about arcadia
we are a community for researchers & technical founders from academia and industry. we work on research, open-source projects, and real-world applications to build the next leading AI startups.
we support the next generation leaders with our talents & investor network, mentors, credits & GPUs, and anything else they need along the way. our goal is to help 10 arcadians to build 10 unicorns by 2030.
agenda: talks, retreats and dinners with researchers, founders, mentors and investors. all activities are free, sponsored by our supporters, and we don't take equity.
< past activities >
- ICML Jeju Island Retreat w/ Khosla Ventures, BCV, Ricursive Intelligence, AfterQuery, Sky9 Capital, Abundant, Delta Institute
- ICML Afterparty w/ Lightspeed, BCV, Chemistry, Seven Stars, Lowercarbon, HRZ
- ICML Rooftop Party w/ StrikerVC, Ricursive Intelligence, Elorian, Delta Institute
- AI Super Night w/ 500 Global, Elorian, Humans&
- ICML Lunch w/ Sky9 Capital
- ICML Yacht Party w/ Mercor, Delta Institute
- ICML Coffee & Matcha w/ GMI Cloud, Sky9 Capital
- ICML Lunch w/ General Intuition, Delta Institute
- Felicis Private Dinner w/ Toby Coker
< benefits of becoming an arcadian >
- a sponsored retreat to a dedicated country with other arcadians. happening once a quarter, each time in a different country.
- meet $b+ founders and tier 1 investors from around the world.
- GPUs and credits supported by our sponsors.
- access to our network: investors, mentors, talents, and friends.
- at the end of the day, we want to create a physical and non-physical space for friends. think of it as a group chat with the most talented people on planet Earth.
< when is the next retreat? >
- we are planning a retreat to Maui Island in Hawaii for Q4 2026.
< can anyone apply? >
- we are an invite-only community. if you wish to get involved, please reach out to an arcadian.
< how can I support arcadians? >
- if you’re interested in supporting arcadians, contact us here