Oakland Tech Week: The Future of AI in Health & Biotech

Whether you’re a founder actively fundraising, an investor seeking the next breakthrough, or an operator shaping Oakland’s vibrant innovation community, this event is designed to foster real connections and actionable dialogue. Why Attend? Direct Access: Connect with local founders, VCs, accelerators, and tech leaders shaping the Bay Area ecosystem. Investor Insights: Hear straight from decision-makers on what makes a startup investable in today’s market. Oakland Innovation: Celebrate and strengthen Oakland’s growing footprint as a hub for science and technology. About Oakstop Oakstop provides underrepresented founders and creatives with accessible co-working spaces, tailored mentorship, and community rooted equity networks to build and scale their businesses in Oakland. By offering a supportive launchpad and hosting targeted ecosystem events, Oakstop was essential in connecting Lylac Health to the physical space, warm networks, and investor visibility needed to advance its mission in women's health research. Agenda 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Welcome & Open Networking Check-in, grab light food & drinks, and start making intentional connections. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Panel Discussion A moderated deep dive featuring industry experts across VC, health tech, and entrepreneurship. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Post-Panel Reception & Connections informal networking, direct founder/investor introductions, and continued QA with panelists. Featured Panelists Cristina Stoyanov – Venture Capitalist | Sharing investment trends in life sciences, biotech, and research-focused ventures. Umyeena Bashir – Founder, Lylac Health | Sharing the founder's journey, scaling a research startup, and lessons learned on the front lines. Amar Saurabh – Tech Product Expert | Providing insights on how access to AI tools is changing the ability to build innovation Key Topics We’ll Cover Where AI and deep-tech investments are heading over the next 3–5 years. What investors actually look for in a pitch in the current market. Essential skills and strategies for building and scaling in Oakland and the broader Bay Area. Accessing local resources to take your startup from concept to capital. Event Details Location: Oakstop, Oakland, CA Studio 17 Food & Drinks: Light refreshments provided. Capacity: Limited to 100 guests to ensure high-quality networking. Reserve your spot early!