AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10

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August 28, 2026, 2:02 AM

• •StrictlyVC will hold a New York event in the West Village on Thursday, September 10.
• •Keith Rabois is slated to discuss venture investing, OpenAI, and founders raising more capital than needed.
• •Craig Shapiro and D.C. United CEO Jason Levien will speak about sports teams and organizations as business investments.
• •Tristan Walker and Brynn Putnam will discuss ventures aimed at rebuilding community and physical-world engagement in an AI-heavy era.
• •Deven Parekh of Insight Partners is expected to address how large investment firms compete as capital becomes more commoditized.
• •The event will include networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and TechCrunch staff including Connie Loizos and Rebecca Bellan.

TechCrunch is promoting a StrictlyVC event in New York’s West Village scheduled for September 10. The lineup includes Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh for discussions on AI investing, sports business, community, craftsmanship, and venture capital. The article highlights specific talking points such as OpenAI, sports organizations as investments, and startups built in response to technology-driven isolation. It also notes that the evening will include drinks, food, networking, and appearances by TechCrunch writers.

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