StrictlyVC Los Angeles is set for June 18 at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, bringing together investors, founders, and tech leaders to explore key trends in venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. The event aims to provide direct access to the people shaping the next generation of companies, offering candid conversations that extend beyond typical media coverage. Attendees will engage with founders, investors, and operators in an environment designed for meaningful discussion and idea exchange. The event also highlights the growing importance of AI and physical AI in transforming industries, with sessions focusing on long-term innovation and investment strategies. The agenda continues to expand, with additional speakers and conversations to be announced. Source: techcrunch
The evening will open with Ethan Thornton, founder of Mach Industries, who will discuss the evolution of defense technology and the role of autonomy, manufacturing, and national security in shaping the sector. His session, titled “Built for a New Era of Defense Technology,” reflects a broader trend of founders addressing ambitious challenges in rapidly changing industries. Later, Delian Asparouhov of Founders Fund and Saif Khawaja of Shinkei Systems will explore the rise of physical AI and how robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are creating new opportunities to transform the physical world. Their discussion will focus on the challenges and strategies involved in building and scaling breakthrough technologies beyond software alone. Carter Reum, co-founder and partner at M13, will also speak on how AI is reshaping industries and how investors are moving beyond short-term hype to identify companies with long-term potential. Source: techcrunch
The event is designed to connect attendees with key players in technology and venture capital, emphasizing the value of networking and exchanging ideas in a curated environment. The conversations will cover topics such as AI, fundraising, security, space, and startups, with a focus on the evolving landscape of venture investing. Additional speakers and sessions will be announced as the agenda continues to expand. Source: techcrunch
