Sold out and standing room only. This was Llama Lounge 25 (see Luma Cal ), hosted at Stanford for the second year in a row. This was Llama Lounge 25, hosted at Stanford for the second year in a row. I’m the founder of this event series, since spring 2023 at the start of the GenAI movement. For this event, A big thanks to my co-hosts Roman Scott , Itbaan Nafi , and Deonna Owens for helping bring together another incredible gathering of the AI community. Llama Lounge continues to be one of the epicenters for AI founders, active investors, and corporate AI leaders. The people building, funding, and deploying the next generation of AI all under one roof. The format continues to evolve, but the energy remains the same. Ten AI startups were selected to pitch on stage and showcase at demo tables throughout the venue. The evening included lightning talks, food and beverages, networking, and nonstop conversations about agents, infrastructure, enterprise adoption, robotics, and the future of AI.…