September 18th & 19th, 2024
Cal Memorial Stadium
A coveted gathering for our Limited Partners, founders and supporters, who have been a part of Berkeley's ongoing story of innovation, startup creation, and impact.
At the heart of the University of Berkeley lies the guiding motto "Fiat Lux" embodying enlightenment and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. This ethos serves as our beacon.
This summit brings together the spirit of Berkeley and the vision of The House Fund to illuminate pathways and ignite the next wave of groundbreaking ventures.
The Berkeley Summit is a two-day event encompassing Partners Day and Founders Day. Stay tuned for agenda and speaker highlights.
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A day dedicated to our Limited Partners and luminary supporters who back The House Fund with their money and time. Featuring keynotes, lightning panels, and deep dives into the latest trends and innovations.
A day focused on celebrating our founders and our community, with meaningful social mixers and interactive presentations that aim to inspire future endeavors and foster valuable connections.
Gain insights from those shaping the future. Our panelists and speakers include renowned experts and influential leaders.
Marshawn Lynch, a former NFL running back and Super Bowl champion, is known for his powerful playing style and larger-than-life personality. Off the field, he's a successful entrepreneur with his Beast Mode brand and a dedicated philanthropist, focused on uplifting underprivileged communities through various initiatives. Lynch's influence extends beyond sports, inspiring others with his leadership and commitment to giving back.
Katherine Yelick is the Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Berkeley and a renowned Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. A leading expert in high-performance computing, Katherine’s pioneering work in parallel programming and large-scale scientific applications is pushing Berkeley startups to the forefront of technological innovation. From genomics to climate modeling, her groundbreaking research is accelerating discoveries that give Berkeley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem a competitive edge. As a driving force behind research at Berkeley, Katherine is shaping the future of science and empowering the next generation of innovators and founders.
Steve Sterman is the Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Private Equity at the University of California, where he plays a key role in managing UC Investments' $160 billion global portfolio. With oversight of venture, growth equity, and buyout funds, Steve drives a worldwide investment strategy that fuels innovation and delivers significant returns for the university. He also leads direct investments within UC's innovation ecosystem, ensuring that groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial ventures are backed by strategic capital.
David McAuliffe is the Chief Investment Officer at the Berkeley Endowment Management Company, where he oversees $1.8 billion in assets to drive strategic growth and ensure long-term financial stability for UC Berkeley. With over a decade of experience as a senior investment officer at the University of Washington and a background in IT investment banking and consulting, David brings deep expertise in managing complex portfolios. Under his leadership, the work of his team directly funds and advances Berkeley’s most impactful initiatives, supporting innovations that shape both the university and the world.
Omar Yaghi, Professor of Chemistry at UC Berkeley, and Founding Director of the Berkeley Global Science Institute. A pioneering chemist renowned for his creation of metal-organic frameworks that capture and store carbon dioxide, will speak about groundbreaking work in developing materials to address environmental challenges that inspire innovations worldwide. Yaghi is a future Nobel Prize candidate for his ground-breaking work.
Ryan Murphy, 9-time Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer and an advisor at The House Fund. His dedication to excellence in sports inspires innovation and resilience in the startup ecosystem. Ryan just returned from the Paris Olympics where he won 3 medals. He will speak about leadership in sports and beyond.
Joseph Gonzalez, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley. Known for his groundbreaking work in machine learning and data analytics, Gonzalez's research advances the development of scalable AI systems, driving innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. Gonzalez is a serial founder, having sold his first startup to Apple and is a THF AI portfolio founder.
Jeff Holden is the founder of Atomic Machines, a company focused on advanced manufacturing technologies, and the former Chief Product Officer at Uber. He is known for his leadership in developing groundbreaking technologies, including Uber’s autonomous driving and flying car initiatives, as well as his work on Amazon Prime during his tenure at Amazon. He is now developing advanced manufacturing platforms, his work is at the forefront of transforming industries.
Ken Goldberg is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at UC Berkeley, whose pioneering work in robotics and artificial intelligence is actively transforming industries. As the founder of Ambi Robotics, backed by The House Fund, Ken is developing AI-driven robotic systems that are revolutionizing warehouse logistics, enabling faster and more efficient order fulfillment for companies worldwide. His cloud-based robotics innovations are not just theoretical—they’re being deployed in real-world settings, helping companies automate complex tasks and improve productivity on a global scale. By bridging his research with entrepreneurship, Ken is propelling Berkeley’s ecosystem to the forefront of robotics and AI innovation, driving AI's positive impact on the world economy.
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