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Startup SummitMarch 27th, 2026

An immersive one-day conference bringing together founders, investors, and innovators at Philadelphia's Sheraton University City.

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Venue

Sheraton University City
3549 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

What to Expect

Keynote speeches
Panels
Networking sessions

Summit Schedule

A full day of inspiring talks, panels, and networking opportunities.

  1. Registration & Coffee

    Check in and enjoy coffee before the summit begins

    -EST
  2. Opening Remarks
    -EST
  3. Keynote Speaker

    Building the Creator Economy

    -EST
    John Hu

    John Hu

    Founder & CEO
    Stan
  4. VC Panel

    Funding the Frontier: Inside Today's VC Landscape

    -EST
    Mia Farnham

    Mia Farnham

    Principal
    Precursor Ventures
    Emma Silverman

    Emma Silverman

    Partner
    TMV
    Aditya Nidmarti

    Aditya Nidmarti

    Vice Principal
    Bessemer Venture Partners
    Emily Man

    Emily Man

    Partner
    Primary Venture Partners
  5. Keynote Speaker

    Investing in the Future of Tech

    -EST
    Saanya Ojha

    Saanya Ojha

    Partner
    Bain Capital Ventures
  6. Fintech Panel

    The Future of Money: Building in Fintech's Next Era

    -EST
    Keerthana 'KK' Kumar

    Keerthana 'KK' Kumar

    Head of Engineering
    Stripe Capital
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova

    Ilona Limonta-Volkova

    Principal / Forbes Fintech Writer
    Bright Ventures
    Julian Manieson

    Julian Manieson

    AI Deployment Lead
    Hebbia
  7. Lunch
    -EST
  8. Student Startup Pitch

    Student founders pitch their startups to the audience

    -EST
  9. Product Panel

    From Idea to Impact: Crafting Products That Scale

    -EST
    Claire North

    Claire North

    PM
    Tennr
    Kari D'Elia

    Kari D'Elia

    CPO
    USAFacts
    Beni Shafer-Sull

    Beni Shafer-Sull

    CPO
    Oleum
    Daniel Hanover

    Daniel Hanover

    Co-founder
    Dandy
  10. Fireside Chat

    Building a Consumer App from Zero to One

    -EST
    Judy Thelen

    Judy Thelen

    Co-Founder & CEO
    Beli
  11. AI Panel

    Intelligence Unlocked: Building in the Age of AI

    -EST
    Hashim Syed

    Hashim Syed

    AI GTM Lead, Startups
    Google
    Parth Detroja

    Parth Detroja

    CEO
    Pair AI
    Aman Rangrass

    Aman Rangrass

    SVP, Global Head of Revenue
    Skan AI
  12. Networking Cocktail Reception

    Connect with founders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.

    -EST