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A Byte To Eat: Angel Investor Breakfast
Alumni Ventures invites angel investors to join us for A Byte to Eat: Angel Investor Breakfast during SF Tech Week. This private gathering is designed exclusively for angels to connect with peers, exchange perspectives on emerging opportunities, and explore how Alumni Ventures partners with individual investors to access high-quality venture deals. Start your morning with meaningful conversations and fresh insights alongside a community of fellow angels shaping the future of early-stage investing.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Sushi Night: Asian Beauty&Culture in the Age of AI
Hosted & Sponsored by Silk the Rich USA 🇯🇵
Join us for an exclusive evening exploring how Asian beauty, culture, and lifestyle are evolving in the age of AI — paired with sushi, sake, and good company during LA Tech Week.
We’re bringing together CPG founders, investors, beauty entrepreneurs, and Asian-American changemakers to discuss, connect, and celebrate the future of lifestyle innovation.
🧴About Silk the Rich
Japan’s fastest-growing CPG startup, built on patented silk nano-fiber technology. Our flagship shampoo sold 2M+ units in its first year, scaling to 10,000+ stores across 20 countries. Now expanding from Los Angeles, we’re positioning Silk the Rich as a global silk-tech lifestyle brand with unicorn potential. | plug and play 2024 badge & 500 Global 2025 badge listed startup
Every attendee will receive a travel-size experience kit — a one-day haircare set infused with silk tech — as a special thank-you gift.
https://silktherichusa.com
👨💼Featuring: Kodai Takahashi
Co-Founder of Silk the Rich
Kodai is a serial entrepreneur and media figure. He co-founded Silk the Rich and scaled it from 0 to millions of units sold worldwide, now leading its U.S. expansion from Los Angeles.
🏆 Former Mr. International Japan
🎬 Featured on The Bachelorette Japan
Combining startup execution with a strong media presence, Kodai is building Silk the Rich into a global beauty & lifestyle company.
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodai_takahashi._
・LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kodai-takahashi-63588a1a0
🌸 Who’s Invited
・CPG founders & investors
・Beauty founders & brand builders
・Asian-American community leaders
・Media, creators & supporters of diversity
✨ Let’s toast to innovation, connection, and Asian beauty — with sake, sushi, and inspiring conversations.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), Hard Launch
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HARD LAUNCH 101
Jackson Square
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Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), Hard Launch
We're hosting Hard Launch for founders (pre-seed -> Series A) who want practical tactics on storytelling & "the hard launch". The event will consist of a panel, followed by light bites & networking. Hope to see you there!
Jacky Huang is the founder / creative director of Hard Launch. He works closely with early-stage founders on their launches. He's previously worked closely with the founders of Haize Labs, Flora, Tilde Research, Otim, Spur, and Listen Labs (and many more!) to lead their public-out of stealth, fundraising, and/or product launch. In addition to discussing the vision behind Hard Launch & what you should keep in mind for your launch, Jacky will present one of his upcoming launches and share some of the decisions that were made BTS.
Allison Braley is a Partner & Head of Marketing at BCV, where she focuses on advising portfolio companies with all things brand, communication, and marketing. Before Bain, Allison led teams at Playground Global, Fair.com, Canvas, The Information, Zoosk, Zocdoc, The OutCast Agency, and even Conde Nast. Allison will share how her own experience across journalism, media strategy, PR, and venture has shaped how she helps founders find their own voice.
Melisa Seah leads Storytelling at Reve, where she owns brand, community & GTM. Prior to joining Reve, Melisa was a Product Marketing Manager for YouTube Music & Premium team, launching Premium features to 100M+ global members, scaling creative campaigns, and expanding subscriptions in 20+ countries. She also worked on the Artist & Industry team, driving Shorts adoption within the music industry & crafting artist marketing campaigns. Melisa will share their latest launch, along with some of the key decisions they made to best communicate Reve's brand and product.
Food + drink will be provided!
