This past October, during SF and LA Tech Week, we brought together more than 150 founders and investors  across a series of small, curated dinners - each one designed to create space for honest conversations about building in AI today. Rather than host another large event or panel, we focused on something more intentional: intimate rooms where Day Zero, Stealth, and early-stage founders could connect directly with one another, compare notes, and talk openly about what’s working, what isn’t,...

The rise of service as software  is transforming traditional service models by turning manual, labor-intensive processes into automated, scalable software solutions. This approach is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively reshaping industries, driving measurable results, and giving startups a competitive edge.  “We see startups using software to replace traditional services as one of the fastest ways to scale expertise and deliver predictable results,” said George Bandarian, Founder,...

AI's Strategic Role in Defense, Space, and Aerospace Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively reshaping the defense, space, and aerospace sectors. From enhancing military capabilities to enabling autonomous space exploration and revolutionizing aviation technologies, AI is at the forefront of a new technological era.  “Somebody needs to come up with something we call a mafia offer to get me to consider your new way, write your solution. And the mafia offer is...