Sourcing hidden gems beyond major VC hubs
Speakers

Sakib Dadi
Partner
Stage 2 Capital
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Ray Zhou
Co-founder
Affinity
Studies have shown that two thirds of venture capital value is created during deal sourcing and screening.
Yet, in today’s hyper-competitive VC landscape, many firms risk missing valuable opportunities by relying on outdated strategies.
Join Sakib Dadi, Partner at Stage 2 Capital, and Ray Zhou, Co-founder of Affinity, as they explore:
- The competitive landscape outside of major VC hubs
- The critical role of the “find” phase in venture capital
- Emerging verticals and markets to watch