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
AI in Real Estate Investing
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AI in Real Estate Investing
FiDi (SF)
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AI in Real Estate Investing
AI in Real Estate Investing: Unlocking Future Value:
Agenda:
6:30-7p: Networking
7-8p: Panel Discussion
8-8:30p: Networking, Wrap Up.
This event explores how AI is transforming real estate investing, from optimizing portfolios to uncovering new opportunities. Discover cutting-edge AI applications like predictive analytics for market forecasting and automated due diligence.
Notable Speaker: We're excited to host Vinney Chopra, a real estate investor and fund manager who has managed over $1 billion USD in Assets Under Management (AUM). He'll share his insights on leveraging AI for large-scale real estate portfolios. Other speakers include AI researchers, PropTech innovators, and experienced investors - Duy Tran and Saurabh Kurjekar.
Content Highlights: The program features a panel discussion and tool demos on:
Predictive AI for market trends and property valuation.
AI-powered portfolio optimization and underwriting.
Real-world case studies and ethical considerations of AI in real estate.
What Makes It Special: This event offers a unique blend of real estate expertise and AI technology, providing practical knowledge and actionable strategies. With Vinney Chopra's proven experience, attendees will gain unparalleled insights and learn about what real estate investors look for when buying deals, along with networking opportunities to shape the future of real estate investing.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, Ames Ventures
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WFSC VC Fleet Week Sailing
SOMA
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Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, Ames Ventures
Excited to be hosting a Thursday afternoon sail to catch the practice sessions for Fleet Week.
This is meant as an intimate way to get to know other investors as well as get out on the water (and call it work). No sailing experience required. We will teach anyone who would like to learn a little while we're out there. Weather in October is usually beautiful so we should be in for a stunning view.
We will bring snacks and some drinks on board. We will be going out on a beautiful chartered Jenneau Sun Odyssey. There is a bathroom, fridge, and kitchen on board. We will be leaving out of Pier 39 (Fisherman's Wharf) from 1:45-4:30pm on Tuesday October 9th.
Also if you need to take a call, there is plenty of comfortable space down below to do so.
Capacity is 10 people.
For logistics, I will communicate with everyone about the weather but always smart to bring a warm jacket (windbreaker and fleece just in case is recommended). Please remember to wear non-marking shoes (black soles to be avoided).
We are excited to have you out!
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Optimizing LLMs for Contact Center Automation
Join this hands-on masterclass to explore the practical applications of hyper-realistic voice technology in call centers.
We’ll cover:
Fine-tuning LLMs for fast, accurate responses in customer interactions
Deploying AI voice agents with low latency for real-time use cases
Reducing hallucinations to improve reliability and business impact
Handling complex inquiry handoffs and integrating with existing call center tech
Through live coding and real-world case studies, you'll gain the technical skills to build production-ready solutions for the future of agentic customer experiences.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Convex, Entrepreneurs First
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EF and Convex Pitch Night + Jam
Potrero Hill
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Convex, Entrepreneurs First
Join us for the Entrepreneurs First and Convex Pitch Night to kick off SF #TechWeek!
Hear from leading AI startups and founders and stay for music afterwards.
Startups will present their ideas before a panel of top Silicon Valley investors, founders, and leaders.
The event doesn't stop at pitches. Network with fellow investors and founders, and indulge in complimentary food and drinks with Convex and Entrepreneurs First.
Pitching Companies
- Eggi - https://eggi.io
- Blueberry - https://blueberrysocial.com
- Solid - https://trysolid.com
- Gridiron Survival - https://gridironsurvival.com
- Domufi - https://domufi.com
About Entrepreneurs First
Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, their companies are worth > $11B.
About Convex
Convex is the backend platform that keeps your app in sync. Where queries are TypeScript code running right in the database. Just like React components react to state changes, Convex queries react to database changes.
Convex provides a database, a place to write your server functions, and client libraries. It makes it easy to build and scale dynamic live-updating apps.
