Space Happy Hour, Perkins Coie
[SF]
[LA]
Software for Hardware Panel & Happy Hour
El Segundo
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Space Happy Hour, Perkins Coie
Deep, in the heart of "The Gundo" the future isn’t just bits or atoms, software or hardware, it’s a dramatic collision of both!
From rockets to robots to reactors, the most ambitious companies are building in the hardest places: where cutting-edge software meets mission-critical hardware.
Join leaders from Magenta, First Resonance, Epsilon3, Boltline, and Stell as we dig into the question:
👉 Where do the Venn diagrams of these companies overlap, and where do they boldly diverge?
Expect sharp insights, spicy debates, and a peek at the next generation of tools powering deep tech.
✨ Panel + Q&A
🍸 Happy Hour to follow (because great ideas need good cocktails)
🌐 Connect with founders, builders, and investors pushing the frontier of physical innovation.
Come for the panel, stay for the connections and curated conversations in an event co-hosted by Space Happy Hour and Perkins Coie.
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]
Avataar Deep Tech Day: AI Cyber security & Networking Reception
Mountain View
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Avataar Venture Partners
LeadrPro, Inc., Mucker Capital
[SF]
[LA]
Stay Scrappy & Scale: GTM in the Age of AI
Brentwood
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LeadrPro, Inc., Mucker Capital
Parking & Arrival:
Enter Gate 2 (first left off Alla Rd). Turn left inside and drive to the far end near Jefferson Blvd — look for “500” on the building.
Walk along the side walkway, enter the double doors, and go up to the 2nd floor. Verizon Lab is at the top.
This event is ideal for Founder led sales teams and/or sales & marketing leaders at startups from Pre-seed through Series B.
Chris Sheng, growth advisor at Mucker Capital, will share how the GTM landscape has evolved in the age of AI. Which tools are gold vs gimmicks. As someone who has spent 10+ years in GTM and Growth and has worked with 500+ startup founders going from 0 to 1, Chris will share his vast insights on how to optimize for the 3 key variables of GTM: channel, messaging, and audience.
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.
Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, Lawgic
[SF]
[LA]
TechWeek.mx In San Francisco
SOMA
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Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, Lawgic
The Consulate General of Mexico and Lawgic invite you to a special event as part of TechWeek San Francisco. Fair warning: We're only talking about AI. That's it. Just AI all night long. Come discover how the Mexican tech community is riding the AI wave, explore cross-border AI collaborations, and connect with innovators who dream in algorithms. Whether you're training models or just trying to understand what a transformer is (the AI kind, not the robots), this is your spot to geek out about artificial intelligence between Mexico and Silicon Valley. 🤖🇲🇽
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]
[LA]
Just use Postgres (and DuckDB): a Postgres + DuckDB Community Night
Elephants, ducks, we’re all from the same zoo. Join us for an evening exploring how PostgreSQL and DuckDB work better together!
We'll feature talks on integrating DuckDB with existing PostgreSQL workflows, scaling analytics workloads, combining both tools for data engineering use cases, and more. The evening will include technical talks, networking, and discussions about the future of OLAP and OLTP working in harmony – co-hosted by MotherDuck and Dagster!
Agenda:
**Just use Postgres (and DuckDB)**
The most effective data stacks are often the simplest. This talk demonstrates how combining Postgres and DuckDB creates an elegant and robust platform, freeing you to focus on solving customer problems instead of wrestling with infrastructure.
presented by Jacob Matson, Developer Advocate @ MotherDuck
**Stop Fighting Your Data Platform: Modern Orchestration for High-Velocity Teams**
The modern data landscape demands a new approach: specialized tools working in harmony rather than monolithic solutions trying to do everything. But how do you actually build a stack that delivers on this promise?This talk explores three fundamental principles transforming how we build data platforms: choosing the right tool for each specific job, developing locally before deploying globally, and maintaining unified observability across your entire ecosystem.Through the lens of PostgreSQL's transactional reliability, DuckDB's analytical speed, and Dagster's orchestration intelligence, you'll see how these principles create platforms that scale from your laptop to production while giving teams the visibility and confidence they need to ship reliably.
presented by Yuhan Luo, Head of Product @ Dagster Labs
#SFTechWeek
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.
Stifel Venture Banking, SequoiaOne
[SF]
[LA]
Sunset Cocktails & Gelato | Stifel and Sequoia One
Venice Beach
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Stifel Venture Banking, SequoiaOne
Join us at the Waterfront during LA Tech Week for an evening on the coast as we bring together founders, funders, and friends for a relaxed celebration with cocktails & gelato.
