Jason Marks is the founder and CEO of Telo Trucks. He led the Autonomous Vehicles and Driver Assistance Systems test programs at National Instruments (NI), where he was a Chief Business Development Manager. He developed the test systems for five major U.S. automakers’ Autonomy and ADAS test systems for their 2024 model year vehicles. He’s an experienced Sales, Marketing, and R&D leader with patents in LiDAR. - Current state of autonomous tech and challenges - Impact on transportation, logistics, urban planning - Automakers vs tech companies in autonomous vehicle race #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #AutoTech #SmartMobility #FutureTransport

Howard Ko is an Investment Partner at Morpheus. With expertise spanning across robotics, healthcare, insuretech, fintech, and proptech, Howard brings a unique blend of knowledge to the table. Currently serving as a board member for Rize, RIOS, Rugged Robotics, IngeniousIO, and Tagnos, as well as a board observer for Bridg and RapidDeploy, Howard is deeply involved in shaping the success of emerging ventures. Prior to his current roles, Howard gained valuable experience at Mission Ventures, specializing in software and semiconductor investments, and in the Technology Investment Banking Group at Salomon Smith Barney, where he played integral roles in public and private financings as well as M&A activities. Additionally, he has served as the co-chair of the San Diego Telecom Council Wireless Infrastructure Group and as a member of the Board of Reviewers for the San Diego-based Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology, funded by the Department of Defense. - Proptech Revolution: Reshaping Real Estate with Technology - The Rise of Robotics in Industry: Applications and Impact - Advancements in AI-Powered Robotics: From Automation to Autonomy #RoboticsFuture #InsureTechInnovations #FintechDisruption #ProptechRevolution #TechInvestmentOpportunities

Amir leads Fintech and Insurtech investing at AV8 and has been one of the earliest investors in the Insurtech space. Amir has been an entrepreneur, operator and investor with over 15 years of experience, working with early and mid-stage companies on financing, partnerships and strategic growth initiatives. Prior to AV8, Amir was an investment director and founding team member at Munich Re Ventures where he lead and managed investment efforts for two of the funds and made early bets in Insurtech, Mobility and Digital Health in companies like Next Insurance, Inshur, HDVI, Spruce, Ridecell, Babylon Health etc.. Earlier Amir worked for several venture funds, including Route 66 Ventures, focusing on Fintech and Insurtech, and investing in companies such as Simplesurance and DriveWealth. He began his career in Germany as a network engineer and subsequently at Legodo AG (acquired by Open Text, OTEX (NASDAQ)), an enterprise software startup, where he held several roles in sales, business development and product management until acquisition. In 2019, Amir was ranked 11 out of 100 on Global Corporate Venture’s Rising Stars list and was named a “VC Champions Select” by All Raise. - The Rise of Insurtech: Opportunities and Challenges for Investors - The Role of AI and Data Analytics in Fintech and Insurtech Investing - Fintech Disruption: How Startups are Transforming the Financial Industry #InsurtechInvesting #FintechTrends #StartupInvestment #FinancialInnovation #VentureCapital

Meet Alasdair Mann, the driving force behind Alementary, where videos spark excitement about emerging technologies and the brilliant minds behind them. With over 100 million views per month, Alasdair's expertise spans engineering, data science, and product development. Transitioning to video content creation in 2021, he dedicated himself to producing daily videos, overcoming challenges to achieve remarkable success. His content skyrocketed from thousands to millions of views in May 2022, propelling brands to unprecedented visibility. Alasdair's impact extends far and wide, from helping startups reach 60 million people in three videos to aiding venture capitalists and media companies in reaching millions more. Through innovation and determination, Alasdair continues to shape the landscape of tech marketing, empowering brands to connect with audiences and thrive in the digital age. - How to Go Viral: Insights for Brands, VC Firms, and Startups - Tech Startups and Video Marketing: Success Stories and Strategies - Building a Following in Tech: A Playbook for Social Media Success #TechBrandBuilding #SocialMediaStrategy #TechInfluencer #DigitalMarketing #PersonalBranding

Ilya Strebulaev is the foremost academic expert on venture capital. He is the founder of the Venture Capital Initiative and David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he teaches a popular class on venture capital. Ilya’s research has been widely published in leading academic journals and featured by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Bloomberg and the Harvard Business Review. He frequently leads executive sessions for senior business and government leaders around the world and has consulted for companies and investors on venture industry trends and corporate innovation. In 2023, he was named a Top Voice on LinkedIn. - How are the most innovative companies organized? - The unique dynamics of Corporate Venture Capital and its impact on innovation - How to navigate the decision-making process after the initial investment? #CorporateVentureCapital #CVC #InnovationStrategy #VentureCapital #DecisionMaking

Vivien is a Partner at Pear. Vivien focuses on investing in health: human and planet health. She leads Pear’s Female Founder Circles program supporting the next generation of female technical founders and runs a 14 week program twice a year. Previously, she worked on executive business strategy, new products and product growth for Airbnb Homes and Transportation, and was a consultant at BCG, focused on defining innovation and growth strategies for healthcare, consumer, and technology companies. She also hosts the Pear Healthcare Playbook Podcast, featuring successful founders on discussing how they built a digital health business from 0 to 1 and beyond. She is passionate about backing and supporting mission-driven founders who hope to improve the world we live in with technology. - Trends in Healthcare Investments - Role of AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare - Scaling Strategies for Digital Health Startups #HealthTechInnovation #DigitalHealth #StartupScaling #HealthcareTechnology #MedTech

Larry Liu is the CEO and founder of Weee!, North America's largest and fastest growing ethnic e-grocer with 5+ X growth in 2020. Larry envisions a world where people celebrate life through food, promoting the collective enjoyment and exploration of delightful, home-based food products and experiences. Established in 2015 and now valued at over $4.1 billion. - Technology and Innovation in E-Grocery - Business Growth and Expansion Strategies - Cultural Impact and Community Building #Weee #OnlineGrocery #EthnicFood #StartupCulture #TechInnovation

Alda Leu Dennis is the Managing Partner at Hawktail VC and a Board Partner at Initialized Capital. She has an extensive background in venture capital, previously serving as General Counsel at Founders Fund and as Managing Partner at 137 Ventures. Alda also contributes her expertise as a board member to several innovative companies, including The Mom Project, HomeVision, A-Frame Brands, SkySelect, and Landed. - Building and Managing a Thriving Venture Capital Fund - Strategies for Identifying and Investing in Market-Leading Companies - The Impact of Board Members on Startups #VentureCapital #VCfund #StartupInvesting #Entrepreneurship #Innovation