STAK Ventures & MidFirst Bank Speaker Series: VIP Lunch & Learn

An Exclusive Afternoon of Capital, Connection, and Community

Join STAK Ventures and MidFirst Bank for a high-impact afternoon at the iconic 1900 Broadway Tower in Oakland. This exclusive VIP Lunch & Learn brings together three visionary investors shaping the future of venture capital, deep tech, and AI.

Whether you are an entrepreneur looking for insights from seasoned investors or a professional looking to connect with the Bay Area innovation ecosystem, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Event Details

• Location: 1900 Broadway Tower, Oakland, CA

• Admission: Free (Complimentary lunch option available upon registration)

• Registration: Secure Your Spot Here

Featured Speakers

Ed Dua | Managing Partner, IA Seed Ventures & Principal, Tilden Family Office Group

Ed is an elite early-stage investor with a portfolio of over 100 companies and a track record that includes six seed-to-IPO exits (including Opendoor, Poshmark, Weave, Caribou Biosciences, and BioAge). At IA Seed Ventures, he focuses on Healthtech, Robotics, and Vertical AI, backing high-conviction founders who are defining the next decade of technology.

Bryce Gilleland | Fund Manager, Cal Innovation Fund II

Bryce leads a venture fund dedicated to backing high-performing, purpose-driven founders emerging from the UC Berkeley and broader University of California ecosystems. A veteran of both energy markets and high-finance, Bryce previously managed the world’s top-performing hedge fund in 2020, scaling assets from $8M to $600M and delivering a staggering 846% net return.

Ryan Green | Principal, Antler

Ryan leads pre-seed investing and founder recruitment for Antler’s prestigious San Francisco residency program. Beginning his career in industrial cybersecurity at Deloitte, Ryan’s extensive background spans deep-tech and AI investing, alongside go-to-market, product, and deployment leadership for early-stage startups.

Special Thanks to Our Partners

MidFirst Bank A heartfelt thank you to Chris Croswell and the MidFirst Bank team for their ongoing support of our founder and investor community. Their relationship-first approach to banking makes them a trusted, premier partner to entrepreneurs and executives across California.

Event Sponsors We are proud to partner with Red Bull to keep our attendees energized, and Daniel A. and the Twelve Top Catering team for providing a first-class, VIP culinary experience.