

Stanford AI and Investment Series: Session 7
Event Overview
Join us on May 12, 6:15 – 8:30 PM at Stanford for the 7th edition of the Stanford AI & Investment Series, co-organized by the Stanford GSB VC Club, Stanford GSB VC Alumni Chapter, Stanford Private Equity Club, Stanford xBuilders, and AIx2. (Video of the previous events available at https://www.aix2.ai/media).
This exclusive gathering convenes leading institutional investors, venture capital partners, and seasoned entrepreneurs to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming capital allocation, investment decisions, and entrepreneurship playbook, with a global perspective.
Expect a deep, practical, insider-driven discussion on how top allocators, investors, and operators are adapting to the AI Age—from portfolio construction to deal sourcing and execution.
Agenda
🕕 6:15 – 7:30 PM — Panel Discussion (Deep Conversations)
🕢 7:30 – 8:30 PM — Networking
Featured Speakers
🎤 Kamran Elahian — Serial Unicorn Founder, Global VC Investor, and Global Innovation Advisor to Governments
Silicon Valley entrepreneur since 1978 with 10 companies founded, 7 exits, including 3 multibillion-dollar IPOs. Former venture capital investor across the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East, and innovation advisor to governments and institutions across 30+ countries.
🎤 Ralph Goldsticker — Chief Investment Officer, Alan D. Biller & Associates
Oversees investment strategy for institutional and family office clients, advising ~$170B capital, and manging ~$75B capital, with deep expertise across asset allocation, hedge funds, and alternative investments.
🎤 Frank Tessier — Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University Endowment
Leads long-term endowment strategy at Santa Clara University for ~$2B AUM, focused on disciplined portfolio construction across public and private markets with a focus on innovation and venture capital allocation
🎤 Kamal Solaiman — Founder, Sinbad Capital
Managing family office and charitable foundation; Founder of Sinbad Capital, zero-leverage real estate private equity fund for return-oriented impact investment; Global impact investor in US and emerging markets in Middle East.
Moderator
🎤 Mohammad Rasouli — CEO, AIx2
Stanford AI researcher and founder, building intelligence infrastructure for private-market allocation.
Who Should Attend
Stanford students and researchers
Institutional investors and allocators
Private equity and venture capital professionals
Founders and operators
With interest in Artificial Intelligence • Private Markets • Venture Capital • Institutional Investing • Impact Investment • Financial Innovation