Stanford AI and Investment Series: Session 7

Event Overview

Join us at Stanford for the 7th edition of the Stanford AI & Investment Series! Co-organized by the Stanford GSB VC Club, Stanford GSB VC Alumni Chapter, Stanford Private Equity Club, Stanford xBuilders, and AIx2, this event promises an enlightening experience. (Video of previous events available here).

This exclusive gathering brings together prominent institutional investors, venture capital partners, and seasoned entrepreneurs to delve into how artificial intelligence is reshaping capital allocation, enhancing investment decisions, and revolutionizing the entrepreneurship playbook from a global perspective. Expect a deep, practical, insider-driven discussion on topics like portfolio construction, deal sourcing, and execution as top allocators and investors adapt to the AI Age.

Agenda

🕕 6:15 – 7:30 PM — Panel Discussion (Deep Conversations)
🕢 7:30 – 8:30 PM — Networking

Featured Speakers

🎤 Kamran Elahian
Serial Unicorn Founder, Global VC Investor, and Global Innovation Advisor to Governments
A Silicon Valley entrepreneur since 1978, Kamran has founded 10 companies with 7 exits, including 3 multibillion-dollar IPOs. He serves as an innovation advisor to governments and institutions in over 30 countries.

🎤 Ralph Goldsticker
Chief Investment Officer, Alan D. Biller & Associates
Ralph oversees investment strategy for institutional and family office clients, advising on approximately $170B in capital and managing around $75B, with extensive expertise in asset allocation, hedge funds, and alternative investments.

🎤 Frank Tessier
Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University Endowment
Frank leads the long-term endowment strategy for Santa Clara University, overseeing approximately $2B AUM and focusing on disciplined portfolio construction across public and private markets, particularly in venture capital allocation.

🎤 Kamal Solaiman
Founder, Sinbad Capital
A global impact investor in the US and emerging markets in the Middle East, Kamal manages a family office and charitable foundation and founded Sinbad Capital, a zero-leverage real estate private equity fund geared towards return-oriented impact investment.

Moderator

🎤 Mohammad Rasouli
CEO, AIx2
Stanford AI researcher and founder, Mohammad builds intelligence infrastructure for private-market allocation.

Who Should Attend

• Stanford students and researchers
• Institutional investors and allocators
• Private equity and venture capital professionals
• Founders and operators
• Anyone interested in Artificial Intelligence, Private Markets, Venture Capital, Institutional Investing, Impact Investment, and Financial Innovation

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