Come for the vibes but stay for the conversations.
Event is hosted by Stifel Venture Banking and Sequoia One
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.
Citizens Private Bank, Ramp
[SF]
[LA]
From Doom Loop to Boom Loop: SF’s Comeback Story
Castro
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Citizens Private Bank, Ramp
San Francisco is staging a comeback. From the rise of AI and new company formations to bold real estate moves and fresh waves of investment capital, the City is shifting from uncertainty to undeniable momentum.
Join us for an exclusive Tech Week conversation with Chris Larsen (Ripple), Kirsten Green (Forerunner Ventures), Eddie Kim (Gusto), and Cyrus Sanandaji (Presidio Bay Ventures & WeLoveSF), plus a few special guests, as they share candid perspectives on how innovation, real estate, and capital are reshaping San Francisco’s future.
Hosted at the Gotham Club at Oracle Park, this event promises sharp insights, meaningful dialogue, and a reception to follow.
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]
[LA]
AI Workflow Automation Happy Hour
[SF]
[LA]
Scaling Securely in the Age of AI: SFTW Brunch
Join Deel, Scrut and Greylock for our SF Tech Week CTO brunch!
A private networking brunch bringing together CTOs, CISOs, VPs of Engineering, and technical leaders building the future of tech.
This isn’t another panel or pitch. It’s a curated gathering for thoughtful conversation on the real challenges and breakthroughs in scaling teams, navigating AI, infrastructure, engineering culture, and what’s next in tech leadership.
Expect strong coffee, great food, and even better company.
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]
[LA]
Build Your Tech Career in the Age of AI
❓ Are you a Software QA, Developer, DevOps, Product Manager, or other professional wondering how to stay relevant in the age of AI?
Join us for an exclusive #LATechWeek event designed for innovators, career changers, and tech enthusiasts who want to thrive in the new era of artificial intelligence.
This event brings together industry leaders, startup founders, and rising professionals to discuss:
• How AI is transforming the job market
• The most in-demand tech skills of today and tomorrow
• Practical steps to future-proof your career
• Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and hiring managers
🎙️ Hosts
Sergii Khromchenko — Founder of Codemify | Senior Engineering Manager (SDET)
Aly Owens — Founder of UpSkillPM | Product Manager @ Microsoft
Valerie Kozak — QA Automation Engineer & Tech Educator
💡 What to Expect
• Dynamic discussions with engineers, product managers, and tech leaders on building and growing your career in the AI era.
• Real stories and strategies from founders and professionals who transitioned into tech or advanced through automation and AI.
• Networking mixer with QA engineers, PMs, software developers, and other tech professionals.
• The immersive energy of LA Tech Week — hosted in the heart of Los Angeles.
• Pizza, cold drinks, and high-quality networking.
This event is part of #LATechWeek — a week of gatherings hosted by leading VCs, startups, and innovators connecting the LA tech ecosystem.
Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
[SF]
[LA]
Founders & Funders Connect
Founders & Funders Connect is a relaxed, open-door happy hour designed to bring together builders and backers from across the SF tech ecosystem. Whether you're raising, investing, hiring, or just meeting great people—this is your room.
No stage. No panel. Just real conversations over drinks.
🥂 Agenda
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Doors open, drinks + music
6:30 – 6:45 PM | Quick welcome from Beta University
6:45 – 8:30 PM | Mingling, light bites, and conversation starters
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.
Evolving Potential, CoachLabs.ai, Light Dao
[SF]
[LA]
Tech for Good: Building Human-Centered Innovation
Beverly Hills
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Evolving Potential, CoachLabs.ai, Light Dao
Across AI, VR, and new models of finance and culture, a new wave of founders is showing that technology’s real potential lies in human outcomes. Tech for Good brings together leaders proving that innovation can scale human flourishing — with a conversation focused on what truly matters: outcomes that make people measurably healthier, wiser, and more free.
Panelists
Anna Gudmundson: Tech Visionary and Advocate for Wellness
Anna is a seasoned business leader with 20+ years of experience in exponential technologies. As the CEO and co-founder of Sensate, she is tackling one of the world’s most pressing challenges: stress and mental health. By combining cutting-edge science with ancient practices, Sensate creates innovative solutions to help people manage stress, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Anna has driven transformational change across both B2B and DTC tech sectors, including mobile, social data, and wearable/fitness tech. As a passionate advocate for human potential, she champions conscious entrepreneurship and prioritizes a culture that fosters personal growth, transparency, and collaboration. In addition to her work at Sensate, Anna is a certified Alchemy Breathwork practitioner and meditator, committed to integrating wellness practices into her life and leadership.
