✦ Williams Venture Studio Presents
The
Summit
Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time
11:00 AM → 3:30 PM
Format
Panels + Networking
100+
Attendees
10+
Speakers
3
Industry Panels
3rd
Annual Summit
Why We Do This
Where Ambition Meets Experience
The Summit exists to close the gap between those with ideas and those who have built them. It brings students face to face with founders, investors, and operators who have shaped industries — and are still doing it.
Across a full day of panels and discussion, we explore how companies are built, how capital moves, and how decisions are made at the highest level. The day ends not with a conclusion, but with connection — an open networking session where conversations turn into opportunities.
This is not a lecture. It is a room full of people who want to help you figure out what comes next.
May 2 — Schedule
Four Panels, One Day.
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Light Breakfast
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Panel 1: SaaS and AI
Exploring the future of AI-native products, scaling software businesses, and what comes next.
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Panel 2: Venture Capital and Small Businesses
How investors evaluate opportunities, support founders, and navigate today's market.
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Catered Lunch
1:30 – 2:20 PM
Panel 3: Biotech & Life Sciences
Innovations in biotech, healthcare, and the next generation of life sciences startups.
2:30 – 3:20 PM
Student Venture Showcase
Past Speakers
Mariam Naficy
Founder & Co-CEO, Minted
Brad Svrluga
Co-founder & General Partner, Primary Venture Partners
Margaret (Peggy) Kim
Founder & CEO, FUTURE NOW Media Foundation, Inc.
JC Bahr-de Stefano
Partner, Better Tomorrow Ventures
Bo Peabody
Managing Member, Cornice Ventures
Mike Curtin
CEO, DC Central Kitchen
May 2, 2026
Come to
the Summit.
Spots are limited. Register to secure your place at the table.