We’re thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our speaker lineup for StrictlyVC Los Angeles on February 29. Jesse Lyu, founder and CEO of rabbit Inc., will be joining us to showcase rabbit r1, the pocket-sized AI hardware assistant that captured attention at CES — and made waves in the broader news cycle — last month. Lyu is an esteemed entrepreneur known for his expertise in human-machine interaction. With rabbit, he leads a team committed to crafting intuitive experiences that revolutionize the way we interact with technology. Additionally, Lyu has graciously agreed to stay after his presentation, allowing attendees to experience firsthand the “staggeringly ambitious” device that promises to match, if not surpass, the capabilities of your smartphone.
Last-minute tickets are now available for just $150. Secure yours here before they sell out!
Who else is speaking at StrictlyVC LA, you ask?
In addition to Lyu, we’re thrilled to welcome these distinguished industry leaders to next week’s event, each of whom has been making headlines recently:
Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO at Waymo
Tekedra Mawakana oversees Waymo’s overall strategy with a primary focus on the commercialization and widespread adoption of Waymo Driver. With over 20 years of experience advising consumer technology companies globally, she brings invaluable insight to the autonomous driving space.
Trae Stephens, general partner at Founders Fund
Trae Stephens not only serves as a general partner at Founders Fund but also holds roles as the co-founder and executive chairman of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems, and as co-founder of Sol, a pioneering wearable e-reader.
Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal
Meredith Whittaker brings over 17 years of tech experience to her role as president of Signal. Her extensive background, spanning industry, academia, and government, has significantly influenced global AI policy and reshaped public discourse on AI, shedding light on the surveillance practices and industrial resource concentration inherent in modern AI.
Faraz Fatemi, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
As a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners since 2022, Faraz Fatemi focuses on investments in consumer platforms. His prior roles include serving as an early team member and operator at Clubhouse and Wave, spearheading monetization and growth initiatives, as well as contributing to the investing team at Bain Capital Ventures, with a focus on consumer internet and marketplaces.