Episode Overview

Podcast: Becker Business
Host: Scott Becker
Episode: Private Equity, Startups, and AI Virtual Conference Preview 9-19-25
Date: September 19, 2025

This episode is a special preview of the upcoming Becker Private Equity, Startups, and AI Virtual Conference. Host Scott Becker outlines the event's agenda, highlights expert speakers, and encourages listeners to register. The episode centers on providing a sneak peek into the conference's structure and key topics—private equity trends, startup perspectives, and practical uses of AI—while also offering incentives for early registration.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Virtual Conference Overview

• Structure: The event features three short panels (each 30 minutes), followed by an open forum.

  • Panel 1: Private Equity—focus on deal trends and current market insights.
  • Panel 2: Startups—features five leaders sharing entrepreneurial perspectives.
  • Panel 3: Artificial Intelligence—two expert leaders discuss real-world AI use cases.

• Speakers for AI Panel:

  • Venkat Mokurla: Serial founder and investor.
  • Robert Becker: Founding engineer at Teacher, an AI-driven company.

• Interactive Segment: The conference concludes with a group discussion, offering a platform for attendees to exchange business ideas and discuss what's exciting in their fields.

2. Registration & Incentives

• Incentive Offer: The first five people to register by texting Scott Becker receive a $25 Amazon gift certificate.
  • "So here's the deal and just to encourage people to listen to this all the way through, the first five people to text me that will register for this event, we will send a $25 Amazon gift certificate to." — Scott Becker [00:31]
• Registration Method: Text “Scott Becker” to 773-766-5322 to register. This number is also the contact for those interested in speaking or sponsoring future events.

3. Upcoming Conference: Technology and Business 2026

• Planning for the Technology and Business 2026 Conference is underway.
• There are sponsorship and speaking opportunities; interested parties are encouraged to reach out.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Scott Becker on the panel structure:
  “The event itself is three short panels, 30 minutes each. We've got a panel on private equity where people talk about deal trends and what they're seeing. Then we've got a panel on startups... Now we have a panel on AI.” [00:44]

• On the AI panelists:
  “We've got two brilliant leaders. Venkat Mokurla is Serial founder and investor and Robert Becker founding engineer at Teacher. We'll talk about AI and practical use cases.” [01:04]

• On audience engagement:
  “Then we finish the event with a short discussion, an open discussion amongst the entire audience on business ideas, what they're seeing, what they're excited about and more.” [01:15]

• Encouragement to participate in future events:
  “We're also in the process now of starting to plan our Technology and Business 2026 conference. Again, lots of sponsored spots available, lots of speaking spots available.” [01:24]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:31] — Event registration incentive announced
• [00:44] — Event agenda detailed (three panel focus)
• [01:04] — Introduction of AI panel speakers
• [01:15] — Group discussion segment preview
• [01:24] — Announcement for upcoming Technology and Business 2026 conference

Summary & Takeaways

• The episode is a focused invitation to the upcoming virtual conference, encapsulating the event structure, speaker highlights, and networking opportunities.
• Scott Becker repeatedly encourages engagement—offering a gift card incentive, outlining multiple ways to get involved, and highlighting the collaborative nature of the event.
• The episode maintains Becker’s upbeat, direct tone, catering to business leaders interested in private equity, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence.

For those interested in cutting-edge business trends and networking with industry experts, the event promises practicality, expert perspectives, and opportunities for active participation.