Stanford LP Seminar Series #16 (Texas TRS, James Irvine Foundation; Plug and Play; Blennemann Family; Click Ventures)

You’re invited to Stanford LP Seminar Series #16—the 16th edition of the Stanford AI & Investment Series, co-organized by the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Alumni Chapter, AIx2, and Stanford xBuilders. Join us for a practical, insider-driven conversation with leading foundation, family-office, venture, public-pension, and global investment professionals. Together, we’ll explore how allocators are navigating the AI Age—from manager selection and portfolio construction to innovation and execution across private markets. Location EVGR Building C, Room 134 Agenda 5:30–6:00 PM — Networking 6:00–7:00 PM — Panel Discussion and Deep Conversation Featured Speakers 🎤 Ashley Baum, CFA — Managing Director, Head of Special Opportunities, Teacher Retirement System of Texas Public-pension investment leader based in Austin, Texas. 🎤 Tim Recker — Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer, The James Irvine Foundation Foundation investment leader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. 🎤 Saeed Amidi — CEO, Plug and Play/Amidi Group Global innovation leader based in the Bay Area 🎤 Heinz Blennemann — Principal, Blennemann Family Investments Family-office investor based in Los Altos, California. 🎤 Jenni Risku — Chief Strategic Partner & Singapore Head, Click Ventures Venture investment leader based in Singapore. Moderator and Co-Hosts 🎤 Mohammad Rasouli — CEO, AIx2 Stanford AI researcher and founder focused on AI transformation for portfolio companies through an investor’s lens. 🎤 Jing Kuang — President, Stanford GSB VC Alumni Chapter Co-Founder, Cresca; Founding Partner, Y+ Ventures. 🎤 Kun Peng — Founding Partner, Stanford xBuilders Who Should Attend Institutional investors and allocators Family offices and fund-of-funds investors Private equity and venture capital professionals Stanford students and researchers Founders and operators Want to continue the conversation? Following the seminar, we will host an invitation-only Small Group Dinner with the featured speakers and co-hosts from 7:30–8:30 PM. This is a separate, intimate gathering designed for deeper discussion, thoughtful questions, and meaningful connections. Apply for the Small Group Dinner: https://cresca.ai/e/ep_07e25592d3155ca59c7a1c69431a078f Please note that registration for the main seminar and the Small Group Dinner are separate.