Silicon Valley Unplugged

Sparknify’s SV Up (Silicon Valley Unplugged) is a monthly live studio panel discussion filmed in the heart of Silicon Valley. Each episode brings together founders, investors, academia, and thought leaders for candid conversations on the impact of technology on our lives and the future of innovation. Designed to capture the spirit of Silicon Valley, SV Up offers an authentic, unplugged look at the ideas and debates shaping tomorrow’s world.

📍 Location: Filmed live in a TV studio at the heart of Silicon Valley. The show is broadcasted on Comcast cable and available online. Seating is limited — most tickets are by invitation, with a small number of public seats available upon request. Subscribe for event announcements, startup news, and Silicon Valley tech insights.

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Past Episodes

Investing in Hard Tech

In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged: Investing in Hard Tech, Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, joins host Jillian Sun for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build and fund deep-tech companies. From evaluating founders to scaling hardware, energy, AI, and climate technologies, this episode unpacks how breakthrough ideas move from the lab to real-world impact—and what separates promising demos from enduring companies.

Dec 26, 2025

The Future of AirTransport: How Traverse Aero Is Bringing Autonomy to the Sky

Pallets move nearly every product we use, yet the system that carries them is slow and outdated. Traverse Aero is changing that with autonomous air transport designed to move pallets quickly, directly, and efficiently. In this Tech Talk, founder Scott Parker explains how airborne automation could transform global logistics. Watch the video to see the future of pallet transport take flight.

Nov 16, 2025

The Future of Education

AI is transforming every corner of society — and education is no exception. From reshaping how students learn to redefining the admissions process, the future of learning is here. But what happens when algorithms, not humans, begin to evaluate what makes a “good student”? In this episode of SV Up (Silicon Valley Unplugged), filmed live in Palo Alto, we bring together experts and innovators to tackle one of the biggest questions of our time: How will AI disrupt education an

Sep 22, 2025

The Future of Drone Racing

Could drone racing become the next major sport? In this fast-paced episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, we take you inside the world of FPV drone racing — where high-speed machines and elite pilots push the limits of innovation and adrenaline. Meet Bay Area champions Timofey Din Germanov, Colby Curtola, Jon Gaiser, and Bryson Hagerman as they break down what it takes to compete, what’s driving the growth of this emerging sport, and how drone tech is evolving at lightning spee

Sep 2, 2025

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Investing in Hard Tech

The Future of AirTransport: How Traverse Aero Is Bringing Autonomy to the Sky

The Future of Education

The Future of Drone Racing

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