Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring speakers currently working in venture capital and AI who will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence beyond large language models.
Our expert speakers will discuss the diverse range of specialized AI architectures that are transforming industries across multiple sectors. Discover the unique opportunities and challenges these alternative AI models present, from technical hurdles to market adoption strategies.
Learn about emerging investment trends, breakthrough applications, and the competitive advantages that non-LLM AI companies are leveraging to carve out their market positions. This session will provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and technologists interested in the diverse and expanding world of AI innovation beyond conversational models.
Host: Ian Crueldad from Medusa AI (Neuro-Symbolic AI) medusaai.co
Speakers: George Varela - Background in Investment Banking, working on capital raises and sell-side M&A in the AI & fintech sector. He is currently a scout and fellow at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, focusing on frontier and deeptech.
Rich Ramberg - As a builder, investor, and innovator, Rich is passionate about creating value in everything we do. His authentic and forward-looking leadership steadily guides organizations through complex challenges while his passion for embracing new markets leads to numerous successes in early-stage and Fortune 500 companies alike. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-ramberg-114534179/
Gavin Wick - The Founder of a proprietary, quant research firm, and has navigated the AI landscape from both the business and regulatory sides. He's now an AI governance and MLOps consultant, where he works with his clients on improving internal operations using AI/ML. He is also a specialist in helping his clients navigate how to build ethically and responsibly without sacrificing innovation. He works with both Fortune 500 companies and exciting, fast growing startups.
Eli Farhood - A FINRA-licensed trader and financial market analyst with over 20 years of experience co-managing portfolios across major financial hubs. After becoming a victim of identity theft and gaining deep expertise in cybercrime and money laundering, he founded KATSH.ID to address a problem impacting hundreds of millions worldwide. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efarhood/
Reza Rassool - Chair, CEO of Kwaai nonprofit AI Lab and Founder of Oak Venture Studio Stanley Bishop - Machine Learning Scientist and Executive Director of Rare Compute
Moderator: Michael Johnson Supporting Presenter: Turan Ozbilen with reCap, a Social media AI that disrupts traditional barriers.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.