​STAK Ventures: Speakers Series - VIP Lunch & Learn 

The event is co-hosted by Go Global World and Selective VC.

​You’re invited to the STAK Ventures Speaker Series — a VIP Lunch & Learn Hosted at the iconic 1900 Broadway Tower in Oakland. Join us for a high-impact afternoon of connection, conversation, and community as we welcome two visionary venture capitalists shaping the future of innovation. If you are wanting to hold office hours before our speaker series contact me to get on the list.

Panel Speakers:

​AJ Thomas – GP and Founder of Good Trouble Ventures

​Danil Kislinskiy – Founder and CEO of Go Global World,
an international platform and venture ecosystem connecting startups, investors, and mentors from Silicon Valley and other global markets. He builds global communities and tools that help founders scale ambitious startups, expand internationally, and raise capital. Danil leads investment processes, supports investors with startup due diligence and global potential assessment, and works closely with founding teams on achieving Product–Market Fit and scaling across the US and Europe.

​🌟 What to Expect: 

​🍽️ A relaxed lunch with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders

​🤝 Curated networking and high-impact introductions to help you move the needle

​🎤 A 30-minute speaker session with live Q&A, moderated by Brian Sparkes

​🚀 Insightful conversations on venture capital, innovation, and industry transformation

​ 🚗 Secured parking in the heart of Uptown Oakland

​📍 Location: 1920 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

​🅿️ Driving Instructions: 

​🚗 Parking: Please use our designated garage at 1901 Franklin Garage (entrances on Franklin and 19th Street). Or the secured parking across the street on 19th at the Franklin Plaza Garage. Both are secure and safe.

​🚇 Taking BART? Exit at 19th St/Oakland—the building is directly outside the station.

​🎟️ Seats are limited—RSVP now to secure your spot.

​For questions or day-of needs, email Brian Sparkes at bsparkes@behringco.com

​Let’s spark the next wave of innovation—right here in Oakland. Location STAK Space – 1900 Broadway 1920 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Co-hosts:

​Selective VC – a community-driven fund & angel syndicate investing in frontier-tech ventures shaping the 2030s landscape

​Go Global World is an international community and platform that brings together founders, investors, and mentors from around the world. They help teams scale their businesses, prepare for fundraising, build direct connections with the venture ecosystem, and enter the U.S. market with US incorporation, taxes, and accounting.

​🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

​Looking to gain direct access to the startup and venture ecosystem while showcasing your services to founders, investors, and decision-makers?

​We offer select sponsorship opportunities for partners who want meaningful visibility, authentic engagement, and long-term ecosystem alignment. Sponsors are thoughtfully integrated into our events—not as vendors, but as contributors to the community experience.

​If you’re interested in sponsoring an upcoming STAK Ventures event, contact us directly to explore availability and fit: info@stakspace.com