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Khyati Brahmbhatt Β· 27 Aug 2026

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Last night, we brought together a group of exceptional CEOs($10m+ ARR) for a private dinner and candid conversation.

What stood out wasn't the companies they've built or the milestones they've achieved. It was the people behind them.

These are leaders carrying enormous responsibility every day, yet they showed up with humility, openness, and a genuine willingness to help one another. The conversation was honest, thoughtful, and incredibly refreshing.

Moments like these remind me why I love building communities. In a world obsessed with technology, growth, and scale, human connection remains the most valuable asset of all.

-> AI can never replace this :)

A big thank you to my co-hosts, Murray Newlands, Rudy Haddad and Adam Fauvre, for helping create such a meaningful evening.

Location: πŸ“ ROOH Palo Alto
Sponsored by SVB / RSM US LLP

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