The Future of AI: How AI is Shaping the Next Generation of Start-Ups, Brody House Budapest, 11 September
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- 11 Sep 2025 6:00 PM
- Brody House Budapest
Join in for an evening that situates AI at the heart of academic research, entrepreneurial innovation, and future investment strategy, connecting Hungary and the region to global conversations that are redefining industries and societies alike.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a tool confined to laboratories or experimental settings: it is becoming a structural force that redefines how knowledge is created, how businesses are built, and how capital is allocated.
HVCA Equity Thursday brings together voices from science, venture capital, and futurist thought leadership to examine how AI is shaping the next generation of startups and research-driven enterprises.
Speakers and Perspectives:
Christian Szegedy (co-founder, xAI) – A mathematician and one of the world’s leading AI researchers, Christian provides a rare insider’s view into the technical foundations and future directions of AI research.
He will address how breakthroughs in generative models and reasoning systems may fundamentally alter the landscape of scientific discovery.
Linda Võeras (Partner, Karma Ventures) – Representing one of Europe’s most active venture firms in deep tech, Linda brings an investor’s perspective on how AI-driven innovation is transforming startup funding, what makes an AI business model sustainable, and where long-term opportunities lie.
Szabolcs Nagy (CEO and co-founder, Turbine) – Having gained experience while building Tresorit, a globally leading secure cloud technology startup, and consulting The Medical Futurist, Szabolcs is responsible for building a successful business from Turbine’sdisruptive technology, and a team dedicated both to sound science and delivering results.
Moderator: Mary Alcantara (Interactive Venture Partners) – Trusted mentor, startup advisor and investor with significant experience in North America and Europe. Prior to joining IVP, she was a founding partner of tandemLEAP, an innovation and business development firm with offices in Budapest and New York.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a tool confined to laboratories or experimental settings: it is becoming a structural force that redefines how knowledge is created, how businesses are built, and how capital is allocated.
HVCA Equity Thursday brings together voices from science, venture capital, and futurist thought leadership to examine how AI is shaping the next generation of startups and research-driven enterprises.
Speakers and Perspectives:
Christian Szegedy (co-founder, xAI) – A mathematician and one of the world’s leading AI researchers, Christian provides a rare insider’s view into the technical foundations and future directions of AI research.
He will address how breakthroughs in generative models and reasoning systems may fundamentally alter the landscape of scientific discovery.
Linda Võeras (Partner, Karma Ventures) – Representing one of Europe’s most active venture firms in deep tech, Linda brings an investor’s perspective on how AI-driven innovation is transforming startup funding, what makes an AI business model sustainable, and where long-term opportunities lie.
Szabolcs Nagy (CEO and co-founder, Turbine) – Having gained experience while building Tresorit, a globally leading secure cloud technology startup, and consulting The Medical Futurist, Szabolcs is responsible for building a successful business from Turbine’sdisruptive technology, and a team dedicated both to sound science and delivering results.
Moderator: Mary Alcantara (Interactive Venture Partners) – Trusted mentor, startup advisor and investor with significant experience in North America and Europe. Prior to joining IVP, she was a founding partner of tandemLEAP, an innovation and business development firm with offices in Budapest and New York.
Place: Brody House Budapest
Address: 1088 Budapest, Bródy Sándor utca 10
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