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A lot of you have been asking me to post videos from some of my talks. Ask and you shall receive! Also, PSA to LinkedIn…did you know that users can only upload videos or photos and not BOTH? Submitting a product feature request to have multi-media uploads in your next release! This was from the talk at the #SFTechWeek Techstars event where we discussed Big AI vs Startups and how to look out for Goliath’s blind spots and win. Thanks to the panelists Anton Borzov and Tytus S. and incredible job moderating Chris Messina! -Lisa Yu, 99VC #SFTechWeek #TechWeek #Talks #AI #PSA #ProductRequest #MultiMedia

#LATechWeek, you surprised me more than you know! For TechWeek, I threw a launch party for Dropbox’s new enterprise AI product, Dropbox Dash. We also celebrated the launch of 99VC! We rented out an entire jazz bar/music venue/restaurant in Venice and invited our favorite friends to join us for an epic night! Let’s just say it exceeded all of my expectations…from having Esther Anaya DJ and playing violin to our guest DJ Mikul Wing from Autograf making a surprise appearance…we got a sneak peak into the new product drop while making new connections and dancing the night away! Thanks Umesh Khanna for making the surprise announcement and for making this happen. Also thank you to Renée Kyomi Maquindang for coming out to support! Until next time…back to our regularly scheduled program! #LATechWeek #DropboxDash #HarmoniEvents #99VC #EnterpriseAI

Thank you for coming to the #SFTechWeek closing night happy hour! -Lisa Yu

Had the joy and honor of sharing a stage with these legends! Chris Messina, inventor of the #hashtag, Anton Borzov, founding designer at WhatsApp and Tytus S., GP at TechniVentures. We could have talked for hours…but so glad we got to share some wisdom and knowledge with founders at Techstars Startup Weekend ! #SFTechWeek #Startup #Pitch #VC #Panel 99VC

We are now at capacity for the LATechWeek SURPRISE Launch Afterparty! The official DJ of the LA Chargers will be playing a live set including GenAI art, food by Michelin star chef Wes Winstall, open bar, and a surprise DJ duo closing out the night! We are booking out WINSTON HOUSE in Venice! Thank you Dropbox for sponsoring, harmoni.events for organizing, and 99VC for hosting! https://lu.ma/mmayy4ff #LATechWeek #AI #SURPRISE #Launch

What an incredible end to #SFTechWeek! To co-hosting a wine tasting event to speaking at one…it was the perfect way to end a full week of celebrating technology. After a whirlwind week…I am feeling hopeful that we are about to enter a season of tech acceleration and abundance! I agree with Kai-Fu Lee who spoke at our event that AI gives us superpowers! It will liberate us from the mundane and make us more human, give us more time back, and help us to focus on each other. What is the world you want to see with AI? I want to hear from you! Thanks to all who came out to support! -Lisa Yu, 99VC #SFTechWeek #AI #Superpowers #Future #Tech #Humanity

Closing out #SFTechWeek with #FounderMode! As a former founder/CEO turned investor, I understand the pain and struggles that founders face. The sense of ownership, responsibility, and determination to carry out your vision to the fullest potential requires laser focus, utmost dedication, boundless creativity, and impenetrable grit. So much respect for those who choose to start companies, and to brave new discoveries that will forever change the world… Looking forward to meeting resilient founders who are creating our future! Thanks Kamp for hosting and organizing! https://lnkd.in/g3ct-VyE #SFTechWeek #FounderMode #InvestorMode 99VC

Excited to co-host the #SFTechWeek closing night wine tasting happy hour with The GenAI Collective at the SVB Experience Center! We have selectively curated wines from Napa from: -> Caymus Vinyards -> Robert Craig Vineyards -> Charles Krug Vineyards This event is triple oversubscribed, but you can still RSVP for the waitlist and to be included in future events! https://lnkd.in/gk--CXZf Thanks to our sponsors Foley & Lardner LLP and Withum! #SFTechWeek #AI #GenAI #Founders #Funders 99VC

Wow, over 1200 RSVPs for tonight’s event! Join me, Chris Messina, inventor of the #hashtag, Anton Borzov, founding designer of WhatsApp and partner at StatMinds, and Tytus S. from TechniVentures, as we discuss strategies for startups vs. big companies. Who will dominate in AI? David or Goliath? Will be a fun discussion and debate! https://lu.ma/s33i44wt #SFTechWeek #Techstars #AI #Startups 99VC

Thanks for organizing and kicking off #SFTechWeek with flying colors! #AI #Marketing #Branding #GTM #Community 99VC