G1 Global Podcast

Global instability and the rise of economic statecraft have elevated the US-Japan relationship to a critical point. This session examines the shift toward "de-risking" and the role of the alliance in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. A defining factor in this strategic roadmap is the unique, positive rapport between Prime Minister Takaichi and President Trump, which distinguishes the US-Japan bond from other bilateral ties. Beyond defense, we explore how this exceptional alignment serves as a stabilizing force in a fractured world. How should leaders coordinate to ensure the alliance remains the cornerstone of global economic security?
G1 Silicon Valley 2026 Session held at Half Moon Bay, California on April 16, 2026.» https://g1.org/g1silicon/
Navigating a Strategic Roadmap for the US Japan Alliance
Panelists:» Suzanne Basalla (Partner, Geodesic Capital)» Mark R. Kennedy (Director, Development Research Institute New York University President Emeritus, University of Colorado)» Taro Kono (MP, Member of House of Representatives)» Matthew Spence (Global Head of Venture Capital Banking, Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking, Barclays)
Moderator: » Kenji Kushida (Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
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We have moved past initial hype into a phase of deep, practical application. This session analyzes the cutting edge of AI research and its deployment to solve complex industry challenges. Within the context of the US-Japan alliance, we explore the collaborative potential for creating ethical, high-impact AI ecosystems. How will the latest breakthroughs in machine learning and generative tech redefine productivity and human creativity? This discussion provides a front-row seat to the breakthroughs that will define the next decade of the global innovation landscape. 
G1 Silicon Valley 2026 Session held at Half Moon Bay, California on April 16, 2026.» https://g1.org/g1silicon/
From Lab to Life: The Real-World Impact of the AI Revolution
Panelists:» Paul Bakaus (Founder & CEO, Stealth AI Startup)» Mitchell Baker (Founder, Mozilla /  Founder and CEO, Remix Studios LLC)» Shane Gu (Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google DeepMind)» Philip Rosedale (Founder & CTO, Linden Lab)
Moderator: » Cory Ondrejka (CTO, Onebrief)
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While strategy is essential, "luck" in timing and networking often determines a breakthrough's trajectory. This session investigates how leaders position themselves to capitalize on the unpredictable, using insights from Tina Seelig’s new book, What I Wish I Knew About Luck. We will discuss building an "ecosystem of opportunity" that allows founders to turn chance encounters and unforeseen market shifts into competitive advantages. This discussion provides a candid look at the variables we cannot control—and how to build the agility to capitalize on them when they arrive. 
G1 Silicon Valley 2026 Session held at Half Moon Bay, California on April 16, 2026.» https://g1.org/g1silicon/
Engineering Serendipity: The Role of Luck in InnovationPanelist:» Tina Seelig (Executive Director, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Stanford University)
Contributors: » Stephen Barnham (Group CIO and CDO, Daiichi Life Group)» Akio Kodaira (Founder & CEO, Shizuku AI, Inc.)
Moderator: » Catherine Porter(Advisor, GLOBIS Capital Partners)
 
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