Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud to Speak on AI Agents and Democratization at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

The startup world is buzzing with AI, but having the tools is only half the battle. Knowing how to use them effectively is what separates success from stagnation. TechCrunch Sessions: AI, happening on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, will delve into the critical frameworks and decisions that determine an AI startup’s trajectory. One of the key speakers at this event is Iliana Quinonez, Director of North America Startups Customer Engineering at Google Cloud.

Quinonez leads a team focused on supporting high-potential startups across the U.S. and Canada. Her team provides hands-on guidance as these startups integrate Google Cloud and AI tools from pre-seed to IPO. Her technical approach is rooted in the realities of startup life, where time, capital, and clarity are precious.

At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Quinonez will address the complex questions facing startups building with AI agents. These include choosing the right architecture for scaling intelligent behavior, structuring data pipelines for reasoning agents, and determining the balance between APIs and core intellectual property. Her session promises to provide actionable insights for founders navigating these challenges.

With over two decades of experience at Salesforce, SAP, and BEA Systems, Quinonez brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. She has a proven track record of helping both enterprise giants and early-stage startups translate product vision into practical execution. Her team’s close partnerships with accelerators, VCs, and developer ecosystems give her a broad perspective on the current AI landscape.

Attendees can expect a candid discussion on the opportunities and challenges of building with AI agents, the tools that startups are leveraging, and the steps required to democratize access to advanced machine learning while maintaining speed and security.

TechCrunch Sessions: AI features leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, and Google Cloud, covering topics from foundational model strategy to data stack design. If you’re involved in building AI solutions, this event is a must-attend.

Early bird tickets are available now, offering a significant discount. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders.

Register your ticket today to stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of AI. Founders need to move faster, and this is the place to learn how.