Vention CTO Dinner 2024 series: Where innovation is always on the menu
Success isn’t a secret to keep — it’s a spark that grows when shared. At Vention, we believe innovation thrives on collaboration and learning. That’s why we launched the CTO Dinner series, bringing engineering leaders together to exchange ideas, explore cutting-edge solutions, and network over great food.
Because when great minds gather, the ideas they bring to the table can shape the future.
Vention CTO Dinner #1: July 25
Unlocking AI’s potential and managing engineering performance
Guest speaker: Lior Solomon, VP of Data at Drata
To kick off the series, Lior Solomon, one of the driving forces that helped fuel Drata to $200M Series C funding, shared his expertise on:
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How AI streamlines routine tasks, enabling teams to focus on innovation.
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Practical use cases for large language models (LLMs) and their security implications.
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Tackling the challenges of managing team performance in a dynamic environment.
The evening sparked lively discussions and offered fresh perspectives for addressing today’s tech challenges.
Vention CTO Dinner #2: September 24
Mastering AI integration and scaling teams
Guest speaker: Matt Pavelle, CEO of Doctronic, former CTO of Piñata Rent and Eleven James
Two months later, Matt Pavelle, who helped raise $17M for Piñata and $40M for Eleven James, joined us to explore:
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Integrating AI into workflows to boost productivity.
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Safeguarding data security in an evolving digital world.
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Navigating the HR complexities of scaling development teams.
A standout moment? Matt worked with an attendee to solve a pressing business problem in real time, showcasing the transformative power of shared expertise.
Vention CTO Dinner #3: November 19
Balancing productivity, compliance, and cybersecurity
Guest speaker: Rob Molchon, CTO of Vestwell
The final dinner featured Rob Molchon, who tackled some of the most pressing challenges in leadership, including:
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Promoting deep work by reducing distractions and fostering focus.
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The vital role of compliance frameworks like SOC2 in securing client trust.
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Proactive cybersecurity strategies, enriched by real-world anecdotes on phishing and domain spoofing.
One of the evening’s highlights was a spirited debate on knowledge management as a critical bottleneck in growing organizations. The consensus? While tech streamlines many tasks, human connections remain irreplaceable in driving meaningful outcomes.
We’re setting the table for more
Three nights, nine hours of expert insights, and 34 entrepreneurs fed. Each dinner delivered fresh perspectives and actionable solutions for the fast-paced world of tech.
Ready to spark new ideas and build lasting connections? The next seat at the table could be yours.
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Source: PR@ventionteams.com