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18 hours ago
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TechCrunch Sessions: AI begins tomorrow — today's your last chance to save on tickets
Tomorrow, the doors open at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall. What happens next isn't just another AI conference — it's the one you need to be at. gathers the most influential builders, investors, and researchers in artificial intelligence for a day of clarity in an industry clouded by hype. If you're leading a company, allocating capital, or building with code, this is where you need to be. Today's your last chance to lock in low rates. Save $300 on your ticket, and score a second one for half off. Or, test your AI knowledge for a shot at winning 2-for-1 passes. After today, only full-price tickets will be available at the door. We're not interested in AI tourism. We've invited the people shaping policy, deploying real systems, and funding the frontier. Hao Sang, Startups Lead, OpenAI, will explore how startups can gain an edge by partnering with OpenAI — offering insights, tools, and influence straight from the source. Iliana Quinonez, Director, Google Cloud — Infrastructure deep dives for AI startups. Jared Kaplan, co-founder of Anthropic, joins for a fireside on frontier model safety and scaling. Kanu Gulati, partner at Khosla Ventures, lays out what the next fundable moment looks like. Ion Stoica, Databricks co-founder and UC Berkeley professor, explains what's actually required to build infrastructure at AI scale. They'll be joined by executives from Google DeepMind, Accel, Amazon, Cohere, SAP, CapitalG, and many more — each with a perspective you won't find on your LinkedIn feed. Explore the full agenda — and see why you need to be in the room. At the event, set up 1:1 or small-group Braindate meetings to make meaningful connections. Head to the networking lounge for deep-dive conversations that could spark your next move — or your next big idea. This is where the real connections happen. And when the day winds down, the conversations keep going. As the sun sets over Berkeley, Side Events hosted by some of the sharpest operators in AI offer a chance to go even deeper: Toyota Ventures: How early-stage startups can survive and thrive through the AI hype cycle Tanka: Beyond tools: How AI becomes your digital employee MyHomie: Homeownership and property search in the AI Age Prices jump the moment TC Sessions: AI starts. Today is your final opportunity to: Save $300+ on your pass. Add a second ticket for 50% off. Try your luck in our AI Trivia Countdown challenge to score a pass for $200 and get a second ticket free. You're almost out of time — but not out of options. Get in while it still counts. Secure your pass at TC Sessions: AI with pre-door rates — less than 24 hours left. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Building with OpenAI: Hao Sang takes the stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI to share what startups need to get right
There's no shortage of APIs, models, or hype in the current AI ecosystem. But for early-stage founders, the real question is: How do I turn this firepower into a product that actually works…and sells? That's where Hao Sang, from OpenAI's Startups Go-to-Market team, comes in. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI next week — June 5 at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, CA — he'll unpack what it takes to build a durable AI engine inside a startup, from early integrations to responsibly scaling on frontier models. Hao works directly with founders who are in the trenches, helping them translate foundational tech into practical value. At OpenAI, his focus is on more than just technical lift—he's helping companies think through architecture, monetization, and product-market fit in a landscape where those things shift quickly. Before joining OpenAI, Hao helped fintech founders grow at Stripe and held early GTM roles at OpenPhone and Slack. That mix of deep tech and go-to-market fluency gives him a rare lens into what separates noise from traction. In his session, Hao will walk through patterns he's seeing across top AI startups: where they're finding leverage, how they're thinking about cost vs. performance, and what mistakes tend to surface when teams move too fast without a strong technical or distribution base. Expect insights not just on how to use OpenAI's platform, but on how to think critically about where AI belongs in your product stack in the first place. For founders, this is a chance to hear from someone who has visibility across the landscape—and the scars from advising real builders. His talk is especially timely as startups race to move beyond simple wrappers and into differentiated, agent-powered systems. This session is part of a packed day featuring leaders from Google Cloud, Anthropic, Cohere, OpenAI, and many more. We'll dive deep into startup strategy, infrastructure, and next-gen tools that are actively reshaping how products are built and funded. Ticket savings of $300+ are available now — and for a limited time, you can get 50% off a second ticket to bring your cofounder or technical lead. If you're serious about building with AI, this is the room you want to be in. Lock in your spot at TechCrunch Sessions: AI—before everyone else starts building what you're still thinking about. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at
