xNova VC was proud to support GTLC 2026 — the Global Tech Leadership Conference, held on July 17 at the Q Bay Center in San Jose.
The event drew a packed audience, with participation far exceeding expectations. The remarkable turnout reflected the growing enthusiasm surrounding AI and the people shaping its future. Leading researchers, founders, investors, industry executives, and developers gathered in Silicon Valley to exchange ideas and explore the latest advances in AI, autonomous systems, infrastructure, agents, and robotics.
Among the speakers were Yangqing Jia, VP at NVIDIA and Co-founder and CEO of Lepton AI; Yuandong Tian, Co-founder of Recursive Superintelligence; and Shawn Song, CEO and Co-founder of Sonilo. All three are founders and technology leaders whom members of the xNova community have known and supported over many years. We have been fortunate to accompany their entrepreneurial journeys from the earliest stages—through investment, strategic support, industry connections, and continued collaboration as their visions have evolved into ambitious companies.
GTLC 2026 was more than a technology conference. The energy throughout the venue offered a vivid reflection of the innovation momentum continuing to build across the AI ecosystem. For xNova, supporting founders is not limited to a single financing round. It means recognizing exceptional people early, standing alongside them when they begin building, and continuing to support them as their companies grow.
We are pleased to have supported the event alongside TGO, Llama Ventures, HYSTA, and other members of the Silicon Valley technology community.
