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Deep Tech Forum Silicon Valley: CVC & VC Collaboration for Innovation

Oct 15 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm


*In-person program

Welcome to the Deep Tech Forum in the heart of Silicon Valley, where we bring together the most influential minds in venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) to explore collaborative strategies that drive innovation in deep tech.

This event is tailored for VCs, CVCs, accelerators, incubators, investors, and industry leaders who are committed to advancing deep tech innovation through strategic partnerships and collaborative ventures. If you are looking to acquire insights into cross-cultural investment strategies, network with top-tier professionals, dive into new opportunities for collaboration, and gain a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of deep tech, this forum is for you!

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with key players in the deep tech ecosystem, and be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of innovation!

各国での製造業回帰を背景に、ディープテック系スタートアップの位置づけや投資戦略が変化しています。ロボティクス展示会RoboBusinessの前日開催の本イベントでは、投資家や大企業(CVC)のリーダーたちが集まり、ディープテック分野におけるイノベーションを成功へ導く方策を探ります。日本とアメリカの大企業は、ロボティクスやAI、半導体製造といったディープテック分野のスタートアップ・エコシステムとどのように協力を図るべきでしょうか?日米の投資関係者によるリアルな議論と、ネットワーキングです。

▼Event Details
Date & Time:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM PDT

Venue:
Venture Lab Niterra Group

3979 Freedom Circle, Suite #400, Santa Clara, CA 95054
4th floor of Mission Towers building #2

Parking:
The parking structure adjacent to the office building can be used free of charge. Use 3989 Freedom Circle as the address to find it with your GPS.

Agenda:
1:00 – 1:20     Registration & Networking
                        MC: Sabrina Sasaki | Principal, Monozukuri Ventures
1:20 – 1:25     Opening Remarks: Steve Pollock | President, Japan Society of Northern California
1:30 – 1:55     Keynote: Collaborative Ventures – How CVCs and VCs Drive Deep Tech Innovation Together
Learn about the collaborative strategies that are redefining the deep tech landscape, and how joint efforts between VCs and CVCs are catalyzing innovation.
― Anand Kamannavar, Global Head, Applied Ventures
1:55 – 2:05       Special Session: Introduction to the Venture Client Model

Masayuki Kimura | COO, Deloitte Venture Support
2:05 – 2:45     Cross-Cultural CVC Panel: Unpacking American & Japanese Approaches to Startup Investment
An engaging discussion featuring CVC leaders from both the U.S., Germany, and Japan, exploring diverse investment philosophies, strategies, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
― Betty Briant, Principal, Woven Capital
― Sabeeha Islam, Vice President, Munich Re Ventures
― Thomas Kluz, Managing Partner, Niterra Ventures
― Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Principal, Bosch Ventures
― Xiaoming Yin, Senior Investment Manager, Lockheed Martin Ventures (Moderator)

2:45 – 2:55     Special Session: Recent Trends of Hardware Venture Investment
What kinds of hardware startups are gaining traction, and what are the overall trends? ENOTECH CEO Michi Kaifu will provide a bird’s-eye view of quantitative analysis of the recent venture investment data.
―Michi Kaifu | CEO, ENOTECH Consulting
2:55 – 3:00    Closing Remarks: Nobuhiro Seki | Co-founding Partner, Monozukuri Ventures
3:00 – 4:00   Networking

Price:
FREE!

*Registration is by approval only

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Event Sponsor

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ENOTECH Consulting is a boutique management consulting firm providing
business development support to clients doing business in Silicon Valley and Japan.

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