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Alma just got a new office in Palo Alto and we want to share it with all immigrant founders and community builders! ?? It’s been more than 1 year since we started Alma, and our mission has always been to support immigrants—not just with visas, but with opportunities to connect and grow. We've hosted many events on GTM, fundraising, networking, and more. Now, we’re taking it a step further. If you’re an immigrant founder or community builder looking to organize events, our space is yours! It’s a huge office that can host up to 50 people. Just reach out with a short note, and we’ll make it happen. Why are we doing this? Because immigration is just one part of your journey. At Alma, we’re not just immigration attorneys—we’re your partners on the path. And that path goes beyond visas. It’s about building, scaling, and thriving as an international founder in the U.S. Consider this your home - feel free to drop by and say hello whenever :) Let’s make it happen together. ??

?? YC W25 Demo Day: AI Takes Center Stage! Treeo VC was on the ground at Y Combinator’s Winter 2025 Demo Day at The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco. Our General Partners, Arzu Tekir and Cigdem Toraman, were there in person, while Didem Altop followed the pitches online from Miami. The energy was electrifying, and one thing was crystal clear: AI is no longer just a tool, it’s the backbone of the next wave of disruptive startups. 133 of the 160 startups in this batch are leveraging AI to reshape industries, from autonomous AI agents in finance, sales, and customer support to voice AI solutions that seamlessly integrate with enterprise operations. Key Trends We Observed: ?? Rise of Agentic Infrastructure – Startups like Asteroid and Truffle AI are building platforms that enable AI agents to function independently, making decisions without human intervention. ?? Voice AI Revolution – Companies like Calltree, Leaping AI, and Trace are redefining customer interactions, replacing manual call center tasks with AI-driven solutions. ?? Enterprise Automation – Startups such as Copycat and Ergo are eliminating repetitive tasks, allowing businesses to optimize workflows with minimal human effort. ?? AI in Software Development – Confident AI is helping engineering teams ensure AI models are production-ready, marking a crucial step for AI-powered software. The Infrastructure of the AI Ecosystem ?? YC W25 Demo Day highlighted a key trend: A new wave of AI startups is focused on creating solutions tailored for emerging AI products. There is a significant emphasis on developer tools and agentic approaches, as well as solutions for model deployment, debugging, and optimization. These elements are crucial in shaping the future of AI infrastructure. Other Noteworthy Insights ?? Software development cycles are shorter than ever – Startups are shipping products at an unprecedented pace, demonstrating rapid iteration and execution. ?? Pivots are paying off – Several startups made bold pivots during the program and gained impressive traction in just a few weeks. The agility of these founders is remarkable. ?? The trend of university dropouts continues – As in previous years, we saw ambitious founders leaving top graduate and PhD programs to chase their startup dreams, further proof that YC attracts the brightest minds willing to take big risks. ?? The Treeo VC team was deeply impressed by the caliber of founders and the innovative solutions presented. We’ve already set our sights on one standout startup from the W25 batch and will be making a final investment decision in the coming days. Stay tuned! Y Combinator Demo Day once again proves that the AI revolution isn’t coming, it’s here. Companies that fail to integrate AI into their operations risk being left behind. At Treeo VC, we’re excited to back the next generation of AI-driven disruptors! #YCW25 #TreeoVC #AIRevolution #StartupInvesting #VentureCapital ??

I’ve always dreamed of creating a space where creativity knows no bounds—where artists, engineers, and innovators can come together, free to explore, experiment, and create without limits. A place where technology and art aren’t separate worlds, but one dynamic force that challenges the norm and pushes us to think beyond the obvious. When Alex Dantas from Circuit Launch shared the idea of combining robots and art, I felt an immediate spark. This was the moment I’d been waiting for—where art isn’t just about looking but about experiencing, engaging, and pushing against what we’ve always known. A space where people can express themselves fearlessly, even when the world might not fully get it. And now that dream is a reality. I’m beyond excited to introduce RevArt #MountainView, in collaboration with Circuit Launch Mountain View. This space is a reflection of what RevArt stands for: art that is alive, evolving, and meant to be shared. Here, technology doesn’t just support art—it fuels it. And art doesn’t stand still—it moves, interacts, and invites us to see the world in new ways. Our first exhibition, 404://ART, opens next Saturday, March 15. This show features incredible artists pushing the boundaries of glitches, interactive installations, augmented reality, and repurposed materials. It’s a powerful reminder that art isn’t only something we observe—it’s something we feel, engage with, and experience. I’d love for you to join us at the opening! ?? Saturday, March 15 | 3–6 PM PST ?? 599 Fairchild Dr, Mountain View, CA A huge thank you to the artists Chieko Shimizu, Daniel Miller, Marc Lee, Michael Kesselman, Suresh Babu Maddilety Van O, who have made this vision come to life. If you believe in the power of creativity, innovation, and the beautiful intersection of art and technology, this space is for you. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/bdy16j58 I can’t wait to share this journey with you. See you there! ????

