Evan Buehler has moved He moved to San Francisco’s Hayes Valley three months ago to build an AI company that combines hot technology with his experience as a startup attorney. At that time, he didn’t realize that he had moved to the center of the movement.
Nicknamed “Cerebral Valley” by tech enthusiasts and builders, Hayes Valley is exploding with happy hours, networking events and hackathons focused on one thing: artificial intelligence. Some think the attention was due to more hackers populating the area, others that San Francisco just needed good press, but perhaps most importantly, the recession. I think it’s aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs. Top Tier Investor Attention.
“It feels like fate. I think it will be the economic and spiritual center of San Francisco,” Buehler said of his new springboard. “I saw a competitor raise $5 million from OpenAI. The frothy environment inspires many entrepreneurs,” he explained.
Buhler is trying to spread the word about his new startup, joining 200 founders, investors, and investors at a one-day Cerebral Valley Summit hosted by tech journalist Eric Newcomer and AI gaming startup Volley. I was an engineer, an entrepreneur. Early-stage startups and high-profile entrepreneurs discussed current opportunities on an exciting and vibrant stage, literally on a water cooler.
