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βοΈ Yorkseed Passport Series: AI Salon β Meet the Future of Finance
πJune 13 Β· Paris, France π«π·
π Powered by: Calstudio
π Partners: Flowgenn Β· Bitwage
On June 13 in Paris, we brought the Yorkseed magic back to life with an intimate and electrifying edition of our Yorkseed Passport Series: Viva Tech Edition β this time focused on the intersection of AI and the future of finance.
Together, we unpacked the rise of autonomous agents, AI-driven workflows, synthetic labor, and how financial systems are being rewritten β not just upgraded.
π₯ Fireside Panel: Founders & Funders Shaping the New Financial Stack
Our Lightning Salon format brought high-density, no-fluff insights from a powerhouse lineup of thought leaders:
Carson Tavares β Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, Flowgenn
Carsonβs experience spans capital markets, M&A, and treasury strategy. Heβs now building AI agents that help investment banks make faster, smarter decisions β automating workflows that once required weeks of human input.Andrew Melville β Managing Director, Europe, Mission Control AI
A leader in synthetic labor and agentic AI, Andrew shared how his company is deploying AI swarms for commercial and government clients β creating scalable, decision-making systems that mimic distributed intelligence.Terrence Hooi β Co-Founder & CEO, Singular Global
A hedge fund veteran turned crypto entrepreneur, Terrence shared lessons from building Singular DEX, a decentralized exchange with $1.5B in liquidity, backed by global names like Visa, Cardano, and Julius Baer.Roy Chung β Co-Founder & CEO, TricotΓ©
Based between Asia and Europe, Roy discussed building trust-centric, AI-powered Web3 infrastructure that makes regulation usable and scalable β an essential theme in the age of programmable finance.Antoine Morin β Trader, BNP Paribas
From the trading floor, Antoine brought deep insight into how AI is transforming execution workflows, client interfacing, and multi-asset strategies β showing how incumbents are adapting to intelligence-driven finance.

π‘ A Room Full of Curiosity, Candor, and Connection
The conversation didnβt stay on stage β it came alive in the room.
Attendees from a wide range of sectors β from fintech founders and institutional investors to students, ecosystem builders, and AI operators β leaned in, asked sharp questions, and brought fresh angles to the table.
From regulatory implications and bias in AI systems, to the infrastructure bottlenecks behind deploying agentic models in real-world finance β the Q&A was full of energy, curiosity, and constructive challenge.
One audience member asked:
βIf AI is replacing workflows, what role is left for human intuition in finance?β
That one sparked a passionate exchange about trust, edge cases, and the limits of automation β a perfect example of the critical conversations Yorkseed exists to spark.
More than just a panel, the salon felt like a living think tank β a space where learning, debate, and future-shaping collide.
π Powered by Visionary Partners
It truly felt like a miracle β and none of it wouldβve been possible without the incredible support of Calstudio, who powered this edition of the Yorkseed Passport Series.
Calstudio helps turn AI ideas into income, and they helped Yorkseed do what we do best: bring global innovation communities together, one hub at a time. β¨
Weβre also incredibly grateful to our event partners:
Flowgenn
βWorkflow Intelligence: Automating Decision-Making in Financial Opsβ
Building intelligent systems that help financial institutions run smarter and faster.Bitwage
βBorderless Payroll Meets AI: Financial Access for the Global Workforceβ
A global payroll and payments platform using stablecoins to reduce cross-border fees by 80% and enable instant remote team payouts.
π We closed the weekend with Midnight in Paris, our VivaTech closing party β a celebration of global founders, operators, and investors building the future.

π Midnight in Paris: The Grand Finale of Yorkseedβs Passport Series β VivaTech Edition
πJune 14 Β· Paris, France π«π·
π Powered by: Calstudio
As the lights dimmed on another unforgettable VivaTech, Yorkseed brought the global venture community together one last time β with βMidnight in Paris,β the grand finale of our Passport Series: VivaTech Edition.
Set in the heart of Paris, this wasnβt just an afterparty β it was a curated late-night gathering of founders, funders, and operators from around the world, all brought together to toast to bold ideas, global connections, and the future weβre building β together.

