Grab a ticket today: The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in just a week in San Francisco

Source: TechCrunch

Event Overview

StrictlyVC’s first San Francisco event of the year is nearly here. With just a week to go, now’s the time to grab a ticket. The venture and founder communities will gather at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center on April 30 for an evening of enlightening conversations and networking that drives outcomes.

Featured Speakers

Lior Susan – Eclipse Ventures

Eclipse founder and CEO Lior Susan has recently raised $1.3 billion to back “physical AI” startups. He will discuss the convergence of digital AI and the physical world, sharing his vision for autonomy in real‑world applications. Susan’s background includes military service and leading Flex’s hardware investments, giving him deep insight into industrial systems and emerging technologies. He will be interviewed by venture reporter Marina Temkin.

Image Credit: Eclipse Ventures

Amjad Masad – Replit

Replit co‑founder and CEO Amjad Masad will talk about the AI‑driven shift in software development and what the next era of programming may look like, amid ongoing changes in industry practices and employment.

Nicolas Sauvage – TDK Ventures

TDK Ventures president Nicolas Sauvage, whose firm is also sponsoring the event, will join TechCrunch editor‑in‑chief and StrictlyVC founder Connie Loizos for a conversation about corporate venture capital, early‑stage investing, and key lessons founders must learn when raising capital from strategic backers.

Campbell Brown – Forum AI

Forum AI co‑founder and CEO Campbell Brown will share her perspective on building trustworthy AI systems in an increasingly skeptical information environment. Her experience includes serving as Meta’s head of media partnerships and as a CNN host. She will be interviewed by senior reporter Tim Fernholz.

How to Attend

If you’ve never been to a StrictlyVC event before, this is a great one to start with. These meet‑ups are intimate, informal affairs that enable candid, instructive conversations for founders and VCs to get a head start on the competition.

Don’t wait to snag one of the few tickets still available. Block off your Thursday evening and join the StrictlyVC community on April 30 in San Francisco.

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