Meet us at New York Tech Week

This event is an official New York Tech Week event and is by invitation only.

Join Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Consulate General New York during NY Tech Week as we host a high-signal, invite-only panel exploring what actually creates advantage in the AI era. Co-organized by C10Labs.

During a week saturated with AI hype, this panel asks the harder question: now that the technical moat is gone, what actually wins?
This panel brings together leading US investors, operators, and Norwegian founders ready to challenge the hype and unpack what truly drives winning companies today.

AI has reshuffled what it takes to scale - but the playbook looks different depending on where you start. In this panel, founders speak to scaling with real capital and Norwegian roots. NYCEDC and C10Labs represent the infrastructure the US is building to receive exactly these companies. We explore whether the transatlantic gap is closing or widening, and what it actually takes to win transatlantically in 2026.

Set in the heart of New York City, this candid, transatlantic conversation offers a fresh perspective for investors and partners looking to identify the next generation of globally competitive companies scaling in the US.


Founders and investors interested in joining the guest list - click 'get in touch'.

If you're an EMNY alum, this is your room.

Join us for a curated JP Morgan Banking & Scaling Session during NYC Tech Week - designed specifically for Norwegian founders building, scaling, or entering the US market.

Hosted at 390 Madison, a premium Midtown hub just steps from Grand Central, the setting places you at the center of New York’s finance and tech ecosystem - exactly where critical conversations and connections happen.

Walk away with a sharper understanding of US banking, clearer scaling strategies, and meaningful connections- all in one of NYC’s most relevant business settings.

Spots are limited.

Why you should be there:

This is not a traditional panel. It’s a 2-hour AMA (Ask Me Anything) breakfast session focused on the realities of operating in the US.

We’re joined by Barry O’Brien, Co-Head at JPMorgan, visiting from San Francisco and bringing a front-row view into the venture and banking landscape.

What we’ll cover:

• Banking in the US vs. the rest of the world - and why it matters more than you think
• How financial setup impacts your ability to scale
• What US investors, banks, and partners expect from international founders
• Lessons from companies navigating growth in the US market
  

Who it’s for:

EMNY alumni and Norwegian founders who:

• Are scaling (or planning to scale) in the US
• Want clarity on financial infrastructure and growth strategy
• Value honest, experience-based insights from operators and investors

Hosted by Jason Yeh, Founder and CEO of Adamant.

Most founders think fundraising starts when they begin reaching out to investors.

In reality, the outcomes are largely determined months in advance… by how much trust and excitement you’ve already built.

In this interactive working session, Jason Yeh (Founder of Adamant, former VC) will break down the two forces that actually drive investor decisions:

• Excitement → telling a clear, compelling story and building momentum
• Trust → establishing credibility through relationships, signals, and introductions

Rather than a traditional workshop, this session is designed to be hands-on. Founders will pressure-test how they’re currently showing up across both dimensions… and walk away with a clear plan for what to focus on in the time they have before raising.

About Jason Yeh:

Jason Yeh is the founder and CEO of Adamant, a fundraising advisory and education platform built to help founders raise with confidence. A former venture capitalist turned founder advocate, Jason draws on his experience on both sides of the table to demystify what investors are actually thinking — and what founders can do about it.

Known for his candid, practical approach, he has coached hundreds of founders through fundraising processes ranging from pre-seed to Series B, and writes and speaks widely on the psychology and strategy behind startup fundraising. His work is rooted in a simple belief: the best fundraises are won long before the first pitch.

Location: WeWork, 575 Lexington Avenue, 14th floor, New York