Constellation Systems, Flourishing Systems Foundation
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NeuroGRIFF: Myth-Busting the Neurotech Space
Civic Center
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Constellation Systems, Flourishing Systems Foundation
NeuroGRIFF is a clear, accessible session on what neurotechnology can (and can’t) do today. Our panel will unpack the current state of neurotech, explore its real-world limits, and show you how to recognize weak or misleading claims. We’ll also break down key issues and common pitfalls in the human data space in plain, straightforward language. Think of it as a mythbusters with neurotech, so come with questions!
Schedule:
5:30-6:00: networking & snacks
6:00-6:45: fireside chat and panel
6:45-7:00: Q&A + Lightning Talk
Panelists
• Constellation Lab Team — Dr. Avery Krieger, Dr. Matteo Vinao-Carl, and Dr. Medhi Azabou
Who should attend: Beginners, builders, engineers, founders, and bio-hacking enthusiasts who want facts over hype.
This event is hosted at the Frontier Tower:
We are transforming a 16-floor tower in San Francisco into a self-governed vertical village—a hub for frontier technologies and creative arts. Tier-one labs presenting AI, Ethereum, biotech, neuroscience, longevity, robotics, human flourishing, and arts & music. These floors will house innovators and creators pushing the boundaries of human potential in a post-AI-singularity world.
Apply here for founding citizenship: https://frontiertower.io/apply
Why should I become a citizen?
Be part of creating the first self-governed vertical village
Connect with the most creative people in the city
Get access to all floors, free event space & movement floor
Website: https://frontiertower.io/
Need more reading? Visit https://frontiertower.notion.site/
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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Trust on Toast: AI Breakfast
Breakfast fuels the day, but can it fuel trust? 🥯
Join us for Trust on Toast, an inspiring morning where enterprises meet a curated group of AI startups over breakfast bites.
Don't miss this chance to discover your next winning AI product, new client, and build relationships that last beyond SF Tech Week!
Schedule:
8:00-8:30: Arrival and breakfast
8:30-8:40: Welcome from hosts
8:40-10:00: More mingling and breakfast
🍳 Startups pitching on the floor:
1. Finnt - finnt.com
2. Phronetic AI - phronetic.ai
3. Insifi - insifi.ai
4. Salesbricks - salesbricks.com
🏔️ This event is organized by Assenteo, your day one, data compliance partner to get AI and restricted data startups enterprise ready. Learn more at: https://www.assenteo.com/
🚀 Thank you to our sponsor Sensiba. Sensiba helps innovative tech companies scale with confidence by delivering expert accounting, compliance, and advisory services. Learn more at: https://sensiba.com/
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.
[SF]
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From Risk to Resilience: Building the Future of International Cleantech Innovation
This event brings together investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders to explore how global collaboration can shape the next wave of sustainable technologies. This session highlights how investing in international startups—such as Japan’s emerging cleantech ventures—can serve as a powerful risk mitigation strategy in today’s volatile markets. Attendees will engage with ideas on how both investors and founders can build resilience and prepare for an uncertain future in cleantech, turning global challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. We will have a Panel discussion as well as a Fireside chat with investors and ecosystem developers.
Panelists:
Yosuke Suzuki - Head of Strategic Investment, Japan Airlines Ventures
Masahiro Nishikawa - Director, Office of the City of Yokohama Representatives to the Americas
Fireside Chat Guest:
Tomohito Shibata - Partner, Japan Energy Capital
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.
Jam & Tea Studios, Clementine
[SF]
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AI x Games: Playing with Inference Mixer
Venice
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Jam & Tea Studios, Clementine
The **AIxGames Playing with Inference Mixer** brings together developers, founders, and innovators who are actively building and shipping AI-native games and tools. This curated networking mixer features 8-12 hands-on demo stations showcasing breakthrough AI games, from shipped products to cutting-edge prototypes, where attendees can actually gets hands on with latest in this cutting edge field.
Organized by the hosts of *Playing with Inference* podcast, we're bringing together teams building at the frontier of AI gaming and hand-select demos that showcase real technical innovations: cost breakthroughs, novel gameplay mechanics, and production solutions. Whether you're solving ML inference challenges, pioneering new game mechanics, or exploring the business side of AI gaming, you'll connect with the builders who are defining this emerging category. Come for the games, stay for the conversations with the people actually shipping the future of interactive entertainment.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
SheFundraises Pitch & Party
Join US at our latest pitch event, LIVE and in-person in San Francisco. See top women-led startups who are raising pre-seed pitch us, and afterward mingle with angels in the audience who may have feedback, or even funding.
SheFundraises is a collective of entrepreneurs who hosts online events, as an opportunity for founders to have a venue for pitching their startup to warm lead investors. It’s more important than ever that women-led businesses are connected with our ideal partners, angels and investors.
We are back, SF! Founders who would like to apply to pitch, submit your startup at the link provided. Please note the deadline for submissions is October 5 at 5pm PT.
