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With 25 days to go to the largest gathering of investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs in Southern California. Meet Murali Joshi, Partner at ICONIQ Growth, our next speaker at TechCon SoCal. Murali Joshi, a Partner at ICONIQ Growth, brings nearly 6 years of experience to the forefront of venture capital. With a keen eye for promising opportunities, Murali has invested over $2.2B across 19 portfolio companies, including Datadog, Procore, and Relativity. Currently, he serves on the board of directors for notable firms such as 1Password, Drata, and Orca Security, driving growth and innovation in the tech landscape. Prior to his role at ICONIQ Growth, Murali honed his expertise in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where he worked closely with leading technology companies like Twilio, Instacart, and Zoom. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found a software analytics startup before joining the venture capital realm. Recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 for Venture Capital, Murali's contributions to the industry continue to shape the future of tech investment. Join us on May 24th, 2024, as Murali shares insights on investment strategies shaping the future of technology! 🚀 OPEN Silicon Valley TIE San Diego Interlock Capital Orange County OC Startup Council The Brink SBDC EvoNexus UC San Diego SDSU College of Sciences Pismo Ventures Cross Ocean Ventures Startup Steroid - Deal Flow | SPVs | Demo Day Platform Alliance for Southern California Innovation Spark Growth Ventures SoCal Startup Day Reflect Ventures Wharton Alumni Angels NuFund Venture Group Flok Labx Ventures Mercury Pankaj Kedia Serhat Pala Neal Bloom David Saxton Cheryl K Goodman Ellen M. Chang Niraj Desai Akash Pai Sufyan Subzwari Jonah Peake 🐺 Ella Napata Stephen Silver Fred Grier Scott Fox 🦊 Atlás Blake Eric Eide ICONIQ Capital #TechconSoCal2024 #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #startupsteroid #innovations #technologynews #networking #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #robotics #startups #AngelInvestors #vc #SandDiegoStartup #founders #consumertech

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With 3 days to go to the largest gathering of investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs in Southern California, our next session at TechCon SoCal will explore AI use cases across industries and sectors. Moderated by Misti Cain, Investment Manager at Techstars, the panel includes Badri Raghavan, VP of Data Science and AI/ML at ResMed, SK Sharma, Chief AI Officer at Universal Music Group, Ramsey Pryor, Head of Global Sales at Rumi.ai, and Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova, CTO and Co-Founder of Good Face Project. These experts will discuss how AI is transforming their respective fields. In today's landscape, AI is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to entertainment and beauty. The panelists will share insights on AI-driven personalized healthcare, music creation and distribution, sales optimization, and cosmetic product development. By leveraging AI, businesses are enhancing precision, improving customer experiences, and unlocking new revenue streams, showcasing AI's transformative power. Reflecting on the past, AI has evolved from theoretical research to practical applications. Initially limited to academic settings, advancements in technology have brought AI into the mainstream. Past TechCon SoCal sessions may have focused on AI's potential, but now the focus is on real-world implementations and success stories, highlighting AI's role as a key driver of innovation across various sectors. Don't miss this transformative AI session at TechCon SoCal—join us and get ready for industry insights! OPEN Silicon Valley TIE San Diego Interlock Capital Orange County OC Startup Council The Brink SBDC EvoNexus UC San Diego SDSU College of Sciences Pismo Ventures Cross Ocean Ventures Startup Steroid - Deal Flow | SPVs | Demo Day Platform Alliance for Southern California Innovation Spark Growth Ventures SoCal Startup Day Reflect Ventures Wharton Alumni Angels NuFund Venture Group Flok Labx Ventures Mercury Pankaj Kedia Serhat Pala Neal Bloom David Saxton Cheryl K Goodman Ellen M. Chang Niraj Desai Akash Pai Sufyan Subzwari Jonah Peake 🐺 Ella Napata Stephen Silver Fred Grier Scott Fox 🦊 Atlás Blake Eric Eide #TechconSoCal2024 #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #startupsteroid #innovations #technologynews #networking #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #robotics #startups #AngelInvestors #vc #SandDiegoStartup #founders #consumertech

