eChai's Women in AI : Bay Area Edition

San Francisco is ground zero for the AI gold rush — but what’s fueling the next wave of AI innovation?

About this Event

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
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​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.

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​💡 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.

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​🔗 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.