TechCrunch
27-05-2025
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OpenAI's Hao Sang takes the stage at Sessions: AI on June 5
There's no shortage of APIs, models, or hype in the current AI ecosystem. But for early-stage founders, the real question is: How do I turn this firepower into a product that actually works…and sells? That's where Hao Sang, from OpenAI's Startups Go-to-Market team, comes in. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI next week — June 5 at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, CA — he'll unpack what it takes to build a durable AI engine inside a startup, from early integrations to responsibly scaling on frontier models. Hao works directly with founders who are in the trenches, helping them translate foundational tech into practical value. At OpenAI, his focus is on more than just technical lift—he's helping companies think through architecture, monetization, and product-market fit in a landscape where those things shift quickly. Before joining OpenAI, Hao helped fintech founders grow at Stripe and held early GTM roles at OpenPhone and Slack. That mix of deep tech and go-to-market fluency gives him a rare lens into what separates noise from traction. In his session, Hao will walk through patterns he's seeing across top AI startups: where they're finding leverage, how they're thinking about cost vs. performance, and what mistakes tend to surface when teams move too fast without a strong technical or distribution base. Expect insights not just on how to use OpenAI's platform, but on how to think critically about where AI belongs in your product stack in the first place. For founders, this is a chance to hear from someone who has visibility across the landscape—and the scars from advising real builders. His talk is especially timely as startups race to move beyond simple wrappers and into differentiated, agent-powered systems. This session is part of a packed day featuring leaders from Google Cloud, Anthropic, Cohere, OpenAI, and many more. We'll dive deep into startup strategy, infrastructure, and next-gen tools that are actively reshaping how products are built and funded. Register now, save big, and dive into AI's core Ticket savings of $300+ are available now — and for a limited time, you can get 50% off a second ticket to bring your cofounder or technical lead. If you're serious about building with AI, this is the room you want to be in. Techcrunch event Join us at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot for our leading AI industry event with speakers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere. For a limited time, tickets are just $292 for an entire day of expert talks, workshops, and potent networking. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW Lock in your spot at TechCrunch Sessions: AI—before everyone else starts building what you're still thinking about.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Attend TechCrunch Sessions: AI with this new, limited-time discount
We're excited to announce a big surprise for the AI community — TechCrunch Sessions: AI is getting a limited-time discount to broaden the number of people who can attend and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. For just $292, you can get a general admission ticket — plus a 50% discount on a second — to attend our flagship AI-centric event at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall on June 5. We're looking for everyone from those working in the industry to founders, academics, AI die-hards, and beyond to get the chance to learn from and engage with a full day of programming, including: Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan, taking attendees through a behind-the-scenes look at hybrid reasoning models. A peek behind the scenes of how OpenAI works with startups, with Hao Sang of their GTM team. Tanka founder and CEO Kisson Lin, on why your next founder will be an AI. The two winners of our competitive Audience Choice competition: Cohere's Yann Stoneman on using generative AI in privacy-driven companies, and the Global Innovation Forum's Hua Wang on moving swiftly while maintaining compliance. And that's on top of our consistent focus on networking opportunities, with attendees getting the chance to set up 1:1 sessions, meet with peers and potential partners, and start the relationships that lead to big deals down the road. When the event itself is done, you'll also get the chance to keep the momentum rolling with side events hosted by partners across Berkeley, California, including Tanka, Toyota, and MyHomie. Just because our event is done doesn't mean your perks for getting a ticket should, after all. Remember, this pricing is a limited-time offer, so act now and head here to reserve your slot at one of the most exciting events within the AI space this year! This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Sign in to access your portfolio
