Patience pays off. The first StrictlyVC event of the year is coming to San Francisco soon, on April 30, at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center. Expect an impressive lineup of speakers to enhance the evening’s networking opportunities. AI innovators and startups seeking funding will find the discussions particularly beneficial.
Who’s on stage
If you haven’t attended a StrictlyVC event before, here’s why you should consider it now…
After some networking, TDK Ventures president Nicolas Sauvage will discuss the role of corporate VCs with TechCrunch editor-in-chief Connie Loizos. Leading TDK Ventures’ $500 million investment in startups, he’ll reveal how corporate VCs differ and what attracts him to an investment.
TDK Ventures has supported 45 startups including unicorns Groq, Ascend Elements, and Silicon Box. As TDK is hosting and sponsoring this event, attendees will have the chance to engage with their team.
Next, a conversation with Campbell Brown, ex-CNN host and head of news at Meta, now co-founder and CEO of Forum AI, will focus on AI platforms and ensuring data reliability, amidst the rise of AI’s role in information dissemination.
Amjad Masad, co-founder and CEO of Replit, will also share insights into the evolving field of software development and the impact of vibe coding, amidst competition from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.
One more speaker is yet to be announced, promising further insights leading to the event’s final networking session. Join top minds in the startup community by registering for your ticket!
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