Save the date: Thursday, September 10, marks the highly anticipated return of StrictlyVC to New York City. TechCrunch\u2019s premier evening event series is trading the West Coast for the historic charm of Manhattan\u2019s West Village. While San Francisco\u2019s Mission Bay-often jokingly dubbed the \u201cVest Village\u201d due to the high concentration of fleece-wearing venture capitalists-has hosted us recently, we are thrilled to bring our boutique networking experience back to the brownstones and cobblestone streets of New York for the first time in two years.<\/p>\n
Following a successful tour that spanned Los Angeles, Athens, and San Francisco, our New York comeback features a curated agenda designed to challenge the status quo of the venture capital landscape.<\/p>\n
The evening\u2019s centerpiece features a candid conversation with Keith Rabois. Since his recent move from Silicon Valley to the East Coast, Rabois has continued his reputation as a disruptive force in the industry. His investment portfolio remains as eclectic as it is strategic; he has demonstrated significant conviction in companies like Ramp and State Affairs-a platform leveraging artificial intelligence and a network of local reporters to monitor legislative developments across all 50 states.<\/p>\n
During our session, Rabois will dive into several contentious topics, including:<\/p>\n
As the venture ecosystem continues to evolve, with global VC funding reaching approximately $73 billion in Q2 2024, insights from industry veterans like Rabois are more critical than ever for founders and investors navigating this complex climate.<\/p>\n