SplitX Silicon Valley Summit 2024: From Conversation to Momentum
A Gathering Like No Other
For four days, Draper Hero City became the ultimate hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries, all coming together to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Some of us were returning members, others joined for the first time—but by the end, we were one connected community.
The agenda? Packed. The conversations? Powerful. The energy? Unmatched.
Armando Matijevich: Setting the Tone
The summit opened with Armando’s inspiring keynote, where he introduced the concept of Fjaka Moments—reminding us to embrace calm, stay present, and fuel creativity through balance. Throughout the summit, Armando led meaningful sessions and guided conversations that helped shape the unique SplitX vibe of intentional networking, powerful discussions, and real connection.
Summit Highlights
🔥 Disruption: Investing for Dummies – Insights from Adam Draper, Maddie Callander, and Ryan Wang on what really matters in venture capital.
🤖 AI: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – A no-filter conversation with Amy Peck, Dan Burgar, and Avi Bar-Zeev about AI’s potential and pitfalls.
🎭 {he}ART & TECH – Tony Parisi, Cynthia Maller, and Julian Reyes exploring where creativity meets technology.
👕 HARDWARE IS HARD – David Minor, David Gene Oh, and Bertrand Nepveu debating the future of wearable tech.
📖 The Evolution of Storytelling – Ryan Wang, Jeff Burton, and Michael Gold discussing how narratives shape innovation.
And so much more—including workshops, fireside chats, and breakout sessions designed to turn ideas into action.
Networking, Spontaneity and The SplitX Vibe
At SplitX, the magic doesn’t just happen on stage—it happens in between the sessions. Coffee chats turned into partnerships, late-night brainstorms led to breakthrough ideas, and the hidden agenda moments sparked connections that will last far beyond the summit.
This wasn’t about collecting business cards—it was about real conversations, real friendships, and real collaborations.
Global Community with a Shared Vision
The SplitX Summit wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible people who showed up and made it what it was. Special thanks to:
Our partners: Boost VC, Frontier Collective, Outpost Capital LLC, Google Cloud, Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco, Citizens Private Bank, The Buljan Group | Compass
Our advisory board: Amy Peck, Dan Burgar, Ryan Wang, Tony Parisi
And every single person who brought their time, energy, and ideas.
What’s Next?
If this summit showed us anything, it’s that the future is built in rooms like these.
The connections made, the ideas sparked, and the moments shared will continue to shape what’s next for SplitX—and for everyone who was part of this journey.
👀 Stay tuned—because we’re just getting started.
