Silicon Valley Unplugged: Investing in Hard Tech

Tue Nov 18 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-08:00

CreaTV San Jose | San Jose

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Join us for a special live-studio recording of Silicon Valley Unplugged (SV Up): Investing in Hard Tech — an inside look at how visionary investors and founders are building the next wave of deep-tech innovation.

Hosted by Jillian Sun, former Vice President at Goldman Sachs and Stanford GSB alumna, this session features Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, as the special guest. With over two decades of experience in product, technology, and venture leadership, Nicolas has been at the forefront of investing in AI, energy storage, advanced materials, and hard-tech startups that are redefining what’s possible in the physical world. At TDK Ventures, he champions founders tackling audacious challenges — from electrification and robotics to climate tech — helping them scale breakthrough science into impactful global businesses.

Together, Jillian and Nicolas will unpack how investors evaluate hard-tech opportunities, what it takes for startups to succeed in capital-intensive sectors, and how corporate venture funds are fueling the deep-tech renaissance across Silicon Valley and beyond.

This is a live studio event with limited seating, offering attendees the chance to experience the production in person and engage directly with the speakers. The recorded episode will later air on Comcast’s local broadcast network and be digitally distributed worldwide.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the most insightful voices in hard-tech investing — right here in Silicon Valley.

Agenda
6:00pm Door Opens
6:00 - 6:30pm Network Session
6:30 - 6:45pm SV Spotlight Performance
6:45 - 7:45pm Panel Discussion
7:45 - 8:00pm Q&A
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