Preethy Padman (Padmanabhan)

Anthriq builds the foundational infrastructure for human-aware technology. Our infrastructure serves as the Human Body API—a comprehensive gateway to capture, decode, and interpret electrophysiological signals from the human body. Through years of development, weve created a modular, Lego-like technology that enables our customers to move from signal capture to deployment without reinventing the stack. Our integrated system transforms biosignals—brain activity, muscle movements, and physiological responses—into real-time, programmable applications. Our research focuses on two critical areas: developing fundamental frameworks that standardize biosignal intelligence and building the worlds most comprehensive biosignal data repository. This dual approach ensures that human biological signals can be as easily integrated into technology as any other data source. At Anthriq, were enabling a future where technology responds to human intent, not interfaces. Human Intent. In Action.

At Mogul AI, our vision is to unlock the world’s greatest potential. Through our pioneering AI-driven technology solutions and inclusive community, we support talent and organizations to achieve their goals and cultivate meaningful success. An AI-first innovator in the $200 Billion Global Recruitment Market, our Mogul AI Candidate Sourcing and CRM software offers an unbiased and comprehensive solution for inclusive workplaces. This recruitment technology is one of the worlds leading resources for the Fortune 1000 and hyper-growth startups to recruit top talent. In 2023, Mogul AI was honored as a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and currently serves on the AI Governance Alliance, helping to shape global regulation on AI alongside Heads of State and Global CEOs. Praised by Sheryl Sandberg as “the number one platform” and referred to as "the perfect business" by Melinda Gates, Mogul AI is backed by investors SoftBank, Hearst Corporation, the founders of Comcast, LinkedIn Learning, Match.com, and The Knot.com. Mogul AI has been named the World’s Largest Platform for Women and Diverse Professionals by Business Insider, Best Partner for Finding Top Talent by Inc. Magazine, and Top Partner for Marketing Your Company by Forbes; and is the subject of a case study called "Redefining Mogul" by Harvard Business School. With the revenue we earn, Mogul AI invests in and provides free resources for the economic advancement of individuals in need globally, through international partners such as the United Nations.

Portfolia is the most powerful community of women and men investing in the companies we want in the world. Our collective investments are changing health, active aging & longevity, sustainability, education, and the overall venture capital landscape while also backing diversity. Our currently open funds are Femtech III, focused on enhancing the wellness of all women, and advancing innovation in womens health; and Active Aging & Longevity II, focused on significant opportunities and challenges in aging well, as well as those focused on new strides and technologies in the field of longevity. We drive change while creating wealth. If youd like to join us, email investorrelations@portfolia.com, and our Investor Relations Team will contact you.

Emergent Ventures is a Silicon Valley based early-stage VC firm that invests in Al and data-led B2B Software businesses and manages over $200M. Emergent invests early in high-potential entrepreneurs, leads seed rounds, and works closely with entrepreneurs to help them get to their next milestones faster. One of Emergent’s key assets is a tightly knit network of 100+ influential founders, senior corporate executives, and investors, who provide valuable insights and connections to the portfolio.

We design, manufacture, and develop a network of EV charging stations and smart technologies in clean energy to transition the world closer to a sustainable future.

How Women Invest is a venture firm, and sister entity to How Women Lead, a professional network of over 24,000 women. We see that female founders are a force to be reckoned with and are part of an untapped venture capital landscape. We invest in U.S. based, female-led and female-majority owned companies in most industry sectors. With 40% of companies founded by women, generating 26% greater returns, and yet only 2% of venture backing, How Women Invest focuses at the intersection of this opportunity to create ecosystem change. To learn more about the firm: www.howwomeninvest.com and info@howwomeninvest.com.

Where Silicon Valley’s builders come to grow. 10X Growth Strategies is a thriving Bay Area community for founders, operators, and investors serious about business growth—and more importantly, building it. Our mission is to drive 10X growth by matching founders with the right capital, talent, opportunities and partners. At its core, this is a space for people navigating entrepreneurship in real time—figuring out what works, what doesn’t, and how to scale in today’s market. Founded by Preethy Padmanabhan—a Silicon Valley Business Journal Woman of Influence 2021 awardee, seasoned CMO, board director, and AI GTM leader with 20+ years of experience across Freshworks, Nutanix, Bidgely, Panzura and IPO-stage companies—10X is built on a simple idea: the best growth strategies come from shared experience, not theory. Preethy also hosts The 10X Podcast, where she speaks with CXOs and venture capital leaders to unpack real-world strategies, business models, and leadership lessons shaping today’s startups. This community is for you if you’re: → A founder navigating VC funding and the realities of scaling a startup → An operator looking for practical, no-fluff playbooks → An investor tracking the hottest AI startups in Silicon Valley and globally We bring together a growing network of 7000+ founders, venture capital investors, and corporate executives through monthly in-person events across the San Francisco Bay Area. These aren’t typical panels. They’re working sessions and conversations focused on what’s driving business growth today—from go-to-market and fundraising to evolving business models and emerging tech. You’ll hear directly from people building and backing top AI startups, scaling companies, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship. If you’re building a startup, refining your growth playbook, or looking for sharper, real-world insights into scaling a business—you’ll feel at home here. Follow 10X Growth Strategies to learn, connect, and grow with people.

Anthriq builds the foundational infrastructure for human-aware technology. Our infrastructure serves as the Human Body API—a comprehensive gateway to capture, decode, and interpret electrophysiological signals from the human body. Through years of development, weve created a modular, Lego-like technology that enables our customers to move from signal capture to deployment without reinventing the stack. Our integrated system transforms biosignals—brain activity, muscle movements, and physiological responses—into real-time, programmable applications. Our research focuses on two critical areas: developing fundamental frameworks that standardize biosignal intelligence and building the worlds most comprehensive biosignal data repository. This dual approach ensures that human biological signals can be as easily integrated into technology as any other data source. At Anthriq, were enabling a future where technology responds to human intent, not interfaces. Human Intent. In Action.