Corporate Capital in the Age of AI
How do corporate venture arms of global industrial leaders decide where the future is heading? On February 24, 2026, join us in the studio as we tape this exclusive episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, where strategic capital leaders reveal how corporate investment is shaping the next wave of AI, semiconductors, and deep tech. This is a Sparknify Member-Only event as all will be placed into waitlist first. Become a member today to gain access to this exclusive event.
May 8, 2026 Friday 5pm
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
As global attention turns to Taiwan’s startup founders and world leading supply chain, a distinguished SelectUSA delegation is here to engage and collaborate with American partners, innovators, and investors where Taiwan’s deep tech strength meets Silicon Valley ambition.
In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, we sit down with Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, for a candid conversation on what it takes to build and back transformative deep-tech companies. Hosted by Jillian Sun, the discussion explores how frontier technologies move from lab to global impact. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or deep-tech enthusiast, this episode offers a grounded look at how real innovation gets funded.
Human vs. AI is a Sparknify podcast exploring how we navigate life with artificial intelligence where it empowers, disrupts, and where the human spirit must lead.

The Sharks Garage
Startup Bootcamp
This hands-on startup bootcamp invites young curious minds to explore entrepreneurship with Silicon Valley mentors, build real ideas, and pitch with confidence to actual venture capitals in a fun and supportive environment. Spots are limited — join the next generation of innovators today.
The 2026 Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Festival is now open for submissions. Filmmakers and creators worldwide are invited to submit works that explore, challenge, and expand the language of cinema, whether realized through traditional filmmaking or generated with AI. At its core, the festival confronts a defining question for the future of storytelling: can machines truly shape human emotion, or do human directors still reach the heart in ways no algorithm can?
In this episode of Silicon Valley Spotlight, we feature David Leikam — a composer-improviser and sonic architect whose live performance on the Moog Rogue synthesizer explores the edges of modern improvisation through rich analog textures and raw emotion. Born with cerebral palsy, David’s physical and sensory experience shapes a deeply personal musical language. Largely self-taught, his work blends composition, performance, and sound design — turning limitation into innovation.





























































![When Robots Pave the Road: The New Era of Infrastructure [Video]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21dd43_25626ec299f4426cb9fd5cd2c9aec607~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/21dd43_25626ec299f4426cb9fd5cd2c9aec607~mv2.webp)
![When Robots Pave the Road: The New Era of Infrastructure [Video]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21dd43_25626ec299f4426cb9fd5cd2c9aec607~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_113,h_85,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/21dd43_25626ec299f4426cb9fd5cd2c9aec607~mv2.webp)



























