Pre-Seed + Seed Founders & Investors Mixer: hosted by NYC B2B x Inkle x The Yard

Hosted by NYC B2B x Inkle x The Yard. NYC B2B and Inkle are excited to curate a panel on 'The AI-Startup Playbook' & a night of networking with early stage founders and investors. Join Ajay Sohmshetty, Co-Founder at Notika AI & Harmonic, Kia Khezeli, Founder at Yrikka AI & Julian Roeoes, Partner at Picus Capital for a panel AI Startup Playbook: Beating OpenAI & Scaling in 2025! We'll discuss where OpenAI thrives versus where founders have a competitive edge, how to structure and scale with AI from day one, and strategies for building lean, AI-powered startup teams. We'll also dive into early-stage fundraising trends, challenges, and opportunities. It’s a great chance to connect with founders, builders, and investors—whether you're launching a company, exploring a side project, or brainstorming your next idea.