Chimera Demo Day

An innovation show.

Chimera Demo Day is a community-driven global virtual event designed to connect founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders around one idea: discover what's being built around the world.

Powered by Chimera Community, home to over 1,000 founders, the event brings together 200+ members of the global entrepreneurial ecosystem, including 100+ founders and 50+ investors, to celebrate innovation and spark meaningful connections.

Whether you're a founder, investor, or simply passionate about emerging technology, this is your opportunity to discover exceptional startups and become part of a global innovation ecosystem.

September 24 • 10:00 AM PST • Live on Zoom

🔥 What to Expect

• A featured VC panel: The New Venture DNA: What VCs Look For When Everything Changes

• Live pitches from international startups, building across AI, healthcare, climate, consumer, enterprise, and more

• A global audience of 100+ founders and 50+ investors

• Opportunities to connect with the Chimera Community through networking activities

🎙 Featured Investor Panel

The New Venture DNA: What VCs Look For When Everything Changes

The startup ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental shift. In this session, a cross-sector panel of venture investors breaks down the new venture DNA—from navigating the rise of AI-native companies to identifying the intangible founder traits that signal outsized potential beyond early metrics and market hype.

Moderator: Vincent Mao — Bouken Capital

Panelists (in alphabetical order)

• Ankit Anand — Riceberg Ventures (Cross-Border & Deep Tech)

• Laura Soto Polo — Plug and Play (Health & Corporate Innovation)

• Sarah Romanko — Geek Ventures (Visionary Immigrant Founders)

• Sid Srivastava — Blue Vision Capital (Industrial AI & Infrastructure)

🤝 Who You'll Meet

🚀 Investors — 50+ venture capital firm representatives, family offices, and corporate venture leaders actively investing across multiple industries.

🌍 Founders & Operators — 150+ startup founders building ambitious companies from around the world.

🤝 Ecosystem Partners — Accelerators, innovation organizations, corporate innovation professionals, and community builders.

🚀 Continue the Experience: Post-Demo Day Virtual Stage!

The conversations don't stop when the pitches end. Stay for our optional Founder Sessions: three practical workshops designed to help early-stage founders think more strategically about AI, leadership, and fundraising.

Attend the sessions most relevant to you; each workshop can be joined independently.

11:30 AM: Where AI can actually create value for early-stage companies. · Eric Callahan

12:30 PM: CEO Mindset for Scientists & Engineers · Vladimir Baranov

1:30 PM: Investment Readiness: How to build your investment readiness strategy · Okikiola Olatunde

Learn from experienced founders and investors, meet fellow builders, and deepen your connection with the global Chimera ecosystem.

About Us

Chimera Founder Community is a global ecosystem of 1,000+ founders who build, learn, and win together. We bridge the gap between ambition and execution through curated events, strategic cross-industry partnerships, and a tight-knit peer network. From shared tactical insights to powerful platform solutions, Chimera is where founders find their tribe and their edge.