By: Prix.co
An exclusive, high-trust gathering co-hosted by Merve Isler, Bhavya Gupta, and Ayse Deniz Gokcin blended deep tech, creativity, and community for the future of artificial intelligence.
Marvelous, the AI-driven experiential B2B marketing platform, recently launched its new event series, AI Insiders, with an event at AWS GenAI Loft in San Francisco. The event was designed to bring together thought leaders and professionals in the artificial intelligence space. The invite-only gathering welcomed approximately 150 carefully selected guests, including AI founders, tier-one investors, enterprise executives, and researchers, to engage in meaningful conversations and explore collaborative opportunities. “We’re living through a period where AI continues to evolve, and where trust, creativity, and technology must work together,” said Merve Isler, Founder & CEO of Marvelous. “AI Insiders isn’t just about an event; it’s an opportunity to foster deeper connections and collaborative efforts. It’s a space where builders and thinkers can come together, not to chase trends, but to create something impactful, with trust at its core.”
The event was co-hosted by Bhavya Gupta, Information Security Officer at Stanford University, who emphasized the need for shared responsibility in developing ethical and secure AI ecosystems:
“By building an AI ecosystem that values ethics, security, and collaboration, we can ensure that AI’s potential is harnessed responsibly and for the benefit of society. Cross-industry partnerships, collaborations between academia and industry, and public-private initiatives will play a key role in this,” Gupta noted.
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The evening featured a thought-provoking fireside chat titled “What’s Next in AI?” with Ronjon Nag (Stanford Professor, Investor, and Founder of R42), David Hefter (Director at BlackRock), and Josh Constine (Venture Partner at SignalFire and former Editor-at-Large at TechCrunch). Moderated by Constine, the discussion delved into the impacts of AI, agentic systems, and real-world application readiness.
“We’re seeing AI unlock new behaviors in consumers, builders, and businesses,” said Josh Constine. “The real breakthroughs may come from those who balance trust, intuition, and technology—rather than those who follow the latest trends.”
“A lot of industries are being transformed by AI, but the true moonshot could come from using AI to decode aging and disease,” added Ronjon Nag from R42.
Another highlight of the evening was an AI-powered piano performance by co-host AyseDeniz Gokcin, a globally acclaimed pianist and composer who integrates classical music with machine learning. Her live piece combined emotional depth, narrative structure, and real-time AI interaction, offering a unique example of how creativity and computation can come together.
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The event also featured the AI Lightning Pitch Showcase, moderated by Delia Lazarescu, aka TechUnicorn. Five startups took the stage: Zania AI, Peaka, BitHuman, Bub AI, and TheAgentic, showcasing their innovations in the AI space.
The event was covered globally and featured in outlets such as Reuters, with media coverage amplified by Pirix.co, the media visibility sponsor.
Key partners who supported the event included Amazon Web Services, Zania AI, BridgeX Ventures, Peaka, TheAgentic, HC Consulting, and Pirix.co, each contributing to the success of the event with their expertise and resources.
About AI Insiders
AI Insiders is more than just a series of events; it is a global network of high-impact AI gatherings, designed to unite innovative founders, investors, and enterprise leaders. It offers exclusive access to deal flow, deep insights, and a focus on community-first values. This network is where the future of AI collaboration begins.
About Marvelous
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Marvelous is an AI-powered experiential B2B marketing platform that transforms brand moments into measurable outcomes. Using intelligent AI agents, Marvelous plans, scales, and optimizes real-world events, helping brands turn marketing into meaningful, high-trust human connections. From brand activations and community-led gatherings to creator-hosted experiences, Marvelous provides a smarter, faster alternative to traditional agencies, helping brands engage their ideal audiences with precision and impact. Founded by Merve Isler, Marvelous powers global campaigns like the monthly AI Insiders series and serves as the backbone for a new era of community-driven experiential marketing.
Join the movement and discover curated events, collaborations, and brand opportunities at themarvelo.us/ai
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Published by Jeremy S.
