Step SF 2025: The AI & Tech Startup Conference

Global expansion as a startup is a beast. As an AI startup it's become even more complex.
💠Jeni Chang, our very own Managing Director (SF/Oak) will be sharing thoughts on it's unique challenges, funding, the right kind of capital, navigating market entry decisions and localization pitfalls.
💠If you're looking into broadening your international reach, She'd love to see you there!

### Session "From Seed to Scale: Financing AI Startups Beyond Borders" - 8/21 @ 2:50 pm

### Joining the discussion:

🔹Sara Rona - Silicon Valley Bank
🔹Ashish A. Aggarwal - Chamaeleon Ventures
🔹Jeni C. - Founder Institute
🔹David Munir Nabti - [Bloom.pm](http://bloom.pm/) (moderator)
Session From Seed to Scale: Financing AI Startups Beyond Borders - 8/21 @ 2:50 pm

### Step San Francisco 2025

🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/ghgYNYPE
💸 Discount code: JENI (https://lu.ma/StepSF25)
Join 1,200+ attendees and 150+ companies as we dive into AI agents, deep tech, GenAI, and global scaling - right in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Step is the global tech conference for founders, investors, and innovators - connecting thriving startup scenes across North America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Here’s what to expect:
✨ Talks & Panels with top minds in AI, deeptech, and VC
🚀 Startup Showcase with investor meetings and live demos
🧠 Expo Area packed with new tools, products, and future-shaping tech

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​View the Step SF 2025 schedule
​🗓️ 20 August 2025:
5-7pm: Pitch Competition @ SVB Offices
7-11pm: Opening Party @ Barbarossa Lounge
​🗓️ 21 August 2025:
9am-5.30pm: Step SF Main Event @ The Midway
6-8pm: Step SF Closing Party @ The Midway

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Interested about the SF/OAK program? Meet the SF Directors! Jeni & David
Our upcoming Fall cohort starts soon! Early deadline Aug 31 ($200 off)
➡️ https://fi.co/san-francisco