Fireside Unleashed with Patrick Salyer, VC@Mayfield

LIVESTREAM FROM SILICON VALLEY - Networking (first half hour). Space is limited. Reserve your space now. FREE –

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Are you ready to delve into the world of entrepreneurship and venture capital? Roger Rappoport, angel investor, startup attorney and leader of **Procopio's **Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Practice Group and founder of Access Silicon Valley and Murtuza (Matt) Haryanawalla, AI expert and CEO of Llama Labs invite you to join us on September 6, 2023, for an EXCLUSIVE one-night only discussion with the prodigious Patrick Salyer, Partner at Mayfield, one of the hottest, most innovative and respected venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, who have JUST closed on the $250.0 million AI Start Fund, focusing on Seed stage AI companies.

In this Fireside Chat--Unleashed event (we call it "unleashed" because this event will be interactive, audience driven), Roger, Matt and Patrick will delve into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and venture capital and the rapidly changing world related to AI and AI investments. Patrick has a unique experience to share--he was the former CEO of Mayfield portfolio company Gigya, a customer identity and access management leader, which was acquired by SAP, and so can speak to the issues faced by entrepreneurs in funding and scaling a company, as well as invaluable insights from the perspective of a VC.
Roger, Matt and Patrick will share their personal experiences, discuss the latest trends and investment strategies, and provide invaluable advice for startup founders in terms of starting, funding and scaling a company. Gain unique insights into the world of emerging AI growth companies, learn from the successes and challenges of industry leaders, and uncover the secrets of turning innovative ideas into thriving businesses. Join us for this unparalleled event of brilliantly combined insights from the perspective of a VC and entrepreneur!
Don't miss this fireside with Patrick!!

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AGENDA (ALL TIMES ARE CALIFORNIA TIME)
5:15pm - 5:45pm: Virtual networking
5:45pm - 6:00pm: Demo Table/Sponsor Introductions
6:00pm - 7:30pm: Fireside and audience discussion with Patrick

ABOUT PATRICK
Patrick brings more than a decade of enterprise leadership experience to Mayfield. He is the former CEO of Mayfield portfolio company Gigya, customer identity and access management leader, which was acquired by SAP. As a first-time CEO who built Gigya into a successful enterprise company, he brings a company building playbook which can serve as a model for entrepreneurs. His operational expertise includes successfully navigating multiple product pivots, establishing a new market category, and scaling to more than $100M ARR and hundreds of employees. He has proven go-to-market expertise, having built global inside and field sales models, and achieved high growth rates. Patrick holds a BA from Harvard University.
Patrick invests in the enterprise sector, focusing on middleware and API businesses. He believes people matter most, and his investment philosophy starts with building trusted relationships with founders. He helps entrepreneurs by coaching on the CEO growth journey, company building, and go-to-market strategy.

PREMIER SPONSORS AND PARTNERS:
Procopio, an AM LAW 200 law firm, ranked among the Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report
Tie Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Bank

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