Jesse Lyu from Rabbit Makes a Leap to StrictlyVC LA, Landing on Leap Day

We’re announcing an exciting addition to our speaker lineup for StrictlyVC Los Angeles on February 29. Lyu is an entrepreneur renowned for his work in human-machine interaction. With rabbit, he leads a team dedicated to crafting intuitive experiences that redefine the way we interact with technology. Faraz Fatemi, partner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersFaraz joined Lightspeed as a Partner in 2022 and is focused on investments in consumer platforms. If you’re interested in learning how your brand can partner with StrictlyVC, head to our sponsorship form and someone from the team will respond shortly.

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our StrictlyVC Los Angeles speaker lineup on February 29. Joining us is Jesse Lyu, the founder and CEO of rabbit Inc. Lyu will be showcasing rabbit r1, the pocket-sized AI hardware assistant that caused a stir at CES and made headlines last month.

Lyu is a pioneer in the field of human-machine interaction, and with rabbit, he leads a team dedicated to crafting intuitive experiences that revolutionize our interactions with technology. We’re lucky to have Lyu stay after his presentation, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the impressive rabbit r1 for themselves. The device has been described as “staggeringly ambitious” and promises to perform many, if not all, of the tasks that can be done on a smartphone.

Last-minute tickets are now on sale for just $150 – get yours here before they sell out!

You may be wondering who else will be sharing their insights at StrictlyVC LA. In addition to Lyu, we’re thrilled to hear from these industry leaders who have recently been making waves:

Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO at Waymo
Trae Stephens, general partner at Founders Fund
Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal
Faraz Fatemi, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners

Tekedra Mawakana is responsible for overseeing Waymo’s strategy, with a focus on the commercialization and widespread adoption of Waymo Driver. With over 20 years of experience in advising consumer tech companies globally, Mawakana brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Trae Stephens is a general partner at Founders Fund, and also the co-founder and executive chairman of Anduril Industries, a company focused on autonomous technology for defense purposes. He is also a co-founder of Sol, a revolutionary wearable e-reader.

Another speaker we’re thrilled to have is Meredith Whittaker, who has over 17 years of experience in the tech industry, spanning academia, government, and industry. Her research and work have greatly influenced global AI policy and shifted the public’s understanding of AI, particularly regarding surveillance practices and the concentration of resources that modern AI requires.

As a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners since 2022, Faraz is responsible for investments in consumer platforms. Prior to this, he worked at Clubhouse and Wave, leading growth and monetization strategies. He has also been on the investing team at Bain Capital Ventures, focusing on consumer internet and marketplaces.

We’d like to extend a special thanks to our partners – Lightspeed Venture Partners and Harmonic – for their support and for helping us organize this event in the beautiful location of Hollywood.

If you’d like to learn more about partnership opportunities with StrictlyVC, please fill out our sponsorship form, and a member of our team will respond promptly.