AI+Photonics Founder & Funder Summit: Future Data Center Networks
The next big topic in the AI revolution is the intersection of photonics and the data center.
Join us for an exclusive event at Google's Sunnyvale campus for the AI+Photonics Founder & Funder Summit, co-hosted by Foothill Ventures and Google Cloud for Startups. We will bring together leading founders, investors, and industry experts to explore the transformative intersection of photonics and AI in reshaping the future of data centers, advanced computing, and next-gen technologies.
Event Agenda:
5:00 PM: Check-in and Networking
5:40 PM: Opening Keynotes and Sponsor Demo
6:15 PM: VC Panel in AI, Photonics and future data center
Moderator: Eric Hall, Managing Partner at Entrada Ventures
Peter Chung, Managing Director & CEO at Summit Partners
Manny Stockman, Partner at Osage University Partners
Eric Rosenblum, Managing Partner at Foothill Ventures
7:15 PM: Network break with pizza
7:30 PM: Startup Panel in in AI, Photonics and future data center
Moderator: Amy Cheng, Global Commodity Manager, Optics, Google Cloud
Alan Liu, CEO & Co-Founder at Quintessent
Drew Perkins, CEO at Eridu AI
Mian Zhang, CEO & Co-Founder at Hyperlight
8:30 PM: Mingling and Networking
9:00 PM: Event Ends (venue will be closed)
Who should attend?
Founders working on the data center of the future
Engineers / talent looking to join a start-up working at the intersection of photonics and AI
Deep tech-focused venture capitalists
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Event Host and Partners:
Foothill Ventures: Foothill Ventures is a $250M fund that bets on highly technical, very early-stage companies in frontier tech. We are based in Los Altos, California. We are investing in seed and series A startups in North America. Learn more at https://www.foothill.ventures/.
Google for Startup Cloud: The Google for Startups Cloud Program provides your startup with access to product and technical support, dedicated mentors, industry experts, Google Cloud and Firebase costs covered up to $200,000 (up to $350,000 for AI startups) over your first two years in the program, and more. Learn more Google for Startups Cloud Program.
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