AI Nexus: From Research to Investment
Join us on November 17, 2023, at the MindsDB Office, located in the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Mission District, for "AI Nexus: From Research to Investment" featuring an engaging panel discussion.
This exclusive event brings together BAIR, Rise & SkyLab grad students, visionary founders, and forward-thinking venture capitalists in the AI industry to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking.
Agenda
5:00 PM: Uber/Lyft coupons to Event location – Paid by sponsors.
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Arrival and Dinner: A curated dinner that encourages casual interaction and networking among attendees. Quick words from SkyDeck, Mayfield, and MindsDB.
7:00 - 7:45 PM: Panel Discussion with a mix of esteemed founders from leading AI startups and prominent VCs. Moderated by Anna Tong (Reuters).
7:45 - 8:15 PM: Breakout Rooms on Industrial AI Topics with Q/A session with speakers.
8:15 - 8:30 PM: Closing Remarks & Transition to After Party.
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM: After Party — A relaxed setting to foster further networking and conversations, with music and refreshments.
Don't miss out on an insightful panel on transitioning from research to investment, breakout sessions, and an exciting after-party, all aimed at exploring the value of AI and its applications in industrial settings. THIS EVENT IS +21, PLEASE BRING YOUR ID.
Sponsors & Organizers
SkyDeck: UC Berkeley’s primary startup accelerator, providing invaluable mentorship and resources to budding entrepreneurs.
MindsDB: Host of the event and an innovative player in the AI domain, bringing machine learning to relational databases.
Mayfield Fund: A distinguished VC firm with a legacy of supporting tech startups, emphasizing the transformative potential of AI.
Margarita Geleta: CS PhD @ UC Berkeley / BAIR (Berkeley AI Research).
Matteo Guarrera: CS PhD @ UC Berkeley / BAIR (Berkeley AI Research).
Carlo Bosio: MechE PhD @ UC Berkeley / BAIR (Berkeley AI Research).
Michael LaFramboise: CS PhD @ Columbia, MBA @ Haas.
