Stanford LP Seminar Series #16 (Texas TRS, James Irvine Foundation; Plug and Play; Blennemann Family; Click Ventures)
You’re invited to Stanford LP Seminar Series #16—the 16th edition of the Stanford AI & Investment Series, co-organized by the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Alumni Chapter, AIx2, and Stanford xBuilders.
Join us for a practical, insider-driven conversation with leading foundation, family-office, venture, public-pension, and global investment professionals. Together, we’ll explore how allocators are navigating the AI Age—from manager selection and portfolio construction to innovation and execution across private markets.
Location
EVGR Building C, Room 134
Agenda
5:30–6:00 PM — Networking
6:00–7:00 PM — Panel Discussion and Deep Conversation
Featured Speakers
🎤 Ashley Baum, CFA — Managing Director, Head of Special Opportunities, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Public-pension investment leader based in Austin, Texas.
🎤 Tim Recker — Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer, The James Irvine Foundation
Foundation investment leader based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
🎤 Saeed Amidi — CEO, Plug and Play/Amidi Group
Global innovation leader based in the Bay Area
🎤 Heinz Blennemann — Principal, Blennemann Family Investments
Family-office investor based in Los Altos, California.
🎤 Jenni Risku — Chief Strategic Partner & Singapore Head, Click Ventures
Venture investment leader based in Singapore.
Moderator and Co-Hosts
🎤 Mohammad Rasouli — CEO, AIx2
Stanford AI researcher and founder focused on AI transformation for portfolio companies through an investor’s lens.
🎤 Jing Kuang — President, Stanford GSB VC Alumni Chapter
Co-Founder, Cresca; Founding Partner, Y+ Ventures.
🎤 Kun Peng — Founding Partner, Stanford xBuilders
Who Should Attend
Institutional investors and allocators
Family offices and fund-of-funds investors
Private equity and venture capital professionals
Stanford students and researchers
Founders and operators
Want to continue the conversation?
Following the seminar, we will host an invitation-only Small Group Dinner with the featured speakers and co-hosts from 7:30–8:30 PM. This is a separate, intimate gathering designed for deeper discussion, thoughtful questions, and meaningful connections.
Apply for the Small Group Dinner: https://cresca.ai/e/ep_07e25592d3155ca59c7a1c69431a078f
Please note that registration for the main seminar and the Small Group Dinner are separate.