Peter
Thiel
Founders Fund
When he is not founding or funding world-changing technology companies, Peter enjoys hosting dinner parties and lectures on the Antichrist. He will share his perspective on the history of AI, from the mid-20th century to today.
Jacob
Kimmel
NewLimit
Jacob is a molecular biologist and computer scientist who enjoys writing, learning about history, and playing several instruments with equitable levels of mediocrity. He will discuss NewLimit’s progress toward reversing cellular aging and plans to kick off human trials of the company’s first drug in 2027.
Eric
Glyman
Ramp
Eric is a Las Vegas native and fluent Mandarin speaker who credits games like StarCraft and Age of Empires with teaching him how to manage complex systems. He will lay out the vision for “Ramp 2.0” and explain how the company’s integration of AI has accelerated product development and customer growth.
Scott
Wu
Cognition
Scott is a three-time International Olympiad in Informatics gold medalist and one of the few portfolio founders willing to face Napoleon in poker. He will discuss Cognition's path from founding to $1B+ in run-rate revenue in under three years as the largest independent codegen player.
Brian
Schimpf
Anduril
Brian is a lifelong engineering leader who personally wrote much of the code behind Anduril’s early products. Brian and Trae will walk through Anduril’s latest product developments and updates on the company’s manufacturing facilities, Arsenal-1 and Arsenal-2.
Trae
Stephens
Anduril
Trae is an amateur boxer and a breakout star of Mafia, an original show released by Founders Fund in 2026. Brian and Trae will walk through Anduril’s latest product developments and updates on the company’s manufacturing facilities, Arsenal-1 and Arsenal-2.
Scott
Nolan
General Matter
Scott spent more than a decade looking for an investable company solving America’s nuclear fuel bottleneck before realizing he would have to build it himself. He will walk through General Matter’s roadmap and progress to date.
Craig
Piggott
Halter
Craig grew up on a dairy farm in New Zealand and worked as a mechanical engineer at Rocket Lab before returning to his roots to bring automation to agriculture. He will discuss Halter’s proprietary “Cowgorithm” and how the company is bringing software, sensors and AI to one of the least digitized sectors on earth.
Amin
Mirzadegan
Founders Fund
Amin is a Bay Area native who enjoys running hills and reading historical fiction. He will discuss how FF’s seed strategy led to a major growth investment in Halter, the firm’s largest bet on agriculture to date.
Fernando
Terrés
ARQ
Fernando has spent his career trying to make it easier for people to transact across borders and currencies. He will explain how ARQ has driven rapid product adoption by targeting affluent consumers, a group ignored by most LatAm fintech companies.
Mateus Costa-Ribeiro
Enter
Mateus graduated from law school, won a case before Brazil’s highest court, and completed a master’s degree from Harvard University before the age of 21. He will cover Enter’s unique position in the legal AI space and plans for expansion beyond Brazil.
Matias
Van Thienen
Founders Fund
Matias has called six cities across four continents home, bringing a global perspective to backing founders like Fernando and Mateus. He will discuss Founders Fund’s edge in investing outside the US.
Evening
Experiences
Neuralink
What if you lost the ability to speak? How would it change the way you work, connect with your family, or tell someone you love them? Join Neuralink Head Neurosurgeon Matthew MacDougall on the Los Fuegos Veranda for a moving glimpse into the possibility of restoring a voice, and the everyday moments of connection it makes possible. Through a featurette and Q&A, explore the human stories behind Neuralink’s work to help people communicate again. Begins every half-hour during Cocktails, Dinner, & Experiences.
Fortell
What might you be missing in the sounds around you? The subtleties of a conversation, a familiar voice across the table, or the details of a favorite song? Experience Fortell’s much-sought-after listening device firsthand, meet the founder and CEO, and speak with an audiologist about the science of hearing.
General Matter
Uranium had a place at the dinner table long before it had a role in nuclear power. This event, we’re raising a glass to both. Mosey over to La Cava, find the secret door, and claim a limited-edition piece created with General Matter and Founders Fund—a little vintage character for your next grand entrance.
Founders Fund
Earlier this year, Founders Fund brought together twelve of Silicon Valley’s best, including Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, Bryan Johnson, and Trae Stephens, for three games of Mafia at San Francisco’s famed Tosca Cafe. The series offers a glimpse into how some of tech’s sharpest minds read a room and each other. Drop by the Faena Screening Room anytime from 8–10 PM to see how the games unfolded.