​AI@Work – East Bay

​Silicon Valley East Bay Founders
From Hype to Reality: Real-World AI

​🚫 No hype

​✅ Real lessons learned

​Purpose

​AI isn’t just a theory anymore—it’s driving measurable change in real workplaces. AI@Work – East Bay is a monthly networking hub for founders, IT and AI professionals, and business leaders who are applying AI to solve practical problems. Each session focuses on real-world applications, live in-production demos, and measurable business outcomes—not pitches or buzzwords.

​This month’s theme — “The Future of AI in HR” — explores how organizations are using artificial intelligence to improve hiring, engagement, and retention, and how startups are transforming workforce productivity through real deployments.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Early-stage founders building or exploring AI applications

• ​Entrepreneurs & startup leaders leveraging AI to scale

• ​CXOs curious about adoption and ROI

• ​Angel investors & VCs scouting the next wave of AI startups and connecting with founders

​What to Expect

• ​Learn from founders deploying real-world AI solutions

• ​See live, in-production demos of working AI systems

• ​Gain insights from practitioners on building and scaling AI adoption

• ​Network with peers, collaborators, and investors who share your curiosity and ambition

​Agenda

​4:30 – 5:00 PM — Check-in & Networking

​5:00 – 5:15 PM — Introduction & Welcome

​5:15 – 6:00 PM — Live AI Demos & Founder Discussions

​6:00 – 6:45 PM — Investment Trends in AI (Panel)

​6:45 – 7:30 PM — Pizza & Networking

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Speakers

• ​Girish Reddy – ONWARD

• ​Abhilasha Juneja – FLAIRX

• ​Abesh Thakur – That Works

​Panelists

• ​David Wachtel – General Manager, Talent Products, Workday

• ​Venkatesh S – Co-Founder, Stealth Startup; Investor, 8VC

• ​Greg Hitchan – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Tri-Valley Ventures

​Community Spirit

​We’ll bring the beer, sodas, and pizza — you bring your laptop, demos, and ideas. Together, we’ll create a collaborative space where founders, professionals, and investors connect, learn, and spark new opportunities across the East Bay’s growing AI ecosystem.