Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Advance Ventures: Silicon Valley Venture Capital ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://advanceventures.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Commerce7 Acquires WineDirect’s SaaS Division January 16, 2025](https://advanceventures.com/commerce7-acquires-winedirects-saas-division-january-16-2025/): Vancouver, British Columbia – January 16, 2025 – Commerce7, the leading provider of direct-to-consumer solutions for wineries, today announced that its parent company Fullsteam has signed an agreement to acquire WineDirect’s SaaS division. This acquisition strengthens Commerce7’s robust platform by integrating the expertise and resources of both companies, creating an even more innovative solution designed to support the unique needs of wineries. - [MycoTechnology raises $39m in Series D to expand functional ingredients platform](https://advanceventures.com/mycotechnology-raises-39m-in-series-d-to-expand-functional-ingredients-platform/): MycoTechnology – which is building a functional ingredients platform utilizing mycelia, the filament-like roots of mushrooms - has raised $39m in a series D financing round from investors* including plant-based meat specialist Greenleaf Foods to Tyson Ventures and Kellogg’s Eighteen94 Capital, taking its total funding to $120m - [Not Getting Traction to Fund Your Great Idea? Maybe Your Pitch Stinks](https://advanceventures.com/not-getting-traction-to-fund-your-great-idea-maybe-your-pitch-stinks/): It doesn't matter how great your idea is. If your pitch is terrible, your chances of getting much-needed investor funding are practically nonexistent. Worse yet, maybe your pitch is bad, and there's a serious flaw in your plan that you don't even realize. If your awful presentation doesn't interest the VC enough to pay any attention to the substance, you'll never discover the problem - and then you'll really never get funded. - [Tucson company develops test to detect coronavirus on surfaces and in indoor air](https://advanceventures.com/tucson-company-develops-test-to-detect-coronavirus-on-surfaces-and-in-indoor-air/): EnviroX-Rv - Coronavirus test - [New COVID-19 testing technology awaits FDA approval](https://advanceventures.com/new-covid-19-testing-technology-awaits-fda-approval/): TUCSON - PathogenDx, a company based in Tucson, has created a new test. It would detect if someone has COVID-19, the flu or even the common cold. - [Front Range Biosciences Appoints Anthony Murphy as Chief Financial Officer](https://advanceventures.com/front-range-biosciences-appoints-anthony-murphy-as-chief-financial-officer/): LAFAYETTE, Colo., June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Front Range Biosciences® ("FRB"), an agricultural biotechnology company focused on the development of next generation breeding and Clean Stock nursery technologies for the production of seeds and young plants in the industrial hemp, medical cannabis and coffee industries, announced today that Anthony Murphy is joining the executive team as Chief Financial Officer beginning June 1. - [World Agri Tech Investment Summit San Francisco](https://advanceventures.com/world-agri-tech-investment-summit-2016-san-francisco/): World Agri Tech Investment Summit 2016 San Francisco HD - [VentureBeat: Why some VCs are investing in hardware startups](https://advanceventures.com/venturebeat-why-some-vcs-are-investing-in-hardware-startups/): Hardware has made a comeback in Silicon Valley, as evidenced by the crowded Maker Faire events (coming up in San Mateo, California from May 18 to May 20) to the recent HardwareCon event in San Jose. - [Why is more Venture Capital Money going to Fewer Deals? S2E16](https://advanceventures.com/why-is-more-venture-capital-money-going-to-fewer-deals-s2e16/): A recent PWC MoneyTree report indicated a drop in VC funding amount and a number of deals since the highpoint in 2015. Two Silicon Valley Venture Capital Managing Partners discuss the recent changes in the funding and valuation models as well as the focus on where a VC can add value. Guests are Cindy Padnos, Managing Partner of Illuminate Ventures and Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director of Advance Ventures, Jim Connor is the host. - [Plant-based food maker Alpha Foods raises $28M to expand](https://advanceventures.com/plant-based-food-maker-alpha-foods-raises-28m-to-expand/): As more consumers crave plant-based alternatives, Alpha Foods is well-positioned in the space. ​Since its founding in 2015, the company has expanded its portfolio from four offerings to more than 25 vegan and non-GMO products available in more than 9,000 stores around the U.S. - [Funding and Cash Flow: Perennial Needs for Every Business #Hardwarecon #Business #Panel](https://advanceventures.com/funding-and-cash-flow-perennial-needs-for-every-business-hardwarecon-business-panel/): Hardwarecon: George Chao, moderator, Eric Ng, Ephraim Lindenbaum, Jun Deng - [GAME CHANGERS: SILICON VALLEY – ANGEL AND VC INVESTORS](https://advanceventures.com/game-changers-silicon-valley-angel-and-vc-investors/): This Game Changers episode reviews the perspective of an Angel and a Venture Capital Investor, looking at how they view the companies seeking capital, the qualification process and the source of funds for placing investments in startup companies. My guests are Ralph Eschenbach of the Sand Hill Angels and Ephraim Lindenbaum, Founder and Managing Director of Advance Ventures. This program was aired on KMVT15 Community Media. - [Revolutionary Company PathogenDx Announces $7.5 Million In Series B Funding](https://advanceventures.com/revolutionary-company-pathogendx-announces-7-5-million-in-series-b-funding/): https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2019/09/30/revolutionary-company-pathogendx-announces-75-million-in-series-b-funding/#17f6ef224791 - [Willow Industries Closes First Institutional Funding Round to Accelerate Roll-Out of Its Cannabis and Hemp Decontamination Technology](https://advanceventures.com/willow-industries-decontamination-solutions-to-the-cannabis-industry-closes-first-institutional-funding-round-to-accelerate-roll-out-of-its-cannabis-and-hemp-decontamination-technology/): Enter Willow Industries to the commercial cultivation scene. Without cleanliness in the final product, there can be no healing. Anyone who works in the business of edibles or even smoke-ables would know that contamination in the flower could cost serious money in the deep decontamination for the entire grow facility. When profit margins are razor thin, a contaminated crop could cause a company to fail, not to mention the loss of their essential "good-will." This means, quite simply that the good name of the company will forever be identified with a destructive contamination. Good will is what keeps a company in business. It is their name and their reputation. If a grow facility. That's certainly not a positive direction for any company to take, especially when big name recognition is what pushes the industry forward. - [Sustainable Protein – Silicon Valley AgTech Conference](https://advanceventures.com/sustainable-protein-silicon-valley-agtech-conference/): Sustainable