Co-Founder & COO
Startup Steroid
Mayor of
Garden Grove
What separates good founders from great ones? This panel will dive into the qualities and characteristics investors look for when evaluating founders. From leadership and resilience to market insight and vision, hear from top investors as they share their perspectives on what it takes to build and scale a successful company. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to align their entrepreneurial journey with investor expectations.
Founder/CEO
JTH Strategies
Moderator
Chief Investment Officer
Sunstone Management
Board Chair
Pasadena Angels
Chair Emeritus
TCA Venture Network
FOUNDING MEMBER ANGELES INVESTORS
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining business strategies. But how much should startups integrate AI into their operations, products, or services? In this panel, leading investors discuss the role AI should play in driving innovation, scaling growth, and building competitive advantage in startups. Learn how investors evaluate AI-driven startups, what trends they anticipate, and how founders can leverage AI responsibly and effectively.
CEO
OC Startup Council
Moderator
General Partner
Grit Capital Partners
Co-founder & Managing Partner
iNov8 Capital