Join us for a special Silicon Zombies session featuring two powerhouse voices at the intersection of technology and governance:

Congressman Sam Liccardo – U.S. House of Representatives, California’s 16th DistrictChris Kelly – Co-Owner of the Sacramento Kings & Founder of Kelly Ventures

We’ll explore how Web3 is shaping public policy, innovation, and the future of governance.

💡 Thought leadership. Policy impact. The future of decentralized technology—discussed where it matters most.

AfroDusk: is a ritual and cultural movement dedicated to celebrating global sounds through an African prism—creating inclusive spaces where heritage meets innovation, and borders dissolve through rhythm. Our mission is to unite vibrant souls from every walk of life, using music as a bridge for connection and creative expression. Guided by heritage-blessed DJ/Producer Kamu Kamu (Kampala/London/SF), AfroDusk crafts immersive, genre-blending journeys that fuse Afrocentric, tribal, and global rhythms with contemporary electronic music. Also featuring the tunes of Boyz Del Mar (Paris, France) and O.P.M. (Nevada City, CA).Expect unreleased sonic selections, global melodies, and tech-tinged soundscapes — curated to dissolve borders as the sun dips behind the San Francisco skyline.

We’re spotlighting three pioneers in the future of health: Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich, MD - award winning neuro-surgeon, Professor PK (LifeAmore) – AI guru, global innovator, and bestselling author who’s turning cloud + code into personalized wellness, diagnostics, and next-gen growth. Jim Dickey (Fountain Life) – revenue architect behind HLI, one of the most powerful consumer-facing longevity membership platforms in the world. Together, we’ll explore how hardware diagnostics, early detection, and predictive AI are reshaping the way we "Live Well, and Age Less"

Join us as we explore the rise of the niche VC—where macro insight meets precision engineering, and systems thinking powers the next wave of frontier tech.

⚙️ Simon Lancaster is a builder’s VC.Founder of Omni Ventures and a former inventor at Apple, Google, and Blackberry with 54+ patents - Simon lives at the intersection of hardware, software, and design. He’s launching his new book Uncovering Alpha, and we’re diving deep into what it takes to back the boldest ideas in advanced manufacturing and portfolio buildinG.

🎸 Sophie Liao is a force.Founding Partner at Republic Ventures (formerly Oyster), she built a top-decile fund solo, turned 90 seed bets into unicorns and IPOs, and is now reshaping private market infrastructure through SaaS, AI, and fintech. Her lens? Global, deeply strategic, and laser-focused on inefficiencies most don’t even see.

🧩 Together, they’ll unpack:– Why niche VCs are outperforming– Where early-stage conviction comes from– What the next wave of innovation really looks like

In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming everything, we’re often so focused on the tools that we forget to ask: what kind of world are we shaping in return?

At the heart of the Zombies episode is a question posed by De Kai—visionary AI pioneer and author of Raising AI:

What’s the one quadrant of intelligence we forgot to teach our machines?

De Kai invented the technology that led to Google Translate, Yahoo Translate, and Bing. But he’s never just been a technologist. His work spans decades at the intersection of AI, culture, ethics, and collective consciousness. As a Founding Fellow of the Association for Computational Linguistics and former member of Google’s AI ethics council, De Kai is one of the few voices asking: Should we be afraid? Or should we take responsibility?

In Raising AI, he reframes artificial intelligence not as tools or threats—but as children. Impressionable, powerful, and growing fast. It’s not just about what we build, but how we raise them.

Join us for this intimate, urgent conversation as we explore:

How “automation of thought” is quietly reshaping our lives

Why culture, not just code, is the battleground

What it means to be the responsible adults in the room

Let’s fill in The Missing Quadrant—together.

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Crypto Zombies! We're expanding the Zombies Universe: with Marvin Ammori and Lindsay Fraser

🔥 Trends, Tools & Tomorrow's Workforce | How AI Is Revolutionizing HRThe future of work has arrived—and AI is at the center of it all.This powerful event explored how AI is transforming every stage of the employee journey—from sourcing and hiring to retention and development. Whether you're in HR, talent strategy, or operations, this conversation delivered essential insights into the next era of workforce innovation.