Protein One of the most exciting topics in AgTech, our panel will discuss the future of sustainable protein and what that means for global food stability Ephraim Lindenbaum - Managing Director, Advance Ventures Stephen Hohenrieder - CEO / CIO, Meyer Family Enterprises Jesse Solomon - CEO, Emmer & Co. ## Pages - [About Advance Ventures](https://advanceventures.com/about-advance-ventures/): Advance Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture investment fund and venture accelerator investing in seed and early-stage startups. Founded in 1999 by a unique team of proven entrepreneurs, company operators and venture capitalists, Advance Ventures has consistently achieved meaningful exits with its portfolio companies across its core market sectors. - [Events](https://advanceventures.com/events/): From Pilot to P&L: The ROI Imperative in Applied AIDate: July 8, 2026Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am“The MedTech VC Playbook” panel at Venture Summit West 2026Date: June 16, 2026Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 amMore infoSOSV VC-Founder Physical AI MatchupStart date: May 11, 2026 - End date: May 15, 2026Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 amMore infoVenture Capital Panel: What’s Hot, What’s Not! #18Date: April 30, 2026Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmLocation: 5 Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CAMore infoSOSV VC-Founder Energy Matchup 2026Start date: March 2, 2026 - End date: March 6, 2026All-day eventLocation: OnlineMore InfoPitchForce Early Stage Life Science Conference @ JPM (Hybrid)Date: January 13, 2026Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPMore infoNew England Venture SummitStart date: December 9, 2025 - End date: December 10, 2025Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 amLocation: Hilton Boston/Dedham, MAMore InfoStart date: September 9, 2025 - End date: September 10, 2025Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 amLocation: Javits Center, NYCMore InfoH7 Life Science 2025 VC ShowcaseDate: June 26, 2025Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation: VirtualMore InfoHybrid PitchForce & Conference in San Francisco!Date: June 10, 2025Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pmLocation: 101 2nd Street #1800 San Francisco, CA 94105More InfoNext » - [Terms of use](https://advanceventures.com/terms/): The Site may contain links to websites and services that are operated by persons or companies other than Advance Ventures. Advance Ventures is not responsible for the content of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. Advance Ventures reserves the right to terminate any link at any time. Advance Ventures’ linking to a third party’s site does not represent Advance Ventures’ endorsement of such website, or the person(s) or company associated with such website or any products or services accessible through such website. If you decide to access any such third party website, you do so at your own risk and Advance Ventures encourages you to review the terms of use, if any, applicable to such websites. - [Contact](https://advanceventures.com/contact/): Advance Ventures is based in Silicon Valley, California with affiliates worldwide. - [Portfolio](https://advanceventures.com/portfolio/): “Tremendous board support and counsel….a huge part of thinking through and making our successful exit possible” - [About Ephraim Lindenbaum](https://advanceventures.com/ephraimlindenbaum/): Ephraim "Eph" Lindenbaum Managing Director Ephraim Lindenbaum is the Co-Founder and Managing Director. He is a proven Silicon Valley founder, having exited his second startup by age 30, and is now in his third decade investing broadly across Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Communications (mobility and IoT), Information Technology (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, enterprise, and verticals), Digital Health, Fintech, and Sustainability (AgTech, CleanTech, and FoodTech). During his tenure at the helm of Advance Ventures, he has consistently achieved meaningful exits with portfolio companies across its core investment sectors.Mr. Lindenbaum currently serves on the boards of Acerro, Front Range Biosciences, Joule Case, Mira Science, MycoTechnology, NeuroDyne, PathogenDx, QI-Path, and Willow Industries. His previous board roles with successful exits include Agnitia Networks (acquired by Leading Edge), Alpha Foods (acquired by LIVEKINDLY), Bright Light Systems (acquired by Phoenix Lighting), Corvigo (acquired by NASDAQ: TMWD), eSports (acquired by Ositech), iLoop Mobile (acquired by LSE: IMO), Inertia Beverage Group (now WineDirect), Kite.io (acquired by Quixey), LandSonar (acquired by Triangle), MerchEngines (acquired by NASDAQ: DLX), Ooba Beverages (acquired by Healthy Brands), Parago (acquired by NASDAQ: HAWK), Smaato (acquired by Spearhead), and SnapMD (acquired by Kinderhook). As an outside board member and advisor, he has worked with more than 200 companies, resulting in proven board governance, accelerated growth, and transactions with top-tier Silicon Valley venture funds, private equity firms, and the public markets.Prior to founding Advance Ventures, Mr. Lindenbaum was the co-founder of interactive media pioneer Broadcast Production Group and served as CEO until its acquisition in 1999 by Parago (NASDAQ: HAWK). Under his leadership, Broadcast Production Group was listed as a Top 15 fastest-growing private company in Silicon Valley and a Top 100 fastest-growing private company in the United States.Mr. Lindenbaum has been nationally recognized in cover and feature stories by Forbes, Inc. Magazine, VentureBeat, Wired, CNN FutureWatch, Silicon Valley Business Journal, New Media News, and AV Video & Multimedia Producer Magazine.In 1995, Ephraim Lindenbaum was selected as one of the “30 Most Influential Business Leaders Under 30” in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, alongside innovators such as Marc Andreessen (Netscape) and Jerry Yang (Yahoo). In 2005, he was again recognized as one of the “40 Most Influential Business Leaders Under 40” in Silicon Valley by the same publication. He was also among the youngest members of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO, now EO), the entrepreneurial arm of the Young Presidents’ Organization, the world’s foremost leadership organization.Mr. Lindenbaum has a strong commitment to real-world business education and entrepreneurial development. He is an active lecturer at Santa Clara University, University of California Berkeley, Stanford University, San Jose State University, and UCLA’s Digital Media Arts Program. In recent years, he has lectured at Stanford University on “Startup Board Governance,” at San Jose State University’s MBA program on “New Venture Finance,” and in undergraduate programs on “Entrepreneurial Finance.”Mr. Lindenbaum is a frequent keynote speaker, panel participant, and lecturer at industry events, startup programs, and international entrepreneurial delegations.He also dedicates a significant amount of time to the nonprofit community. Over the years, he has served as a technology