Lorong AI Founder & Investor Speed-Networking Night

Calling all early stage AI founders to join our first Founder <> Investor Speed-Networking Night 2026! This event is designed for early stage, B2B AI-native founders to engage directly with investors who understand the space. Think of it as a 'speed-dating' format where you will meet curated investors: rapid, targeted, and high-impact conversations. Don't build in isolation, this is your opportunity to test your ideas, gain early feedback and build early relationships that will help you grow in the future. Why You Should Join Pitch to the Right Investors: Speak 1:1 with our Investors from 13+ venture firms such as Lightspeed Ventures, Antler, Plug and Play and more. Ask questions, validate ideas and be challenged. Don't build in isolation!Intentional Matching: Founders will be paired with Investors based on company stage and industry focus.Community Access: Open networking starts at 8pm, after speed-dating sessions. Non-founder audiences register here: (Hold on tight, the link is coming) *Note: We welcome all founders, with priority given to B2B solutions. 📅 Timeline Startup Applications Open: March 1 – March 19*Apply by March 19, 1159 to to be consideredFinal Selection Announced: March 20* *Note: Application deadline has been extended. 🎙️ Programme 6:15PM - 6:30PM: Registration & Welcome Remarks6:30PM - 8:00PM: Speed NetworkingCurated 1:1 Investor <> Founder Sessions.Selected startups will be matched with aligned investors for focused conversations (this part is only for selected founders).8:00PM - 9.30PM: Open Networking Doors then open to the wider community for drinks, snacks, and conversations. More About the Organizers Ecosystems grow when builders meet repeatedly, share ideas openly, and form lasting relationships. After attending weekly sessions at Lorong AI's AI Wednesdays, Andrius Neviera and Andrea Ong sat amongst many AI-Native Builders with burning questions, emerging technical trends and more. They thought, "If only we could get investors to lean in, sharpen ideas early then we can create better startups as an ecosystem!" And therefore they made it happen — Lorong AI’s 1st Investor <> Founder speed-networking event was born. About Andrea Ong: A seasoned B2B sales professional who works with global teams but at heart, a Singaporean with a penchant for active citizenry and community placemaking for her sunny island home. Andrea has extensive experience across cloud, data, and AI platforms in ASEAN, having partnered with CXOs and technical leaders at companies including MongoDB, Neo4j, and Smartly.io. She helps high-tech teams translate technical vision into actionable business outcomes, driving adoption of modern data, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.About Andrius Neviera: Andrius Neviera is a thought leader in applied AI and strategic technology adoption, with a focus on helping organisations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Based in Singapore and active in the Centre for AI Leadership (C4AIL), he works with companies to cut through the hype and translate AI capabilities into practical business impact. With a strong voice in the AI community and a wide network of industry practitioners, Andrius supports leaders and builders in understanding both the opportunities and limitations of AI technologies while fostering thoughtful, real-world adoption.About Lorong AI: Lorong AI brings together government, industry, and research to build Singapore's AI ecosystem. A collaborative hub for AI practitioners connect, innovate, and shape the future of AI in Singapore through curated programs and a supportive community Community Partners JDI is a Venture Catalyst fueling innovation since 2016, propelling exponential growth in sectors like FinTech and e-commerce. We empower companies with strategic knowledge, aiding them in scaling disruptive innovations globally. With a focus on technology, JDI excels in team formation, market expansion in Vietnam, and capital advisory through our investor network, catalyzing growth at every step for innovative companies. Singapore Global Network (SGN) is a division under Singapore’s Economic Development Board, which aims to grow Singapore’s overseas networks by building meaningful communities across the globe. Together with its 223,000-strong international network of professionals, families and friends of Singapore, SGN seeks to bridge connections and create opportunities for people and businesses. Get involved: Learn more about Lorong AI | Speaker Sign-up | WhatsApp Community | LinkedIn | X