Venture Week Afterparty - Finding next Moat

Venture Week Afterparty - Finding next MoatCurated AI Demos · Founder & VC Panel · Drinks · Qixi Special 🌹🚀 Building Something Defensible?5–6 Founder Demo Spots — Limited registration OpenWe're selecting 5–6 AI startups to demo live.Each selected founder gets 7–10 minutes on stage:What did you build? Why now? What's your moat?We're especially interested in:Agents · Enterprise AI · Voice / Multimodal · Consumer AI · Vertical AI · Developer Tools · New AI ApplicationsThis is not a traditional pitch competition.No long fundraising deck. Show us the product.Selected founders will demo in front of AI founders, investors, product leaders and builders, with plenty of time afterward for direct conversations and introductions.👉 Apply through the Demo Founder ticket. Only 5–6 teams will be selected.✨ What to Expect🚀 Moat in Action: Finding Next MoatBuilding on the conversations of Venture Week, we host focused, candid discussions around defensible advantages in AI infrastructure, agent technology, vertical applications and global expansion, with frontline insights from practitioners building today.🎙 Finding the Next AI Moat — Founder & VC PanelAs models become cheaper and easier to access, where will durable AI value actually accrue?Data or Workflow? Distribution or Technology? Model or Application? Feature or Company?And ultimately: What would you actually fund today?🌹 Find Your MatchDuring networking, attendees can choose the type of connection they are looking for:Founder × Investor Startup × Customer / GTM Builder × PlatformEPIC hosts will also help make warm introductions throughout the evening.🥂 Premium Afterparty ExperienceUnwind with crafted refreshments and drinks in a laid-back atmosphere, the perfect way to cap off a full day at Venture Week while keeping the most valuable conversations going.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Curated High-Quality NetworkingAll attendees are vetted to keep the room relevant. Mingle with AI founders, top investors, technical researchers and industry operators in a crowd curated for depth, not scale.🔵 Founder Peer CirclesJoin intimate, closed-door roundtables with fellow founders navigating growth, compliance and localization in global markets. Swap real-world lessons and actionable takeaways away from the main stage.👥 Who Should Attend🎫 Standard Pass General admission to the full event — watch live pitches, attend the networking reception, and connect with the community in person.🎤 Demo Pitch Pass Take the stage. Get a 7-minute pitch slot in front of top-tier investors, media, and industry leaders. Includes all Standard Pass access plus dedicated pitch prep support and post-event investor introductions.💼 VC Investor Pass Fast-track for investors. Get early access to project portfolios and founder profiles before the event, plus priority seating and a dedicated matchmaking session.Join us in San Francisco this August — extend your Venture Week experience, and find your next moat with the best of the AI ecosystem.ABOUT USEPIC Connector is a leading global AI-native innovation community and ecosystem platform focused on technology commercialization and global growth. We are committed to accelerating the development of innovative projects from product building to global market expansion through venture incubation, brand events, growth services and global industrial ecosystem connectivity, and building a value network that links Builders, Founders and the global innovation ecosystem.PartnerLangrenus Fund: The Langrenus Fund was established by professionals with backgrounds at Google, Uber, and OKX, targeting investments in early-stage projects, incubation, and value-added services. With a focus on Web3 and AI, the team boasts global coverage and a track record of over 20 showcases, supporting founders from inception to launch and beyond. The Langrenus Fund welcomes collaborations, ideas, and inquiries from anyone deeply invested in the industry.Website: https://www.langrenusfund.com/Twitter: https://x.com/LangrenusFundCommunity PartnerAhaCreator is an AI-native influencer marketing platform that helps brands manage creator campaigns at scale. Its 24/7 AI agent supports the entire collaboration workflow—from creator discovery and outreach to negotiation, content review, campaign tracking, and payment. With 140,000+ onboarded creators and access to a global network of over 5 million creator profiles across 140+ countries and regions, AhaCreator enables marketing teams to execute creator partnerships more efficiently and drive measurable growth.