The Thomvest Team is excited to host you for a night of networking with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and executives.  We hope you can join us at The Smith NoMad for delicious food and beverages! 

Join us to celebrate the entrepreneurs and executives who are shaping the future of the innovation economy.

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​We are excited to once again be hosting an exclusive Wine & Wisdom fireside chat with Ted Egan, Chief Economist for the City of San Francisco.  On Wednesday, February 25th, Ted will present his unique insights on the City and how it is changing as it has become the center of the AI revolution.  

​In tandem with the conversation with Ted, we invite you to join us for a wine tasting featuring the iconic Caymus Vineyards led by one of their sommeliers, while enjoying appetizers and connecting with fellow founders, investors, and operators.

Join us for a conversation on how San Francisco has changed as a result of being the center of the AI revolution.

San Francisco: The Center of the AI Revolution - A Conversation with Ted Egan, Chief Economist for the City of San Francisco

Dr. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center

Kenta Yasukawa, Co-Founder and CTO, SORACOM

Investing in the Next Japan: Women Shaping the Future

Kathy Matsui, General Partner, MPower Partners

Shiho Watabe, Chairman, Shibuya Startups KK

AI and Startup Policy: Opportunities for Japan and Japan–US Crossover

Simeon Bochev, Co-Founder & CEO, Compute Exchange

Yutaka Matsuo, Chair, Government of Japan’s AI Strategy Council

Chris McKinnon, Partner, Morrison Foerster

Takafumi Ochiai, Sr. Partner & Head of Policy Research, Atsumi & Sakai

Capital & Community: Backing Japan-Based Startups

Ludovic Copere, Senior Investment Director, Sony Ventures

Jorge Cortell, Executive Director, TECH-Tokyo

Cameron Teitelman, Founder & Chairman, StartX

Yuta Tsukagoshi, Development Manager, Mitsubishi Electric

Entering the Japanese Market: Gaining Capital and Customers

Don Butler, Managing Director, Thomvest Ventures

6:30 PM Networking over light refreshments
8:00 PM Conclusion

To apply for a spot, please go here. Space is limited. Free and open to the public. This is a hybrid event. 

For any questions, please email burrowsb@stanford.edu

Join us for a Japan-U.S. Startup Ecosystem Roundup, exploring the latest policy and market-driven opportunities for cross-border startup growth.

Designed for investors and corporates engaging with startups, the event will feature key voices in Japan-U.S. innovation.

Don Butler speaks to why AI may be a bigger shift than the internet for venture capital.

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