San Francisco area Committee
Harnessing the Power of Founder Communities in Silicon Valley
Deadline for registration: Wednesday 12 February 2025 - 12:00 PM (UTC-8)
Register now !Join us at StartX for an evening dedicated to leveraging networks and cultivating supportive ecosystems!
Hear from Anne Caillat, Program Director from StartX, Alexei Chemenda, a successful startup founder and Peach Nashed, Program Director from Alchemist Accelerator, as they share insights on fostering meaningful connections, leveraging networks, and creating supportive ecosystems. The conversation will be moderated by Sacha Ledan, Program Director at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
This event is open to the public and a great fit for entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders eager to learn how strong communities can accelerate startup success.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies, exchange ideas, and expand your network in the heart of Silicon Valley.
We look forward meeting you to this event,
The FACC California SF-LA Team
Anne Caillat, Program Director from StartX
Anne is the Director of Programs at StartX, the startup accelerator and Community for Stanford students, professors, and alumni. As a Stanford-affiliated nonprofit in Silicon Valley, StartX runs one of the world’s top startup accelerator programs. Since launching in 2010, StartX has supported more than 1000 companies and 2000 entrepreneurs, from early to pre-IPO stage, working across a wide spectrum of industries. By accelerating 150 startups per year working in cutting-edge innovation areas and industries such as AI, Sustainability, Med and EdTech, Anne has cultivated a broad experience in early stage entrepreneurship and innovation.
Alexei Chemenda, a successful startup founder
Alexei is a seasoned entrepreneur, software engineer and investor with over a decade in the B2B and marketing-tech industry. As CEO of Poolday.ai, he leads advancements in AI-driven video generation for marketing. Previously he grew Adikteev from 0 to $65m annual revenue in 3 years. A YCombinator alum, Alexei has founded multiple ventures and is an active angel investor with a portfolio nearing 200 companies across the U.S. and Europe.
Peach Nashed, Program Director from Alchemist Accelerator
Peach is a versatile program manager and operations leader with a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity in various industries, and building strong communities. Currently, Peach is the Sr. Program Manager at AlchemistX, where she plans, manages, and executes on industry leading Market Entry programs for international governments and corporations. Peach's career spans a range of impactful roles, including Program Director at Alchemist Accelerator, Head of Operations at Bridge Funding Global, and Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Products That Count.
Sacha Ledan, Program Director at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Sacha is a dynamic leader with proven expertise in strategy, business development, and operations. As Program Director at Stanford Graduate School of Business, he launched four founder education programs in partnership with top-tier venture capital firms, such as Accel and Sequoia. These programs have supported over 200 startups, including five unicorns, driving tangible impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Sacha’s diverse experience includes growing WilmerHale's Emerging Company practice, spearheading corporate innovation projects at StartX, and providing strategy consulting for startups and major pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, he successfully scaled the Young Leadership Forum to five countries, fostering global collaboration and thought leadership.
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