Update: Submissions to pitch are now closed. Here's the lineup of startups pitching:
1 MyLibrarian, Michelle
2 Algebras, Diana, Aira
3 Rolla, Kemi
4 Binoloop, Purvaja
5 w3a, Celine
6 HCCA, Sue
7 AZcare, Leyla, Marta
8 Syn2Core, Elise
9 MPWR, Tamara
10 Swappin, Liza, Corbin
11 Oddessy, Sarah
12 Future Proof / Gnarly Tickets, Val
13 Braave, Elisa, Claire
14 Embryoxite, Delfina
15 Mendful, Jill
16 Zyro, Cassandra
17 Sendana, Monique
18 True Beauty Lashes, Lisa
19 Silver Surf, Laila
20 RemotelyGood, Theresa
21 Virum, Azza
22 Paw Pair, Monica
23 SocialQ AI, Anna
24 Evercred, Leah
25 Gigit.ai, Inez Wihardjo
SFR is proud to host this event in conjunction with SF Tech Week and the Mechanics Institute Library and Chess Room of San Francisco.
5-8 top startups raising pre-seed will pitch. We will try and match them with possible angel investors in attendance.
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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AI-powered Fundraising & Sales
Fundraising and Sales has become infinitely easier in the age of AI, but very few people are taking full advantage.
Join us for a fireside chat to discuss the specific ways top founders are using AI to drive millions in sales and fundraising outcomes.
Panelists include
- Brett Goldstein, Founder/CEO Micro
- Mike Heller, Partner at Floodgate
- More to be announced
This event is done in partnership with AGI House SF for SF Tech Week hosted by a16z.
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.
[SF]
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Power Reset: Sauna + Ice + Workshop
This experience blends contrast therapy with a deep-dive workshop, designed for high-performers ready to step into their power and level up in business and life.
Led by Megan Dolce, Keynote Speaker, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Ripe, a human leadership development company based in LA. Megan is known for her work with professional athletes, VCs, founders, leaders, and teams from Fortune 100 companies.
RIPE: https://www.get-ripe.com/
Alchemy Springs: https://www.alchemysprings.com/
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.
[SF]
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LA TechWeek Penthouse Afterparty by Tech[Space]
Join us for the ultimate celebration of LA TechWeek — our third annual TechWeek Afterparty — set high above the city with a 360° view of LA’s skyline at PLUTO LA, bringing together leading founders, investors, and creators for the best way to end TechWeek.
There will be a $30 cover at the door.
ABOUT TECHSPACE:
TechSpace curates high-impact experiences that bring together the most influential founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of technology. Simply put, we’re a cool tech-focused brand that produces IRL experiences for VC’s, investors, and startups.
ABOUT PLUTO:
PLUTO LA is a 10,000 sq ft penthouse event venue & A-Z production agency. Founded by Sebastian Moftakhar, PLUTO has hosted & produced LA's most iconic events, launches, & film shoots.
www.instagram.com/pluto.la
www.plutolosangeles.com
ABOUT FLAIR:
FLAIR, led by Sam Freeman, is the fastest-growing College & Gen-Z marketing and strategic advising agency in the US. FLAIR connects leading brands, companies, and startups with high-impact college students, creators, and athletes — embedding them into Gen Z culture through authentic strategy, powerful networks, and flawless execution. FLAIR also specializes in influencer marketing, events, and strategic consulting, with partners including Amazon, The Coca-Cola Company, Red Bull, TikTok, Forbes, Monster Energy, The H.Wood Group, Vacation, Inc., Happy Dad, Feastables, and more.www.theflaircollective.com
www.joincampuslink.com
theflairconcierge.com
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.
By registering for this event, you consent to receive post-event communications from the hosts. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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Founders who are Pilots (FwF) Dinner & Poker
**WAITLIST ONLY
Founders who Fly (FwF) is an informal group here in the Bay Area. About 70 of us who are founders who also fly and are obsessed with aviation. We have decided, for the first time, to open this up to the public and meet some new founders who fly.
*Must be a founder – Must be a pilot (or aspiring)*
Ribeye Steaks + snacks start @ 5:30pm
Poker kicks off @ 8pm
Plenty of parking in Potrero Hill at Dave's house.
Co-hosted by:
Dave Spector, founder of Nanotrace Bio and ThirdLove (Commercial Multi-Engine CMEL flies SR22t G6 @ KSQL)
Christian Bailey, co-founder of Squawk AI (ATP/CFI-A/I/M/H flies an MU2 and an R44 @ KSQL)
Satya Kamdar, founder of Practice Inc (aspiring pilot and poker extraordinaire)
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.
[SF]
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ProductCon San Francisco
ProductCon is structured around the hottest topics in Product, takes place four times per year in New York, San Francisco, London, and Online, and gathers over 45,000 product professionals from all over the world.
You’ll learn from inspirational CPOs, CEOs and VPs from global tech giants.
You’ll learn best practices behind the most successful products, network with the best people in product, and have the opportunity to interact with all our sponsor companies. Get ready to level up your product skills, network with a global community of fellow product leaders, and have a ball!
ProductCon is powered by Product School - the leader in Digital Transformation, Product Training, and Coaching. They work with individuals and organizations around the world to accelerate growth.
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.
[SF]
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Future of Fashion & Technology
Join Tote, Offe Market & Beni during LA Tech Week for a "Style & Sip" centered around the future of fashion & technology.
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.
[SF]
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Pitches & Punchlines
A pitch competition like no other! Founders will be read to filth as they pitch their ideas, investors will dig deep to judge, and each founder will get pro feedback from other founder peers! We'll end the night with arcade games and networking.
The Format:
Four-minute startup pitches blended with comedic roasts and coaching to improve everybody's game.
The Scene:
The Detour arcade bar, where downtown meets The Castro, with craft cocktails, elevated bar food, giant screens, and arcade games for post-pitch networking. This is a no-host bar.
The Crowd:
Everybody's in! Founders, investors, and operators who know the best businesses come from authentic perspectives.
Produced by StartOut, the national organization connecting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with resources, community, and capital.
Want to pitch? Want to partner on this event? Please drop a line in the questionnaire.
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.
The Strategye Group, Alpha Sierra One
[SF]
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EarthHouse: Critical Minerals, Mobility & Modern Power at
Venice
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The Strategye Group, Alpha Sierra One
Tech Goes Physical during LA Tech Week
As the world accelerates toward electric futures and a global energy transition, the demand for critical minerals and modern power solutions has never been more urgent, driving the need for strategic investments. During LA Tech Week, Earth House convenes a gathering of key investors, EV executives, tech pioneers, mineral experts, and government leaders who stand at the forefront of the dynamic revolution in the mineral, mobility, tech, and energy sectors. We’ve hosted global US-Africa investment energy forums in Washington, D.C. and have led key dialogues during the World Economic Forum in Davos. This living forum will explore the intersection of innovation, policy, and influence, shaping our planet’s turn towards the next era, where critical materials fuel progress, mobility drives transformation, and power defines the future. Join us in building the ecosystem that will impact our future. #EnergyTech #GovTech
This event is sponsored by: Gold Coast Ventures.
Confirmed Speakers:
Kweku Awotwi, CEO of Gold Coast Ventures, co-founder and non-executive director of Cenpower Generation Company, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd. (Virtual)
C. Derek Campbell, AlphaSierra One (in-person)
Michael R. Hollomon II, US Strategic Metals, Commercial Director (in-person)
Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy for Critical Supply Chains at Silverado Policy Accelerator, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow (in-person)
Tomás Villalón Jr., PhD, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Phoenix Tailings
Paul Francis, CEO and Co-Founder of KIGT, Inc.
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.
We are proud to have the support of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce as we bring EarthHouse | LA Tech Week 2025 to the heart of Beverly Hills.
CIBC Innovation Banking, Scribble Ventures
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Building in the Probabilistic Era - Presented by Scribble Ventures and CIBC
SOMA
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CIBC Innovation Banking, Scribble Ventures
In the pre-AI era, building products was a deterministic motion. Founders knew what they were building, users knew what they were getting, and the tension to PMF was in combining the right data and insights. But what happens when products are no longer deterministic? What changes when the product you build is determined by the user, is ever-evolving, and produces rapidly diffusing data points?
In this sit-down with Nick Ryder (VP Research, Foundations @ OpenAI), Elizabeth Weil (GP @ Scribble, early executive @ Twitter), and other top ai researchers/operators, we'll talk about the new paradigm of startup development and break down how the startup funnel - from engineering to growth to marketing to finance...and even team culture - will radically and rapidly shift in the best AI startups.
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.
[SF]
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Hard Truths: Why Hardware Startups Fail, Part I
VIRTUAL EVENT: Zoom event (use link above).
Most hardware startups never make it to market - but not for the reasons you’d expect. In this candid panel, Hardware Velocity, brings together three founders who’ve scaled and exited companies (Room, littleBits, and Coin) who will share the toughest lessons they learned through failures, pivots, and near-death moments. A rare chance to hear unfiltered stories and walk away with practical insights to avoid the pitfalls that derail most hardware startups.
What to expect:
- Honest lessons on product validation, R&D, and the leap into manufacturing
- Practical takeaways you can apply directly to your own journey
- Interactive discussion with time for Q&A
Panelists:
- Brian Chen – Founder, Room (acquired); Founder, Kite Compliance
- Ayah Bdeir – Founder, littleBits (acquired); Open Hardware & AI Strategist
- Karthik Balakrishnan – Co-founder, Coin (acquired by Fitbit); Co-founder, Actual
About Hardware Velocity:
Hardware Velocity helps early-stage hardware startups avoid costly mistakes on the path from prototype to production, through scale-up - partnering with founders on product, engineering, operations and go-to-market.
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.
Make sure to also check out Part II, with senior operators!
https://partiful.com/e/Drze4oH0zVStbQFfbT9c
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