DSS MIA Meetup: Smart Money in AI: Separating Game-Changers from Hype

​Join us at the next Data Science Salon MIA Meetup on March 26.

​The Topic: 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲
​The AI gold rush is in full swing, but not every investment opportunity is a winner. With countless startups claiming to revolutionize the industry, how do investors cut through the noise and identify true innovation?
​Join us for a candid discussion with top investors and industry leaders as they share strategies for evaluating AI, ML, and data-driven startups. We’ll explore what makes an AI company worth betting on, red flags that scream “bad deal,” and how to navigate the current landscape of AI funding. Whether you're a founder looking for funding or an investor seeking the next breakout success, this panel will give you real-world insights on making smarter AI investments.

​Key Takeaways:
✔️ The biggest AI investment trends in 2025
✔️ How to spot real innovation vs. empty buzzwords
✔️ Common pitfalls in AI investing—and how to avoid them
✔️ The role of data quality and model scalability in assessing startups
✔️ What VCs really look for before writing a check

​Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the experts who know what it takes to turn AI investments into real returns.

​We’ll be giving away two tickets to our upcoming Data Science Salon MIA events on September 17! More details here

​Agenda:
🔸 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Networking
🔸 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Panel: Smart Money in AI: Separating Game-Changers from Hype
Moderated by Anna Anisin, Founder, Data Science Salon
Featured Panelists: Jennetta George, Founder & CEO, Artificially Intelligent, LLC and Melissa Pegus, Partner, SecondMuse Capital
🔸 8:00pm - 9:00pm - Networking

​Local 🍕 Pizza and 🍻 Beer will be provided courtesy of: