{
  "id": 3866751,
  "title": "AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ai-athletes-and-keith-rabois-strictlyvc-is-back-in-new-york-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T02:02:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/ai-athletes-and-keith-rabois-strictlyvc-is-back-in-new-york-on-september-10/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 10, StrictlyVC, TechCrunch's exclusive evening series, will return to New York's West Village for the first time in two years. The event is set to feature a lineup of notable figures, including Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh. Rabois, known for his bold opinions on venture capital, will share insights on founders seeking excessive funding and OpenAI's early $50 million investment in 2019. Shapiro and Levien, co-hosting with StrictlyVC, will discuss sports organizations as business investments. Walker and Putnam, both successful startup founders, will speak about reshoring American craftsmanship and the future of board games with AI. Parekh, Insight Partners' long-time New York-based investment firm, will discuss the evolving landscape of asset classes and the challenges of competing in a commodity-driven market. The night promises an engaging mix of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and networking opportunities with industry experts from various outlets.",
  "summary": "A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking throughout the night.",
  "key_points": [
    "StrictlyVC returns to New York on September 10 after two years",
    "Keith Rabois to discuss founders' funding and OpenAI's 2019 investment",
    "Brynn Putnam and Deven Parekh to speak on AI, craftsmanship, and asset classes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The return of StrictlyVC to New York brings together industry experts and investors, signaling a renewed focus on networking and deal-making in the city's tech scene after a two-year hiatus.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}