Tech Pulse 2030- Building Next-Gen Innovations

Tech Pulse 2030 is more than just an event. It’s a movement dedicated to showcasing the brightest minds and fostering deep engagement among leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Together, we’ll explore the real-world impact of emerging technologies and chart a course for a future where responsible innovation drives progress for both businesses and society.

On July 22, this special session will spotlight Building Next-Gen Innovations, with a focus on investors and founders who are shaping the next generation of ethical, impactful AI ventures.

Event Details

• Date: August 19, 2025
• Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• Location: Capgemini’s Applied Innovation Exchange: 79 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York City, 100003, NY

Hosts

• ​Xiaochen Zhang, Executive Director, AI 2030
• ​Alexander Fleischer, Executive Director Innovation Ecosystem & Ventures North America, Capgemini
• ​Michelle Wang, Co-Founder and Partner at Lair East Labs

​Moderator:

Marie Roker-Jones, Head of Women in AI &. Head of Partnership NYC, AI 2030

​Speakers:

• ​Soheil Feizi, Founder & CEO, RELAI; Associate Professor Department of Computer Science, UMD​
• Nasser Qadri, Staff AI Engineer, Google
• ​Sean Wheelock, Co-Founder & CEO, Inner Peak AI

This is your chance to connect with forward-thinking innovators and dive into transformative discussions about technology's role in shaping our world.

Reserve your spot today!

We look forward to welcoming you to Tech Pulse 2030 and sharing this exciting journey with you.

Hosted by

AI 2030

AI 2030 is a global initiative committed to mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Through cross-sector collaboration, capacity building, and inclusive programming, AI 2030 empowers leaders, organizations, and communities to harness AI for the benefit of humanity.

FinTech4Good:

FinTech4Good is a global innovation and investment platform that connects startups, industry leaders, and investors to co-create solutions for a better world. With a focus on sustainable finance, digital economy, and emerging technologies, FinTech4Good champions responsible innovation with global impact.

Capgemini’s Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE):

Capgemini’s Applied Innovation Exchange is a global platform designed to help organizations discover, contextualize, experiment, and scale innovative solutions. AIE blends deep industry knowledge with emerging tech expertise to accelerate responsible digital transformation.

In Partnership With

Lair East Labs: www.laireastlabs.com

Lair East Labs is a New York-based startup accelerator that empowers founders to scale their companies globally. With strong roots in both the U.S. and Asia, Lair East Labs supports entrepreneurs building transformative solutions through capital, mentorship, and strategic cross-border networks.

About 1871

​The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, dba 1871 is a 501c3 organization that exists to inspire, equip, and support people from all backgrounds to build and innovate extraordinary businesses.

The AI Collective https://www.aicollective.com/about

The AI Collective is a non-profit, grassroots community uniting 70,000+ pioneers – founders, researchers, operators, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide.

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