The Pitch Room: RH for Startups Showcase
Companies curated by:
Karen Lam, Program Lead - RH for Startups
Maria Rice, co-founder - RH for Startups
STARRING:
Startup: Immergo Labs
Industry: Healthcare
www.immergolabs.com
Startup: ARoundU
Industry: XR/navigation
https://aroundu.ai/
Startup: Companion Intelligence
Industry: Consumer Apps
https://companionintelligence.com
Startup: Baseline Tech
Industry: Sports Tech
Startup: Prism
Industry: Health/Medical
Startup: HiveMind
Industry: Consumer Electronics/CleanTech
https://hivemind.cargo.site/
About the Host:
Rob Hughes III, co-founder of Koo Capital, has spent over a decade working with high-growth companies across the country. At First Republic Bank, he helped build the Startup Banking practice, supporting thousands of startups and hundreds of VC firms, accelerators, and ecosystem partners. At Koo Capital, Robert brings a passion for connecting founders with the right resources at every stage of growth.
About the Panelists:
Ariane Fikki — Venture Partner & Global Relations Lead, Andromeda Ventures
Ariane Fikki works at the intersection of XR, Al, and simulation—referred to as Spatial Intelligence-with a strong focus on dual-use technologies. A Venture Partner at Andromeda Ventures and formerly at Unity, she brings a systems level understanding of how immersive and Al-driven technologies transition from experimentation into operational, real-world deployment. Based in Central Florida, Ariane is a community leader in the Center for Simulation ecosystem supporting an $8B+ simulation industry that includes command elements for all branches of the U.S. military, the world's birthplace of launch at Canaveral, University and Applied Research institutions and global entertainment leaders like Disney and Universal.
Steve Wang — Partner, Caldwell
Steve Wang is a Partner at Caldwell and works with companies from early-stage startups through public markets on IP monetization strategy, tech transactions, and risk. He’s advised teams across AI, software, hardware, and deep tech, and has seen how strong—or weak—IP decisions early on can shape everything that comes later. Steve brings a grounded perspective on IP asset management, defensibility, timing, and what matters as companies grow.