Teqfocus Presents: East Bay CXO Nov 2025 Meetup "The Future of the Commercial Engine: GTM Strategy, AI, and Insights"
The Future of the Commercial Engine: GTM Strategy, AI, and Insights
Connect. Exchange. Elevate.
An initiative by Teqfocus
Join fellow CXOs, VPs, and tech decision-makers from the East Bay for an exclusive, peer-driven conversation:
Explore how data leaders are shifting from strategy design to intelligent, AI-driven execution—what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next.
📅 Date: Nov 18th, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
This meetup is part of the East Bay CXO Community—a Teqfocus-led initiative to foster trusted relationships, real conversations, and collective innovation in the Bay Area tech leadership circle.
This isn’t your typical meetup—it’s an energizing space to swap ideas, share experiences, and grow your network.
Over evening snacks and drinks, enjoy a bold, no-fluff panel with senior IT execs diving into one of today’s biggest tech challenges.
Host: Jas Kaur
CTO, Teqfocus | AI & Data Strategist | Host, TeqTalk Podcast
Jas Kaur is the CTO at Teqfocus, where she leads AI and data-driven transformation strategies for global enterprises. With a background spanning IBM, Aviva, and Sainsbury’s, she blends technical depth with business insight. As the host of the TeqTalk Podcast, Jas brings bold ideas and real-world AI stories to the forefront of enterprise conversations.
👥 Keynote Speaker
VP, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Workday | Former Chief Data Officer, Qlik
Joe DosSantos is a data and analytics leader with 20+ years of experience transforming how enterprises leverage data for business impact. As VP at Workday and former CDO at Qlik, he has led global teams to drive innovation in data strategy, governance, and AI adoption across organizations such as TD Bank, EMC, and Accenture.
👥 Panel Speakers
Moderator: Akanksha Aggarwal
VP, Global Commercial Strategy & Operations, Uber Freight | SaaS RevOps & GTM Leader
Akanksha Aggarwal is a revenue and go-to-market leader with 15+ years of experience driving multi-billion-dollar growth and operational transformation at global tech giants.
Now VP at Uber Freight, she leads commercial strategy across a $17B+ logistics network, building on leadership roles at AWS, Google, Meta, and NetApp. An INSEAD MBA and certified executive coach, she also champions diversity and neurodiversity in leadership
Bhavani Palukuri
VP, Enterprise Data & Architecture, Patelco Credit Union | Former, Enterprise Information Architect, Franklin Templeton Investments
Bhavani Palukuri is a technology executive and data-driven engineering leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise AI adoption and transforming global data ecosystems into strategic growth engines.
As VP of Enterprise Data & Architecture at Patelco, he leads AI, data, and analytics strategy to accelerate innovation, optimize technology investments, and deliver measurable business impact.
Global Head, Strategy, Partnerships & AI Solutions, Google Cloud | Former GM Business Transformation Solutions, IBM.
Sharad Aggarwal is a global technology leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation through AI, cloud, and strategic partnerships. As Global Head of Strategy & AI Solutions at Google Cloud, he leads multi-billion-dollar initiatives that help organizations scale responsibly with AI, automation, and data innovation.
A UCLA Anderson MBA and board advisor, Sharad is passionate about shaping ethical, future-ready AI ecosystems that fuel business growth and resilience
Andy Singh
Founder & CEO, Teqfocus | Data & AI Strategist
Andy Singh is the Founder & CEO of Teqfocus, a global Salesforce Summit and AWS partner specializing in AI, data, and cloud transformation.
A recognized strategist, he helps CXOs embed AI into enterprise ecosystems to deliver measurable outcomes.
Agenda:
5:00 PM – Check-in & Networking
Grab a drink, meet fellow tech leaders, and settle in
🔹 5:30 PM – Welcome Remarks
Kickoff by Jas Kaur
Overview of the meetup series and today’s theme
🔹 5:45 PM – Keynote Session
The Semantic Enterprise: Unify Data. Unleash AI. Trust All the Way
🔹 6:00 PM – Panel Discussion
A candid conversation on "The Future of the Commercial Engine: GTM Strategy, AI, and Insights"
🔹 6:30 PM – Open Networking + Drinks & Snacks
Continue the conversation over light snacks and drinks
Exchange ideas, contacts, and next steps in a relaxed setting
No slides. Just real talk.
Reserve your seat now—space is intentionally limited to keep the conversation intimate. And yes, we’ve got food and drinks covered. We look forward to having you at the table.
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East Bay CXO Summit
A community for IT leaders. Built on conversations and powered by connections.
An initiative by Teqfocus
The East Bay CXO Summit is a monthly gathering of senior IT and tech leaders who believe real innovation begins with honest, peer-driven conversations.
Designed to be informal, insightful, and highly interactive, each meetup offers open networking, great food, and candid discussion—no slides, no fluff, just shared experiences and bold ideas.
More than an event, it’s the foundation of a trusted community—fostering collaboration, connection, and continuous leadership growth across East Bay’s technology ecosystem.
Join us at the table. Connect, contribute, and be part of shaping the region’s most trusted CXO network.
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About Teqfocus Consulting LLC:
Teqfocus is a strategic IT services and consulting partner that bridges the gap between technology promises and real business outcomes.
Specializing in Data, AI, and Applications, we help enterprises turn strategy into execution—accelerating transformation through cloud platforms, intelligent automation, data engineering, and modern application development.
Beyond delivery, we’re committed to building communities and sharing insight. Through the East Bay CXO Community and our flagship podcast TeqTalk, we bring senior leaders together to explore what’s next and how to get there.
At Teqfocus, we don’t just implement tech—we enable outcomes that matter.