AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch has announced the return of its StrictlyVC event series to New York City on September 10, marking its first gathering in the city in two years.

The evening event, co-hosted with Collaborative Fund, will feature a series of fireside chats and networking opportunities with prominent figures from the venture capital and startup ecosystems. Among the headlining speakers is Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures, who will discuss his investment philosophy, his perspective on the current state of OpenAI, and the challenges of startup overcapitalization. Additionally, Deven Parekh, a long-time leader at Insight Partners, will offer insights into navigating an increasingly competitive investment landscape where massive fund sizes are shifting market dynamics.

The event will also explore the intersection of sports, business, and community through a discussion with Craig Shapiro of Collaborative Fund and Jason Levien, CEO of D.C. United. Other sessions will highlight serial entrepreneurs navigating modern societal shifts; Tristan Walker will share details on his new venture focused on American craftsmanship and manufacturing, while Brynn Putnam will discuss her new startup that combines physical social play with artificial intelligence. The evening aims to bring together investors, founders, and journalists for discussions on industry trends alongside standard networking sessions.