Update 2: March 13th and 14th are fully booked-wow! ?? New slots are now open on March 11th. Thanks, and looking forward to meeting you in SF ?? -- Update 1: March 13th slots are booked—new slots are available on March 14th -- ?? San Francisco, get ready! ?? On March 13, two powerhouses in the startup ecosystem, Arzu Tekir and Cigdem Toraman, will be in town-ready to connect with brilliant minds shaping the future! ?? Where? Pop-up workspace LANS, Mission District ?? When? March 13th, 09:00 am - 3:00 pm Who should join? ?? Stealth-mode startups on the brink of something big ?? Brilliant graduate & PhD engineering students building their own startups ?? Investors seeking the next big idea ?? Pre-Seed & Seed-stage startups currently raising (or soon to be!) This is your chance to meet, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. Book a slot here: https://lnkd.in/eJXqjiw6 #SanFrancisco #Startups #Investors #Networking #Entrepreneurship

It’s not just another day at Microsoft. It’s the start of something bigger! An experience that will challenge, inspire, and connect immigrant leaders like never before. A glimpse of the force behind the scenes. I’ve built an amazing team that works hard to make the Femigrants Forum a success. You will meet them all next week. And I can't thank enough Akanksha & Khanh of Microsoft for their incredible support! We’re in full preparation mode for the forum. Every detail matters. We’re fine-tuning the agenda. Setting up spaces. Making sure every moment creates a meaningful connection. It’s a unique experience built for you. Additionally to influential speakers, we’re also proud to spotlight small immigrant-owned businesses. A chance to showcase their work. An opportunity to grow their brands. This forum is about more than inspiration It’s about real support and opportunities. Get ready to meet some of the most influential immigrant leaders. Immigrant visionaries who’ve broken barriers. Leaders ready to share their journey with you. Join us at the “Immigrant Visionaries in AI, Tech, and Investment” Forum on February 28 at Microsoft. Don’t just hear about it—BE PART of it. Sign up now!!! P.S. The RSVP link is in the comments #FemigrantsForum2025 #FAF2025 #immigrantleaders #influentialimmigrants #immigrantvisionaries #successfulimmigrants Femigrants Foundation Dilara Asadova, MBA Azar Aghasiyev

?? Visutate is on the Apple App Store front page! ?? Our friend Orkun Karabasoglu, Ph.D. , and his team at Visutate have built an immersive wellness app designed for Vision Pro users. Visutate offers a 4-minute mental escape into nature-inspired virtual worlds, helping users find calm and enhance their productivity. This is a big milestone for the future of mental health and spatial computing, and we're excited to see how this technology continues to evolve. ?? Try Visutate today: https://lnkd.in/d-hJyDMx #VisionPro #MentalHealth #Apple #AI #DigitalWellness #Startup #SpatialComputing #TurksTechConnect

AI is redefining growth hacking—are you ready to leverage it? Most growth strategies today still rely on?gut instinct and manual iteration—but AI changes the game. Imagine: ? Analyzing vast data sets in minutes to uncover growth levers ? Generating?tailored growth experiments?at scale ? Automating execution and optimizing results in real time On?Friday, Feb 21, I'm teaming up with?Amit Rawal?(ex-Apple AI/ML leader) and?Thiago Oliveira?(4x unicorn growth leader) for a?free live session?on: ???Growth Hacking with AI: From Strategy to Execution We’ll cover: ?? How to use AI agents to?design?your growth strategy ?? AI-powered frameworks to?prioritize & execute?experiments ?? Real-world examples of?AI automation in growth If you're in product, growth, or marketing—this is for you. Tag a friend who should join! ?? *** ?? This is part of the AI Community Learning Program, a one-of-a-kind community shaping the future of AI learning with a hands-on, multi-disciplinary, global community powered by Microsoft Teams. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9TAh_Aa

??renciyken ?nünüze 5-10 tane ?ok ?nemli f?rsat ??k?yor, onlar?n ne kadar?n?n hakk?n? verdi?iniz, hayat?n?z?n geri kalan?n? büyük oranda etkiliyor. 16-17 Haziran'da Y Combinator'?n San Francisco'daki program? AI Start Up School da onlardan biri. Kabul edilenler, bu yüzy?l?n devrimini yapanlardan (Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman ve di?erleri) bizzat ??renecek. Hakk?n? verecek arkada?lar, bu f?rsatlar? ka??rmas?nlar diye, s?n?rl? say?da ??rencinin bütün masraflar?n? kar??layarak destek olaca??z. Buradan ba?vuruyorsunuz: https://lnkd.in/dUWv7BFS Kabul al?rsan?z ve deste?e ihtiyac?n?z varsa, buraya mail at?yorsunuz: y-combinator@useinsider.com Gerisi bizde. Haydi! ??

???? What better way to spend Valentine's Day than creating your own AI agent? ?? We’re thrilled to announce that Quantum Society and Aiify.io have joined forces to bring you "Love Hack", a hackathon happening this February 15-16! ?? Join us as we celebrate our love for technology and science, building cutting-edge AI agents and connecting with innovators in the field. And this year, aqora will take us into the Quantum world with its incredible platform, unlocking new possibilities for AI and computation. ??? Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a hacker, or just curious about the future of autonomous and quantum systems, this is your chance to be part of something amazing! ??Register now: https://lnkd.in/giFVyvkh ??SF in Person Thank you Steven Echtman for make this happen. Let’s code, create, and innovate together! ???? See you all there! #AI #Hackathon #LoveHack #QuantumSociety #Aiifyio #AQORA #QuantumComputing #ValentinesWeekend

?? Turks Tech Connect Invites You to FF2025: Femigrants Annual Forum! ?? ?? February 28, 2025 ?? Hosted by Microsoft, Silicon Valley Join us for an inspiring gathering of immigrant tech leaders driving the future of AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship. ??? Connect with visionaries, share insights, and be part of a powerful movement shaping the next era of technology! ?? Reserve your spot now: WAI500.com Let’s celebrate leadership, diversity, and groundbreaking ideas together! ?? #TurksTechConnect #FF2025 #WomenInAI #TechLeadership #SiliconValley #ImmigrantInnovators #TurksInTech