Network Silicon Valley Club

Last week we hosted our final online event, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who participated! The dynamic energy, truly engaging pitches, and expert insights made this experience truly memorable. Huge thanks to all the judges, angels, and experts whose expertise and support played a crucial role in the success of our event.?Alexander Soroka, Mariette Wharton, Prerana Vaidya, Charletta Jean-Louis, Kelly Luo, Jim Thomas, Mikhail Ninikelashvili, Sarah Peracha, Walied Albasheer, Hannah Savage, Cindy Ho, Ashley Trick, Chandan Sardeshmukh, Keith Herman, John Rainey, Sarfraz N., David Sanker, James Cameron, Dheya bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Diane Bailey, Asit Kumar, Olga Feschenko, Jamal K, ACA, Kumiko Mito, Mike Freier, Jonathan Wright, Matias Caputi, May Xu, Aleksandra Pietrzykowska, Viktoriia Stepanenko. And, of course, big thanks to the wonderful founders, who exemplify the impact women have in the venture capital space. M. Ariel Evans (RiskQ), Christin Glorioso, MD PHD (NeuroAge Therapeutics), Natalise Kalea Robinson (Parallel Health), Emily Moriarty de Ayora (Design League Co.), Loriana Sardar (Rexalto Technologies), Sophia G. Contreras Stone (Indie Tech), Kristy McCann Flynn (SkillCycle). This year, we’ve hosted nine events, reached over 40,000 companies, and selected 73 finalists, with 562 investors participating in networking. Next year, we will focus exclusively on angel meetings for our club members. If you’re interested in joining the Network Silicon Valley Network Club, please reach out to me. #venturecapital #vc #inspiration #leadership #networking #womenintech #networkingevent #angelinvestor #investor #businessangel #healthtech #AI #biotech #education #IT #venturecapitalist #angel #investing #businesstips #startup #unicorn #ventureinvestment?#startups #techstartup #venture #deeptech #pitch #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #privateequity #technology #innovation #growthmindset #markettrends #usa #us #innovativewomen #siliconvalley #bayarea #businessstrategy #networking #founder #networksvc #networksiliconvalleyclub

??? Huge thanks to our Judges who joined us at the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital yesterday on December 10th! ?? Alexander Soroka, Mariette Wharton, Kelly Luo, Keith Herman, John Rainey, Mike Freier, Sarah Peracha, Walied Albasheer, James Cameron, Jim Thomas, Aleksandra Pietrzykowska, Mikhail Ninikelashvili, Cindy Ho, Asit Kumar Sahoo, Ashley Trick, Sarfraz N., Hannah Savage, Olga Feschenko, Prerana Vaidya, Diane Bailey, Charletta Jean-Louis, Matias Caputi, Jonathan Wright, Kumiko Mito, Sheikha Al Khalifa, May Xu. It was an absolute blast with an incredible lineup of innovative Companies showcasing their game-changing ideas??

?? We’re thrilled to share the announcement of the Top- Performer of the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! SkillCycle Connects Performance Management to 1:1 Coaching & Development. Align individual growth with business objectives through continuous feedback, AI-powered development paths, and skilling. Huge thanks to Kristy McCann Flynn for an incredible performance! A big round of applause for the remarkable talent who has made a lasting impression! ????

?? We’re pleased to announce the Top- Performer of the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! Indie Tech is transforming consulting lifecycle management, driving complete transparency, accountability, and tangible business impact. Huge thanks to Sophia G. Contreras Stone for an incredible performance! Congratulations to the exceptional innovator who has truly made their mark! ????

?? We’re thrilled to share the announcement of Top- Performer of the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! Design League Co., founded by Stanford law grads turned event planners, is revolutionizing event planning with a data and AI powered managed marketplace. Huge thanks to Emily Moriarty de Ayora ?for an incredible performance! ??Your involvement has truly enriched our evenе!

?? We are excited to unveil the Top- Performer of the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! Rexalto Technologies is an AI dynamic pricing engine for the vehicle rental companies - we help our customers make 5-20% additional revenue on their current assets, increasing utilization and yet customer satisfaction Loriana Sardar, thank you for your brilliant performance!???? Your innovation and hard work truly impressed, and this recognition is well-deserved! ???

?? We’re proud to announce the Top-Performer of the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! The NeuroAge Therapeutics Test predicts how fast your brain is aging using AI, brain MRI, cognitive testing, blood biomarkers, and genetics. We offer personalized recommendations to slow down brain aging. Huge thanks to Christin Glorioso, MD PHD Glorioso for an incredible performance! Congratulations to the standout innovator who captured the spotlight with their vision and creativity! ??

?? We're excited to reveal the Winner, chosen by Official Judges’ voting, at the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! A round of applause for Parallel Health, a precision health company pioneering Microbiome Dermatology? using microbial genomics, big data, and ML/AI. Natalise Kalea Robinson, thank you for your brilliant performance!???? Your innovation and hard work truly impressed, and this recognition is well-deserved! ???

??? The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here - announcing the Absolute Winner of the Final Unicorn Battle: Women in Venture Capital, on December 10th! ?? Let's give a standing ovation to RiskQ for their outstanding innovation and remarkable performance! RiskQ provides a platform for Enterprises and Insurance firms that automates the cyber risk assessment, saving 80% of the costs associated with compliance. M. Ariel Evans, congratulations on claiming the top spot ! ???? Your involvement has truly enriched our event. We deeply appreciate your innovative spirit and commitment to shaping a brighter future.????

?? We are thrilled to announce our esteemed panel of Official Judges from leading venture funds! ?? These incredible professionals are at the forefront of the investment world, and their expertise and insights are invaluable. Their unwavering support has been key to the tremendous success of Unicorn Battle on December 10th! Maxim Strelchenko - Founder at Network Silicon Valley Club Alexander Soroka - Managing Partner at NetworkVC Gary Fowler - CEO, President and Founder at GSD Venture Studios Mariette Wharton - Founder & CEO of Nimble Mindset Ventures and the 501(c)(3) NIMBLE Mindset Raymond Lee Lin - Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Progressive Ventures John Kojiro Moriwaka - Venture Partner at Mendoza Ventures, Venture Partner at BE Health 比翼生醫 - Hospital VC & Accelerator, Advisor of CV VC, Advisor of Arka Venture Labs, Director of Startup Grind Tokyo/ Nagoya / Fukuoka Prerana Vaidya - Founding Managing Partner at 2237VC Mikhail Ninikelashvili - Vice President at Mission Gate Cindy Ho - Junior Partner at Stout Street Capital Jim Thomas -Founder & President of JPT Ventures Kelly Luo - Founder and Investor at Mans International Sarah Peracha - CEO at Peracha Ventures Walied Albasheer - Founding Partner at Intuitio Ventures Gabriel ?anko Mendoza - General Partner at Urano Capital Chandan Sardeshmukh - Managing Partner at PiCube Ventures Hannah Savage - Investment Manager at Techstars, VC Investor Charletta Jean-Louis Louis - General Partner at Mighty Oaks Capital Partners Diane Bailey - Head of Platform at She Raises Capital Kay Gruenwoldt ??? ?? - Managing Partner at Riyadh Angel Syndicate Ashley Trick - Venture Capitalist at Capital6 ?? Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for being such an integral part of our event! ??