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If anyone is in North County San Diego, on Thursday May 2nd, we will be hosting a tech entrepreneur and investor meet up at 5:30pm. We’ll have a couple speakers, one of which is a fin-tech start-up raising a round, followed up by a presentation on the state of the stock & crypto market. We host these events quarterly and usually get a lot of founders and investors to attend. If anyone is interested, please message me and I can send you the details. LaunchPad San Diego #startups #startupincubator #entrepreneur #investing #crypto #meetup

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AI leaders have a crucial chance to address risks now and strengthen governance practices before playing catch-up to regulations, notes Kjell Carlsson, Ph.D. of Domino Data Lab. In a recent VentureBeat article, he shares his perspective on California's AI bill veto and why proactive governance is key to the future of AI innovation. Learn more about this addressing this opportunity: https://gag.gl/4WCTkP #AI #AIGovernance #AIInnovation #DataScience

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Introducing Stephan Little, a pioneer in entrepreneurship, investment, and mergers and acquisitions, who will be joining the AI Panel at the California Investment Forum in Anaheim, CA, on May 8-11. Steve's journey as a serial entrepreneur began at a young age, and he has since scaled six startups to private nine-figure acquisitions and raised over $2 billion in startup and growth funding for businesses across various industries. As the founder and managing director of Zero Limits Ventures and Zero Limits Capital, Steve has become renowned for generating accelerated value growth and delivering extraordinary acquisition value multiples for his portfolio companies and clients. With a keen eye for unique opportunities and a track record of identifying untapped potential, Steve has mastered the art of spotting valuation growth where others may not. In this introduction video, Steve highlighted the transformative power of AI in three distinct areas. Firstly, he touched on the creation and development of AI and generative tools, which are reshaping industries. Secondly, he delved into AI's practical applications within enterprises, emphasizing how integrating AI can dramatically enhance productivity and growth, ultimately increasing value for entrepreneurs. The third area Steve discussed was the middle ground of AI implementation, which presents an exciting opportunity for companies lacking in-house expertise. This gap in the market suggests a burgeoning demand for external AI knowledge and solutions, which can rapidly propel a company forward. AI is accelerating at an extraordinary pace and significantly impacting market dynamics. As an "older statesman" in the tech world, Steve expressed his excitement about being part of this "big bubble" of innovation. Join us at the California Investment Forum to hear Steve's insights and expertise on AI deployment, bridging the gap between generic AI models and task-specific enterprise applications. Learn how we can harness the power of AI to drive competitiveness, efficiency, and growth, improve productivity, and enhance business values in the next decade. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most respected visionaries and game-changers. #AI #CIF Daniel Sieu Darlene Bryant (Chiu)

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Introducing Ocular AI (YC W24) 2.0 (rebranded and refreshed) and our first-ever Launch Week: https://lnkd.in/gAzPpBJa We stand at the chiasm of a technological renaissance, driven by the symbiotic partnership between humans and machines. This dynamic relationship has ushered in an era where Artificial Intelligence augments human intelligence, creating technologies that are more sophisticated, accurate, and practical—all while preserving human oversight and expertise. AI enhances human capabilities, empowering us to solve complex problems while maintaining agency and control. At the heart of this advancement is real-world data, enriched by human intelligence. Together, they form the foundation for cutting-edge AI that is both impactful and ethical. When Louis Murerwa and I started Ocular AI (YC W24) as an Open-Source Enterprise Search project during Y Combinator, our goal was to make information retrieval more intelligent. Early on, we realized that data quality was the decisive factor in achieving meaningful AI results. Over the past few months, we’ve engaged with hundreds of founders, executives, and engineers from startups, enterprises, research labs, and companies in robotics and self-driving cars. The message is clear: data is the lifeblood of AI. That’s why Ocular AI (YC W24) is building the Data Foundry for the Multi-Modal AI Era. By combining AI scalability with human insight, we’re creating golden datasets that go beyond training models, paving the way for AI breakthroughs. We’re excited to announce Ocular AI (YC W24)’s first-ever Launch Week, from December 2-6! Our team (Vivek Lahole, Louis Murerwa) will unveil two flagship products, Ocular Foundry and Ocular Bolt, which lay the foundation of our vision. Foundry and Bolt will strengthen the AI-human intelligence bond, enabling teams to create, refine, and deploy data with precision, efficiency, and speed. Companies spend huge amounts on training data, but Foundry and Bolt are AI-native tools that will lower costs, reduce manual effort, and accelerate high-quality data collection. We’re replacing outdated, clunky, and expensive data software! 💡 What to Expect: - Daily announcements and product demos - Insights into tackling AI’s biggest challenges - Opportunities to connect with our team 🎯 Be part of the journey: - Explore the Launch Week page: https://lnkd.in/gAzPpBJa If you’re working on AI for: 1. Computer Vision 2. Robotics 3. Self-Driving Cars 4. Foundational Models - Join our Slack community for live updates: https://lnkd.in/gVSeGTC2 - Sign up for our Beta Waitlist: https://lnkd.in/gsgkwsBB We’re already powering data for robotics companies and would love to hear and learn from you!