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This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Coaching Circle for Startup Leaders
Whether you’re a startup founder, early employee, or team lead, get matched to a small group with others who share the same role as you. Guided by a trained coach, select participants will volunteer to share real challenges they're facing and experience coaching firsthand to mastermind a path forward.
We’ll form curated coaching groups around engineering, operations, product, GTM, and founders, so you can share honestly with people who are in the same shoes as you. We will use a fishbowl format where participants can choose between presenting a challenge or helping to solve one. Each group will be led by one of our startup specialty coaches at Tandem (https://trytandem.com/). Our coaches have led at places like Netflix, Airbnb, and OpenAI and have decades of experience at fast-growing startups.
AGENDA:
5:30-6:00: Mingle + Small Bites
6:00-6:50: Coaching Circles
6:50-7:00: Closing
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Tiny Desk Apps, EHVM Capital
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Consumer app founders roundtable
Santa Monica
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Tiny Desk Apps, EHVM Capital
Join our Santa Monica mansion for a roundtable with top consumer tech Founders & CEOs 🌴
AGENDA ↓
5-6PM:
Welcome drinks and intros
6PM:
Roundtable with top Consumer Tech Execs ↓
⭐︎ JON RHOME · Head of Product at Citizen
⭐︎ DILLON MORGAN · Founder & CEO at UNUM
⭐︎ GREG COHN · Co-founder & CEO at Ad Hoc Labs
⭐︎ GARRET ROTHSTEIN · Co-Founder & CEO at Queue
⭐︎ DAVID BARNARD · Growth Advocate at Revenue Cat & Founder at Contrast [moderator]
7PM:
Drinks & healthy eating
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Hosted by RevenueCat, MAU Vegas, Paywalls.design, and EHVM Capital
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Agents in Production
Forget the hype. Let's talk about what it really takes to get AI agents into production. Join our panel of engineers from the trenches for a candid conversation about the infrastructure that powers autonomous systems.
We're skipping the demos to discuss:
* Infra & Deployment: Where and how do you run agents at scale?
* Evals & MLOps: How do you know they're not failing?
* Battlestories: Real talk on what breaks and how to fix it.
If you care more about observability, orchestration, and operations than prompt engineering, this is the meetup for you. Connect with fellow builders and learn from those on the front lines. Space is limited!
Agenda:
6:00 - 6:45 Networking (w/ light refreshments)
6:45 - 7:45 Talks/Panel Discussion + Q&A
Charles Frye - Developer Advocate, Modal
Hamza Tahir - Co-founder, CTO, ZenML
Samuel Colvin - Founder, Pydantic
7:45 - 8:30 Networking
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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VC Bowling by Lazo
Haight Ashbury
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Lazo, The Founders House
🎳 Strike Up a Conversation: Bowling Night by Lazo
Tech, founders, and ten pins. Let’s roll.
Join us for a laid-back evening of bowling, bites, and bold ideas at VC Bowling by Lazo. Whether you’re aiming for strikes or just showing up for the snacks, this is your chance to unwind and connect with fellow founders, operators, and investors in a fun, low-pressure setting.
Expect good music, great convos, and a little friendly competition — all fueled by bites, drinks, and the magic of tech week energy.
About Lazo
Lazo supports startups with everything they need to grow — from accounting and legal to fundraising — so teams can focus on building. With AI-powered tools and a thriving global community, we’re more than back-office support: we’re your co-pilot on the path to scale.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Cerebral Valley, Unicorner
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THE FRONTIER (Afterparty)
West Hollywood
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Cerebral Valley, Unicorner
WELCOME TO THE FRONTIER.
The time for work is over. The time for play is here 🍸
Join CV & friends for our private LATW afterparty - set in an iconic 1920s supper club beneath the hills of Los Angeles.
Dress code is COCKTAIL CHIC - a.k.a, dress to impress. This will be strictly enforced at the door as per h.wood rules.
RSVP early & spread the word. All +1s must register and be approved by CV & friends.
