Panel & Networking Reception: How early-stage startups can survive and thrive through the AI hype cycle
In today’s rapidly evolving AI environment, early-stage startups encounter significant opportunities alongside considerable challenges. Navigating the hype cycle successfully demands more than just cutting-edge technology; it requires a clear focus, adaptability, and a compelling value proposition.
Join Toyota Ventures following TC Sessions: AI for a panel of experienced investors and founders of AI startups. They will share valuable insights and strategies from companies that have successfully adapted, evolved, and positioned themselves for sustained success, regardless of market hype.
Speakers:
Dave Anderson, Founding General Partner, Beat Ventures
Arye Barnehama, Co-founder and CEO, Elementary
Alex Kearney, Co-founder, Artificial Agency
Arshan Poursohi, Co-founder and CEO, Third Wave Automation
David Sokolic, Frontier Fund partner, Toyota Ventures
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Check-in: 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Panel Discussion: 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Networking Reception: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Car parking:
Weekday parking is available in the Oxford Garage directly below Brower Center. Enter on Kittredge St. Staffed by a live attendant 10am-7pm weekdays. Open 7am-12am (closes midnight). Rates here: https://www.parkme.com/lot/119722/oxford-garage-berkeley-ca.
Walking:
Brower Center is one block from the Downtown Berkeley BART with access to multiple bus lines. It is a ~10-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall, which hosts the TechCrunch program.
Toyota Ventures’ event is organized and operated solely by Toyota Ventures (not TC Media International, nor any of its affiliates or brands, including TechCrunch).