advisor to the Tech Museum of Innovation, the Silicon Valley Charity Ball, the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits. He has served on the executive committee and board of directors of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley (JFSV), where he co-founded and was co-president of the Silicon Valley Young Adults Division. He is a founding board member and current president of the Jewish Study Network. Additionally, he is a co- founder and board member of the San Jose Community Eruv and has served on the executive board of Hillel of Silicon Valley and the board of the South Peninsula Hebrew Day School. Speaking Events AV Video Multimedia Producer Magazine Cover & Lead Feature Silicon Valley Business Journal Cover & Lead Feature Silicon Valley Business Journal 30 under 30 Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 under 40 - [Home](https://advanceventures.com/): “Tremendous board support and counsel….a huge part of thinking through and making our successful exit possible” ## Media Posts - [Idea to IPO: What VCs Really Want in 2025 (AI Hype, Exits & Gen Z Founders)](https://advanceventures.com/media/idea-to-ipo-what-vcs-really-want-in-2025-ai-hype-exits-gen-z-founders/): Whether you're raising your first round or scaling toward an exit, this is a straight-talk look at how seasoned investors think. - [AI Investing in 2026: Venture Capital, Proprietary LLMs, Agentic Security & more](https://advanceventures.com/media/ai-investing-in-2026-venture-capital-proprietary-llms-agentic-security-more/): Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director of Advanced Ventures, shares a venture investor’s perspective on where AI startups are headed next. He discusses why proprietary AI and sector-specific LLMs matter, how agentic systems are reshaping cybersecurity, healthcare, defense tech, and robotics, and why many AI startups risk becoming “features” rather than venture-scale companies. - [What’s Hot (and Not) in HealthTech? Insights from Leading VCs](https://advanceventures.com/media/whats-hot-and-not-in-healthtech-insights-from-leading-vcs/): 💡 What’s Hot (and Not) in HealthTech? Insights from Leading VCs 💡 - [Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-health-tech-3/): Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech Tickets, Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite - [youngStartup Ventures: VC Wellness Check: Insights on Thriving in Life Sciences & Healthcare](https://advanceventures.com/media/youngstartup-ventures-vc-wellness-check-insights-on-thriving-in-life-sciences-healthcare/): 🧬 A big thank you to our expert panelists who joined us for "VC Wellness Check: Insights on Thriving in Life Sciences & Healthcare" at Venture Summit West 2025: - [Life Science PitchForce & Conference @ JPM January 14, 2025](https://advanceventures.com/media/life-science-pitchforce-conference-jpm/): Venture capitalist Ephraim Lindenbaum at Life Science PitchForce & Conference shares crucial advice for health tech and life sciences startups. Learn what investors really look for—like regulatory strategy, reimbursement paths, unit economics, and scalability. Whether you're launching a digital health product or preparing for an early exit, this is must-know insight from the startup trenches to the investment table. - [AI PitchForce & Conference San Francisco November 14, 2024](https://advanceventures.com/media/ai-pitchforce-conference-san-francisco/): What makes a startup truly stand out in the age of AI? In this engaging panel conversation, Ephraim Lindenbaum answers key questions about early-stage startup strategy, investment trends, and the realities of building in a hype-driven market. - [Venture Capital Panel: What’s Hot, What’s Not! March 23, 2023](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-whats-hot-whats-not-3-23-2023/): The event is organized by Idea to IPO, a startup organization in Silicon Valley. The organizer, Rob, shares the history and success of Idea to IPO since it was launched in February 2010, with over 350,000 members and over 3,400 events worldwide. The event includes a panel discussion with venture capitalists, lawyers, and investors who share their experience and advice on entrepreneurship, community building, and investment strategies. The discussion covers topics such as the impact of the pandemic on funding and fundraising, common mistakes startups make, and the opportunities and challenges of innovation. - [Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-health-tech-2/): The Idea to IPO Health Tech Panel brought together Gary Goldman from the Global Health Impact Network, Ephraim Lindenbaum from Advanced Ventures, and Alex Santos from Chameleon, along with emerging growth and Venture Capital attorney Jason Putnam Gordon. Gordon introduced the speakers and shared some insights into his work with clinicians in the digital health revolution. - [Venture Capital Panel: What to Expect for the Rest of 2022 and Beyond](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-what-to-expect-for-the-rest-of-2022-and-beyond/): A distinguished panel of venture capitalists will discuss what to expect in Silicon Valley and the global startup ecosystem, venture capital, and more for the balance of 2022 and beyond. - [Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Innovations in Health Tech Startups](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-innovations-in-health-tech-startups/): A distinguished panel of investors venture capitalists will discuss investment in health tech startups and the latest innovations in health tech -- and what to expect for the rest of 2021 and beyond. The current global health crisis and how innovations in health tech may offer solutions will be front and center. - [Venture Capital Panel Investment and Latest AgTech Innovations](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-agtech-innovations/): Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, domestic and international tax, mergers and acquisitions, and fund formation. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. - [Join Ephraim Lindenbaum at Virtual A Round PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/media/join-ephraim-lindenbaum-at-virtual-a-round-pitchforce/) - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at A Round PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/media/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-a-round-pitchforce/): In case you missed last Thursday's A Round PitchForce with Ephraim, you can see it in its entirety here. - [A Round Start-Ups and Savvy Investors Pitchforce April 2021](https://advanceventures.com/media/a-round-start-ups-and-savvy-investors-pitchforce-april-2021/): Ephraim Lindenbaum is inviting you to Join 8 A Round Start-Ups and 6 Savvy Investors: - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at PitchForce January 2021](https://advanceventures.com/media/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-pitchforce-january-2021/) - [Venture Capital Panel Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-health-tech/): A distinguished panel of investors will discuss investment in health tech startups and