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Focus On Risk - Event Series: An Exclusive Networking Evening for Investors

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive, in-person event on the water in Foster City, CA, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

​This unique gathering is designed to bring together Family Offices, Venture Capitalists, Tech Executives, Investment Bankers, and funded founders in a relaxed and scenic summer setting.  Over $20B in AUM has already RSVP'd.

While enjoying light, delicious finger foods and the beautiful waterfront atmosphere, we’ll dive into engaging conversations focused on Family Office Risk within the industry and cutting edge technology trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, unwind, and share insights from your experiences with fellow thought leaders and innovators.  

Event Details: 
- Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025  
- Time: 5:00 PM  
- Location: On the water in Foster City, CA

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- What to Bring: Feel free to bring your favorite dish to share! Please note this is a BYOB event (though the hosts will not be drinking).  

We’ll provide a selection of finger foods to complement the evening. Come prepared for good food, great company, and meaningful dialogue.  

If you’re an investor/FO and would like to feature your portfolio company, please reach out to Ryan at ryan@bairdaugustine.com for more details.  

We look forward to an enjoyable and insightful evening with you! Please RSVP to secure your spot.  

​Special Guest Speakers:

​Sunmeet Jolly - Managing Partner - Jolly VC

​- Providing Venture support to Early stage AI, SAAS & IOT startups. Portfolio includes Posh.AI, Caspar.AI, DecileGroup.com, Lincode.AI, Sprouts.AI, HeyPinnacle.com, Bizly.com, Virtuix.com and QuestAnalytics.com

- Ranked #1 in Angel Investors in San Jose, CA on Crunchbase

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- Angel Investor in 44 Tech Startups. 7 Exits. 5 investments had Billion $ outcomes. Portfolio at 38% IRR, 4.4X MOIC with 25 active. 5.2X MOIC of 19 (realized). Notable early stage investments: Heliogen (IPO: Dec 2021), Knightscope (IPO: Jan 2022), Monogram Orthopaedics (IPO: May 2023), Virtuix, Commerce.AI, CleanCapital, Apptopia, Virzoom, Quest Analytics, Vantage Robotics, StartEngine, GoSun, AtomBeam etc

​Preethy Padmanabhan - CMO - 10X Growth Strategies

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Ryan Baird - CEO - Baird Augustine

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