Anna’s work bridges the gap between technology and wellness, inspiring others to embrace tools that cultivate a balanced, empowered life.
Rohan Hall is the author of Tech for Good, CEO of OceSha Ventures (www.ocesha.com), and co-founder of Speak & Play (www.speakandplay.ai) —a global AI platform helping parents understand and support their child’s speech and communication development. With one in five children facing communication challenges, his mission is to make early insights and support accessible to every family.
Mike Wilson is a founder and investor committed to creating and educating creators in the concept of beneficial media. After exiting his unicorn game publisher Devolver Digital, he has founded Realize Music, a company making music and rhythm based video games that are demonstrably good for people, and his non-profit Medicinal Media, dedicated to creating and curating online content for the mental health of youth and their families.
Wes Geer is a former guitarist for the platinum rock bands (hed) P.E. and Korn, and the founder of Rock to Recovery®️, a pioneering organization that has facilitated the creation of over 40,000 original songs with veterans and individuals overcoming mental-health and trauma challenges. Recognized as the #1-rated ancillary service in the behavioral-health industry, Rock to Recovery®️ harnesses the power of playing music, group connection, and technology to heal and inspire.
Today, Wes is expanding this mission globally through BandJam, a new tech-driven platform that merges music, mindfulness, and digital innovation to transform mental-health and wellness experiences for people everywhere.
Moderated by Katrina DeAngelis, a regenerative business strategist and founder of EvolvingPotential.org where she helps visionary founders build breakthrough brands and organizations by redesigning their operating systems — the culture, decision-making structures, and architecture that shape long-term growth. She also founded MILOcares.com, a multifunctional personal care brand prototyping the next economy through regenerative business models. Across both ventures, Katrina helps founders move beyond extractive patterns and build companies that evolve people, systems, and impact.
📍 Format: Panel + curated talk + Open House + Networking
💡 Hosted by: LightDAO | Global gatherings for conscious entrepreneurs shaping a regenerative future.
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.
American South Asian Network
[SF]
[LA]
South Asians in Entertainment
Santa Monica
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American South Asian Network
South Asians are reshaping Hollywood and beyond, from streaming platforms and studio sets to music stages, dance floors, gaming, and media tech. This panel brings together producers, actors, musicians, dancers, and innovators behind the scenes who are pushing culture forward and amplifying representation.
We’ll explore how storytelling, technology, and artistry intersect to change what audiences see and hear, and what’s next for South Asians breaking into and breaking open the world of 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.
Emergent Ventures, Forum Ventures, Stifel
[SF]
[LA]
Enterprise AI Walk & Talk
Embarcadero
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Emergent Ventures, Forum Ventures, Stifel
Grab a coffee, take a walk, and talk enterprise AI with fellow founders and investors this SF Tech Week!
Join Emergent Ventures, Stifel Venture Bank, and Forum Ventures for a morning stroll down the Embarcadero, ending with coffee at the Ferry Building. Plan on networking and chatting all things AI trends, GTM, fundraising, and funding strategies.
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Emergent is based in San Mateo, CA, was founded in 2016, and manages over $200M. We invest across the seed stage in Enterprise AI and Cloud Infra startups. We typically lead or co-lead rounds and take an active role in helping founders get from 0→1, build out go-to-market, tap into scaling resources and raise downstream capital. One of Emergent’s key assets is a tightly knit network of 100+ influential founders, senior corporate executives, and investors, who provide valuable insights and connections to the portfolio.
Stifel Venture Bank is a trusted partner to founders and fund managers, providing commercial banking services and debt financing solutions to venture-backed companies and their investors. Stifel’s highly experienced team brings a relationship-based approach to banking, and enjoys being a strategic partner for clients by delivering valuable events, insightful content, and access to the broader Stifel (NYSE: SF) platform, including equity analyst research, investment banking and wealth management groups.
Founded in 2014, Forum Ventures backs founders from day zero with three vehicles: an AI venture studio, an accelerator, and a pre-seed fund, writing $100K to $1M checks. Industry agnostic and hands-on, we’re investing in 60+ early-stage companies this year while helping founders navigate the 0→10 journey and beyond.
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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