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eChai: Women in AI SF Edition

<div>eChai and Zoom Developers are bringing together some of the most inspiring women leading the charge in AI — for an evening of honest conversations, bold insights, and real community.<br><br></div><div>​We’re kicking things off with a powerhouse panel featuring senior leaders from <strong>Meta, NVIDIA, Zoom</strong>, and <strong>Walmart</strong> — women who are not only building at scale but shaping the very fabric of AI’s future. Expect real stories, hard-earned lessons, and the kind of clarity that only comes from being in the arena.<br><br></div><div>​Then, Zoom Developers will take the stage to showcase what they’re building in the AI space — a peek behind the curtain of what’s next in intelligent collaboration.<br><br></div><div>​No fluff. No posturing. Just meaningful dialogue, and time to connect with fellow builders and believers.<br><br></div><div>​Whether you’re exploring leadership in tech, building AI products, or simply curious about what’s unfolding — this room is for you.<br><br></div><div>​🧭 <strong>Evening Flow<br></strong><br></div><div>​<strong>6:00 – 6:30 PM<br></strong><br></div><div>​☕&nbsp; <strong>Welcome &amp; Curated Networking<br></strong><br></div><div>​Arrive early, grab a cup of chai, and meet someone new. We’ll help spark the right conversations.<br><br></div><div>​<strong>6:30 – 7:15 PM<br></strong><br></div><div>​🎤 <em>Panel: Women Leading the AI Frontier<br></em><br></div><div>​Featuring:<br><br></div><ul><li>​<strong>Sathiya Panner</strong>, Engineering Lead, Zoom</li><li>​<strong>Syamla Bandla</strong>, Sr. Director of Production Engineering, Meta</li><li>​<strong>Rupali Deshpande</strong>, AI Learning Specialist, NVIDIA</li><li>​<strong>Mamta Suri</strong>, Sr Engineering Leader &amp; AI Evangelist, Walmart</li></ul><div>​A candid conversation on what it takes to lead, build, and scale in the fast-evolving world of AI.<br><br></div><div>​<strong>7:15 – 7:30 PM<br></strong><br></div><div>​⚡ <em>Zoom AI Demo<br></em><br></div><div>​A quick dive into what Zoom Developers is creating to power the next generation of AI collaboration.<br><br></div><div>​<strong>7:30 – 8:00 PM<br></strong><br></div><div>​🍕 <em>Open Networking &amp; Pizza<br></em><br></div><div>​Chai fades into pizza as the night opens up for connection, reflection, and follow-ups.<br><br></div><div>​<br><br></div><div>​<strong>💡 Why You Should Join<br></strong><br></div><div>​Because spaces like this are rare —<br><br></div><div>​where <strong>leaders share openly</strong>,<br><br></div><div>​where <strong>builders show early</strong>,<br><br></div><div>​and where <strong>community feels real</strong>.<br><br></div><div>​Come for the insights. Stay for the spark.<br><br></div><div><br></div><div>​<strong>🔗 Powered by eChai Ventures<br></strong><br></div><div>​This event is brought to you in collaboration with <strong>eChai Ventures</strong> — a global founder’s network supporting startup communities across 25+ cities. If you’re a founder, builder, or operator looking to plug into high-trust, low-ego ecosystems — you’re already in the right room.<br><br></div>

eChai and Zoom Developers are bringing together some of the most inspiring women leading the charge in AI — for an evening of honest conversations, bold insights, and real community.
​We’re kicking things off with a powerhouse panel featuring senior leaders from Meta, NVIDIA, Zoom, and Walmart — women who are not only building at scale but shaping the very fabric of AI’s future. Expect real stories, hard-earned lessons, and the kind of clarity that only comes from being in the arena.
​Then, Zoom Developers will take the stage to showcase what they’re building in the AI space — a peek behind the curtain of what’s next in intelligent collaboration.
​No fluff. No posturing. Just meaningful dialogue, and time to connect with fellow builders and believers.
​Whether you’re exploring leadership in tech, building AI products, or simply curious about what’s unfolding — this room is for you.
​🧭 Evening Flow
​6:00 – 6:30 PM
​☕  Welcome & Curated Networking
​Arrive early, grab a cup of chai, and meet someone new. We’ll help spark the right conversations.
​6:30 – 7:15 PM
​🎤 Panel: Women Leading the AI Frontier
​Featuring:
• ​Sathiya Panner, Engineering Lead, Zoom
• ​Syamla Bandla, Sr. Director of Production Engineering, Meta
• ​Rupali Deshpande, AI Learning Specialist, NVIDIA
• ​Mamta Suri, Sr Engineering Leader & AI Evangelist, Walmart

​A candid conversation on what it takes to lead, build, and scale in the fast-evolving world of AI.
​7:15 – 7:30 PM
​⚡ Zoom AI Demo
​A quick dive into what Zoom Developers is creating to power the next generation of AI collaboration.
​7:30 – 8:00 PM
​🍕 Open Networking & Pizza
​Chai fades into pizza as the night opens up for connection, reflection, and follow-ups.

​💡 Why You Should Join
​Because spaces like this are rare —
​where leaders share openly,
​where builders show early,
​and where community feels real.
​Come for the insights. Stay for the spark.

​🔗 Powered by eChai Ventures
​This event is brought to you in collaboration with eChai Ventures — a global founder’s network supporting startup communities across 25+ cities. If you’re a founder, builder, or operator looking to plug into high-trust, low-ego ecosystems — you’re already in the right room.

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