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Funders & Founders: State Of The Market
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Oct 29 (Thu) @ 03:00 PM
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Funders & Founders: State of the Market
Thursday, October 29 3:00-7:00 PM
KSC Silicon Valley
SEE CONFIRMED SPEAKERS BELOW
Please join Five Star Bank, KSC Silicon Valley, Band of Angels, TriNet, & Turing for an afternoon & early evening of insights, discussion, & connection with founders, investors, & operators shaping the future of innovation.
Through a series of focused panel discussions, we'll explore how AI is transforming company building, venture investing, valuations, fundraising, scaling strategies, & exit opportunities. From pre-seed stage investing to liquidity markets, this program brings together leading voices from across the venture ecosystem to discuss the trends defining the next generation of start-ups.
Highlights include a featured fireside conversation with former Calm CEO David Ko, investor panels exploring AI's impact across industries, start-up spotlight presentations, & conversations around fundraising, secondaries, & venture market dynamics.
Whether you're building, investing, or advising high-growth companies, expect practical insights, candid perspectives, & meaningful opportunities to connect with leaders from across Silicon Valley.
What to Expect
Featured Fireside Chat
An exclusive conversation with David Ko, former CEO of Calm, former executive at Yahoo! & Zynga, & #1 bestselling author, on leadership, growth, innovation, & building enduring companies.
State of the Venture Market
Hear directly from leading investors on fundraising conditions, valuations, company formation, scaling strategies, exit environments, & where capital is flowing today.
AI Across the Economy
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming consumer experiences, enterprise software, healthcare, infrastructure, autonomy, cybersecurity, data platforms, & investment opportunities.
Founder Spotlights
Meet emerging start-ups through a series of rapid-fire founder presentations showcasing innovative companies & new technologies.
Following the Capital
Learn how venture firms are navigating fundraising, liquidity challenges, secondaries, & evolving LP expectations.
Curated Networking
Connect with founders, operators, investors, & ecosystem partners driving innovation throughout Silicon Valley.
Confirmed Speakers:
Jukka Alanen, Rebellion Ventures
Shesh Amathnadu, SK Telecom
John Barrus, Niobium
Clint Chao, Moment Ventures
Duncan Davidson, Bullpen Capital
Jack Guedj, Band of Angels
Jessie Jia Guo, Next Legacy Partners
Alex Harris, FGV Capital
Yash Hemaraj, Benhamou Global Ventures
David Ko, Former CEO of Calm
Joncarlo Mark, Upwelling Capital (formerly CalPERS California Initiative, PE & VC Fund allocation)
Manan Mehta, Unshackled Ventures
Ho Nam, Altos Ventures
Brian O'Malley, Tactile Ventures
Jeremiah Owyang, Blitzscaling Ventures
Arpan Punyani, Garuda Ventures
Mike Suprovici, Decile Group
Steve Taubman, HighGear Ventures
Frank Timons, Pier 88 Investment Partners
Jennifer Vancini, Mighty Capital
Jane Wang, MedMountain Ventures
Ron Weissman, Band of Angels
Warren Weiss, WestWave Capital
Additional speakers & final agenda to be announced.
Hosted By: Five Star Bank KSC Silicon Valley Band of Angels TriNet Turing
Space is limited. RSVP to join us.
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