
Founder Institute: Investor Insights: Deep Tech Investing in the Age of AI
Investor Insights: Deep Tech Investing in the Age of AI
Learn the latest best practices for deep tech investing

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every sector, one of the most compelling venture opportunities lies in the convergence of AI and deep tech. Join us for „Investor Insights: Deep Tech Investing in the Age of AI,“ a live event featuring Jacob Jackson (VC at Julian Capital) and Jordan Kretchmer (VC at Outlander VC), two investors actively backing the boldest builders at the edge of innovation. Whether you’re an angel investor or fund manager, you’ll gain practical insights on navigating high-risk, high-reward investments in this transformative sector.
What You’ll Learn:
- The latest best practices and approaches to deep tech investing
- How smart capital approaches investing at the intersection of AI and Deep Tech
- How to assess early deep tech deals as first check writers
About Outlander VC
Outlander VC is a New York–based early-stage venture capital firm that has made more than 150 early-stage investments, including pre‑revenue companies that have grown into major players like SpaceX, Stripe, Lyft, Scale AI, and Bird. Their approach centers on identifying visionary, technically proficient, and resilient founding teams, often writing first checks well before traditional VCs enter, and providing hands-on support.
About Julian Capital
Julian Capital is a San Francisco–based seed-stage VC focused on deep tech, AI, biotech, marketplaces, and enterprise applications. The firm typically writes $100K–$750K checks, making swift deployment decisions within approximately 14 days.
About Julian Capital
Julian Capital is a San Francisco–based seed-stage VC focused on deep tech, AI, biotech, marketplaces, and enterprise applications. The firm typically writes $100K–$750K checks, making swift deployment decisions within approximately 14 days.
This event is hosted by the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is a private network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute – the world’s largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture.
The FI Venture Network is a private network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute – the world’s largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture.
Register here.
Speakers
Ryan Micheletti
Head of Global Operations @ Founder Institute
Jordan Kretchmer
Senior Partner @ Outlander VC
Jacob Jackson
Principal @ Julian Capital and Deep Checks