the latest innovations in health tech -- and what to expect throughout 2020 and beyond. The current global health crisis and how innovations in health tech may offer solutions will be front and center. - [Food for Health Synthetic Biology Roger Royse, Gwen Cheni, Ephraim Lindenbaum](https://advanceventures.com/media/food-for-health-synthetic-biology-roger-royse-gwen-cheni-ephraim-lindenbaum/): Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director, Advance Ventures Advance Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture investment fund and venture accelerator that invests in seed and early-stage start-ups across three core sectors; Sustainability (AgTech, CleanTech, FoodTech) Mobility (Communications, IoT, Mobile) and Vertical Focused Information Technology (Enterprise, Consumer-Facing). Founded in 1999, Advance Ventures has consistently achieved meaningful exits with its portfolio companies across its core market sectors. Food for Health: Synthetic Biology: Roger Royse, Partner, Haynes and Boone Gwen Cheni, Venture Partner, Fusion Fund Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director, Advance Ventures Roger Royse, Partner, Haynes and Boone Roger Royse is a tax and business attorney with in-depth expertise and expansive influence: • A recognized authority in tax and business law, with more than 30 years of experience • A growing influence in Washington D.C., testifying at US Congressional Hearings, for issues related to agriculture technology, data regulation, tax and business • A supporter and an advocate for cutting edge technology and innovation in Silicon Valley, particularly agriculture technology, health tech, and Fintech • Partner with Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Colorado, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Shanghai, London, and Mexico City. Supporting and expert witness advice to law firms on the tax aspects of corporate, real estate, commercial transactions, and litigation recoveries Works with all sizes of closely held and family businesses due to their unique need for integrated legal solutions that emphasize tax efficiencies Business, Corporate, Securities, M&A: Business structuring, financings, mergers & acquisitions and partnership and joint venture transactions, High stakes business negotiations, Large international financial transactions, Creator of the Total Startup Solution, designed to automate the business formation process. Super-connector between investors, corporate venture executives, angels, tech startups, founders, entrepreneurs, and service providers. Gwen Cheni, Venture Partner, Fusion Fund 18 years of professional investing experience (three boom-bust cycles), advising C-suites and Boards. Started first grade at age 4, bought first stock at 11, Buffett Munger inoculation at 15, self-funded college working 30 hours/week, graduated with a 4.00 GPA at age 20, Wall Street, offered hedge fund carry at 22, full scholarship to business school but still worked full time in banking, graduate in two years at 25, switched to buyside at 26, promoted to senior analyst at 28, offered $1bn to manage (turned down due to geography), started angel investing at 31, promoted to portfolio manager at 34. - [AgTech Roundtable F50 Global Capital Summit](https://advanceventures.com/media/agtech-roundtable-f50-global-capital-summit/): About the Global Capital Summit® (GCS): - [The Dawn of The AI Venture Capital Ecosystem Investments, Innovations, and Industries](https://advanceventures.com/media/the-dawn-of-the-ai-venture-capital-ecosystem-investments-innovations-and-industries/): Ephraim Lindenbaum at Idea to IPO: The Dawn of the AI Venture Capital Ecosystem - [Pitch to Venture Capitalists | Idea to IPO VC event](https://advanceventures.com/media/pitch-to-venture-capitalists-idea-to-ipo-vc-event/) - [Venture Capital Panel What’s Hot in Silicon Valley?](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-whats-hot-in-silicon-valley/): Ephraim Lindenbaum at the Idea to IPO 7-17-19 event. - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at the Latest Innovations in Fintech Conference](https://advanceventures.com/media/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-idea-to-ipo-fintech-innovations/): Idea to IPO event: Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in FinTech. - [Funding and Cash Flow: Perennial Needs for Every Business](https://advanceventures.com/media/funding-and-cash-flow-perennial-needs-for-every-business/): George Chao, moderator, eric ng, ephraim lindenbaum, jun deng - [Venture Capital Panel Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech Startups](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-health-tech-startups/): Idea to IPO event: A distinguished panel will discuss the latest developments in health tech and funding for health tech startups. - [Idea to IPO: Venture Capital Panel [What’s Hot in 2019]](https://advanceventures.com/media/idea-to-ipo-venture-capital-panel-whats-hot-in-2019/): Ho Nam is a Managing Director of Altos Ventures, focusing on investments in the areas of software, mobile, and internet technologies. Ho began his VC career at Trinity Ventures and began his professional career at Bain & Company where he advised clients in technology, media and consumer products industries. Before co-founding Altos Ventures, Ho worked at Silicon Graphics and Octel Communications. Ho received an MBA from Stanford University and a BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College. - [Venture Beat: Why some VCs are investing in hardware startups](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-beat-why-some-vcs-are-investing-in-hardware-startups/): Advance Ventures Managing Director Ephraim Lindenbaum recently joined a panel of leading investors at HardwareCon, featured in VentureBeat, to discuss the resurgence of hardware startups in Silicon Valley. - [Venture Captial Panel Funding for Fintech Startups](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-captial-panel-funding-for-fintech-startups/): Idea to IPO: Venture Captial Panel Funding for Fintech Startups - [Venture Capital Panel: Funding for AR/VR Startups](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-funding-for-ar-vr-startups/): Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in AR/VR and funding for AR/VR startups at Idea to IPO event. - [Panel: Data Wonks | Hardware Massive](https://advanceventures.com/media/panel-data-wonks-hardware-massive/): Hardware investor panel Include: Ephraim Lindenbaum, Joyce Reitman, Avidan Ross - [Venture Capital Panel: 2016 in Review and What’s Ahead in 2017](https://advanceventures.com/media/venture-capital-panel-2016-in-review-and-whats-ahead-in-2017/): 2016 has been an eventful, interesting year in the Silicon Valley startup funding ecosystem, and 2017 looms on the horizon with many potential changes in store. The panel discusses some of the trends in 2016 and looks ahead at what to expect in 2017. - [Latest Innovations in 3D Printing | Idea to IPO](https://advanceventures.com/media/latest-innovations-in-3d-printing-idea-to-ipo/): Silicon Valley Startup: Idea to IPO. This lively panel discussion will highlight the latest