Building the Physical Economy

Monday, Aug 24

5:00pm

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A conversation on what it takes to fund and build in hard tech, energy, and robotics. As venture dollars flow back into physical industries (energy infrastructure, robotics, advanced manufacturing) - this panel brings together investors and operators to talk candidly about what it actually takes to build and finance companies in the physical economy. Expect a grounded discussion on capital strategy, technical risk, and the operational realities that don't show up in a pitch deck. Panel Speakers: Drew Kriens - Principal, Ironspring Ventures Bibhrajit Halder - Founder & CEO, SafeAI Duhita Kothe - Digital Infrastructure Group, Crusoe Tom Springer - Associate, Ibex Ventures Robert Dong - Founder & CEO, Jobotics AI Agenda 5:00 PM - Doors open 6:15 PM - Panel discussion 7:00 PM - Audience Q&A 7:15 PM - Networking & drinks Venue hosted with thanks to SOMA ProtoLab