US Edition

3.5 days | 2 powerhouse cities | 16 Knowledge Sessions | Global Finance | Venture Capital | AI.
Startup Policy Forum’s first international delegation.

NEW YORK

NASDAQ

SPF lit up the Nasdaq Tower and co-hosted a high-impact dialogue with USIBC and Nasdaq on global capital markets, IPO momentum, and taking Indian innovation global.

NEW YORK

United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies

At the United Nations, SPF delegates shared how Indian startups are integrating AI to drive innovation, in a deep-dive exchange on emerging tech and global digital governance.

NEW YORK

The World Bank & International Finance Corporation

In a high-level dialogue with The World Bank and IFC, Indian founders showcased how startup-led innovation is solving development challenges and redefining global investor confidence in India.

NEW YORK

World Economic Forum

At the World Economic Forum, SPF delegates explored global startup collaboration models and engaged on the intersections of innovation, finance, and healthcare.

NEW YORK

Consulate General of India (NY)

In conversations hosted by the Indian Consulate in New York, SPF delegates and global experts explored pathways for Indian startups to scale internationally and engage with global innovation ecosystems.

NEW YORK

Covington & Burling LLP & ICICI

In a focused session with Covington & Burling, SPF delegates explored legal, tax, and compliance strategies critical for Indian startups expanding into the US market.

SAN FRANCISCO

OpenAI

At OpenAI HQ, SPF delegates engaged with senior leaders on India’s role in global AI innovation, enterprise-scale deployment, and the future of responsible, startup-driven AI.

SAN FRANCISCO

NVIDIA

At NVIDIA’s global HQ, SPF delegates explored the future of AI computing—from agentic AI and intelligent hardware to generative innovation transforming industries at scale.

SAN FRANCISCO

Khosla Ventures

In a candid conversation at Khosla Ventures, Vinod Khosla shared bold perspectives on AI’s future, India’s global role, and the shifting forces shaping innovation and geopolitics.

SAN FRANCISCO

Groq

At Groq HQ, SPF delegates witnessed breakthrough AI compute in action, exploring custom LPUs and the vision redefining speed, scale, and cost in generative AI infrastructure.

SAN FRANCISCO

Lightspeed, Bain Capital Ventures & Salesforce Ventures

In candid conversations with top VCs, SPF delegates gained insider perspectives on AI investing, India's rising global relevance, and the evolving playbook of venture capital.

SAN FRANCISCO

Replit

At Replit HQ, SPF delegates explored the future of collaborative coding, witnessing how “vibe coding” is empowering Indian developers to build faster, smarter, and more creatively.

SAN FRANCISCO

Consulate General of India (SF)

In San Francisco, SPF delegates joined leaders and experts to explore global expansion strategies for Indian startups and deepen cross-border innovation ties.

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Even as a founder based in the U.S., this program was invaluable. The access to top AI innovators, policymakers and fellow Indian founders provided fresh perspectives and partnership opportunities. SPF has built a phenomenal bridge between India’s startup ecosystem and the world.

Dhruvil Sanghvi

Founder & CEO, LogiNext

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The AI Immersion Tour at Startup Safari was eye-opening- it offered a front-row view of how AI is reshaping global healthcare. The SPF team also connected us with industry leaders and the Indian Consulate, which has been instrumental in Practo’s U.S. expansion. This wasn’t just a visit; it was a launchpad for our next phase of growth.

Shashank ND

Founder & CEO, Practo

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For an early-stage founder, SPF’s Startup Safari was transformative. From VC interactions to AI-focused immersions, every conversation sparked new ideas and connections I continue to build on. It gave me such great insights into the future of online commerce.

Mira Jhala

Founder, Frogo

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Presenting Scaler’s AI learning use case at the UN Headquarters was a defining moment. Startup Safari gave us direct exposure to global tech and VC leaders and helped us understand how they view the India opportunity. It’s a truly amazing platform for Indian founders looking to scale globally.

Anshuman Singh

Founder, Scaler