Massimo Sgrelli

Powering the API World. No AI without APIs. Kong enables any company to become an API-first company. Kong’s unified cloud native API platform is easy to use and works in any environment — unleashing developer productivity, automating security, and boosting performance of APIs and microservices at scale.

From seasoned keynoters to the talents of tomorrow, Frontiers has always been renowned for our capabilities of scouting what’s next. Understanding how the future will be in two years is key to decide how to spend your next budget. From a 1920 unfinished aquarium in Rome to a rooftop in San Francisco. From an ancient Renaissance palace in Florence to an ultramodern theatre in Milan. From a luxurious ballroom in Dubai to the former HQ of the Eastern Germany national radio in Berlin (and the generator room of an early 1900 electric plant or the masterpiece of archistar Frank Ghery in front of the Brandburg Thor). Our venues have always been a core part of the Frontiers experience. Our conferences are famous for their super energetic openings, superbly orchestrated by our artists Korinami and Joe Ferrari. And also the level of detail curation we put in the food and beverage experience. The level of interactivity and hands-on learnings at our masterclasses. The chance to network with entrepreneurs, managers, researchers and scientists, investors and experienced business men during our renowned mingling sessions. It’s all part of the Frontiers experience. It’s the reason why great things happen at Frontiers.

At Lombardstreet Ventures, we believe in the transformative power of early-stage companies. We are dedicated to investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies based in the US, with a preference for those located in Silicon Valley. We seek out companies that already have some level of traction in the US market and are mainly excited about the potential for growth and innovation in B2B Software, SaaS Applications, Developer Tools, Infrastructure Software, API-First Platforms, Open Source, and AI. We are sector agnostic and open to opportunities outside of these areas if the team is exceptional and their vision aligns with ours.

In the cloud, every second counts. Attacks move at warp speed, and security teams must protect the business without slowing it down. Sysdig stops cloud attacks in real time, instantly detecting changes in risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Sysdig, rated #1 for CSPM in the Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of a Customer” report, correlates signals across cloud workloads, identities, and services to uncover hidden attack paths and prioritize real risk. From prevention to defense, Sysdig helps enterprises focus on what matters: innovation. 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘥𝘪𝘨. 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙.

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, our structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Whether you’re an employee ready to make the leap, a solo founder with a big idea, or a first-time entrepreneur looking for direction, we provide the AI toolkit, structured sprints, expert feedback, and investor network to take you from Zero to Founder, faster and cheaper than ever before. And when you’re ready, our venture fund Founder Capital and global investor network are there to write your first check.

Powering the API World. No AI without APIs. Kong enables any company to become an API-first company. Kong’s unified cloud native API platform is easy to use and works in any environment — unleashing developer productivity, automating security, and boosting performance of APIs and microservices at scale.