Speaking
As a venture capitalist, I often am asked to speak at conferences and events to audiences of founders, investors, and technology leaders. Topics vary from advice on fundraising, company formation, and navigating VC negotiation to macro industry trends, investment theses, and wide-scale disruption. These talks are largely unrecorded and "off the record" in order to create a space where people feel comfortable to ask difficult questions, and hear difficult answers. If you are interested in me speaking at an event you are organizing, contact me.
AI VC Investor Panel
Hosted by SF Deep Tech Week
6/27/2025
In this panel I discussed how VCs view and evaluate opportunities in AI, which sectors and business models are most attractive in AI startups, and general concerns about the market as a whole
Humanoid Robotics at the Core
Hosted by Nirman Ventures and SVB
6/27/2025
In this panel I discussed current trends in the robotics market, as well as the practicality of humanoid versus specialized robotics systems
Deep Tech VC as an Investment Vehicle
Hosted by Jordan Park
6/20/2025
In this panel targeting an audience of family offices and high net worth individuals, I discussed the importance of deep tech investing, and in particular, how corporate and strategic investors play an important role in the space
AI Fundraising & Investment Trends
Hosted by Down the Rabbit Hole - AI "Gigaparty"
4/25/25
This discussion, part of a massive conference / party in a multi-floor nightclub, focused on the current state of the AI startup industry, where VCs see the greatest opportunity for growth, and how startups can adapt to a rapidly changing AI market
All Paths Lead to Corporate Innovation and CVC
Hosted by GITEX Global
11/14/24
This talk focused on how corporations are able to innovate in today's fast-paced technology environment, and the importance of CVC as a vehicle for corporate innovation and long term success
Innovation in AI and Deep Tech | How is AI Re-Inventing Corporate Innovation
Hosted by Expand North Star
11/14/24
This discussion focused on how new AI tools can dramatically change the pace of innovation at large corporations, but also how those large corporations become vulnerable to disruption by startups can can move even faster with new AI tools
Trends in AI and Web 3
Hosted by Palo Alto AI x Web3 Summit
10/31/24
This talk, hosted at the Stanford Faculty Club, focused on the shift in investor attention from Web 3 to AI. Why this is happening, and what roles Blockchain may have in AI, from content licensing to watermarking
Does Web 3 Matter in AI?
Hosted by Icons Community Podcast and House of Web3
10/7/24
This talk, hosted in the House of Web 3 as part of a launch party for "Icons" Podcast, featuring high profile founders, including Emmet Shear of Twitch and OpenAI. My talk addressed the hope of many in Web 3 that those networks could be re-used for AI workflows, and why the future is likely different than they hope.
Investment Landscape in 2024: Where are VCs Placing their Bets?
Hosted by Founders Village
9/5/24
This discussion focused on what the key trends VCs are anticipating over the next year, and the business models we are excited to see startups embrace to see massive growth
VC Panel: Co-Investing
Hosted by Ignite
1/19/24
This discussion focused on how VCs build cohorts to invest in a startup, how to get into a "hot deal" and the necessity of showing value to secure allocation.
Various Talks
Hosted by Innovit
I am a regular speaker at Innovit, the technology accelerator of the Italian Consulate of San Francisco. Innovit regularly hosts me to speak to audiences of Italian startups on how to navigate the VC ecosystem, current trends VCs are following, and the best tips for fundraising and improving their pitches
Various Talks
Hosted by Tech Weekend
I am a regular speaker and startup mentor at Tech Weekend. I have spoken on a variety of different topics to multiple cohorts of startups, as well as provided 1-1 coaching
Robot Night on Sand Hill Road
Hosted by Grishin Robotics
As a Senior Associate at Grishin Robotics, I operated as Master of Ceremonies, as well as planned a large number of monthly "robot nights" at our offices on Sand Hill Road, usually with attendance of 150+. The event was covered by Forbes