Mark your calendars: June 18 simply turned a can’t-miss occasion. We’re thrilled that Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan will probably be becoming a member of us for what’s shaping as much as be a incredible night time of concepts and dialog within the coronary heart of Silicon Valley at our subsequent StrictlyVC evening, taking place in Menlo Park.
Partovi, the longtime investor and former operator who’s making serious waves with Neo, will take the stage to debate his formidable mission that’s giving Y Combinator a run for its cash. Neo isn’t simply one other platform and fund; it’s a scientific strategy to figuring out up-and-coming engineering and management expertise earlier than the remainder of Silicon Valley even is aware of they exist. If anybody understands spot the subsequent technology of tech titans, it’s Partovi.
Becoming a member of him will probably be Russell Kaplan, president of Cognition, the buzzy coding assistant firm that was lately valued at $4 billion and that counts Neo amongst its first backers. This pairing provides a uncommon glimpse into the investor-founder dynamic in actual time, particularly as Cognition enjoys among the ups and downs of earlier startups on an accelerated timeline. (Such is the lifetime of in the present day’s AI startups!)
They’ll be joined by Baiju Bhatt, the Robinhood co-founder who’s now channeling his fintech experience into one thing solely totally different as founder and CEO of Aetherflux — a transfer that clearly has traders excited. The San Carlos, California-based startup, which got here out of stealth last October and goals to ultimately launch a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that may accumulate and transmit photo voltaic power on to “floor stations,” closed on $50 million in Sequence A funding final month.
These conversations matter as a result of they bridge the hole between large concepts and real-world influence, turning summary ideas into precise corporations and merchandise. That’s precisely why StrictlyVC exists: to convey thought leaders into nearer contact with the traders, founders, and information junkies who need to perceive how tech is reshaping every little thing in actual time.
Extra programming highlights are coming quickly, however we wished to share this information whereas extending our deep gratitude to Mayfield, the storied early-stage enterprise agency that’s co-hosting this night with us. It’s their partnership that’s making this occasion doable.
The gathering takes place at The Quad within the heart of Sand Hill Highway, the proper backdrop for an evening of important conversations, and loads of networking — plus drinks and nibbles! (As a result of one of the best insights typically occur within the areas between the formal programming.) Keep tuned for extra speaker bulletins. That is shaping as much as be a night you gained’t need to miss. Register here before your seat is taken.