Eight Gen Z founder teams pitching on stage for global investors.
AI-powered pet companions that strengthen human connection
PicPet builds next-generation social products where AI pets become meaningful companions. Backed by a16z Speedrun and ikigai Launchpad, the team explores how technology can deepen the bonds between people.
Founder: Jimmy Huang
Backing: a16z Speedrun · ikigai Launchpad
Drive AI adoption across your enterprise with ROI visibility
Modo helps enterprises adopt AI at scale by enabling employees to use AI effectively while giving leadership clear ROI visibility. Backed by PearX, Stanford StartX, and Plug & Play.
Founder: Johnny Chang
Backing: PearX · Stanford StartX · Plug & Play
Frontier deeptech research, from lab to market
ProjectX turns cutting-edge research into commercial breakthroughs. Funded by Y Combinator, OpenAI, Pontaq Ventures, and Eight Capital, the team is led by a Draper Deeptech Fellow.
Founder: Rounak Adhikary
Backing: Y Combinator · OpenAI · Pontaq Ventures
Taiwan’s leading AI compute provider
Konst is one of Taiwan’s leading AI compute providers, having raised tens of millions of dollars led by ADATA Technology for its Series A. The team is targeting an IPO in 2027.
Founder: Avery Tsai
Backing: ADATA Technology
AI-native social experiences at the intersection of play and chat
SparkChat by Digipals builds at the intersection of Consumer Social and AI. A 2x YC-backed team founded by a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and former Meta Reality Labs engineer.
Founder: Peggy Wang
Backing: Y Combinator
AI-powered creator marketing platform
CreatorDB helps brands like Bytedance, Surfshark, and Perplexity discover, evaluate, and activate creators across social media. Backed by Acorn Pacific Ventures and 500 Global.
Founder: Clayton Jacobs
Backing: Acorn Pacific Ventures · 500 Global
Autonomous dining platform revolutionizing food service
Yo-Kai Express is an autonomous dining platform serving the US, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore, partnering with transport hubs, universities, and Fortune 500 campuses.
Founder: Andy Lin
Backing: Global expansion
Physiological AI for training and performance
GoMore builds physiological AI for athletes and everyday users, turning biometric signals into actionable training insights. Co-founded by an IAPS accelerator founder.
Founder: Hank Huang
Backing: IAPS NYCU
