Patience pays off! The inaugural StrictlyVC event of the year is set to take place in San Francisco on April 30th at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, less than a month away. This is an event you won’t want to miss, offering an exceptional roster of speakers alongside ample opportunities for networking and mingling. Founders seeking investment and those involved in AI innovation will find the discussions particularly valuable.
Meet the Featured Speakers
Secure your ticket now! For those new to StrictlyVC, or who have already clicked that link, let’s explore what makes this particular event so compelling…
After an initial period for drinks and networking, Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, will open the speaking segment. In conversation with TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos, Sauvage will advocate for corporate VCs. Leading TDK Ventures’ $500 million investment initiative in early-stage startups, he will elaborate on the distinct operational characteristics of corporate VCs and reveal what factors influence his investment decisions.
Founders contemplating their options should note Sauvage’s impressive track record: under his direction, TDK has backed 45 startups, including three unicorns—Groq, Ascend Elements, and Silicon Box. As TDK will also be sponsoring and hosting this StrictlyVC event, attendees will have significant opportunities to engage with and gain insights from their team.
Next, the stage will host Campbell Brown. Known previously as a CNN host and Meta’s head of news, she has transitioned into the startup world, focusing on enhancing the trustworthiness of AI platforms as more individuals rely on them for advice and information. As co-founder and CEO of Forum AI, she is at the forefront of discussions surrounding the evaluation, verification, and maintenance of factual accuracy in LLMs.
Those invested in the AI revolution will be keen to hear from Amjad Masad, co-founder and CEO of Replit. He will share his direct experiences leading transformative changes in software development. The advent of