STAK Ventures: Speaker Series - VIP Lunch & Learn

​🚀 STAK Ventures: Speakers Series – VIP Lunch & Learn

​​You’re invited to the STAK Ventures Speaker Series — a VIP Lunch & Learn

​Hosted at the iconic 1900 Broadway Tower in Oakland. Every 2 weeks we will be featuring an new guest speaker!

​​Join us for a high-impact afternoon of connection, conversation, and community as we welcome two visionary venture capitalists shaping the future of innovation:

​SPEAKERS:

​🎤Dr. Xuhui Shao is a founding partner at Foothill Ventures, an early-stage deep tech venture fund based in Silicon Valley. Prior to this, he served as Vice President of Engineering at Yahoo, where he led the company’s global display advertising platforms. He was also the founding technologist at ad tech pioneer Turn (acquired for $310M) and AI risk management company ID Analytics (acquired for $170M). Dr. Shao is an early investor in Plus.AI, WeRide.AI, and Certik—all of which have gone on to become unicorn companies.

🎤Graham Siegel is a seasoned entrepreneur, operations leader, and venture capitalist with a passion for innovation and technology. As the Founder and Managing Partner of shuckerVC, he focuses on backing and accelerating B2B software companies. His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding four successful ventures spanning healthcare, education, and AI-driven drug development.

With a background in strategy consulting and a J.D. from Northwestern University, Graham brings a unique combination of legal insight and business expertise to every endeavor. Most recently, he co-founded Unlearn, a generative AI company that has raised over $130 million to accelerate drug development.

Outside of his professional work, Graham is an avid sailor and news enthusiast, balancing his love for technology with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and global affairs.

​​🌟 What to Expect:

• ​​🍽️ A relaxed lunch with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders
• ​​🤝 Curated networking and high-impact introductions to help you move the needle
• ​​🎤 A 30-minute speaker session with live Q&A, moderated by Brian Sparkes
• ​​🚀 Insightful conversations on venture capital, innovation, and industry transformation
• ​​🚗 Secured parking in the heart of Uptown Oakland

​​📍 Location:
1920 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

​​🅿️ Driving Instructions:
🚗 Parking: Please use our designated garage at 410 19th Street. Or the secured parking across the street on 19th at the Franklin Plaza Garage

​​🚇 Taking BART?
Exit at 19th St/Oakland—the building is directly outside the station.

​​🎟️ Seats are limited—RSVP now to secure your spot.
For questions or day-of needs, text me directly: 408-992-5043

​​Let’s spark the next wave of innovation—right here in Oakland.