A huge thank you to our co-hosts & partners:
Cerebral Valley - The world's leading AI ecosystem. cv.inc/about + @cerebralvalley
Nebius - The ultimate cloud for AI innovators. nebius.com
Bolt - Create stunning apps & websites by chatting with AI. bolt.new
Unicorner - A hot startup in your inbox, every Monday morning. unicorner.news
S1-O.N. - Adding value to eclectic thinkers and entrepreneurs. s1on.com
Tech[Space] — curating high-impact IRL experiences in tech. techspace.events
Note: This is a private 21+ event. IDs will be checked at the door.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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The Future of Home: Designing Tomorrow, Today
The #FutureofHome: Designing Tomorrow, Today
#SFTechWeek
Friday, October 10
Doors open at 6pm
*Star Wars Attire Encouraged*
📍 The Home Team Showroom — Millbrae, CA (10 minutes from SFO)
🌌 A Galactic-Themed Evening of Design & Innovation
Join us for an exclusive evening co-hosted with a16z as we explore the intersections of space architecture, home design, and the future of human habitats.
✨ Anastasia is the Founder of Stellar Amenities, a strategic advisory firm transforming space architecture insights into competitive advantages for Fortune 500 companies, aerospace pioneers, and leading design firms.
Her work includes:
* Supporting AstroAccess’s inaugural mission with backing from Virgin Galactic’s George Whitesides and Stephen Hawking’s medical team.
* Collaborating with MIT Media Lab and NASA leaders on self-assembling orbital habitats.
* Launching Analog, a communications practice that has helped founders raise $46M+ from elite VCs including Founders Fund, Y Combinator, and Amex Ventures.
* Serving as a 2025 AIAA Space Architecture Decadal Survey contributor, a Payload Pioneer 30 Under 30 honoree, and a global competition judge for NASA Human Research Program workshops.
Her upcoming book, “Space Wombism”, introduces a groundbreaking theory of protective architecture, reframing spacecraft as nurturing environments that extend human biology.
🥂 Why Attend
* Future-forward design insights: Explore how the lessons of space architecture shape how we build resilient homes, cities, and communities on Earth.
* Networking with founders, builders, and investors
* Hosted bar & light bites: Enjoy conversation and connection in The Home Team’s immersive showroom environment.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
Learn more at www.tech-week.com
👉 **RSVP Required — Limited Spots Available**
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TechFix: Cocktails & Creator Chats
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The Future of LegalTech Panel
Join us for a powerhouse discussion on how LegalTech is evolving and what it means for lawyers, investors, and the broader startup ecosystem.
Featured speakers
• Mitzi Chang – Partner, Goodwin
• Rex Salisbury – General Partner, Cambrian
• Mike Wu – Deputy GC, Carta
Topics we’ll cover
• AI & Legal Services: What feels truly transformative vs. what’s overhyped
• Industry Shifts: From inefficiencies in law to compliance, wind-downs, and restructures
• The Ecosystem: How law firms, startups, and VCs can collaborate and what makes LegalTech founders successful despite regulatory hurdles
Who should attend
• ECVC Lawyers looking to understand emerging trends
• Startup advisors and investors focused on legal services and compliance
• Anyone curious about how law is evolving with technology
This is a unique opportunity to hear from leaders at the forefront of legal innovation as they explore how emerging technologies are transforming legal services, driving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities.
SimpleClosure
SimpleClosure was founded with a simple but critical mission: to make a complicated and confusing shutdown process feel like a manageable reality — the unlock founders were looking for. This is our sole focus, and our team of specialists is dedicated to handling the paperwork, legal filings, and compliance requirements so you can focus confidently on what's next. We take what is traditionally a 9+ month process and get it done in just a few weeks. Find out more at SimpleClosure.com.
Carta
Carta is the leading platform for equity management, trusted by thousands of private companies, investors, and law firms to help them manage ownership, fundraises, and compliance with ease.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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