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A year ago we partnered with Blue Shield of California to launch a new virtual-first plan called Virtual Blue. Together, we are delivering high-quality integrated primary, specialty, mental health and behavioral healthcare to people and their families. These results are outstanding and proof that with real collaboration, we can make healthcare work. Check out the numbers: --Reduced the overall cost of care by 8-10% --Average NPS of 96 --Emergency department claims dropped 11 percentage points --About two-thirds of the time members were able to get appointments within a single day --85% of members were screened for behavioral health needs during virtual primary care visits. Read more about how we are delivering positive engagement and high satisfaction with care at Fierce Healthcare: accd.co/3PZon0r

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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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It all starts with pKa - predict it well, and things downstream (dissolution, absorption, distribution, metabolism) come into focus. 👏 to Robert Fraczkiewicz and partners from Roche, Genentech, Bayer, and Bayer | Crop Science for a one-of-a-kind #datasharing and #machinelearning collaboration. All models available for nonprofit and commercial use - only in ADMET Predictor®. #openaccess #openscience

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With 5 days to go to largest gathering of investors, innovators and entrepreneurs in Southern California, our next speaker at TechCon SoCal is Bruno Kurtic, Co-Founder of Sumo Logic, sharing insights on innovation. Bruno Kurtic, currently an Entrepreneur In Residence at Sutter Hill Ventures, has a rich history of building and growing technology companies. As the former Head of Product at Sumo Logic, he played a pivotal role in its growth leading up to its IPO and later as Chief Strategy Officer. His expertise extends to companies like Sensage and webMethods, where he held key positions and contributed significantly to their success. Bruno's career journey reflects his dedication to technology and entrepreneurship. From his early days at Accenture to founding his own custom software services company, he's been at the forefront of innovation. With a background in Quantitative Methods and Computer Science from the University of Saint Thomas and an MBA from MIT, Bruno continues to shape the tech landscape with his profound insights and leadership. Don't miss out on Bruno Kurtic's insights at TechCon SoCal! OPEN Silicon Valley TIE San Diego Interlock Capital Orange County OC Startup Council The Brink SBDC EvoNexus UC San Diego SDSU College of Sciences Pismo Ventures Cross Ocean Ventures Startup Steroid - Deal Flow | SPVs | Demo Day Platform Alliance for Southern California Innovation Spark Growth Ventures SoCal Startup Day Reflect Ventures Wharton Alumni Angels NuFund Venture Group Flok Labx Ventures Mercury Pankaj Kedia Serhat Pala Neal Bloom David Saxton Cheryl K Goodman Ellen M. Chang Niraj Desai Akash Pai Sufyan Subzwari Jonah Peake 🐺 Ella Napata Stephen Silver Fred Grier Scott Fox 🦊 Atlás Blake Eric Eide #TechconSoCal2024 #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #startupsteroid #innovations #technologynews #networking #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #robotics #startups #AngelInvestors #vc #SandDiegoStartup #founders #consumertech

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🔨Featured in the latest issue of REI INK, the Verisk Remodel Index reports a 4.1% increase in home repair and remodeling costs from Q1 2023. Learn how these trends could impact your region. Reading the full article in REI INK: vrsk.co/4c6VrfN #HomeRepair #PropertyEstimating #Verisk

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Another day, another new, faster #LLM. Meet Claude 3.5 Sonnet from #Anthropic. "Claude 3.5 Sonnet operates at twice the speed of Claude 3 Opus. This performance boost, combined with cost-effective pricing, makes Claude 3.5 Sonnet ideal for complex tasks such as context-sensitive customer support and orchestrating multi-step workflows." https://lnkd.in/ecXUMhKE #AI #genAI #CX #AIorchestration

