AI, Start-ups & the Future of Work: A Silicon Valley Conversation
What will the world of work look like in the next 3–5 years? And where will the most interesting opportunities be?
Join NTU students, Silicon Valley founders, investors and members of the start-up community for an evening exploring how AI is reshaping industries, creating new opportunities and changing what it means to build a career.
🎤 Fireside Chat
Hear from four leaders at the forefront of technology and innovation:
Arjun Tambe
Founder, Kipo AI
Ayin Vala
Founder & CEO, GenMD
Thomas Deng
Co-Founder, Splashtop
Leonard Lee
Head of Global Accelerator, 500 Global
We will explore:
What new roles and opportunities AI may create
What skills will matter in an increasingly AI-driven world
What start-ups can offer young professionals
Where the next generation of opportunities may emerge
💬 Student Panel
Hear from NTU students who have worked with start-ups through NTU's Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) and get an honest perspective on what it's really like to work in a fast-moving start-up environment.
🍽️ Dinner & Networking
Stay for dinner (Singaporean food!) and connect with start-up founders, investors, NTU students, alumni and members of the Silicon Valley start-up community.
Whether you're curious about AI, exploring different career paths or considering working at a start-up, come meet people building what's next.
Co-hosted by Pebblebed - Technical early-stage VC founded by Pam Vagata (OpenAI co-founder, led AI at Stripe), Keith Adams (founder of Facebook AI Research, former Slack Chief Architect), and Tammie Siew (former Sequoia SEA investor).
About NTU
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a leading research-intensive university in Singapore with a strong focus on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Through OEP, NTU undergraduates gain hands-on experience working with startups in global innovation hubs.