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April 24, 2026 • TechCrunch Events

Uber CTO Joins StrictlyVC SF Event

Uber CTO Joins StrictlyVC SF Event Uber CTO Joins StrictlyVC SF Event Uber CTO Joins StrictlyVC SF Event

Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga Joins StrictlyVC SF Lineup

Event Announcement

StrictlyVC San Francisco, scheduled for April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, has added Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga to its speaker lineup. The event, which kicks off TechCrunch's 2026 event series, is a key gathering for founders and investors in the SF startup scene.

Speaker Focus

Naga will discuss operating at scale in the age of AI, drawing from his extensive experience at Uber since 2015. His conversation with TechCrunch editor-in-chief Connie Loizos will delve into building complex systems amidst the AI revolution. Naga's background also includes significant contributions to developing earnings systems for Uber drivers and couriers, as well as playing a key role in building early products and infrastructure at LinkedIn.

Additional Speakers

The event features a robust lineup of speakers:

  • Lior Susan: Founder and CEO of Eclipse, discussing physical AI startups and investment opportunities.
  • Amjad Masad: Co-founder and CEO of Replit, offering insights into the future of AI-driven software development.
  • Nicolas Sauvage: President of TDK Ventures, who will host a discussion on raising capital from strategic backers and early-stage investing.
  • Campbell Brown: Former CNN host and Meta media partnerships lead, now with Forum AI, focusing on combating AI-driven disinformation.

Ticket Information

Tickets for StrictlyVC San Francisco are limited and selling fast. Interested parties are encouraged to register promptly to secure their spot at this networking and learning event.