The first StrictlyVC event of the year is set for San Francisco on 30 April, featuring high-profile speakers from the venture capital and artificial intelligence sectors. The exclusive gathering, to be held at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, will offer networking opportunities and fireside chats aimed at AI innovators and founders seeking funding.
Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, will open the programme. He leads the corporate venture capital firm's $500 million fund focused on early-stage startups and has overseen investments in 45 companies, including three unicorns: Groq, Ascend Elements, and Silicon Box. In a conversation with TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos, Sauvage will detail the unique operational approach of corporate VCs.
AI Trust and the Future of Coding
The event will also host Campbell Brown, former CNN host and Meta's head of news, who is now co-founder and CEO of Forum AI. Her discussion will centre on the critical challenge of ensuring the trustworthiness and veracity of information provided by large language models (LLMs) as public reliance on them grows.
Amjad Masad, co-founder and CEO of the software development platform Replit, will provide insights into the revolution in software construction driven by AI. His talk will address the rise of "vibe coding" and the competitive landscape featuring firms like Anthropic and OpenAI.
High-Value Connections and Final Speaker
StrictlyVC events are defined by high-value networking, connecting attendees with leading minds in the startup community. Organisers have confirmed one additional speaker is yet to be announced, promising further expertise before the concluding networking session. Tickets for the event are currently available but limited.