With warm candlelight, flowing conversation, and intentional energy, Midnight in Paris became a space where real relationships formed and late-night reflections sparked new collaborations.
β¨ A Toast to Global Innovation
After a week filled with product launches, bold pitches, and next-gen tech at VivaTech, this evening felt like the soul of the summit β unhurried, human, and high-trust.
Guests included:
Rising founders from the U.S., Europe, MENA, and APAC
Global VCs and fund managers seeking cross-border collaboration
Operators and ecosystem builders eager to share playbooks and vision
As the music played and champagne flowed, conversations stretched long past midnight and the bold futures we all feel compelled to build.
This evening felt like a miracle β and we couldnβt have done it without them.
Merci Calstudio
β¨ Calstudio
Turning AI ideas into income.
From Paris to New York, Calstudio empowers creators, founders, and builders to turn prototypes into profitable ventures.
They made this edition of the Yorkseed Passport Series possible β helping us do what we do best: Bring global innovation communities together, one hub at a time.
πͺͺ Whatβs Next?
The Yorkseed Passport Series continues this fall with intimate events and roundtables. If you want to collaborate, speak, or host with us, drop us a line at [email protected].
To everyone who joined us under the Paris sky: thank you.
Your energy reminded us why we do this β not just for the deals, but for the people and the world weβre reshaping together.
See you at the next stop. βοΈ
π« What is the Yorkseed Passport Series?
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Sponsoring a Yorkseed event isnβt just about logo placementβitβs a gateway to curated relationships, international exposure, and deep venture ecosystem access.
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VB Transform 2025 - 6/24
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Built on Bedrock Demo Night - 6/24
Night of Neurotech - 6/24Β
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Building Cities of the Future - 6/25Β
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San Francisco n8n Meetup - 6/25
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LA Health Tech Hang - 6/24Β
Santa Monica Tech Happy Hour - 6/25
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Networking Mixer at ASTRA - 6/25
AI Agent World Tour in Miami - 6/26
The Living Space - 6/26Β
Founders Running Club :: Miami - 6/28Β
Crypto Drinks - Amsterdam - 6/25
SREday Amsterdam 2025 Q2 - 6/27Β
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Paris Agentics Meetup - 6/23Β
Saasiest - 6/24Β
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AI Developer Meetup - 6/25Β
Le Banquet d'Avalon - 6/26Β
Founders Running Club :: Paris - 6/28Β
AI Feature Designer - 6/30Β
Yorkseed Co-working at Bastille - 6/30Β
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Pitch & Run - Dublin - 6/25Β
London hub
London hub (We will revert to spreadsheet format starting on may 31st till June 16th)
Climate & Croissants - 6/23Β
Granola Sessions β¦ Soleio - 6/23Β
NEXT-GEN BUILDERS NIGHT - 6/24Β
London Fintech Breakfast - 6/24Β
Tech & Tonic | EO6 - 6/25
Founders Circle: Founders Truth - 6/25Β
Pitch and Run London - 6/26Β
{Tech: Europe} London AI Hack - 6/28Β
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SWISS SCALEUP CIRCLE - 6/24
π¨π Are You Building the Right Thing the Wrong Way? | Product People - 6/27Β
Founders Running Club :: Zurich - 6/28Β
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ETHMilan 2025 - 6/23
ETHMilan 2025 - 6/24Β
Arbitrum Day @ ETHMilan 2025 - 6/24
AI Salon Milano - 6/25Β
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Women in Tech Lisbon x Synopsys - 6/26Β
HiTech 2025 β’ Closing Session - 6/26Β
CxSummit 2025 - 6/26Β
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Founders Running Club :: Munich - 6/28Β

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Digital Health Cocktail Hour - 6/25
Founders Running Club :: Berlin - 6/28Β
Helsinki hub
Designing with Nature: Biomaterials and Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Urban Landscapes - 6/26Β
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It's Just Networking - 6/26
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TechTO Hackathon - 6/23Β
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TACOS y TECH Condesa #5 - 6/26Β
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Off The Menu - F&B Event - 6/26
Founders Running Club :: Dubai - 6/28Β
Tel Aviv hub
The Secret Product Club #9 - 6/24
Nucleate BIU - Innovating for Impact: A Deep Dive into Agri-Tech and Clean-Tech Breakthroughs - 6/30Β
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Ignition Demo Day - 6/26
Beyond The Brief - 6/26
Onchain Hangouts: Singapore - 6/26
MANUS AI X OOJU XR Hackathon - 6/28Β
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AI Safety Research Exchange - 6/26
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World Economic Forum - Davos, Switzerland | Paris Blockchain Week - Paris, France | VivaTech - Paris, France | Web Summit - Lisbon, Portugal | Slush VC - Helsinki, Finland | SXSW - London, UK
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