The StrictlyVC San Francisco event on April 30 will feature a new speaker: Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga. The gathering marks the start of TechCrunch’s 2025 events calendar at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center. Naga will join a lineup already including prominent figures from venture capital and technology sectors. His presence highlights the focus on operating at scale in the AI era.
The event takes place as AI reshapes how large companies manage infrastructure and customer services. Naga’s role at Uber involves overseeing technology that supports millions of daily rides and deliveries worldwide. His insights will address how AI integrates into real-time decision-making and system resilience.
StrictlyVC San Francisco is part of TechCrunch’s annual series, now in its fifth year. Past editions have drawn executives from companies like Google, Meta, and Nvidia. The April 30 date at Sentro Filipino Cultural Center follows a two-year pause due to venue renovations.
Organizers say the addition of Naga reflects growing interest in how AI transforms operational efficiency. Uber has been a frequent case study in scaling technology under pressure. The company’s shift toward autonomous vehicles and AI-driven dispatch systems makes Naga’s perspective relevant for investors and technologists alike.
Registration for the event opened last week. Attendees include startup founders, venture capitalists, and corporate innovation leaders. The event will not be livestreamed to maintain an invitation-only atmosphere.
Source: techcrunch.com