-founding companies, scaling to $50M ARR, building venture portfolios from scratch, and backing the next generation of breakout startups. This event is hosted by NEC X, the Silicon Valley innovation studio and venture builder backed by NEC. Through its Elev X! venture studio program, NEC X has helped launch and scale AI startups across North America. The event is presented in collaboration with DG incubation , a strategic partner supporting startup innovation and global entrepreneurship. Want to Pitch? 🔗 Pitch Application Form We’re excited to feature 4-5 hand-picked startups on stage for the official pitch session 🎉 Founders who were not selected for the main stage will still have opportunities to share elevator pitches and connect directly with investors and ecosystem partners during networking. Fireside Chat:…