[Fireside Chat] Backing the unproven

Date

Friday, September 11, 2026 - 16:00 to 17:00

Location

Seminar Room C209

Description

We invite you to a fireside chat with startup investor, advisor, and mentor Rishabh Verdia.
“Backing the Unproven: What Makes an Early-Stage Founder or Innovator Worth Believing In?”
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience supporting early-stage founders and his experience as an early investor in EF Polymer, Rishabh will share what he looks for when evaluating unproven ideas and founders, and what helps young ventures become investable and scalable.
The session will feature a short talk by Rishabh, followed by a Q&A led by Yannick.
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 16:00-17:00
Venue: Seminar Room C209
No registration needed. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
All-OIST Category: 
Innovation

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