A Premier Gathering of Tech and Capital in San Francisco

The first StrictlyVC of the year is arriving in San Francisco, bringing together a powerhouse lineup of speakers. Scheduled for April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, this event serves as a vital hub for the startup community to mix and mingle.

For AI innovators and founders, this gathering is particularly significant as it offers the latest insights into obtaining funding in a competitive market. It is more than just a conference; it is a proving ground for the next generation of tech leaders.

Inside the Mind of a Corporate VC Giant

Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, will lead the opening discussion. He manages a $500 million effort focused on early-stage startups and will dive deep into the world of CVC (Corporate Venture Capital, where established companies invest their own capital into external startups for strategic growth).

Sauvage will explain the unique operational differences of CVCs and what founders should prepare for when trying to catch a corporate investor's eye. His track record is impressive, having steered TDK into backing 52 startups and three unicorns.

"Under Sauvage’s leadership, TDK Ventures has backed industry giants like Groq, Ascend Elements, and Silicon Box, proving the massive impact of strategic corporate investment."

Building Trust in AI and Revolutionizing Code

Campbell Brown, former CNN host and Meta news executive, joins the stage to discuss her new venture, Forum AI. Her mission is to make AI platforms more trustworthy at a time when millions of users turn to them for critical information and advice.

Amjad Masad, co-founder and CEO of Replit, will also share his experience leading a revolution in software construction. He will explore the rise of Vibe Coding (a method of programming where AI interprets a developer's high-level intent or 'vibe' to generate complex code) and how it is reshaping the Bay Area tech scene.

  • Nicolas Sauvage: Corporate investment strategies and unicorn spotting.
  • Campbell Brown: Verifying the veracity of information in the age of LLMs.
  • Amjad Masad: The future of programming and the 'vibe coding' trend.

Networking Beyond the Stage

With more speakers yet to be announced, the event promises a wealth of expertise leading into final networking rounds. StrictlyVC is defined by these connections, where founders meet their next investors or key hires.

This is a unique opportunity to join some of the greatest minds and most well-connected members of the startup community. Participants will gain not only tactical knowledge but also the powerful introductions needed to define the future of their market.