AAAIM Venture Capital Summit 2025

The Power of AAPI Innovators and the Investment Landscape in the Age of AI

The AAAIM VC Summit returns for its 4th year, bringing together visionary investors, pioneering founders, and leading voices in AI, machine learning, deep tech, fin tech, and beyond. As transformative technologies redefine industries and reshape the U.S. economy, this exclusive one-day event will explore where capital is flowing, what’s next in venture, and how investors can navigate the evolving landscape.

With a special focus on AAPI innovators driving the future of technology, the summit will showcase top-tier founders, emerging fund managers, and institutional investors at the forefront of change. Join us for insightful discussions, high-impact networking, and actionable insights into the next decade of venture investing.

If you are a qualified LP, please reach out to info@aaaim.org for registration.

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Thank you to our host: NTT Experience Center

Planning Committee: Jay Eum, David Lam, Jason Lin, Anita Ng, Christine Tsai, Aakar Vachhani

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Thursday, April 17
1:00pm – 7:30pm PDT

NTT Experience Center
San Francisco, CA

Agenda

12:15pm – 1:00pm

Event Check-in

1:00pm

Welcome and Opening Remarks

1:10pm – 1:30pm

Fireside Chat

With Dr. David K. Lam, CEO Multibeam/ Founder Lam Research
Moderator: Lilly Huang, Managing Director, Ultra High Networth, CITI Private Banking

1:35pm – 1:55pm

Fireside Chat

With Rodrigo Liang, CEO, SambaNova Systems
Moderator: David Lam, Senior Advisor, BRV Capital

2:00pm – 2:35pm

The Mega-Shift: Innovation and Market Opportunities

Panelist: Anita Ng, Managing Partner, Cambridge Associates
Panelist: Tracy Fong, Partner, Fund-Partnerships, General Catalyst
Panelist: Michael Kim, Founder, Cendana Capital
Panelist: Paul Conley, Managing Director for Venture Studio Operations, Paladin Capital Group
Moderator: Van Kwok, Managing Director|Fund Finance, Banc of California

2:40pm – 3:00pm

Artificial Intelligence: Fireside Chat

With Kenneth Lin, former CEO of Credit Karma
Moderator: Jason Lin, Co-Founder and General Partner, Lifelike Capital

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Networking Break

3:35pm – 4:10pm

Evolving Investment Environment Driven by the AI Revolution

Speaker: Eugene Zhang, Founding Partner, TSVC
Speaker: Dr. Chenxi Wang, Managing General Partner, Rain Capture Ventures
Speaker: Cheryl Cheng, Founder and CEO, Vive Collective
Speaker: Wai Yee Cheng, Managing Director, Moderne Ventures
Moderator: Christine Tsai, Founding Partner, 500 Global

4:10pm – 4:30pm

Fireside Chat

With Garry Tan, CEO, Y Combinator

4:30pm – 4:50pm

Fireside Chat

With David Chao, Co-Founder and General Partner, DCM
Moderator: Jay Eum, Founding Managing Partner, GFT Ventures

4:50pm – 5:30pm

LP Perspective on the State of VC Investing

Speaker: Aakar Vachhani, Managing Partner, Fairview Capital
Speaker: Vincent Lee, Investment Manager, CalPERS
Speaker: Dave Aung, Retirement Investment Officer, San Jose Retirement System
Speaker: Katherine Rodota, Associate Portfolio Manager, CalSTRS
Moderator: Marina Kofsman, Investment Management Partner, Morgan, Lewis, & Blockius LLP

5:30pm – 5:50pm

Leading CIO Perspective: Fireside Chat

With Yup Kim, CIO, Texas Municipal Retirement System
Leading CIO Perspective
Moderator: Ethan Choi, Partner, Khosla Ventures