Dent:AI Startup Showcase Reception
Gather with the founders of some of the most innovative AI startups in San Diego, along with investors supporting these new ventures: join us at the Dent:AI reception and startup showcase, from 5:00–9:00 PM on Monday, January 27, at UC San Diego Park & Market.
Over 850 people signed up for the past two startup showcases. Space is limited, so please RSVP now to secure your spot. Due to high demand and limited capacity, only approved applicants will be granted admittance.
“Such a fabulous event! My brain is still spinning with all the information” — Deanna Brown, Leadership Consultant, K2OHSolutions
“Thank you for the opportunity to present and to meet folks in the Dent community. Looking forward to the next one.” — Boaz Ashkenazy, CEO of Augmented AI
“Thank you for hosting us and driving Davos-style conversation ... The event was a huge success." — Noor Aftab, Global Program Lead, Amazon
Talks & Speakers
An exclusive series of talks will kick off the evening. Kicking off at 5:00 PM, these sessions will illuminate the AI landscape presented by key pioneers and thought leaders in the field.
Speakers include:
Charlene Li, Founder & CEO Quantum Networks Group, and New York Times bestselling author of seven books. Her latest book is Winning With Generative AI: The 90-day Blueprint For Success, a comprehensive guide to mastering generative AI within a strategic framework tailored to your organization's purpose and values. Charlene graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Business School and was named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company.
McKinsey Partner Curt Jacobsen: The Human Side of Generative AI: Creating a Path to Productivity. This interactive panel will delve into the critical balance between harnessing AI’s transformative potential for productivity and prioritizing the human element for a thriving workforce. As organizations race to implement powerful AI technologies, they must consider the impact on the workforce and adopt a people-centric approach. This panel conversation, led by Curt Jacobsen, a seasoned expert in digital transformation and AI implementation, will explore crucial questions and solutions.
Creating a Supportive Environment in San Diego for AI Startups
Cheryl Goodman and Neal Bloom will join us for a fireside chat to explore San Diego’s AI startup landscape and its unique challenges. Cheryl, CEO of FindGood.tech, brings her expertise in AI implementation and workforce development, while Neal, Managing Partner at Interlock Capital, offers his perspective on nurturing the local startup community. They’ll discuss strategies for overcoming key hurdles such as capital constraints, talent acquisition, and ecosystem development. The conversation will touch on how startups can navigate San Diego’s evolving infrastructure, scaling difficulties, and the importance of building strong professional networks. This informal, conversational session aims to provide valuable insights for anyone interested in fostering San Diego’s growth as an AI innovation hub, addressing both the opportunities and obstacles in our city’s tech landscape.
More speakers to be announced soon.
“The diversity and innovation showcased by these AI startups are truly commendable, reflecting the vibrant ecosystem of AI entrepreneurship.” — Josh Godwin, Co-Founder & Director
“Spent the evening yesterday with some smart people at the Dent:AI showcase. CIBC Innovation Banking is ‘all in’ on AI and anxious to help these companies as they scale.” — John Flemming, Managing Director, CIBC Innovation Banking
“We had a great time last night at the Dent:AI event showing off all the custom AI models our team has built over the last few months. For 3 hours we had a line of people waiting to talk to us ... I can't remember the last time I ran out of business cards!” — Matt Kowalczyk, CEO, EXIT83 Consulting
Reception and Demos
Following the talks, we’ll have demo tables set up throughout the reception, where you’ll have a chance to engage with some of the top AI startups and entrepreneurs from around the region. You’ll come away with a firsthand look at what’s in development across the world of AI innovation today.
Appetizers and beverages will be provided by Dent the Future, featuring special wine selections, picked by Dent’s official sommelier, Greg Kisor. If wine is not your thing, don’t worry: the bar will also serve beer and soda throughout the evening.
We’re excited to announce the first companies participating in the Dent:AI San Diego Startup Showcase:
EyePop.ai: Unlock the full potential of computer vision technology with EyePop.ai, designed to empower startups at every technical level. Purpose built to give teams without ML Expertise capabilities in real-time object and people detection and analysis, all through a user-friendly platform.
Gravity.ai: GravityAI is a production-ready AI Ops platform offering a model catalog and deployment process enabling accessible API/UI integration, organization-wide model visibility, and governance aligned with AI ethics and regulations.
Hal9: Hal9 empowers companies with self-service data solutions that leverage generative AI to seamlessly get insights from data sources.
Peregrine OKB: They “put the analog back into digital” by designing and delivering experiential media systems, support and structural fabrication concepts, media content, and conceptual technology design.
Thanks also to our sponsors, including findgood.tech and AskTuring.ai.
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Interested in featuring your startup at the reception? Please indicate your interest when you request your ticket, and we’ll be in touch.
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