Gené Teare
Journalist & Research Lead
Crunchbase
United StatesGené Teare, journalist and research lead at Crunchbase News, is a leading voice in venture capital and technology trends. She pioneered data-driven methodologies for tracking global venture funding, with research on AI developments, fintech, and funding for female founders. Her insights are regularly featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch and Bloomberg News. A sought-after industry expert, Teare has appeared on NASDAQ Trade Talks, NYSE TV, Yahoo Finance and the TechCrunch Equity podcast.
Command Desk
Command Desk
Can Europe and the Middle East Build Their Own AI Stack?
Can emerging AI power centres reduce dependence on US hyperscalers and build more independent infrastructure? Fabrizio Del Maffeo and Mehdi Ghissassi explore the realities of creating local AI ecosystems, From custom hardware to edge and distributed compute architectures that shift intelligence closer to where data is generated. Together, they discuss what it means for digital sovereignty when regions move beyond centralised hyperscale models and begin shaping their own foundational AI infrastructure.
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TechnologyLegal, Compliance and Policy
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Show Me the Money: What Gets Funded Now
What does it take to build and fund an AI company in today’s market? Bringing together the founder and investor perspectives, this conversation explores what defines product-market fit in a post-hype AI market, what investors are looking for, and what founders need from capital. Where is the money going over the next few years, and what will it take to attract it?
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Corporate Strategy/ BD/ CAIOCapital Provider
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