Tech & Talk - Venture Series

Join us for a unique opportunity to connect directly with professionals shaping the venture capital, corporate investing, and startup ecosystem in Silicon Valley.
An afternoon dedicated to innovation, venture, and career growth. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or professional exploring the startup space, this is a space to connect with people who are building what’s next.
What to expect
• Panel with investors and industry leaders
• Student showcases and ecosystem insights
• Open networking with founders, investors, and alumni
Speakers
Prasanna Kumar
CEO, Business Optima | AI Safety & Agentic Security Expert
Prof.PK is one of Silicon Valley’s most recognized voices in Applied AI, a C-level executive, Stanford-certified AI professional, and trusted advisor to AI startups and enterprise boards alike. With 25+ years leading technology innovation across Healthcare-AI, FinTech, and Legal Tech, he brings rare depth to the intersection of AI safety, agentic systems, and real-world deployment risk.
Whether you’re building AI products, scaling regulated platforms, or navigating agentic AI risk, Prof. PK delivers frameworks that are equal parts technically rigorous and immediately actionable.
Speaker #2 TBA
Agenda
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
Arrival & Check-In
Guests arrive, check in, and get settled.
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM
Opening Remarks
Welcome introduction and overview of the Venture Series.
12:20 PM - 1:05 PM
Speaking Panel (45 mins)
A discussion featuring guest speakers sharing insights on tech, careers, and entrepreneurship.
1:05 PM – 1:15 PM
Audience Q&A (10 mins)
Open floor for attendee questions.
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM
Networking Session
Connect with speakers, peers, and fellow attendees.
1:40 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch & Informal Networking
Enjoy sushi while continuing conversations.
Expect 100+ attendees from across the Menlo and Silicon Valley community coming together for a day focused on learning, mentorship, and opportunity.
🎟 RSVP required — limited capacity