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How is your #association using #AI? That is a question many are asking, so we decided to start a simple registry to track AI use and projects at associations of all sizes in all locations. Check out this blog post announcing the project and please share your favorite uses of #AI in your association, small or large! https://lnkd.in/gKzw47zp

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I agree with Rod Cuthbert, Founder of Viator. With Google’s increasing control and the potential for a #superapp powered by #AI, the future of #OTA, #metasearch engines, and intermediaries (not to mention direct / brand.com channels) in general, is highly uncertain, posing existential challenges to their business models. https://lnkd.in/dpj7nk4U

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This should be a very interesting webinar discussing the intersection of AI and Blockchain.

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AI leaders have a crucial chance to address risks now and strengthen governance practices before playing catch-up to regulations, notes Kjell Carlsson, Ph.D. of Domino Data Lab. In a recent VentureBeat article, he shares his perspective on California's AI bill veto and why proactive governance is key to the future of AI innovation. Learn more about this addressing this opportunity: https://gag.gl/4WCTkP #AI #AIGovernance #AIInnovation #DataScience

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【Tech Events in SF Bay Area from 9/28 to 10/12】 I have summarized the 175 Tech Events in SF from 9/28 to 10/12 in a Air Table, and I will share it with you. If you have any other exciting tech events to recommend, please feel free to share them on the comment:) Event list👇️(There are tabs for AI events,VC and Investor events and Hackathon) https://lnkd.in/ePDFAiM7 - 126 Ai Event - 18 VCs & investors Event - 6 Hackathon Event I would greatly appreciate it if you could share or like this with others in the SF community. 【Kyosuke's Newsletter】 https://lnkd.in/e5X896ZG It's a weekly newsletter where I provide updates on tech events happening in the SF Bay Area. Additionally, you can expect to receive complimentary tickets to conferences, recommendations for must-attend events, and exclusive invitations to SF's premier gatherings. 【Upcoming Event】 『MELT』Founders x Investors Dynamic Network Event https://lu.ma/7zypq83u 💎 VIP Sponsored by - Kyle Hudson, Founder of Stacks, Inc ​​Social bookmarking platform to save cross-platform and share with anyone - Akash Saraf , Founder of ScaleGenAI Universal Computing Infrastructure for Generative AI #Sanfrancisco #SF #Bayarea #Techevent #YCombinator #Stanford #founders #VC #Investors #Networking

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Perhaps the only #AI themed #PODCAST attempting to become #SELFAWARE is BACK with a new episode. Daniel Bishop is on a top-secret side mission, so I am flying solo. This week, we discuss: • California's AI Act: A New Frontier Or A Slippery Slope? • Are AI Companies Ready For A Mandated Shutdown Switch? • How Much Damage Can Rogue AI Models Really Cause? • The Billion-dollar Price Tag For AI Training - Who's Left In The Game? • #OpenAI, #Anthropic, And Uncle Sam - An Early Access Alliance • #Copyright In The #AI Era - Who Owns The Data That Trained The Models? • Can AI Self-awareness Be Regulated, Or Will It Laugh In Our Faces? "Buy the ticket, take the ride...and if it occasionally gets a little heavier than what you had in mind, well...maybe chalk it up to forced consciousness expansion" ~ The other Hunter

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Generative agents are the next frontier for AI. But what are the most promising applications for this technology? In my conversation with Joon Sung Park, co-author of the landmark paper, “Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior,” he shared his perspective. He makes a case for founders to focus on soft-edged problems rather than hard-edged ones. "Soft-edged problems are where we can increasingly hill-climb toward being better. At a certain level, the technology starts to actually become useful."

