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We're thrilled to have Manan Upadhyay join our mentor panel for our AI Venture-Building Hacakthon! An engineer turned Product Manager, currently at AWS, Manan is building a Marketing AI and Personalisation engine that helps AWS unlock the next phase of growth. He enjoys building deeply technical products that leverage cutting-edge research to improve human lives. Manan is particularly interested in the application of AI and Agents to improve user experience in domains such as IoT, AdTech, and Sales and Business Intelligence. We're excited to see the impact his mentorship will have on our participants! #AI #Hackathon #HatchLabs #startups #AIagents #founders #NYC

A warm welcome to Daniel Nelson as a mentor at our AI Venutre-Building Hackathon! Dan is a founder, Virtual CFO, investor, and recovering accountant. His strategic focus lies in bolstering the financial backbone of startups and small businesses. With over a decade as a virtual CFO, he has honed his expertise in financial modeling and strategy, providing over 60 startups with the tools for data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth. He has mentored 100's of entrepreneurs over the last decade through his work as a first principles educator working to help founders build their businesses. We're excited to have him on our mentors' panel and cannot wait to see how he inspires our participants! #AI #Hackathon #venturebuilding #mentorship #HatchLabs #startups

We’re honored to have Parker Odrich sharing his expertise at our AI Venture-Building Hackathon. Parker is a Vice President at Communitas Capital, specializing in early-stage investments in AI and B2B Software businesses. Prior to joining Communitas, Parker was an investor on the Point72 Ventures AI Team, investing in early stage AI-Centric B2B SaaS businesses. Prior to that, Parker was an Associate at A&M Capital Strategic Investments, a strategy within a middle-market buyout firm focused on non-control growth & buyout investments across a variety of sectors, where he was also responsible for evaluating all opportunities (both at the investment, firm and portfolio levels) related to Artificial Intelligence. Parker began his career as a Management Consultant at Alvarez & Marsal where he was a big data specialist working with Private Equity portfolio companies and large corporates. His guidance will be invaluable as teams build tomorrow's AI solutions. #AI #Hackathon #venturebuilding #startups #HatchLabs

Join us in welcoming Alex Yen as a mentor at our AI Venture-Building Hackathon! Alex is an investor at Forum Ventures, where he invests in pre-seed startups, focusing on DevOps, Infrastructure, and AI. Before joining Forum in 2023, Alex was an early employee at Hive, a project management software startup, and People Data Labs, one of the leading B2B data providers. We're excited for the insights and guidance Alex will bring to our participants as they build the next generation of AI solutions. #AIVentureBuilding #Hackathon #MentorSpotlight #ForumVentures #AI #HatchLabs

Excited to have Jay Sehgal join our mentor panel for the AI Venture-Building Hackathon, running from November 14 - 18! Jay Sehgal is an Investor at MetaProp, where he focuses on sourcing new investments, running due diligence processes, and supporting portfolio companies. He also serves as Chief of Staff to MetaProp GP Zak Schwarzman, focused on investment team strategy, management, and operations. Prior to joining MetaProp Jay was a Spring Associate at Ardent Venture Partners, an early-stage VC firm investing in AI-native applications, vertical SaaS, and B2B fintech. Jay has over 10 years of experience across startups and technology investing, informed by his experience working at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Stripes Group, Remesh AI, and AlphaSights. We’re looking forward to seeing the impact of his mentorship! #AIVentureBuilding #HackathonMentor #AIHackathon #StartupMentorship #HatchLabs

We’re excited to have Brian Yarnell as a mentor in our AI Venture-Building Hackathon. Brian is a seasoned healthcare technology executive, founder, and startup leader. He founded Bluestream Health, a virtual care PaaS, leading it to acquisition in 2023, building a strong track record in scaling recurring revenue. Prior to Bluestream, he led Starling Health, which was acquired after securing funding and partnerships with major healthcare institutions. Known for his ability to transform vision into strategy, he has launched impactful healthcare initiatives nationwide. Brian is also an advisor and board member, actively supporting healthcare innovation and mentoring entrepreneurs. We're excited for participants to gain insights from his wealth of experience in transforming ideas into actionable strategies. #AI #Hackathon #founders #startups #VentureBuilding #HatchLabs

Introducing our Third Judge: Roy Ben-Alta! We’re excited to have Roy, CEO and Co-founder of Oakie.ai, join our AI Venture-Building Hackathon as a judge! With over 20 years of experience in AI, Data, and Cloud Technologies, Roy brings invaluable insights to our event. Roy is a seasoned tech executive who previously served as Director at Meta AI Research, advancing Responsible AI and GenAI tools. He’s also held key leadership roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS), earning recognition for his expertise in data analytics, AI, and cloud computing. Join us November 14-18 at Rise, created by Barclays & Microsoft HQ, to witness the insights and innovation Roy and our other esteemed judges will bring to the table! #AIVenture #Hackathon #HatchLabs #founders #startups

Excited to welcome Danny Bloomstine as part of our mentors' panel for our AI Venture-Building Hackathon! Danny is a Business Development Director at Juniper Square based in New York covering private fund managers. Prior to Juniper Square, he was an early employee at VTS and started his career at S&P Capital IQ. With a deep-rooted background in fintech, Danny's expertise and insights will be invaluable for our participants! #AIVentureHackathon #Mentor #Hackathon #AI #startups #founders

Meet our next judge for the AI Venture-Building Hackathon! We're proud to welcome our second judge – Erica V. Erica Van is a partner at Intel Capital, a global (US, Europe, China, Israel), early-stage venture capital firm that has been investing in startups for 30+ years. Previously, Erica was an investor at CRV focusing on enterprise software investing. Prior to that, Erica co-founded a strategy organization at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and worked in the office of the COO and across investment banking, asset management, and treasury securities. Erica’s vast expertise in tech and finance will be invaluable as we work together to foster groundbreaking ideas in AI. 💡🤖 🗓️ Date: November 14-18 📍 Location: Rise by Barclays & Microsoft HQ, NYC Join us to build the future of AI – applications close tomorrow! #AIVentureHackathon #IntelCapital #StartupInvesting #AI #VentureBuilding #Innovation   

We're thrilled to introduce our first judge for the upcoming AI Venture Building Hackathon: Naomi Goez, from Forum Ventures! Naomi Goez is a Principal at Forum Ventures, where she focuses on sourcing and executing pre-seed investments in B2B SaaS. An operator turned investor, Naomi began her career in supply chain within the fashion industry, overseeing Western Hemisphere production and leading sustainability initiatives at Centric Brands. She later navigated the fundraising process at a pre-seed stage circular economy startup. Since joining Forum in 2023, Naomi has sourced investments across healthcare, supply chain, fintech, and vertical AI. She oversees the firm’s thesis development in those areas, applying a research-driven lens to a generalist framework. She is passionate about fostering diversity in the venture ecosystem and actively supports underrepresented founders and investors. Join us November 14-18 at Rise, created by Barclays & Microsoft HQ, as we embark on this journey of innovation. Naomi's insights will be invaluable for our participants! #AI #Hackathon #startups #founders #HatchLabs #ForumVentures