developments in 3D printing. - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at Pitch to Investor Panel](https://advanceventures.com/media/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-pitch-to-investor-panel/): Our investor panel will discuss the latest trends in startup funding. Pre-selected entrepreneurs will then pitch to our investor panel, followed by questions and feedback from the panel. - [Latest Innovations in Virtual Reality VR and Augmented Reality AR](https://advanceventures.com/media/latest-innovations-in-virtual-reality-vr-and-augmented-reality-ar/): Idea to IPO event: Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in AR/VR. There will be some demos by AR/VR entrepreneurs during the networking portion of the event. - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at World Agri Tech Investment](https://advanceventures.com/media/ephraim-lindenbaumat-at-world-agri-tech-investment-summit-2016/): Ephraim Lindenbaum Managing Director of Advance Ventures discusses the future of AgTech with Big Data, Internet of Things, and Mobile at World Agri Tech Investment San Francisco - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at Latest Innovations in Fintech](https://advanceventures.com/media/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-latest-innovations-in-fintech/): Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in FinTech. - [Angel and Venture Capital Perspectives](https://advanceventures.com/media/angel-and-venture-capital-perspectives/): Angel and Venture Capital Perspectives (E14) - [Why is more Venture Capital Money going to Fewer Deals S2E16](https://advanceventures.com/media/why-is-more-venture-capital-money-going-to-fewer-deals-s2e16/): Ephraim Lindenbaum at the Game Changers Silicon Valley with Jim Connor - [Idea to IPO: Latest Innovations in Fintech](https://advanceventures.com/media/idea-to-ipo-latest-innovations-in-fintech/): "Financial technology, also known as FinTech, is a line of business based on using software to provide financial services. Financial technology companies are generally startups founded with the purpose of disrupting incumbent financial systems and corporations that rely less on software." ## Testimonials ## Events - [“The MedTech VC Playbook” panel at Venture Summit West 2026](https://advanceventures.com/event/the-medtech-vc-playbook-panel-at-venture-summit-west-2026/): Looking forward to speaking on the "The MedTech VC Playbook" panel at Venture Summit West 2026, live in #SiliconValley on June 16th & 17th, hosted by @youngstartupventures. - [SOSV VC-Founder Physical AI Matchup](https://advanceventures.com/event/sosv-vc-founder-physical-ai-matchup/): Registration is now open for the 2026 SOSV VC-Founder Physical AI Matchup, a fully virtual event running Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15. Over the course of the week, 250+ startups and 250+ investors will connect through 1:1 online meetings, each scheduled at times that work for both sides. Ephraim Lindenbaum will be joining the investor panel. - [From Pilot to P&L: The ROI Imperative in Applied AI](https://advanceventures.com/event/from-pilot-to-pl-the-roi-imperative-in-applied-ai/): The era of AI experimentation is over. Investors now demand hard proof that a solution can move from a promising pilot to a profitable, scaled platform. This panel examines how startups navigate variable token economics, prove tangible return on investment, and build the workflow integration that separates indispensable products from fading hype. - [Venture Capital Panel: What’s Hot, What’s Not! #18](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-whats-hot-whats-not-18/): A panel of distinguished venture capitalists will discuss what's hot and what's not in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem - [SOSV VC-Founder Energy Matchup 2026](https://advanceventures.com/event/sosv-vc-founder-energy-matchup-2026/): This virtual event brings together 250+ startups and 250+ investors for one-to-one online meetings arranged at times that work for both sides. - [](https://advanceventures.com/event/the-new-york-venture-summit/): Looking forward to judging startup presentations at The New York Venture Summit on September 9th & 10th at the Javits Center in NYC, hosted by @youngstartupventures, connecting with over 230 fellow VC and hearing presentations from more than 200 Top Innovators! - [New England Venture Summit](https://advanceventures.com/event/new-england-venture-summit-2025/): Looking forward to judging startup presentations at The New England Venture Summit on December 9th & 10th in Boston, hosted by @youngstartupventures, connecting with over 230 fellow and hearing presentations from more than 200 Top Innovators! - [PitchForce Early Stage Life Science Conference @ JPM (Hybrid)](https://advanceventures.com/event/pitchforce-early-stage-life-science-conference-jpm-hybrid/): Join us for the PitchForce Early Stage Life Science Event & Conference! This full - day event includes panel discussions, Life Science startups pitching to panels of VC and Angel investors, networking, and food & drinks. - [H7 Life Science 2025 VC Showcase](https://advanceventures.com/event/h7-life-science-2025-vc-showcase/): Join us at H7 BioCapital Life Sciences VC Showcase 2025 virtually on June 26th for one of the most anticipated events in life science innovation! - [Hybrid PitchForce & Conference in San Francisco!](https://advanceventures.com/event/hybrid-pitchforce-conference-in-san-francisco/): Our June 10th Hybrid PitchForce & Conference will feature separate sessions with over 20 AI, Life Science, and Seed Round Startups will be presenting to a seasoned panel of investors to get invaluable feedback and make connections! - [Venture Capital Panel: What’s Hot, What’s Not! #11 (In-Person)](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-whats-hot-whats-not-11-in-person/): A distinguished panel of venture capitalists will discuss what's hot and what's not in the Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startup ecosystem! - [Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-health-tech-2/): Join us for an engaging in-person evening with a panel of distinguished venture capitalists as they discuss the latest trends, investment opportunities, and innovations in the health tech sector. This event brings together investors, founders, and tech professionals for thought leadership and high-impact networking. - [New England Venture Summit – Boston](https://advanceventures.com/event/new-england-venture-summit-boston/): Explore Engaging Content is a premier two-day venture summit hosted by youngStartup Ventures, bringing together top-tier venture capitalists, corporate investors, emerging growth company founders, and industry innovators. Held on December 10–11, this event offers a dynamic platform to discover funding opportunities, explore cutting-edge startup innovation, and gain deep insights into the evolving venture landscape. - [Venture Summit West – Silicon Valley](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-summit-west-silicon-valley/): Ephraim Lindenbaum is the Founder & Managing Director of Advance Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture