Embodied AI For Robotics, LA + Networking with VCs

Friday, Oct 18

1:30pm

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Get ready for a transformative session where cutting-edge innovation meets entrepreneurship! Embodied AI is changing the game in robotics by providing solutions that allow robots to perform tasks previously thought to be too complicated. From shoelace tying to navigating unseen environments, these innovations are unlocking new capabilities and setting the stage for the future of robotics. This panel will give you an inside look at how leaders in the field are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an entrepreneur, or an investor, this is a must-attend event to understand where the future is headed. Meet the Panelists: Yuguang Yuan Robotics serial entrepreneur and founder of CrownData.AI, Yuguang has over 8 years of experience in robotics. His company focuses on collecting and validating real-world data at scale to help robotics companies improve their products and solve complex tasks. He’s deeply involved in advancing embodied AI solutions. Yuchen Cui Assistant Professor at UCLA and a leading researcher in robotic manipulation, Yuchen’s work focuses on human-robot interaction and intelligent systems. Her innovative research aims to bridge the gap between robots and human environments, making robotics more adaptable in real-world applications. Sed Fakoorian Serial entrepreneur and ex-NASA engineer, Sed has launched multiple startups in the tech space. His deep experience in both hardware and software solutions makes him a key figure in the robotics industry, particularly when it comes to solving large-scale, technically challenging problems. Edward Tsai Edward has 15+ years of US/global venture capital investment and fund investment experience. Key investments have included Mysten Labs (supporter of Sui token), Cruise Automation (~$1B acq. by GM), Palantir (NYSE: PLTR), Life360 (ASX IPO), Brave Software (First institutional investor, BOD member), fund investments: Cendana Capital (leading seed stage FOF, Fund 2 investor, LPAC member), 1011 Ventures (leading cybersecurity VC, Fund 1 investor, LPAC member) as well as numerous other USD and RMB investments, particularly in Cybersecurity and enterprise technology. Prior work has included leading the largest Cybersecurity unicorn fundraise in the world (5B RMB over 3 years) for Qianxin (resulted in 2020 IPO - $10B market cap company). Prior work at 360 ($20B market cap Cyber co), DCM ($3B AUM US/China/Japan VC), and Bain and Company. Jane Liu Vice President at JP Morgan, Jane brings a wealth of knowledge from the financial sector and will be moderating the discussion. Her expertise in corporate strategy and investment gives her a broad view of the trends shaping the robotics and AI space. See you at 1:30 PM, Friday, October 18 at UCLA Anderson! This event is co-hosted by Berkeley Entrepreneurs Association (University of California, Berkeley; Haas School of Business) Tech Business Association at UCLA Anderson School of Management (Andertech) Bruin AI (University of California, Los Angeles) Business Technology Group (University of Southern California) This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/

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