Austin AI Valley

Join Us at SXSW 2025 for a Deep Dive into AI Innovation! Austin AI Valley is thrilled to present "Innovation Unbridled: Balancing the Promise and Peril of AI" ?? Date: March 13, 2025 ? Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CT ?? Location: Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon C AI is revolutionizing industries, but how do we ensure responsible innovation while harnessing its full potential? This panel will explore: ?? Austin’s role as a thriving AI hub ?? Balancing innovation with ethics and responsibility ?? AI’s impact on workforce transformation and sustainability ?? Strategies to navigate the risks and rewards of AI adoption We’re bringing together top AI leaders and visionaries for this critical discussion: - Patricia Geli – CEO, C10 Labs - Anupam Govil – Partner, Avasant, Co-founder, Austin AI Valley - Vrinda Menon – Managing Director, JPMorganChase - Murali Swaminathan – EVP, Freshworks Don't miss this opportunity to connect with AI pioneers, industry leaders, and innovators shaping the future of technology! More details: https://lnkd.in/gjQhPh3P Vidhya Subramanian Anupam Govil #AustinAIValley #SXSW #SXSW2025 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #TechEthics #FutureofWork #Sustainability #AIInnovation #AILeadership #Austin

What a day it was for AI & innovation! We just wrapped our Annual AI event earlier this week. A huge thank you to our incredible panelists — Amy Daali, PhD Creighton Hicks Vivek Mohindra Siddhartha Sharma — for sharing their expertise and vision, moderated with craft by Gita Lal and to our keynote speaker, Pankaj Kedia, for such a captivating talk. Your insights inspired the audience and sparked meaningful conversations??that will continue to shape the future of AI. We were proud to collaborate with the?US India Chamber of Commerce Austin to bring this discussion to life, strengthening the bridge between global AI leaders and the Austin tech ecosystem. And of course, a big shoutout to our engaged audience—your questions and energy made this event truly special! A heartfelt thank you to the volunteers as well. Here's a great press coverage on this event. https://lnkd.in/gzAdd22J As Anupam Govil said in his opening remarks, we are at a pivotal moment in time and Austin has the opportunity to become a global hub for Applied AI and disruptive AI powered businesses. That is the singular mission of Austin AI Valley. We are just getting started. Next up - SXSW on March 13th. Details to follow. Come join our movement! Gratefully, Vidhya Subramanian Co-founder and Exec Director Austin AI Valley #AustinAIValley #AIInnovation #TechCommunity #FutureofAI #ATX Krishna Kumar Jessica Yang Jignesh Patel Chirag Shah Ishi Puri

??Our keynote speaker is flying in from San Diego – please join us in welcoming Pankaj Kedia! ??A globally recognized AI Thought-Leader, Chief AI Officer, CXO advisor & consultant, adjunct MBA professor, keynote speaker, and board member! Previously,?Pankaj?played pivotal roles incubating and growing a series of businesses during the Internet, Mobile, and Cloud technology eras across 3 decades at Intel Corporation and Qualcomm. ??As the Founder & Managing Partner of 2468 Ventures,?Pankaj?has directly invested in 150+ early-stage and Series A startups across silicon, systems, software, and services. He is now bringing the benefits of AI to society-at-large and is focused on accelerating the AI ecosystem.?Pankaj?has a knack for spotting trends, was an early believer (and investor) in NVIDIA and Bitcoin, and has invested in 50+ AI start-ups including Anthropic, CoreWeave, Figure, Groq, Humane, Magic, OpenAI, Shield AI, and Skydio. ????Currently, Pankaj serves as the Chief AI Officer and Board Member at Biossmann, where he’s driving the company’s transformation into a global healthcare leader. He’s also an in-demand AI consultant for top firms such as BCG, Goldman Sachs, and Mason, and has a passion for accelerating the AI ecosystem. ???Beyond his ventures, Pankaj is a sought-after advisor and educator, teaching AI at the University of San Diego. He chairs AI committees at several venture capital firms and is a key partner at many. A member of Constellation Research's prestigious Global AI150, Pankaj is recognized for his visionary ability to spot emerging trends, and he continues to shape and inspire the AI landscape across industries. ???Registration link is in the comments! Tickets for this 3-hour event are only $50 and include a visionary keynote speech, an expert panel, and a networking session! Co-Hosting with: US India Chamber of Commerce Austin Event sponsored by: Daman *US India Chamber members receive complimentary access to this event.* Anupam Govil Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Jessica Yang Vidhya Subramanian Ishi Puri US India Chamber of Commerce Austin #Technology #Innovation #Leadership #AustinTexas #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Business #ChamberOfCommerce #Texas #Engineering #STEM #GenAI #Tech #AustinAIValley

