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The East Meets West Venture Panel at San Francisco Tech Week brought together leading voices in global venture and innovation to explore the intersection of AI, investment, and cross-Pacific collaboration. Hosted by David Holt, Program Director at Blue Startups, the panel featured Maya Rogers (Tetris), Holly Liu (Kabam, YC), Chris Yeh (Blitzscaling), Nobu Morita (NEC X), and Casey Lau (Web Summit). 00:00 Blue Startups and East Meets West (David Holt) 06:37 Holly Liu 14:49 Chris Yeh 19:52 Panel (Speakers: Chris Yeh, Holly Liu, Maya Rogers, and Nobu Morita. Moderated by Casey Lau) The conversation explored how the AI boom is reshaping startup fundraising, the challenges of building sustainable competitive advantages, and the shifting global capital flows between Japan, Silicon Valley, and emerging ecosystems. Panelists shared insights on what’s driving innovation in Asia, the rise of localized ecosystems, and why Hawaiʻi is becoming a key bridge between East and West. Other highlights included discussions on consumer AI, deep tech in Japan, the revival of San Francisco’s startup scene, and how founders can thrive amid economic uncertainty. The event concluded with a Q&A and networking session celebrating Hawaiʻi’s growing tech community and its upcoming East Meets West 2026 Conference in Honolulu. Sponsored by Web Summit and NEC X (ElevX!) and graciously hosted by 717 Digital Garage.