🌟 Google Cloud Next After Hours

🤖 About the Event

AI is no longer just a topic of discussion; it's a reality that impacts workflows—from lead intake to customer conversations and support. Join us for an exclusive gathering of founders, operators, and investors who are deeply engaged in addressing these challenges.

⚡ What’s Happening

• 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Arrival, Coffee, and Introductions
• 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Google Cloud Perspective — Key insights from John Alioto, Startup Evangelist at Google, on the significance of Google Cloud Next for teams today.
• 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Break
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Panel 1 - What’s Actually Working in Customer Workflows
  • A frank discussion about real-world AI applications. What's succeeding, what's faltering, and how teams can enhance customer engagement.
  • Moderated by Ken Yeung, Founder of Wati
  • Featuring: Ethan Zheng, Roxanne Alaniz, Junyu Huang, and Laliv Hadar
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Panel 2 - What’s Real vs. Hype in AI
  • A wider perspective on market trends—what's truly valuable versus mere noise.
  • Moderated by Warren Li, Head of VCBD at Google
  • Featuring: Grace Gong and Benny Liao
• 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Networking & Peer Exchange
  • Engage in open discussions with a curated group of peers tackling similar problems.

👀 Who Should Attend

• Founders developing AI products
• Marketing and growth leaders
• Operators managing customer workflows
• Investors and ecosystem builders

⚡ Why Join?

Most conversations surrounding AI remain high-level. This event dives deep into what really works, what doesn't, and how teams can drive tangible outcomes in response rates, conversion, and productivity. Plus, you'll connect with others facing parallel challenges.

🎤 Speakers Bio

• John P. Alioto: With over 25 years in AI and software engineering, John helps technical founders leverage cutting-edge AI to thrive.
• Benny Liao: A Principal at Acorn Pacific Ventures, Benny leads AI investments and has successfully scaled a fintech startup across Asia.
• Grace Gong: Founder of Smart Venture Media and a #1 Bestselling Amazon author, Grace is a prominent voice in finance.
• Junyu Huang: COO at Novita AI, proficient in deploying and scaling AI workloads with extensive startup experience.
• Yudian Zheng: CTO and Co-founder of Jobright.ai, achieving profitability with 2M+ users, specializing in AI and ML.
• Laliv Hadar: SVP of Marketing at Invision, focusing on integrating AI within marketing processes for Fortune 500 clients.

🔗 About Wati

Wati is an AI-native customer engagement platform designed around the WhatsApp Business API, enabling businesses to manage marketing, sales, and support efficiently.

🔗 About Google Cloud

Google Cloud provides the essential infrastructure for companies to develop and scale modern products, focusing on practical AI deployment.

📍 Location

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