

The Future of AI & Infrastructure | HashiCorp Cofounder, Armon Dadgar
Join FirstMark and Georgian for a deep dive into the state of AI, and a fireside on the future of AI and infra with Armon Dadgar, Cofounder & CTO of HashiCorp (moderated by David Waltcher, Principal at FirstMark).
Few people in the world can speak to the future of cloud infrastructure like Armon. HashiCorp is a pioneer in infrastructure-as-code and cloud automation, widely known for its open-source DevOps tools: Terraform, Vault, Consul, and many more. It went public in 2021, was later acquired by IBM in 2024 for over $6B, and continues to be the market leader today.
Schedule (Subject to Change):
5:30 PM | Doors Open
6:00 PM | Presentations & Fireside
7:15 PM | Pizza & Networking
About The Hosts:
FirstMark: FirstMark is a leading early-stage venture capital firm based in NYC, with $3.5B in committed capital. Their investments include category-defining companies such as Pinterest, Shopify, Airbnb, Discord, DraftKings, and StubHub.
Georgian: Georgian invests in high-growth B2B software companies and builds software to help those companies scale faster. They seek to identify and accelerate leading growth-stage software companies in their thesis areas of Applied AI and Trust. Based in Toronto and founded in 2008, Georgian’s team brings together investors with machine learning professionals, software entrepreneurs and experienced operators.
Current: Current is a premier fintech banking platform committed to providing everyday Americans with seamless access to financial solutions. Our integrated financial tools help users overcome barriers and achieve their financial aspirations.