fund investing in early-stage startups across high-growth sectors. - [Life Science PitchForce & Conference @ J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference San Francisco](https://advanceventures.com/event/life-science-pitchforce-conference-j-p-morgan-health-care-conference-san-francisco/): If you are not ready to pitch or are an investor, you are encouraged to get a ticket to attend. - [AI PitchForce & Conference San Francisco](https://advanceventures.com/event/ai-pitchforce-conference-san-francisco/): Join us for an AI-focused PitchForce Event & Conference! This all-day event includes panel discussions, AI startups pitching to a panel of VC and Angel investors, networking, and food & drinks. - [Venture Capital Panel: What’s Hot in 2025!](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-whats-hot-in-2025/): A distinguished panel of venture capitalists will discuss what's hot in the Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startup ecosystem in 2025! - [2024 Climate Tech VC-Founder Matchup](https://advanceventures.com/event/2024-climate-tech-vc-founder-matchup/): SOSV is hosting its free 2024 Climate Tech VC-Founder Matchup, with meetings taking place online between April 22nd (Monday – Earth Day!) and May 3rd (Friday). - [Venture Summit [West] 2024](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-summit-west-2024/): INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - [Food Innovation and Investment Summit 2023](https://advanceventures.com/event/food-innovation-and-investment-summit-2023-may-23-24/): Unlock the secret to scaling new food products that capitalize on trends like alternative protein; cleaner ingredients; food as medicine and sustainability. Build key partnerships and collaborations to ensure you leave your mark on our food system and be part of the revolution for a healthier, more sustainable planet. - [Venture Capital Panel: Innovations and Investment in Health Tech](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-innovations-and-investment-in-health-tech/): Idea to IPO: A distinguished panel of investors venture capitalists will discuss investment in health tech startups and the latest innovations in health tech -- and what to expect for the rest of 2021 and beyond. The current global health crisis and how innovations in health tech may offer solutions will be front and center. - [Panel: Data Wonks | Hardware Massive](https://advanceventures.com/event/panel-data-wonks-hardware-massive/): Hardware Massive Panelists Include: Ephraim Lindenbaum, Joyce Reitman, Avidan Ross - [Angel and Venture Capital Perspectives](https://advanceventures.com/event/angel-and-venture-capital-perspectives/): Game Changers Silicon Valley Show: Angel and VC Investors, reviews the perspective of an Angel and a Venture Capital Investor, looking at how they view the companies seeking capital, the qualification process and the source of funds for placing investments in startup companies. My guests are Ralph Eschenbach of the Sand Hill Angels and Ephraim Lindenbaum, Founder and Managing Director of Advance Ventures. - [Venture Capital Panel Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-health-tech/): A distinguished panel of investors will discuss investment in health tech startups and the latest innovations in health tech -- and what to expect throughout 2020 and beyond. The current global health crisis and how innovations in health tech may offer solutions will be front and center. - [Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Latest Innovations in AgTech](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-agtech/): Ephraim Lindenbaum (Advance Ventures) on Venture Capital Panel discussing Investment and Latest Innovations in AgTech - [Food for Health Synthetic Biology Roger Royse, Gwen Cheni, Ephraim Lindenbaum](https://advanceventures.com/event/food-for-health-synthetic-biology-roger-royse-gwen-cheni-ephraim-lindenbaum/): Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director, Advance Ventures Advance Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture investment fund and venture accelerator that invests in seed and early-stage start-ups across three core sectors; Sustainability (AgTech, CleanTech, FoodTech) Mobility (Communications, IoT, Mobile) and Vertical Focused Information Technology (Enterprise, Consumer-Facing). Founded in 1999, Advance Ventures has consistently achieved meaningful exits with its portfolio companies across its core market sectors. Food for Health: Synthetic Biology: Roger Royse, Partner, Haynes and Boone Gwen Cheni, Venture Partner, Fusion Fund Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director, Advance Ventures Roger Royse, Partner, Haynes and Boone Roger Royse is a tax and business attorney with in-depth expertise and expansive influence: • A recognized authority in tax and business law, with more than 30 years of experience • A growing influence in Washington D.C., testifying at US Congressional Hearings, for issues related to agriculture technology, data regulation, tax and business • A supporter and an advocate for cutting edge technology and innovation in Silicon Valley, particularly agriculture technology, health tech, and Fintech • Partner with Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Colorado, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Shanghai, London, and Mexico City. Supporting and expert witness advice to law firms on the tax aspects of corporate, real estate, commercial transactions, and litigation recoveries Works with all sizes of closely held and family businesses due to their unique need for integrated legal solutions that emphasize tax efficiencies Business, Corporate, Securities, M&A: Business structuring, financings, mergers & acquisitions and partnership and joint venture transactions, High stakes business negotiations, Large international financial transactions, Creator of the Total Startup Solution, designed to automate the business formation process. Super-connector between investors, corporate venture executives, angels, tech startups, founders, entrepreneurs, and service providers. Gwen Cheni, Venture Partner, Fusion Fund 18 years of professional investing experience (three boom-bust cycles), advising C-suites and Boards. Started first grade at age 4, bought first stock at 11, Buffett Munger inoculation at 15, self-funded college working 30 hours/week, graduated with a 4.00 GPA at age 20, Wall Street, offered hedge fund carry at 22, full scholarship to business school but still worked full time in banking, graduate in two years at 25, switched to buyside at 26, promoted to senior analyst at 28, offered $1bn to manage (turned down due to geography), started angel investing at 31, promoted to portfolio manager at 34.   - [AgTech Roundtable F50 Global Capital Summit](https://advanceventures.com/event/agtech-roundtable-f50-global-capital-summit/): AgTech Roundtable: Jaleh Daie, Ph.D., Partner Aurora Equity Seana Day, Partner, Better Food Ventures Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director, Advance Ventures Aaron Magenheim, CEO and Founder, AgTech Insight Rob Trice, Founding Partner, Better Food Ventures Moderator: Roger Royse, Partner, Haynes, and Boone About the Global Capital Summit® (GCS): The Global Capital Summit® (GCS) is organized by F50 and co-hosted with F50 Elevate accelerator, the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, UCSF Entrepreneurship Center, and Silicon Valley Entrepreneur community. As the flagship event for the startup venture ecosystem, GCS finds and connects the next generation of world-changing tech innovators with partnerships to power their long-term impact, especially the ones that improve the living of humanity. The summit will feature 60+ extraordinary products and innovations, and over 700 attendees from world-leading corporations and the global investment ecosystem. The attendees are corporate executives, Angel investors, VCs, and a group of high-potential local founders. - [Why is more Venture Capital Money going to Fewer Deals S2E16](https://advanceventures.com/event/why-is-more-venture-capital-money-going-to-fewer-deals-s2e16/): Ephraim Lindenbaum at the Game Changers Silicon Valley with Jim Connor - [Latest Innovations in Virtual Reality VR and Augmented Reality AR](https://advanceventures.com/event/latest-innovations-in-virtual-reality-vr-and-augmented-reality-ar/): Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in AR/VR. There will be some demos by AR/VR entrepreneurs during the networking portion of the event. - [Latest Innovations in 3D Printing](https://advanceventures.com/event/latest-innovations-in-3d-printing-2/): This lively panel discussion will highlight the latest developments in 3D printing. - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at the Latest Innovations in Fintech Conference](https://advanceventures.com/event/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-the-latest-innovations-in-fintech-conference/): Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in FinTech. - [Idea to IPO: Latest Innovations in Fintech](https://advanceventures.com/event/idea-to-ipo-latest-innovations-in-fintech/): Idea to IPO - Fintech conference. Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in FinTech. - [Silicon Valley startup funding: 2016 in Review and What’s Ahead in 2017](https://advanceventures.com/event/silicon-valley-startup-funding-2016-in-review-and-whats-ahead-in-2017/): 2016 has been an eventful, interesting year in the Silicon Valley startup funding ecosystem, and 2017 looms on the horizon with many potential changes in store. - [Venture Capital Panel: Funding for AR/VR Startups](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-funding-for-ar-vr-startups/): Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in AR/VR and funding for AR/VR startups. - [Venture Captial Panel Funding for Fintech Startups](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-captial-panel-funding-for-fintech-startups/): Idea to IPO will host Funding for the Fintech startups conference in November. Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in fintech, the massive disruptions that are taking place due to the implementation of AI technology in financial institutions, and funding for fintech startups. - [Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Latest Innovations in Health Tech Startups](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-health-tech-startups/): Idea to IPO: A distinguished panel will discuss the latest developments in health tech and funding for health tech startups. - [Venture Capital Panel What’s Hot in Silicon Valley?](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-whats-hot-in-silicon-valley/): Ephraim Lindenbaum at the Idea to IPO event 7-17-19 discussing what is hot in Silicon Valley. - [The Dawn of The AI Venture Capital Ecosystem Investments, Innovations, and Industries | Idea to IPO](https://advanceventures.com/event/the-dawn-of-the-ai-venture-capital-ecosystem-investments-innovations-and-industries-idea-to-ipo/): Ephraim Lindenbaum at Idea to IPO - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at Latest Innovations in Fintech](https://advanceventures.com/event/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-latest-innovations-in-fintech/): Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in FinTech. - [Idea to IPO – Pitch to Investor Panel](https://advanceventures.com/event/idea-to-ipo-pitch-to-investor-panel/): Advance Ventures at Idea to IPO: Our investor panel will discuss the latest trends in startup funding. Pre-selected entrepreneurs will then pitch to our investor panel, followed by questions and feedback from the panel. - [Funding and Cash Flow: Perennial Needs for Every Business](https://advanceventures.com/event/funding-and-cash-flow-perennial-needs-for-every-business/): Geekazine LIVE! was at Hardwarecon 2019. We put together 16 great session videos for you. - [Ephraim Lindenbaum at Virtual PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/event/ephraim-lindenbaum-at-virtual-pitchforce/): I hope you can join us today at 3:00 PM PDT for our Cannabis, CBD and Hemp PitchForce. - [Join 8 A Round Start-Ups and 6 Savvy Investors](https://advanceventures.com/event/join-8-a-round-start-ups-and-6-savvy-investors/): Ephraim Lindenbaum is inviting you to Join 8 A Round Start-Ups and 6 Savvy Investors: - [Cannabis Pitch Fest hosted with The Arcview Group](https://advanceventures.com/event/cannabis-pitch-fest-hosted-with-the-arcview-group/): Ephraim Lindenbaum is inviting you to Cannabis Pitch Fest: - [PitchForce | 5 A Round Start-Ups and 6 Savvy Investors](https://advanceventures.com/event/5-a-round-start-ups-and-6-savvy-investors/): Ephraim Lindenbaum, Advance Ventures in San Jose, CA is inviting you to join 5 A Round Start-Ups and 6 Savvy Investors: - [Venture Summit Virtual Connect West](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-summit-virtual-connect-west/): It is Spring Time and the Venture Summit Virtual Connect West - [Venture Summit Virtual Connect](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-summit-virtual-connect/): Ephraim Lindenbaum is inviting you to Venture Summit Virtual Connect, presented by young Startup Ventures, is the premier industry gathering connecting venture capitalists, corporate VCs, angel investors, technology transfer professionals, senior executives of venture backed, emerging and early stage companies, university researchers, incubators and premier service providers. Whether you are an investor seeking access to new deals, or founder and/or CEO of a new venture looking for funding, visibility and growth, Venture Summit Virtual Connect is one event you won't want to miss. - [Venture Capital Panel: Investment and Innovations in Health Tech](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-investment-and-innovations-in-health-tech/): A distinguished panel of investors will discuss investment in health tech startups and the latest innovations in health tech -- and what to expect throughout 2020 and beyond. The current global health crisis and how innovations in health tech may offer solutions will be front and center. - [Venture Capital Panel: Funding for Startups in the COVID-19 Era](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-funding-for-startups-in-the-covid-19-era/): COVID-19 