Invite & approval only: Founders and VCs with $500k-$10M+ in revenue or funding
Make meaningful connections with other like-minded founders and VCs over a complimentary full, hearty breakfast. Expect a morning filled with new learnings, curated connections, and impactful conversations that will leave you inspired (and well-fed!).
We will have a short panel session and Q&A with our speakers. You’ll have the chance to ask them questions and gain valuable insights.
We’ll have a private room reserved exclusively for this event, where discussions will be facilitated at your table over breakfast. There will also be ample time to network and meet other Founders and VCs in attendance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with peers in an intimate, engaging environment!
Speakers:Erica Van, Partner, Intel Capital ($5B AUM): Erica Van is a Partner at Intel Capital, a global (US, UK, China, Israel) generalist venture capital firm that has been investing in startups for 35+ years. Erica focuses on early-stage b2b software and AI/ML investments. Previously, Erica was an investor at CRV focusing on b2b software. Prior to that, Erica co-founded a Strategy organization at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and previously worked in the office of the COO, and across investment banking, asset management, and treasury securities.
Siva Surendira, Founder and CEO, Lyzr.ai ($10.90M raised): Previously co-founded Powerupcloud and built the company into an award-winning cloud consulting startup of 200+ associates with business operations across 4 countries. Powerupcloud was acquired by LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech) in 2019 and Powerupcloud became the first ‘Born in the Cloud’ company in the world to become the premier partner with all 3 leading public cloud platforms - AWS, Azure, GCP.
Previous Entrepreneurial Experiments: Bookmytees.com (Custom T-shirt Printing), Markorobo (Marketing Automation Software), Addopensa (A Clothing Brand).
Interests: Sailing, Cycling, Coding, Cricket.
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Stifel: Stifel Financial (NYSE: SF) is a global investment bank, wealth management, and commercial banking institution with $400B+ in AUM. Stifel Bank offers venture and fund banking solutions, lines of credit, , and venture lending.
Scale your startup with Stifel. From tailored financial solutions to expert guidance, we help founders navigate growth with confidence. Get started today and unlock the banking support your venture needs! https://bankwithstifel.com/venture-banking/
December Private Founders Breakfast in NYC feat. Partner at Intel Capital ($5B AUM) and Founder & CEO of Lyzr.ai (Series A)
Speakers
Erica V.
Partner
$5B AUM
Intel Capital
Siva S.
Founder and CEO
$10.9M raised
Lyzr.ai
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM (EST)
Upscale restaurant in Manhattan (New York)
30 attendees
Invite & approval only: Founders and VCs with $500k-$10M+ in revenue or funding
Make meaningful connections with other like-minded founders and VCs over a complimentary full, hearty breakfast. Expect a morning filled with new learnings, curated connections, and impactful conversations that will leave you inspired (and well-fed!).
We will have a short panel session and Q&A with our speakers. You’ll have the chance to ask them questions and gain valuable insights.
We’ll have a private room reserved exclusively for this event, where discussions will be facilitated at your table over breakfast. There will also be ample time to network and meet other Founders and VCs in attendance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with peers in an intimate, engaging environment!
Erica Van, Partner, Intel Capital ($5B AUM): Erica Van is a Partner at Intel Capital, a global (US, UK, China, Israel) generalist venture capital firm that has been investing in startups for 35+ years. Erica focuses on early-stage b2b software and AI/ML investments. Previously, Erica was an investor at CRV focusing on b2b software. Prior to that, Erica co-founded a Strategy organization at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and previously worked in the office of the COO, and across investment banking, asset management, and treasury securities.
Siva Surendira, Founder and CEO, Lyzr.ai ($10.90M raised): Previously co-founded Powerupcloud and built the company into an award-winning cloud consulting startup of 200+ associates with business operations across 4 countries. Powerupcloud was acquired by LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech) in 2019 and Powerupcloud became the first ‘Born in the Cloud’ company in the world to become the premier partner with all 3 leading public cloud platforms - AWS, Azure, GCP.
Previous Entrepreneurial Experiments: Bookmytees.com (Custom T-shirt Printing), Markorobo (Marketing Automation Software), Addopensa (A Clothing Brand).
Interests: Sailing, Cycling, Coding, Cricket.
Brought to you by:
Justworks: Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses. We help our customers take care of their teams, streamline their operations, and navigate the complex aspects of managing a workforce with confidence.
Gunderson Dettmer: Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy.
Stifel: Stifel Financial (NYSE: SF) is a global investment bank, wealth management, and commercial banking institution with $400B+ in AUM. Stifel Bank offers venture and fund banking solutions, lines of credit, , and venture lending.
Scale your startup with Stifel. From tailored financial solutions to expert guidance, we help founders navigate growth with confidence. Get started today and unlock the banking support your venture needs! https://bankwithstifel.com/venture-banking/
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