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Aug 4, 2024
The Sway Minds Summit hosts top investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders for an invitation-only event.
Great ideas have the power to Sway Minds
The Sway Minds Summit 2024 offers an intimate and exclusive setting where Sway Ventures LPs can engage directly with portfolio founders, industry luminaries, and compelling speakers. Past speakers include Nobel Laureate Alvin Roth; Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana; music/film producer Quincy Jones III; actress/model turned entrepreneur Brooke Shields; and thought leaders from iconic brands like Softbank, Costco, and Amazon, along with visionary founders from Addepar, OpenGov, and Sourcegraph – just to name a few.
This year's theme, "Riding the Wave of Innovation," will come to life through compelling content, stimulating conversations, and invaluable connections.
Attendees can expect:
Insightful keynotes
Dynamic panels
Interactive breakout sessions
Activities spotlighting the forefront of investing in technology, innovation, and creativity
The summit will be held at HanaHaus in Newport Beach, featuring a full day of sessions with distinguished speakers, including:
John W. Thompson: Former Microsoft Chairman and Symantec CEO
Egon Durban: SilverLake
Brian Sheth: Havelii (formerly of Vista Equity)
Alexey Molchanov: World's deepest freediver
Aaron Reed: Featured in the new Wolverine + Deadpool film
General John Abizaid (ret.): Former United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Soledad O'Brien: Acclaimed broadcast journalist and executive producer
Topics will range from AI reshaping innovation, navigating tech investments, creating value in SaaS businesses, achieving peak performance, geopolitical dynamics impacting global technology investments, and the influence of media and storytelling on the tech landscape.
Registration: This is an invitation-only event.