Payments & Growth: Founder Mahjong Night | AI Valley × Antom
Hosted by AI Valley + Courtney Ko + Antom US
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What to look forward to
Founders from Seed to Series A and beyond will explore payments, subscriptions, local payment methods, and cross-border expansion in a focused discussion and Q&A with Antom, part of Ant International, whose platform spans 200+ payment markets. The evening will also offer casual mahjong and networking with peers navigating business growth.
Inside the event
Building your payment stack or preparing to expand into new markets?
Join AI Valley × Antom for an evening connecting founders exploring payment solutions for their businesses—with a focused conversation, Q&A, and mahjong over boba.
We’ll hear from the Antom team before opening the floor for questions. Bring the payment challenges you’re thinking through: accepting customer payments, managing subscriptions, supporting local payment methods, or selling across borders.
Afterward, continue the conversation around the mahjong tables and meet other founders navigating growth.
Who should join? 🤝
Founders—from Seed to Series A and beyond—who are
- Evaluating payment providers or setting up payments for their business.
- Exploring recurring billing or monetization models.
- Expanding internationally and thinking through cross-border payment needs.
Wednesday, November 11 · 6–9 PM Pacific
San Francisco · Address shared with approved guests
The evening’s itinerary 🀄
- 6:00–6:30 PM · Arrivals, check-in & boba
Meet fellow founders and settle in.
- 6:30–6:50 PM · A conversation with Antom
Hear from the Antom team about payment solutions for growing businesses.
- 6:50–7:00 PM · Q&A
Bring questions about your business’s payment needs.
- 7:00–9:00 PM · Mahjong & founder networking
Continue the discussion over casual games and connect with fellow founders. You’re welcome to mingle even if you’re not playing.
Leave with new founder connections and a clearer view of the payment questions that matter for your next stage of growth.
This evening includes no alcohol, wagering, buy-ins, rewards, or prizes.
About Antom
Antom, part of Ant International, helps businesses of all sizes simplify payments and expand globally. Its platform brings together payment acceptance, subscription and usage-based billing, fraud management, and AI-powered tools for merchant operations and growth. With coverage across 200+ payment markets and 30+ offices worldwide, Antom combines global reach with local expertise to help businesses serve customers across borders.
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