AAAIM Venture Capital Summit 2025
Event description
AAAIM VC Summit 2025: The Power of AAPI Innovators and the Investment Landscape in the Age of AI
The AAAIM VC Summit returns for its 4th year, bringing together visionary investors, pioneering founders, and leading voices in AI, machine learning, deep tech, fin tech, and beyond. As transformative technologies redefine industries and reshape the U.S. economy, this exclusive one-day event will explore where capital is flowing, what’s next in venture, and how investors can navigate the evolving landscape.
With a special focus on AAPI innovators driving the future of technology, the summit will showcase top-tier founders, emerging fund managers, and institutional investors at the forefront of change. Join us for insightful discussions, high-impact networking, and actionable insights into the next decade of venture investing.
**If you are a qualified LP, please reach out to info@aaaim.org for registration**
**Sign up for an individual membership here to receive our member discounts to this event & many more: https://aaaim.org/individual-membership**
Thank you to:
Our host: NTT Experience Center
Planning Committee: Jay Eum, David Lam, Jason Lin, Anita Ng, Christine Tsai, Aakar Vachhani
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| 12:15pm - 1:00pm | Event Check-in |
| 1:00pm | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 1:10pm - 1:30pm | Fireside Chat with Dr. David K. Lam, CEO Multibeam/ Founder Lam Research Moderator: Lilly Huang, Managing Director, Ultra High Networth, CITI Private Banking |
| 1:35pm - 1:55pm | Artificial Intelligence: Fireside Chat with Rodrigo Liang, CEO, SambaNova Systems Moderator: David Lam, Senior Advisor, BRV Capital |
| 2:00pm - 2:35pm | The Mega-Shift: Innovation and Market Opportunities Panelist: Anita Ng, Managing Partner, Private Investments, Cambridge Associates Panelist: Tracy Fong, Partner, Fund-Partnerships, General Catalyst Panelist: Michael Kim, Founder, Cendana Capital Panelist: Paul Conley, Managing Director for Venture Studio Operations, Paladin Capital Group Moderator: Van Kwok, Managing Director|Fund Finance, Banc of California |
| 2:40pm - 3:00pm | Fireside Chat with Kenneth Lin, former CEO of Credit Karma Moderator: Jason Lin, Co-Founder and General Partner, Lifelike Capital |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Networking Break |
| 3:35pm - 4:10pm | Evolving Investment Environment Driven by the AI Revolution Speaker: Eugene Zhang, Founding Partner, TSVC Speaker: Dr. Chenxi Wang, Managing General Partner, Rain Capital Ventures Speaker: Cheryl Cheng, Founder and CEO, Vive Collective Speaker: Wai Yee Cheng, Managing Director, Moderne Ventures Moderator: Christine Tsai, Founding Partner, 500 Global |
| 4:10pm - 4:30pm | Fireside Chat with Garry Tan, CEO, Y Combinator |
| 4:30pm - 4:50pm | Fireside Chat with David Chao, Co-Founder and General Partner, DCM Moderator: Jay Eum, Founding Managing Partner, GFT Ventures |
| 4:50pm - 5:30pm | LP Perspective on the State of VC Investing Moderator: Marina Kofsman, Investment Management Partner, Morgan, Lewis, & Blockius LLP Speaker: Aakar Vachhani, Managing Partner, Fairview Capital Speaker: Vincent Lee, Investment Manager, CalPERS Speaker: Dave Aung, Retirement Investment Officer, San Jose Retirement System Speaker: Katherine Rodota, Associate Portfolio Manager, CalSTRS |
| 5:30pm - 5:50pm | Fireside Chat with Yup Kim, CIO, Texas Municipal Retirement System Leading CIO Perspective Moderator: Ethan Choi, Partner, Khosla Ventures |
| 5:50pm - 6:00pm | Closing Remarks |
| 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Reception |
Hotel Reservations
AAAIM has secured a limited number of rooms at the InterContinental Hotel for $169+ fees and taxes for 4/16 - 4/18. To reserve your room, use our link: AAAIM InterContinental Group Booking
InterContinental
888 Howard Street
San Fransisco, CA 94103
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