What was covered:✅ How AI is automating and optimizing talent sourcing✅ Smarter, data-driven hiring decisions in action✅ Personalizing employee experiences at scale✅ Boosting inclusion, agility, and retention✅ Building ethical and bias-aware recruitment systemsEvent Highlights:🔹 Expert Panel Discussion🔹 Start-Up Spotlight Pitch Competition🔹 Real-world tools and case studies shared by leading voices in HR techFeatured Speakers:👤 Laura Burgess, SVP of HR, Avidbank👤 Jacqueline Breslin, Executive Director, Trinet👤 Abdullah Hassani, VP Business Development, Smart HR👤 Kate Carte, Director of Business Development, JeffreyM ConsultingHosted by:🎙 AI in HR & Recruiting Group📍 In partnership with Trinet • TechLAB Innovation Center • Noteraiser, Inc.👉 Subscribe to our channel and tap the 🔔 for more on AI, HR tech, and the future of work.#AIinHR #FutureOfWork #HRTech #WorkforceTrends #TalentAcquisition #RecruitingInnovation #HRLeaders #ai #hr #siliconzombies

How is technology reshaping the way money moves, markets operate, and governments fund the future?

Join us for an insightful evening exploring the next wave of innovation in finance—from real-time payments and AI-driven lending to the policies and safeguards shaping what’s ahead.

🎤 Featured Guests:Fiona Ma – California State TreasurerJeremy Almond – CEO of Paystand (unicorn fintech)

What you can expect:

⚡ Emerging tech in capital markets

🤖 The rise of intelligent finance

🏛️ Public-private collaboration & stablecoins

💡 Investor + founder opportunities

📉 Guardrails to keep innovation equitable and secure

How Customer-Aligned Founders Are Redefining Value, Trust & GrowthIn this live Silicon Zombies episode, we dive into the future of building—where customer obsession, climate-driven innovation, and AI-powered disruption are reshaping the rules for founders, VCs, and policy shapers.🎙️ A high-signal conversation at the crossroads of venture, climate, fintech, and policy—with two standout guests who are walking the walk:Featured Guests:🔹 Gabriel Jarrosson – VC @ Lobster Capital 🦞 | 7x founder | Bootstrapped to $1M ARR solo→ What he learned from 4 failed startups→ Why the next unicorn might have zero employees→ How AI is transforming competitive advantage🔹 Tim Newell – CEO @ GreenFi | Former exec at Tesla & SolarCity→ Turning everyday banking into climate action→ Behind-the-scenes lessons from Tesla’s finance strategy→ Why ESG is broken—and what could replace itThis one’s for the builders who think long-term 🛠️Sponsored by:Spread – gospread.aiNecodex – Build elite remote teams for 50% less → necodex.com

🔥 What makes a startup truly great? It's not about being better—it's about being different.
Join us for a live Silicon Zombies show at the Park James Hotel with legendary investor Mike Maples Jr. of Floodgate VC — early investor of Twitter, Twitch, Okta, Rappi, and so many more; FLOODGATE VC is a firm believer in betting on "Thunder Lizards" long before anyone else sees them.
​We’ll dive into:
​⚡️ What makes a startup a grand slam, not just a base hit
​⚡️ How to avoid building a 'Frankendeck'
​⚡️ How 85% of VC bets fail—and why that’s okay
​⚡️ Pattern recognition vs. pattern breaking
​⚡️ Most people shouldn’t like your idea (and why that’s a good thing)
​⚡️ What the future of VC might look like: RIA models? AI-informed investing?
​🎣 Expect lessons from fishing, baseball, Buffett, Jobs, and Socrates—all woven into a bold conversation about the art and science of venture.
​Whether you're a founder, investor, or someone fascinated by the future, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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