StrictlyVC's inaugural San Francisco event of the year is fast approaching, and with just a week remaining, now is the opportune moment to secure your ticket. The vibrant venture capital and founder communities are invited to gather at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center on April 30 for an evening dedicated to StrictlyVC's hallmark strengths: fostering enlightening conversations with distinguished speakers and providing ample, outcome-driven networking opportunities.
We are thrilled to announce an additional speaker joining our esteemed lineup: Lior Susan, founder and CEO of Eclipse. He recently raised an impressive $1.3 billion specifically to back "physical AI" startups. This substantial investment will be explored in detail during our discussion with him, as he shares his vision for the future of autonomy in the real world, driven by the evolving convergence between the digital realm of AI and our physical environment.
Susan brings considerable expertise to this domain, having served in the military and previously led Flex’s hardware investments. He possesses firsthand insight into the opportunities inherent in enhancing the industrial systems that underpin the modern world, leveraging new technologies supported by visionary operators, capital, and innovative solutions. He will be interviewed by our venture reporter, Marina Temkin, ensuring all pertinent follow-up questions are thoroughly addressed.
Susan joins a stellar roster of speakers for a particularly timely series of conversations. Amjad Masad, co-founder and CEO of Replit, will delve into the AI-driven transformation within software development and what the next era of programming might entail, amidst ongoing shifts in industry practices and employment.
Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures—a firm also sponsoring the event—will engage in a discussion with Connie Loizos, editor-in-chief of TechCrunch and founder of StrictlyVC. Their conversation will cover the intricacies of corporate venture capital, early-stage investing, and crucial lessons founders must grasp when seeking capital from strategic backers.
Furthermore, Campbell Brown, co-founder and CEO of Forum AI, will offer her perspective on developing more trustworthy AI systems within an increasingly skeptical environment regarding the accuracy of information from various sources. Her insights are informed by her tenure as Meta’s head of media partnerships and as a CNN host. She will be interviewed by our newest senior reporter, Tim Fernholz.
For those who have not previously attended a StrictlyVC event, this presents an excellent opportunity to experience one. These meet-ups are characterized by a more intimate and informal atmosphere, fostering candid and particularly instructive conversations that enable founders and VCs to gain an immediate competitive edge. Attendees will have the chance to genuinely connect with speakers, fellow investors, founders, and anyone else interested in understanding the trends shaping Silicon Valley and beyond.
Do not delay in securing one of the limited tickets still available. Mark your calendar for Thursday evening, April 30, and join the StrictlyVC community in San Francisco.
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