​Join East Bay’s top tech leaders for real Data & AI conversations and meaningful connections.

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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 most prominent tech challenges.

​Guest Speaker: Dr. Gajanan C.

​Founder, Stealth AI Startup | Former CTO, Dgraph Labs | Ex-AWS, Visa

​Dr. Gajanan C. is a pioneer in AI-centric data management and multi-model databases. Former CTO of Dgraph Labs, he led the integration of graph queries with vector search — pushing the frontier of AI-powered data platforms. At AWS, he architected distributed query systems, and at Visa, he shaped secure data infrastructure at a global scale.

​Now the founder of a stealth AI startup, he’s focused on building the next generation of intelligent data systems for real-world AI applications

​Guest Speaker: Alok Srivastava

​AI & Data Executive | Former CTO, Conductor | Ex-Oracle, Delphix, ParAccel

​Alok Srivastava is a seasoned SaaS and data leader with deep expertise in building AI-powered platforms at scale. As former CTO of Conductor, he led product and tech strategy across AI, data, and infrastructure. His leadership spans global engineering teams and transformative roles at Oracle, ParAccel, and Delphix, including contributions to AWS Redshift’s core technology.

​With over 38 patents and a Wharton MBA, Alok brings a rare blend of visionary leadership, technical depth, and product excellence.

​Host & Speaker: 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.

​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, Host

• ​Overview of the meetup series and today’s theme

​🔹 5:45 PM – Panel Discussion

​From Data to Decisions: Where to Deploy AI Agents for Maximum Business Impact

• ​A candid conversation on aligning data strategy, application design, and AI infrastructure

• ​Panelists: TBD 

​🔹 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

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No slides. Just real talk.