12 days until our AI event! ??Now introducing our Panel Moderator, Gita Lal - a powerhouse who has been a key part of our events in the past! Gita Lal is the Founder and CEO of Daman, a leading provider of enterprise business intelligence and data management solutions. With over 25 years of industry experience, Gita has been instrumental in transforming Daman into a trusted strategic partner for some of the largest and most influential U.S. corporations, including Southwest Airlines, The Pillsbury Company, USAA, Boeing, and?DaimlerChrysler. Under Gita's leadership, Daman Consulting has become known for helping clients maximize the value of their data. The company specializes in a broad range of services, including strategy and architecture, modernizing data supply chains, data asset management and governance, cloud transformation, and AI-driven digital transformation. Daman’s expertise extends to cutting-edge technologies such as industrializing machine learning and infusing intelligence into data. With a passion for solving complex global challenges, Gita and her team are committed to driving data-driven digital transformations that empower organizations to stay ahead in an increasingly digital world. ???Registration link is in the comments! Tickets for this 3-hour event are only $50 and include a visionary keynote speech, an expert panel, and a networking session! Co-Hosting with: US India Chamber of Commerce Austin Event sponsored by: Daman *US India Chamber members receive complimentary access to this event.* Anupam Govil Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Jessica Yang Vidhya Subramanian Ishi Puri US India Chamber of Commerce Austin #Technology #Innovation #Leadership #AustinTexas #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Business #ChamberOfCommerce #Texas #Engineering #STEM #GenAI #Tech #AustinAIValley

?? Last but certainly not least, we have the privilege of hearing from Vivek Mohindra on our panel session. He is Dell Technologies’ Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, working in close partnership with the Offices of the CEO and COO to develop and drive strategies that ensure Dell’s continued market leadership. ????Prior to joining the Corporate Strategy Office, Vivek led a business within Dell’s Client Solutions Group, with a focus on modernizing the client product journey and accelerating the SaaS businesses. ??During his first tenure with Dell (2005-2008), he held key executive roles at the corporate level, in client product group, in marketing and in sales. He returned to Dell in 2020. Vivek’s industry experience includes serving as a Partner in the High-Tech practice of McKinsey & Company where he co-led the global semiconductor practice based in the U.S. and South Korea, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Transformation at Freescale Semiconductor working on its turnaround after privatization and a successful IPO, Operating Group Partner at TPG working with the Tech buyouts team and portfolio companies, and Partner at New Science Ventures making venture investments in Tech and Life Sciences sectors. Vivek has served on the Board of Directors for over 10 public and private companies including GlobalFoundries and CyberOptics. He currently serves on the Advisory Council of Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. ??Vivek received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and his MBA and PhD in Chemical Engineering (in semiconductor processing) concurrently from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. ???Registration link is in the comments! Tickets for this 3-hour event are only $50 and include a visionary keynote speech, an expert panel, and a networking session! Co-Hosting with: US India Chamber of Commerce Austin Event sponsored by : Daman *US India Chamber members receive complimentary access to this event.* Anupam Govil Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Jessica Yang Vidhya Subramanian Ishi Puri US India Chamber of Commerce Austin #Technology #Innovation #Leadership #AustinTexas #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Business #ChamberOfCommerce #Texas #Engineering #STEM #GenAI #Tech #AustinAIValley

