StrictlyVc, a Boutique brand known for its TechCrunch-equipped, and evening events that invite headliners into small rooms to connect with live audiences, returned to London on May 13th.
Joining Stage is TS Anil, CEO of Monzo Bank, a digital banking powerhouse that helped rebuild the UK financial environment. At the helm of one of Europe's most well-known fintechs known for his global leadership background and steady hands, Anil brings a unique perspective on the future of money, trust and digital innovation.
One of the current questions is whether he plans to bring that perspective to the US stock market with something that could be a blow to the London Stock Exchange, or is the sudden uncertainty linked to US tariffs that will make Monzo's home turf look more appealing?
He is not alone. Sharing the spotlight is two of the most respected names in venture capital. Sonari Delicher, a London-based VC company behind some of the biggest success stories of technology, and last year I joined Paladin Capital Group, a venture company focused on cybersecurity and deep technology investments, in the evening, in the evening. (Moosa, who helped establish the Carlyle Group's European Technology Fund, was an advisor to Paladin since 2017, but is now a managing director and also works for the Paladin executive committee.)
And there are more guest speakers coming. Please check the StrictlyVC London page for speaker updates.
Unlike the bold, bold meetings hosted by TechCrunch, the StrictlyVC series will face-to-face with the audience's headlines and create real dialogues. These events are not panels where the speakers stay at arm length. They are interactive, intimate and designed to expand the space for curiosity. Participants have an unusual opportunity to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and hear unfiltered insights from those shaping the future of technology.
Recent StrictlyVC speakers include Bluesky CEO Jay Graber. Former FTC Chairman Lina Khan. Waymo Co-Ceo Tekedra Mawakana; San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie; Trae Stephens is a partner at the Founders Fund and co-founder of Anduril, a leading defense technology company. Others who will be taking part in these evenings include Sequoia Capital's VC Alfred Lin, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, Kirsten Green, Founder of Forerunner Ventures, and Open Eye CEO Sam Altman and VC Alfred Lin.
Whether you're a startup founder, venture capitalist, institutional investor, or anyone who wants to get a closer look at what's shaping the news, this strict night in London is something you shouldn't miss. Expect candid and broad conversations about leadership, innovation and the interests of building next-generation technology.
Enjoy more event details and reserve a seat before you run out of room. It all goes down on Tuesday night, May 13th.