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We are thrilled to welcome Tulane University to our national university partnership program! Together, we're bridging the gap between university-based emerging entrepreneurs and the private sector, providing tools, resources, and connections to augment their university support on their journey from campus to high-impact ventures. With Tulane University joining our growing family—including UCLA, University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, University of Southern California, Southern Methodist University, Cornell Tech, Tufts University, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and Pepperdine University—we are deepening our commitment to fueling the success of the next generation of innovators. We look forward to fostering a diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem that accelerates growth, learning, and impact across industries. Here’s to driving innovation forward and helping university entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality on the Founderverse! ?? Sharon Goldsmith, MA, MBA, Jessika England, Pamby Barfield, Kimberly Gramm, MBA, PhD, Stephanie Granato, Eve Psalti, Leighanne Neville #UniversityPartners #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Founderverse #EmergingEntrepreneurs #Tulane #HigherEd #PrivateSector #WEglobalstudios

Announcing the 2025 WE Global Studios | Antares Capital LP Senior Fellows Program Honorees! We are proud to announce that?Prontopia, led by founders Ash S. and Shehryar Akhtar, and?xPub (Techstars '23)?(Techstars '23), led by Pallavi Bansal and Kalyan Gautham, have been selected as Senior Fellows in the?WE Global Studios | Antares Capital LP Senior Fellows Program for 2025. Congratulations to these visionary teams on their exceptional achievements. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and innovation through our partnership with Antares and our Founderverse platform, as they lead the way in building transformative solutions in their respective fields. #Founderverse #Prontopia #Xpub #WEglobalstudios #startups Eve Psalti, Leighanne Neville, Stephanie Granato, Justine Shanner, Emily Kasparov, Laura Schlickman, Mary Rose

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?? We are excited to announce Jim Huntley as a featured speaker on our Gamification Clinic at the LA TECH WEEK by a16z WE Global Studios Founderverse Summit! ?? Jim Huntley, a seasoned Marketing and Brand Management Executive with over 25 years of experience, has led marketing efforts across Fortune 500 companies like General Mills, Nestlé, and Mattel. A lifelong gamer, Jim’s impact in the gaming industry spans titles like?SpongeBob,?Space Marine,?UFC 2010, and?Darksiders. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at USC Games, home to the #1 Games Program in North America, where he founded the USC Games Expo and serves as faculty advisor for the Trojan Esports organization. With deep experience in gaming, brand strategy, and academic innovation, Jim brings a unique perspective to the future of gamification. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from a true leader in gaming and marketing! ?? Join us for this exciting clinic at the Founderverse Summit on 10/17. Last chance - Register today! https://lnkd.in/gsUDPGiv Danny Bilson, Elizabeth Owen, PhD, Eve Psalti, Michael Petrovich, Amanda Samoyloff, Nyla Beth Gawel, Coco Brown #Gamification #GamingIndustry #BrandStrategy #Marketing #USCGames #TechInnovation #FounderverseSummit #techweek

?? Exciting News for Our Space Clinic at the LA TECH WEEK by a16z WE Global Founderverse Summit! ?? We are delighted to welcome a Startup Leader from the Space and Satellite Solutions division of AWS Services to our panel, Casey Duncheon. Casey has a deep passion for New Space capabilities and advanced space technologies. Her expertise spans consultative satellite technology sales, GTM partnership strategy, VC relationships, fundraising, project management, and product development. This makes her an invaluable contributor to discussions on the future of space startups and innovation. Join us to dive into the universe of women in space and how women are contributing to this new frontier. ?? Register below: https://lnkd.in/gsUDPGiv Casey Duncheon, Nyla Beth Gawel, Coco Brown #SpaceTech #SatelliteTechnology #NewSpace #TechInnovation #SpaceStartup #WEglobalFounderverse #LATechWeek

You're right, we're obsessed with bringing incredible talent to our Summit for you! ?? We are honored to have Michael Marx as a featured speaker at our LA TECH WEEK by a16z WE Global Founderverse Summit's 'Breakthroughs in Web3, Crypto, and AI Clinic!' ?? WE welcome Michael Marx, Co-Founder and President of cybersecurity firm, Primary, to our upcoming AI clinic. A serial entrepreneur with a robust background in cybersecurity, cryptography, and AI, Michael has co-founded several startups focused on developing large-scale systems that enhance data security, control, and privacy. His work includes collaborations with some of the world’s top experts and companies in cybersecurity to create secure-by-design data systems that leverage privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and cryptography. At Primary, Michael has led the development of a Zero Trust Browser that provides Fortune 500 companies and government agencies with secure access to data across hybrid clouds, showcasing his commitment to advancing secure and compliant data collection. Join us to gain insights from Michael’s extensive experience as we explore the latest advancements in AI and data security. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gsUDPGiv Eve Psalti, Stefanie Marx, Jay V., Michael Lucas, Stephanie Granato, Lucy Rogers, Steve Melnikoff #AI #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy #TechEvent #Innovation #DigitalSecurity

Don't miss this LA TECH WEEK by a16z WE Global Founderverse Summit Clinic moderated by WE Global Founder, Fernanda Carapinha with speakers, Alexandria Fisher and Kelly Ann Winget. See details below!

??We are excited to announce: Steve Melnikoff is joining our Breakthroughs in Web3, Crypto, and AI: Shaping the Future and Advancing Gender Equity Clinic as a Speaker! ?? We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Steven Melnikoff, WE Global CTO , as an expert in AI, information physics and big-data visualization, to our upcoming AI Clinic. With degrees in physics and applied mathematics from MIT and a doctorate from UC Riverside, Dr. Melnikoff has a distinguished career that began at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His vast experience includes working on space-based nuclear reactors, nuclear waste cleanup, and quantitative CT for bone densitometry. Notably, Dr. Melnikoff has led technology development teams for over two decades and was a winner of one of President Obama’s OpenGov data challenges for his innovative work with PubMed. Currently, Dr. Melnikoff is at the forefront of developing advanced blockchain technology for trusted data applications, contributing significantly to the Web3 vision of a decentralized and democratic internet. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain insights from a pioneer in the field of AI and blockchain. Join us to explore the future of technology and how it shapes our world. ?? Secure your spot now and be part of this transformative experience! https://lnkd.in/gsUDPGiv Eve Psalti, J.D. Seraphine, David James Clarke IV, Chris M., Stefanie Marx, Stephanie Granato, Shira Yevin, Michael Marx, #AI #Blockchain #Web3 #BigData #TechEvent #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #techweek #weglobalstudios #founderverseAI