B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, highlighted its growing momentum in AI-driven innovation and thought leadership at its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and CEO Summit. The events, held in New York, brought together over 200 CEOs, investors, and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, investment, and global markets. The AGM, themed “Venture at AI Velocity,” underscored B Capital’s strategic focus on empowering visionary founders building long-term, technology-driven companies. The firm emphasized that AI is not just a sector but a foundational capability that enhances every aspect of its operations, from investing to scaling. Howard Morgan, Chairman and General Partner of B Capital, said, “Our strategy was designed for this moment. With our exceptional team, global reach, and commitment to advancing AI responsibly, we’re shaping the next generation of transformative companies.” Eduardo Saverin, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, added, “AI is not a sector, but rather, a foundational capability that amplifies everything we do. Our platform connects expertise, technology, and global reach in a way that allows us to invest and operate at AI velocity.” The AGM featured a series of high-level discussions with industry leaders, including: William Ford (CEO, General Atlantic), Lynn Martin (President, NYSE), and Steve Pagliuca (Senior Advisor, Bain Capital) in conversation with Romaine Bostick (Bloomberg) on “Markets in Motion: Strategies for a Transforming Economy” Yan-David Erlich (General Partner, Tech AI, B Capital) with Carina Hong (Axiom) and Eric Ho (Goodfire) on “Expanding the Frontiers of AI Systems” Robert Mittendorff (Head of Healthcare, B Capital) with Sandeep Gupta (Innovaccer) and Justin Nicols (Sift Healthcare) on “Accelerating Health: From Intelligence to Impact” Timur Akazhanov (Head of Strategic Growth, B Capital) with Linus Bergstrom (BCG), Luke Hansen (CompanyCam), and Andrea Pisoni (Head of AI, B Capital) on “AI as an Advantage: Driving Portfolio Value” Karly Wentz (Partner, B Capital) with Jeff Johnson (Resilience Tech), Kunal Girotra (Lunar Energy), and Tom O’Leary (JetZero) on “Resilience Tech: Market-Driven Solutions in a Climate 3.0 World” Vikas Taneja (BCG and B Capital Advisor) with David Agus, Jennifer Morris, and Howard Morgan on “Inventing Tomorrow: Breakthroughs That Redefine What’s Possible” Shaun White (The Snow League; WHITESPACE) in conversation with Adam Lilling (PLUS Capital) on “Going for Gold” The second part of the event, the CEO Summit, brought together around three dozen founders and CEOs from B Capital’s portfolio to focus on leadership, culture, and responsible scaling. The summit emphasized the importance of building enduring companies in a time of rapid change. Raj Ganguly, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, said, “Innovation is never a solo act – it’s learned, shared, and constantly evolving. This summit reinforces how our value-add goes far beyond capital; it’s about building a community that drives meaningful, long-term impact.” Key sessions included: Andy Dunn (Bonobos) with Brad Kay on “Highs & Lows: Lessons from an Exited Founder” Arianna Huffington with Rich Lesser on “Achieving Your Vision While Building a Thriving Life” Liza Landsman (The Points Guy) on “Early Stage: Scaling from $10M to $100M” Russell Dubner (BCG) on “Growth: Earning and Building Corporate Trust” Jimmy Pitaro (ESPN) with Hannah Storm on “Leading Through Constant Change” Karen Page, Dan Rosensweig, and Lisa Shalett in conversation with Alex Konrad on “Building and Managing an Effective Board” Howard Morgan with Lucinda Shen (Axios) on “Lessons from a Legend” A closing fireside chat with David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Chairman of The Carlyle Group B Capital, founded in 2015, manages over $9 billion in assets and invests across technology, healthcare, and resilience tech. With a global team across nine locations in the U.S. and Asia, the firm leverages its partnership with The Boston Consulting Group to deliver strategic, operational, and market expansion support to its portfolio companies.