Ian Bergman (he/him)
CEO, Alchemist Accelerator
Ian Bergman is CEO of Alchemist, the world’s leading accelerator for enterprise-focused technical founders. Alchemist's portfolio has raised more than $5B, producing six unicorns and 80+ exits, with alumni including LaunchDarkly, Rigetti, and Onebrief.
Previously Global Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups, Ian hosts the Innovators Inside podcast and personally invests across enterprise SaaS, deeptech, and applied AI.
Sessions
Mentor Office Hours
Office Hours: Founder Equity & Early Cap Table
Split equity between co-founders in ways that protect everyone, implement vesting schedules from day one, and structure early advisor agreements that won't come back to haunt you. See More.
Mentor Office Hours
Office Hours: Venture Fundraising
Build investor networks before you need them, craft pitches that tell your story compellingly, respond confidently to tough questions, and leave enough intrigue to earn the next meeting. See More.
Mentor Office Hours
Office Hours: Venture Fundraising
Build investor networks before you need them, craft pitches that tell your story compellingly, respond confidently to tough questions, and leave enough intrigue to earn the next meeting. See More.
Mentor Office Hours
Office Hours: International Expansion
Know when entering new markets makes strategic sense versus premature distraction, manage the risks of expanding across borders, and grow internationally without destabilizing the markets where you're already winning. See More.