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With 4 days to go to the largest gathering of investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs in Southern California, our next session at TechCon SoCal is "Early Stage Investing: From Initial Pitch to Securing First Investment," featuring a distinguished panel of industry leaders. Aniqa Hijazi, COO & CFO of Sales Layer, will moderate this insightful session. The panel includes Raj Kapoor, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Climactic; Rajeev Madhavan, Founder & General Partner of Clear Ventures; Yousuf Khan, Partner at Ridge Ventures; and Ammar Hanafi General Partner at Moment Ventures. These experts will share their invaluable perspectives on navigating the early stages of startup funding, providing practical advice from their extensive experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Reflecting on their impressive careers, each panelist brings a wealth of knowledge and success stories. From Raj Kapoor's transformative work at Climactic to Rajeev Madhavan's groundbreaking ventures with Clear Ventures, and Yousuf Khan's strategic insights at Ridge Ventures, to Ammar Hanafi's impactful investments with Moment Ventures, this session promises to offer a comprehensive look at the journey from the initial pitch to securing that crucial first investment. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from these leading figures in the venture capital world. Don't miss this expert panel on early-stage investing at TechCon SoCal! OPEN Silicon Valley TIE San Diego Interlock Capital Orange County OC Startup Council The Brink SBDC EvoNexus UC San Diego SDSU College of Sciences Pismo Ventures Cross Ocean Ventures Startup Steroid - Deal Flow | SPVs | Demo Day Platform Alliance for Southern California Innovation Spark Growth Ventures SoCal Startup Day Reflect Ventures Wharton Alumni Angels NuFund Venture Group Flok Labx Ventures Mercury Pankaj Kedia Serhat Pala Neal Bloom David Saxton Cheryl K Goodman Ellen M. Chang Niraj Desai Akash Pai Sufyan Subzwari Jonah Peake 🐺 Ella Napata Stephen Silver Fred Grier Scott Fox 🦊 Atlás Blake Eric Eide #TechconSoCal2024 #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #startupsteroid #innovations #technologynews #networking #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #robotics #startups #AngelInvestors #vc #SandDiegoStartup #founders #consumertech

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Unlocking The Potential Of Generative AI: Targeted Messaging And Customer Experiences #AI #AIio #BigData #ML #NLU #Futureofwork http://ow.ly/XTgV30sEyyq

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COLLECTIVE INJUSTICE Credit Bureaus and Financial Institutions are Nothing but Revenge Bureaus Issues of public opinion Blind Octopus Arms Between the covers of this book, I try to write my true trage- dy at San Jose University and the most ferocious events, spe- cifically from October 2023 ,1, until today. I depict how the forces of evil allied, joined forces, and wrapped around me like the arms of an octopus wrapping around its prey to devour it. I also embody the extent of my suffering that melted in the crucible of injustice, where there are mali- cious machinations, satanic tricks, and administrative cor- ruption. For example, they made legal fallacies, suspended my salary, deprived me of health insurance, let university employees manipulate me, took arbitrary measures against me, constantly persecuted me, and tried to get rid of me without human motive for racist reasons that no human mind can imagine. They would harm my dignity as an Ameri- can citizen. They also work to destroy the societal value system as a whole. All this and more is detailed within the pages of this book

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How To Safely Use AI For Content Generation On Your Website #AI #AIio #BigData #ML #NLU #Futureofwork http://ow.ly/7xGH30sBxEe

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Quick ADA Lawsuit Report Highlight: This is the first time we've seen a dip in the numbers when you combine federal and state-filed lawsuits. Read my thoughts about why this is happening in my latest blog, and download the report for free. https://hubs.ly/Q02FPk6y0 #WebAccessibility #Lawsuits #ADA

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🚉 $3.4 Billion Boost for SF's Salesforce Transit Center! 🚉 San Francisco’s ambitious plan to transform Salesforce Transit Center into the "Grand Central Station of the West" just received a significant boost! The federal government has pledged $3.4 billion towards the downtown rail extension project. This extension will connect California’s High-Speed Rail and Caltrain directly to the heart of downtown, making the Transit Center a bustling hub of activity. Key Highlights: 💰 $3.4 billion federal funding secured (41% of the total project cost). 🚆 2.4-mile rail extension connecting Caltrain and High-Speed Rail to downtown SF. 📅 Expected project completion: 2032. 🔄 The project includes a potential underground concourse connecting to BART’s Embarcadero Station. This development will not only revitalize the Salesforce Transit Center but also significantly enhance SF’s transportation infrastructure, supporting seamless commuter connections across the Bay Area. #SanFrancisco #SalesforceTransitCenter #RealEstate #Transportation #Infrastructure #CRE https://lnkd.in/gdwZcEXv

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