​Focus on Risk Presents: GAGR CLUB - Event Series: An Exclusive Networking Evening for Investors (GPs, FOs, LPs, Corp Dev, M&A)

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive, in-person event Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Santana Row West, San Jose, CA.

​​This unique gathering is designed to bring together Family Offices, Venture Capitalists, GPs, Tech Executives, Investment Bankers, Corp Dev, M&A professionals and funded founders in a relaxed setting.  Over $20B in AUM has already RSVP'd.

While enjoying light, delicious finger foods, we’ll dive into engaging conversations focused on LP-GP relationships, Family Office Risk within the industry and cutting edge technology trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, unwind, and share insights from your experiences with fellow thought leaders and innovators.  

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- What to Bring: Feel free to bring your favorite dish to share! Please note this is a BYOB event (though the hosts will not be drinking).  

We’ll provide a selection of finger foods to complement the evening. Come prepared for good food, great company, and meaningful dialogue.  

If you’re an GP/FO and would like to feature your portfolio company, please reach out to Ryan at ryan@bairdaugustine.com for more details.  

We look forward to an enjoyable and insightful evening with you! Please RSVP to secure your spot.  

​-Chjango Unchained - General Partner

​Aexodus Capital

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​- Mike McAlister -CEO Raintree Capital

​Presenting : Fasetto and subsidary AudioCu

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​AudioCu, a patented IP that delivers tightly synchronized, high-fidelity audio data over power lines, is set to launch its at-home product. This innovative solution allows for seamless mixing and matching of speakers without needing a receiver. Users can effortlessly control and customize the system and sound using the accompanying phone app. Come discover how AudioCu can enhance your audio experience.

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​AudioCu’s technology holds great potential for revolutionizing networking devices. Unlike traditional methods that rely on cloud, LAN, internet, or cellular networks, AudioCu offers a unique approach. It can transmit almost 3Gbps of data through copper wire, making it suitable for various applications, including audio, video, and raw data transmission.

​-Nate Embry- CEO YOUID & Rae Helsel-CPO

​Presenting: YOUID

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​-Philip Alvelda- CEO Brainworks.ai

​Presenting:Brainworks

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​The AI-driven Evolution of Venture Capital & Startups

​This presentation will describe how the latest AI technologies are disrupting startup and venture business models, and explore strategies to find new opportunities, leverage, and improve returns using the very agents driving the disruption.

​Bio

​Dr. Alvelda, is an experienced AI technology innovator, entrepreneur, and investor who has created several industry-defining companies across a storied career.  He is the CEO of the Brainworks Foundry, a fully-automated, ai-driven operating and holding company, and the Managing Partner of Brainworks Ventures.  Both entities leverage the latest AI technologies to create, operate, and scale AI-enabled companies to address global challenges.

​Brainworks grew out of Dr. Alvelda’s stint in the Obama Administration’s DARPA | Biological Technologies Office where he developed national-scale R&D programs and technologies at the intersection of AI and neuroscience, and to catalyze the Brain-Machine Interface Industry.

​Dr. Alvelda holds over 30 patents and patents-pending on a wide range of technologies, a technical Emmy Award, a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Cornell University, and Masters and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

​Special Guest Speakers to be announced!

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​Sponsored by:

​Focus On Risk - Facebook - X - YouTube - Substack

​CAGR CLUB by Baird Augustine

​Silicon Valley Economic Forum

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