Atherton - Summer In Silicon Valley!

Summer in Silicon Valley: Parties on the Peninsula!

The Future of Venture Capital: A Private Briefing & Reception

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Location: Atherton, CA (Address provided upon application approval)

About the Event

The venture capital landscape has shifted. Traditional models are under scrutiny, liquidity expectations are changing, and elite allocators are rethinking how capital earns its return.

Join us in Atherton for the inaugural gathering of Summer in Silicon Valley: Parties on the Peninsula—an exclusive evening designed for decision-makers at the highest levels of private and public markets. Over gourmet food and premium beverages, our panelists will pull back the curtain on the asset class: addressing structural flaws in modern venture, strategies top-decile GPs are deploying to consistently beat the S&P 500, and what managers must do differently to justify fee structures in a new market cycle.

Featured Speakers

• Ben Narasin – General Partner, Tenacity Ventures
• Brian MacMahon – Founder & General Partner, Expert Dojo
• Ryan Baird – Managing Partner, Baird Augustine

(Additional speakers and a detailed agenda will be announced leading up to the event.)

Who Should Attend: This gathering is strictly curated to ensure high-density networking among premier capital allocators and industry leaders:

• Family Offices & Next-Gen Wealth: Principals and chief investment officers looking to navigate the evolving venture landscape.
• Limited Partners & Prospective LPs: Institutional allocators, HNWIs, and prospective fund investors seeking exposure to top-tier GP strategies.
• Corporate & Executive Leadership: C-level executives operating $1B+ enterprises, Heads of Corporate Development, and Heads of M&A at publicly traded companies.
• Venture-Backed Founders: Established founders attending alongside an active investor who can advocate for their growth.

Note: This event is reserved for allocators, corporate leaders, and institutional partners. It is strictly not intended for pre-traction founders seeking initial seed funding.

Registration & Access

Attendance is strictly capped to maintain an intimate atmosphere. Application review is required before ticket release and venue disclosure.

Sponsorship Opportunities

A select number of partnership spots are available for brands aligned with high-net-worth investors and senior corporate leaders. To discuss sponsorship details, please contact ryan@bairdaugustine.com.