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Venture has changed. Capital is concentrating in large platforms, emerging managers are fighting to prove differentiated access, and more LPs are building their own direct and co-investment programs.
So how should LPs construct venture exposure today?
Join family offices, fund-of-funds, and other allocators for a short panel followed by an interactive unconference where the room sets the agenda.
We'll explore: - Emerging managers vs. established platforms - Where differentiated returns can still be found - When direct and co-investments make sense - Evaluating managers without long track records - Specialization, fund size, ownership, and access - How allocation strategies are evolving into 2027
Built for LPs, family offices, fund-of-funds, endowments, foundations, and GPs. Expect a candid, off-the-record-style conversation.
Speakers: Max Khalkhali leads GEX Ventures, deploying long-term family capital into breakthrough science and technology. With 10+ years across family office and venture investing, he builds deep relationships with both emerging and established fund managers.
Wilson Lin is Head of AI Investing at DCG, leading early-stage investments in AI, physical AI, and cybersecurity, and partnering with emerging managers through DCG's LP and co-investment program. He previously founded Cyber NYC, a $100M public-private initiative for NYC's cybersecurity ecosystem, and is a Kauffman Fellow.
5:30 PM — Doors Open + Light Bites 6:15 PM — Welcome Remarks 6:20 PM — Panel 6:40 PM — Unconference 7:10 PM — Food, Drinks + Networking 9:00 PM — End of Event
About the Host: Savant is a physical AI community and venture fund for exceptional builders searching for their good quest: an idea that's hard, consequential, and civilization-defining. Join a talent-dense group of peers, prototype in our hardware lab and get deep support from our team. When you're ready to commit, Savant writes you the first check.
Savant events are open to Residents, portfolio founders, alumni, and special guests of the community. The best way to join events at Savant is to apply for Savant Residency: www.savantvc.com
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.
