A smiling woman in a black jacket is featured prominently. The image text reads: "69 Angela Mascarenas, New York, NY, Community Builder Connecting the AI Ecosystem." The word "BUILDER" is highlighted in yellow.

Angela Mascarenas cultivates AI innovation as founder of The AI Furnace, a global network of 20,000+ AI founders, researchers, and investors. Through conferences and meetups across NYC, London, and Boston—including the AI Hot 100 summit—she fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Her grassroots community building lowers barriers to entry, making the AI startup ecosystem more accessible and inclusive.

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