and the novel corona virus pandemic has disrupted daily life as we know it and caused the U.S. and world economies to free fall into a massive downward spiral. - [A Round Virtual PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/event/a-round-virtual-pitchforce-4/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. - [Virtual PitchForce: Cannabis, CBD and Hemp](https://advanceventures.com/event/virtual-pitchforce-cannabis-cbd-and-hemp-5/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. - [A Round Virtual PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/event/15271/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. - [Virtual PitchForce: Cannabis, CBD and Hemp](https://advanceventures.com/event/virtual-pitchforce-cannabis-cbd-and-hemp-4/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. - [Virtual PitchForce: Cannabis, CBD and Hemp](https://advanceventures.com/event/virtual-pitchforce-cannabis-cbd-and-hemp-3/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. Panelists This event is for companies in the Cannabis, CBD and Hemp space only. This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Please see the description on the virtual format for more details. - [A Round Virtual PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/event/a-round-virtual-pitchforce-3/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. About this Event This event is for companies seeking Series A funding This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Please see the description on the virtual format for more details. - [Silicon Valley Startup Idea to IPO: Venture Capital Panel Investment and Latest Innovations in Fintech](https://advanceventures.com/event/silicon-valley-startup-idea-to-ipo-venture-capital-panel-investment-and-latest-innovations-in-fintech/): A distinguished panel of venture capitalists will discuss investment in fintech startups and latest innovations in fintech. The discussion will touch on the current global economic and health crisis and how fintech can offer solutions. - [Virtual PitchForce: Cannabis, CBD and Hemp](https://advanceventures.com/event/virtual-pitchforce-cannabis-cbd-and-hemp-2/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. Panelists This event is for companies in the Cannabis, CBD and Hemp space only. This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Please see the description on the virtual format for more details. - [F50 GLOBAL CAPITAL SUMMIT® SPRING 2020 Elevating HealthTech Innovation Silicon Valley, CA | June 16-17](https://advanceventures.com/event/f50-global-capital-summit-spring-2020-elevating-healthtech-innovation-silicon-valley-ca-june-16-17/): The F50 Global Capital Summit® (Summit) is Silicon Valley’s largest international investor conference. The Summit finds and connects the next generation of world-changing tech innovators with partnerships to power their long-term impact. The attendees are corporate executives, angel investors, VCs, PEs, physicians, and a group of high-potential founders. - [Virtual PitchForce: Cannabis, CBD and Hemp](https://advanceventures.com/event/virtual-pitchforce-cannabis-cbd-and-hemp/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. Panelists This event is for companies in the Cannabis, CBD and Hemp space only. This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Please see the description on the virtual format for more details. - [A Round Virtual PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/event/a-round-virtual-pitchforce-2/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. About this Event This event is for companies in the Cannabis, CBD and Hemp space only. This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Please see the description on the virtual format for more details. - [A Round Virtual PitchForce](https://advanceventures.com/event/a-round-virtual-pitchforce/): PitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. About this Event You must be a startup seeking your A Round of funding ($1.5M + ) to pitch at this event. About this Event This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Please see the description on the virtual format for more details. - [Venture Summit Virtual Connect | Global](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-summit-virtual-connect-global/): Connect with venture investors and the Hottest Innovators - [A Round PitchForce: San Francisco](https://advanceventures.com/event/a-round-pitchforce-san-francisco/) - [Silicon Valley AI Conference](https://advanceventures.com/event/silicon-valley-ai-half-day-conference/): We’ve entered into a new decade and as we look back at all the advancements in technology over the last 10 years, the resurgence of artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting developments throughout the tech ecosystem. - [Virtual PitchForce: Cannabis, CBD and Hemp](https://advanceventures.com/event/pitchforce-cannabis-cbd-and-hemp/):   - [Venture Summit | West 2020](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-summit-west-2020/): Venture Summit | West 2020 is an annual gathering bringing together over 800 executives for the purpose of high-level networking and deal making. - [Venture Capital Panel: How COVID-19 Will Affect Funding for Startups](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-how-covid-19-will-affect-funding-for-startups/): COVID-19 and the novel corona virus pandemic has disrupted daily life as we know it and caused the U.S. and world economies to freefall into a massive downward spiral. - [Blue Startups – Demo Day](https://advanceventures.com/event/blue-startups-demo-day/): Blue Startups Coming to Silicon Valley! - [Latest Innovations in 3D Printing](https://advanceventures.com/event/latest-innovations-in-3d-printing/): This lively panel discussion will highlight the latest developments in 3D printing. - [Startups Pitch to Investor Panel](https://advanceventures.com/event/startups-pitch-to-investor-panel/): Our investor panel will discuss the latest trends in startup funding. Pre-selected entrepreneurs will then pitch to our investor panel, followed by questions and feedback from the panel. - [Latest Innovations in AR/VR](https://advanceventures.com/event/latest-innovations-in-ar-vr/): Our distinguished panel will hold a lively discussion on the latest innovations in AR/VR. There will be some demos by AR/VR entrepreneurs during the networking portion of the event. - [Propel SF Conference](https://advanceventures.com/event/propel-sf-conference/) - [Venture Capital Panel 2018 in Review and What’s Hot in 2019!](https://advanceventures.com/event/venture-capital-panel-2018-in-review-and-whats-hot-in-2019/): Ho Nam is a Managing Director of Altos Ventures, focusing on investments in the areas of software, mobile, and internet technologies. Ho began his VC career at Trinity Ventures and began his professional career at Bain & Company where he advised clients in technology, media and consumer products industries. Before co-founding Altos Ventures, Ho worked at Silicon Graphics and Octel Communications. Ho received an MBA from Stanford University and a BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.