The Future of Marketplaces: Insights from Silicon Valley NYC Tech Week Coffee Chat with Rob Mihalko

​Join us for an intimate coffee chat with Rob Mihalko — tech executive, investor, Stanford instructor, patent holder, and fund manager at Spectus Ventures.

​With deep relationships across the Stanford innovation ecosystem and Silicon Valley venture community, Rob will share his perspective on the latest developments shaping the marketplace economy, AI-driven business models, venture capital trends, and emerging investment opportunities.

​This will be a highly interactive discussion designed for founders, investors, operators, and anyone interested in understanding where innovation and capital are flowing in Silicon Valley today.

​What We'll Cover

​• Latest trends in marketplace businesses and digital platforms
• How AI is reshaping marketplaces and commerce
• Emerging investment themes in Silicon Valley
• What founders should know about fundraising in today's environment
• Insights from Stanford's innovation ecosystem
• Open Q&A and discussion