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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