George Robson
Partner @ Sequoia
George became a partner at Sequoia Capital at 25 - one of the youngest ever at the storied firm. He previously led early product at Revolut, and now backs founders at Pennylane, n8n, Trade Republic, and Anterior.
Private Event
AI in Practice Dinner Summit - SF
Tuesday, May 19
From 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Space*88 Private Room | China Live
San Francisco, CA
Join a curated group of founders, operators, and investors for a private dinner - co-hosted with Sequoia- focused on how AI is reshaping real-world, operationally complex businesses and driving meaningful impact across both investment strategy and day-to-day operations.
George Robson (Partner at Sequoia) will share his perspective on where AI is headed, how it’s reshaping investment theses, and where the most compelling opportunities are emerging. We’ll also hear from OpenAI on what they're seeing in the forefront, alongside operators like Max Mullen (Co-Founder at Instacart) and Max Brenner (Founder & CEO of WithCoverage) on how leading companies are applying AI in practice - with a focus on tangible use cases and real ROI.
Evening Agenda:
6:30–7:00pm | Welcome Reception
7:00pm onward | Seated dinner with short speaker insights, followed by curated small-group conversation
Attendees: ~75+ senior investors and operators across leading firms and companies. Full RSVP list will be shared in advance.
Space is limited. RSVP required.
Max Mullen
Co-Founder @ Instacart
Max Mullen is the co-founder of Instacart and an active investor having invested in 100+ companies including Gumloop, Mercury, Owner among others. He also runs a founder community in San Francisco called Workshop.
Max Brenner
Co-Founder & CEO @ WithCoverage
Max is the Co-founder & CEO of WithCoverage, a modern insurance and risk platform backed by Sequoia and Khosla Ventures ($42M+ raised). Previously he disrupted the financial advisory industry and built Compound into a $3B+ AUM digital family office platform.
What to expectFrom the Evening
Invite-only group of experienced leaders
~75+ founders, senior operators, and experienced PE/growth investors, all actively thinking about how AI impacts their businesses and portfolios
Operator-led perspectives
Brief, practical insights from founders currently deploying AI—focused on where they’re seeing real impact, what’s working, and where they’re investing
Curated seating & targeted connections
Attendees will receive the RSVP list ahead of the event and can indicate who they’d like to meet. Dinner tables are intentionally curated to facilitate relevant, peer-level conversations
Grounded, real-world focus
Discussion centered on how AI is being applied across operationally complex, asset-heavy businesses—not abstract use cases or early-stage experimentation
FAQ
Answers toyour questions
Is there a cost to attend?
No! The gathering is fully hosted by WithCoverage. However, space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible.
What is WithCoverage?
WithCoverage is building a new standard for business insurance and risk management, pairing expert advisors with modern technology to deliver smarter coverage with greater transparency, efficiency, and protection as companies grow.
What is "The Circle" by WithCoverage?
The Circle is an invite-only community of founders, operators, and investors, hosted by WithCoverage. We bring together small groups of leaders throughout the year for curated dinners at top restaurants across the U.S. There’s no membership fee or formal commitment - just the opportunity to join future gatherings and connect with peers you’d value most. In addition to the core community, we host both focused groups (e.g., consumer, hospitality, tech, investor) and broader gatherings - like AI in Practice - to bring together leaders navigating shared themes across industries.
What is the agenda for the evening?
Welcome Drinks: 6:30-7:00pm - so folks can meet one another; Dinner: 7:00pm - We'll kick off our speaker session over appetizers and then move to smaller table discussions during entrées.
Who is coming?
Full RSVP List: To be shared ahead of the event - let us know who you want to sit next to and we’ll do our best to accommodate!
Can I bring a guest?
We may be able to accommodate your colleague. Please reach out ASAP to see if we have space left.