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SUMMARY:Coast to Coast: How Investors Are Spotting the Next Wave of Innovation — FORGE Industry Panel
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DESCRIPTION:**Virtual Panel**  Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries\, creating new markets\, and attracting unprecedented levels of investment. But what separates lasting innovation from passing hype?   Join Forge and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IAIM) for a virtual conversation featuring leaders from venture capital\, private equity\, and technology strategy. Together\, they will share how investors evaluate AI opportunities\, what trends they are watching across regions and sectors\, and where they see the greatest potential impact over the next decade.   Moderated by Ngan MacDonald\, the discussion will explore the evolving AI ecosystem\, lessons from decades of investing and advising\, and offer practical insights for faculty\, students\, founders\, and innovators interested in turning ideas into real-world impact.   Featured Speakers:   - Kaveh Safavi\, Adjunct Lecturer\, Kellogg School of Management\, healthcare strategist\, global health executive at Accenture   - Armando Pauker Co-Founder and General Partner\, Tensility Venture Partners\, an AI-focused venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies   - James Ho\, Partner\, AEA Investors\, with extensive experience in middle-market private equity investing \n\nWebcast Link: https://northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dVkZ1xICTC2OqMAEOsfVEA\n\nRegister: https://northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dVkZ1xICTC2OqMAEOsfVEA
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