??Next up, we have Creighton Hicks joining us on February 4th! ??Creighton is a Partner at LiveOak Ventures with over 2 decades of experience in early-stage technology investing and operations. Specializing in enterprise tech, he has a background that spans product development, go-to-market strategy, and venture capital. ??Prior to LiveOak, he was a Partner at Dell Technologies Capital (DTC) in Silicon Valley, where he led investments in early-stage enterprise companies. Before DTC, Creighton was at Kleiner Perkins, where he contributed to several key early-stage investments in tech. He also worked at VMware, leading product marketing for its flagship virtualization offerings, and started his career at IBM’s Tivoli Software division in product management and technical sales. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Computer Sciences from the The University of Texas at Austin. Known for his analytical rigor and strategic insights, Creighton has been a key figure in shaping product and investment decisions across his career, helping companies scale and navigate the challenges of early growth. ???Registration link is in the comments! Tickets for this 3-hour event are only $50 and include a visionary keynote speech, an expert panel, and a networking session! Co-Hosting with: US India Chamber of Commerce Austin Event sponsored by : Daman *US India Chamber members receive complimentary access to this event.* Anupam Govil Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Jessica Yang Vidhya Subramanian Ishi Puri #Technology #Innovation #Leadership #AustinTexas #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Business #ChamberOfCommerce #Texas #Engineering #STEM #GenAI #Tech #AustinAIValley

??Joining us on the February 4th panel is Siddhartha Sharma, technology leader and product engineering expert with over 25 years of experience in driving business value through innovative technology solutions! His multifaceted engineering experience includes full-stack development, cloud services, data analytics, and AI/ML and lately on GenAI. In his current role as Head of Engineering at Electronic Arts (EA), he currently leads AI and Data engineering team building Data and Analytics products harnessing the power of Gen AI and AI/ML. ??Siddhartha holds certificates and degrees from Stanford University, the University of Maryland, and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and has multiple patents to his name. ???Registration link is in the comments! Tickets for this 3-hour event are only $50 and include a visionary keynote speech, an expert panel, and a networking session! Co-Hosting with: Austin AI Valley Event sponsored by : Daman *US India Chamber of Commerce members receive complimentary access to this event.* Anupam Govil Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Jessica Yang Vidhya Subramanian Ishi Puri US India Chamber of Commerce Austin #Technology #Innovation #Leadership #AustinTexas #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Business #ChamberOfCommerce #Texas #Engineering #STEM #GenAI #Tech #AustinAIValley

??Announcing Amy Daali, PhD as one of our panelists for our upcoming AI event on February 4th at the Austin Public Library. ??Dr. Amy Daali is an accomplished AI expert and thought leader with a deep background in AI and Engineering. A 2x founder and a strong advocate for gender equity in technology, Amy holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Texas. With over a decade of experience in engineering and AI, she has demonstrated expertise in implementing deep learning and computer vision technologies across medical and financial sectors. ????As the founder and CEO of Lucea AI, Amy helps executives and leaders gain the strategies and insights they need to understand how AI is reshaping business models and creating new market opportunities. She is also the founder of Moonshot Minds and Moonshot 4 Her, a community for bold and ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs. Amy’s current work focuses on disruptive AI technologies, including AI Agents and various approaches to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). ???Registration link is in the comments! Tickets for this 3-hour event are only $50 and include a visionary keynote speech, an expert panel, and a networking session! In collaboration with the US India Chamber of Commerce Austin. Sponsored by Daman *US India Chamber members receive complimentary access to this event.* Anupam Govil Chirag Shah Krishna Kumar Jignesh Patel Gita Lal Jessica Yang Vidhya Subramanian Ishi Puri

We are excited for 2025 and will kick off with our first event on Feb 4th, in collaboration with the US India Chamber of Commerce Austin. Register to get the early-bird discount! Sponsor: Daman Consulting Anupam Govil Vidhya Subramanian Gita Lal Krishna Kumar Chirag Shah Harshal Shah https://lnkd.in/g9Wn9UTU