Manu Rekhi is the Managing Director at Inventus Capital and Partner at Silicon Valley Quad (SVQ), where he invests in and mentors early-stage technology startups. A seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Manu has been an early investor and advisor to several successful startups, including multiple unicorn companies across AI, consumer tech, fintech, and enterprise software. Prior to venture capital, Manu held leadership and product roles at Google, News Corporation, and several high-growth startups. He is widely recognized for his expertise in product management, startup growth, venture investing, and mentoring founders building next-generation technology companies.
​AI is moving faster than ever, but where are investors placing their bets, and what trends are already cooling off? Join leading VCs for a candid conversation on the evolving AI landscape: from agentic AI, vertical applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity to the realities of enterprise adoption, defensibility, and monetization. The panel will explore what’s driving conviction in today’s market, where investors see overcrowding and hype, and what founders need to build to stand out in the next wave of AI innovation.