Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins StrictlyVC SF event
▼ Summary
– Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga will speak at StrictlyVC San Francisco on April 30, discussing operating at scale in the age of AI in a conversation with TechCrunch’s editor-in-chief.
– Naga, who joined Uber in 2015, has focused on developing earnings systems for drivers and couriers, and previously helped build LinkedIn’s early infrastructure.
– The event features four other speakers: Eclipse CEO Lior Susan, Replit CEO Amjad Masad, TDK Ventures president Nicolas Sauvage, and former CNN host Campbell Brown.
– Topics range from physical AI startups and AI-driven software development to raising capital from strategic backers and combating AI-related disinformation.
– Tickets are limited for the event, which is positioned as a networking opportunity for founders and investors to learn from a deep roster of speakers.
Surprise! The StrictlyVC San Francisco event, kicking off TechCrunch’s 2026 event season on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, just added another powerhouse to its already impressive speaker lineup. Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga will take the stage to talk about what it really means to operate at scale during the AI era.
Tickets are moving fast for what is shaping up to be the must-attend gathering in the SF startup scene next week. Whether you are a founder looking to expand your network or an investor seeking deeper community ties, this event offers a concentrated dose of insight from a remarkably deep roster of speakers.
Naga will sit down with TechCrunch editor-in-chief Connie Loizos for a conversation that spans his full portfolio of responsibilities. They will explore the intricate, interconnected systems Uber has built to support one of the world’s most heavily used platforms, all while navigating the ongoing AI revolution. Naga has been with Uber since 2015, long before the current AI boom reshaped the priorities of chief technology officers.
But his expertise isn’t limited to artificial intelligence. He has also dedicated significant effort to designing earnings systems for Uber’s drivers and couriers. Before Uber, he played a pivotal role in developing early products and infrastructure at LinkedIn, helping lay the foundation for the platform that remains central to professional life today.
For those keeping track, Naga brings the total speaker count to five. Here is the full lineup:
- Eclipse founder and CEO Lior Susan, whose firm recently raised a $1.3 billion fund focused on physical AI startups, will offer a deep dive into the ventures and projects that excite him and should be on other investors’ radars.Do not wait. Secure your ticket now before word spreads about this latest addition. Mark your calendar, join the StrictlyVC community, and set yourself up for future success with the lessons from this standout San Francisco event.