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Good news for #JavaScript engineers: Samay is hiring. He spent the last decade building an AI-powered startup, GreyOrange, a leader in AI-driven software and robotics now valued at $1B. He's particularly good at understanding the market, learning from competitors, and creating an environment for engineers to build exceptional products. Take a look at the job in the comments below. Highlight from the Job Description: By blending AI with human expertise, we focus on creating real, practical AI-driven solutions—steering clear of the AI hype.

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This is what I mean when I say AI x DEEPTECH A revolution is coming. Upending entire swaths of our economy that have been previously ignored. Nearly $10 Trillion of our GDP rebuilt with AI and software.

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AI continued to dominate conversations at KubeCon+CloudNativeCon, according to Shaun O'Meara, CTO of Mirantis. Reflecting on the event in Salt Lake City, Utah, O'Meara emphasized the widespread interest in AI among attendees, journalists, and analysts. Key discussions centered on the challenges and strategies for running AI workloads on infrastructure and navigating the intersection of these technologies. #KubeCon Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) #Ai #GenAI #OpenSource

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Cornell Blockchain is hosting Max Zheng - WEB3 angel investor and VC for a short and crisp Fireside Chat this Wednesday, Sep 25, 8:30 PM New York time (virtually). We shall be picking his brain on the status quo of web3, especially investments as well as careers in web3. RSVP link in comments. #blockchain #web3 #web3investments #ethereum #venturecapital #startups #firesidechat

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Just published another Apex Fusion partnership announcement. They're on a roll expanding their ecosystem, but not just for the sake of growing aimlessly. I spoke to one of their main core team members, Sava Savic. This is what he told me: "For Apex Fusion's launch, we wanted quality, not quantity. We're honored to have incredible projects like Mandala Metaverse that share our values and align with our vision for a defragmented Web3." Read it only on TH3FUS3! #crypto #cardano #metaverse #blockchain #web3

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Fueled by Dr. Goldstein's invaluable insights, we're on a relentless quest to push the boundaries of AI and ML further than ever before. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AT7jy #MachineLearningSolutions #TacklingComplexChallenges #LarryGoldstein #PioneersAi #ApplicationDevelopment #UnderstandUserRequirements #OnceThoughtImpossibleTotallyDoable #CraftPredictiveModels #CrewSNavigationalSkills #OptimizingInvestmentPortfolios

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NACD Leading Minds: Charting the Course for AI Governance Excited to announce I'll be speaking at the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) #LeadingMindsofTech series in New York on December 16th, focusing on AI Governance during this pivotal moment of regulatory evolution. More info here: https://bit.ly/3NzmLsL I'll be sharing insights on strategic approaches to AI governance amidst today's complex regulatory landscape. With rapid policy shifts and emerging frameworks across jurisdictions, boards need adaptive governance strategies that both protect their organizations and enable innovation. I'm particularly looking forward to engaging with an audience of board members who are navigating these critical challenges in real-time. We'll explore practical approaches to building resilient AI governance frameworks that can flex with the changing regulatory environment while maintaining strong oversight. I'm honored to share the stage with an exceptional panel of experts: • Enzo Santilli, Chief Transformation Officer at Grant Thornton • Dan Diasio, Global AI Consulting Leader at EY • Peter Gleason, CEO of NACD The diversity of perspectives on this panel - from transformation and consulting to regulatory enforcement and corporate leadership - promises to deliver actionable insights for board members tackling AI governance challenges. Looking forward to a dynamic discussion on balancing innovation with responsible oversight, in one of the most dynamic and innovative cities on earth. Don't miss it! #AIGovernance #BoardLeadership #NACD #CorporateGovernance #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership

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