Vertical AI, Fintech & Entertainment: The Future of The Live Events Economy - #SFTechWeek
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Vertical AI, Fintech & Entertainment: The Future of The Live Events Economy is SF Tech Week’s most fun collision of brains and bass, brought to you by Ticket Fairy.
Think founders, VCs, and operators who ship fast, love great shows, and aren’t allergic to a dance floor.
We’re keeping it spicy: lightning chats and zero snooze panels.
Then we flip the switch: lights down, music up, and high‑energy networking that feels like a party because it is one. Grab a drink, trade intros, and spark pilots, partnerships, and co‑invests with people you’ll actually want to text tomorrow.
Held at a stunning private venue in SoMa, this for those of you who build by day and move by night. If you've been to our SXSW parties, you know what to expect.
Our panel speakers come from both fintech and entertainment backgrounds:
- Kristopher Floyd - Co-Founder, Founders Bay
Kristopher co-leads the strategic vision and daily operations at Founders Bay, a thriving ecosystem at the intersection of capital, innovation, and community. With over 90,000 founders, operators, and investors in our network, Founders Bay sits at the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant tech landscape.
- Krystal Gracier - Former Director, Growth Products & Partnerships, Visa
Krystal brings over a decade of experience in finance, technology, and growth strategy, with a career spanning both Wall Street and Silicon Valley. She has played a pivotal role in shaping the payments and agentic commerce strategy for two of the world's largest technology companies.
- Kristofer Madu - Private Equity Investor at TPG Capital (Tech/Media/Entertainment)
Kristofer Madu is a Private Equity Investor at TPG Capital specializing in Tech, Media, and Entertainment, with over $150 billion in transaction experience including major acquisitions for AbbVie, Novo Nordisk, and TPG's DirecTV stake. A multi-faceted professional, he's also a nonprofit founder providing clean water and career access to underserved communities, a former touring rapper who donated all earnings to charity, a 4x startup founder, and manager to world champion racecar driver Fraser McConnell and rapper Bobby Shmurda—all driven by his core principle of service to others.
- Ritesh Patel - Co-Founder, Ticket Fairy / LOCUS Festival
Ritesh is co-founder and co-CEO of Ticket Fairy, an AI-powered ticketing and fintech platform that has generated over $300 million in sales for live events, backed by Y Combinator and founders of YouTube, Twitch, and Reddit. A veteran event producer who created the global drum ‘n’ bass brand LOCUS and pioneered online music communities in the 2000s, he's now a leading voice on AI's role in transforming the live entertainment industry.
Special guest DJs include Papa Lu from the Kazbah Burning Man camp and more!
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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