SF #TechWeek: Creative Entrepreneurship and the Rise of Celebrity-Backed Funds
Gold House Ventures, EMPIRE, and Mantis Ventures share the stage to discuss the rise and unique value of celebrity venture funds. This panel event will feature remarks from general partners, COO of EMPIRE, and Nathan Chen - 2x Olympics Gold Medalist - on transitioning from stardom to startups. This event is made possible by Stifel and Wilson Sonsini.
Schedule:
5:00 : Check in begins
5:00 - 5:30 : Networking and refreshments
5:30 - 5:35 : Welcome from Ghazi (EMPIRE), Lester (Wilson Sonsini), and partner (Stifel)
5:35 - 6:00 : Creative Entrepreneurship Panel
6:00 - 6:15 : Audience Q&A
6:15 - 7:00 : Networking and refreshments
EMPIRE Studios will host this event. Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE is the largest privately held record company in the United States. EMPIRE launched the careers of iconic artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Shaboozey, XXXTentacion, and Anderson .Paak.
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.