Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of the Cerebral Valley AI Summit, supporting the builders, investors, and innovators driving the next wave of artificial intelligence innovation.

As part of the conference, Wilson Sonsini invites you to join a curated discussion exploring one of the most powerful forces shaping the AI industry today: the surge in acquihires and the race for world-class talent.

Led by Ethan Lutske of Wilson Sonsini, the session will draw on insights from advising many of the sector’s most high-profile transactions—including Google’s reverse acquihire of Character.AI, Meta’s deal with Scale AI, and Windsurf’s sale to Cognition. The discussion will unpack how acquirers evaluate build-versus-buy decisions, what drives deal terms and valuation, and how founders can position themselves for success in this rapidly evolving landscape.