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AI in B2B Support
As part of SF Tech Week, we at Plain (https://www.plain.com/) are bringing together customer support leaders, operators, and builders who are using – or curious about – AI in their B2B support workflows.
This is a relaxed, in-person gathering for people looking to share experiences, swap ideas, and connect with others who are navigating the same opportunities and challenges in applying AI to customer support.
Whether you’ve already deployed AI-powered workflows, are experimenting with automation and copilots, or just want to learn from others in the space, you’ll find plenty of peers to connect with.
Who Should Join
- Support leaders and ICs at B2B companies
- Operations and enablement folks working on AI adoption
- Founders and product builders in the support tooling space
- Anyone curious about where AI fits into the support stack
Why Join Us:
- Meet peers tackling similar challenges in AI + support
- Swap lessons learned from real-world implementations
- Get inspired by how others are improving speed, quality, and customer experience with AI
Event Details
Date & Time: 9th October, 6pm
Venue: Union Square, exact venue TBD
Format: Informal meetup – networking, conversations, and light refreshments
RSVP: Free, but space is limited – please RSVP to reserve your spot
If you’re working in customer support and want to connect with others experimenting with or scaling AI in their B2B workflows, this is your chance to swap stories and ideas during SF Tech Week.
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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Meet Maya by encountr.ai
Emotional Intelligence for Business Relationships.
Meet Maya at LA Tech Week — virtually.
Maya made her debut at Demo Day on August 23rd, and since then we’ve been sprinting to take her to 100% by LA Tech Week. This event is part of that journey — and you get to be a part of her creation.
The magic happens after. Will call you so you can get you free EQ analysis.
Join us to help shape Maya, encountr’s voice-first emotional intelligence ally, and be among the first to experience the future of business relationships.
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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Partner2Partner VC Breakfast
Partner2Partner VC Host Spotlight: 8VC
8VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. We partner with entrepreneurs to build technology platforms that create long-term economic and societal value. 8VC is a team of entrepreneurs, engineers, investors and philosophers who value operating experience and action, as well as new ideas and creative theories. The partners have a proven track-record as founders of successful companies including Palantir, Addepar, Affinity and OpenGov, among others. For more information, please visit https://8vc.com.
About Alpha's VC Partner Breakfast Series:
The VC Partner2Partner Breakfast Series, a partner-only networking event without agenda or commercial sponsor, lets VC partners connect with each other without distraction.
About Runway Growth Capital:
Runway Growth Capital is a leading provider of flexible financing solutions for late- and growth-stage companies across the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. The firm structures loans ranging from $10 million to $150 million, tailored to support businesses with strong fundamentals and clear growth trajectories.
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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Aligning Vision & Capital in Sports
Feathr, Los Angeles Fun Events
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Speed Networking for Tech Professionals
Santa Monica
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Feathr, Los Angeles Fun Events
⚡️ LA Tech Week: Speed Networking Night @ Wearies ⚡️
🚀 Meet more people in one night than you could in a month of mixers. Join us Monday, October 13th at 6PM in Santa Monica for a high-energy evening of rapid-fire networking, powered by our brand-new homegrown platform Feathr – “Find Your Flock.”
IMPORTANT: You Must First RSVP on Partiful as well as purchase a ticket through the following Eventbrite Link. Tickets are $20 per participant. TICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-networking-night-for-tech-professionals-la-tech-week-tickets-1613142355209?aff=oddtdtcreator
📍 Location: Weary Livers Bar, 2819 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
👤 21+ Event
💡 What Makes This Different
We’re taking speed networking to the next level with Feathr, our latest networking & matchmaking software built in LA.
🔄 Maximize Your Connections – Meet dozens of fellow founders, engineers, VCs, and creatives in structured, timed rounds.
🤝 Find What You Have in Common – Our app helps highlight shared interests, industries, and goals.
📲 Seamless Follow-Up – Exchange info instantly with a tap. No more lost business cards or awkward fumbling.
🎯 Who Should Come
Tech founders & startup operators
Engineers, designers, and product builders
Investors & ecosystem leaders
Anyone looking to expand their LA Tech Week network in one focused night
🔥 Spots are limited – reserve your place now and experience the next evolution of networking. This is where LA’s brightest connect, collide, and collaborate.
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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Edelman & Tech: LA Gaming Creators As Collaborators
Join Edelman and Tech:LA for a happy hour and panel on how to effectively build campaigns with creators in the gaming space.
With the gaming audience becoming core drivers of online culture, creators are increasingly important for driving sentiment and engagement for brands.
But to do this, campaigns need to be collaborations, rather than product briefings. How can brands navigate this audience desire for creator authenticity, while still delivering the core idea of their campaign? How do brands reach this authenticity while ensuring safety for their brand, and consistency of messaging?
Tyler Vaught, Global Head of Creator Marketing, will moderate a conversation exploring the ways creators want brands to brief them and collaborate with them to deliver campaigns their audience wants to see.
Our panellists are:
Ryan Romeos - Senior Director of Gaming Marketing, HP
Cami Magnuson - Global Influencer Marketing Manager, Bethesda
Alanah Pearce - Creator, Developer and Journalist
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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Marketing Exec Roundtable: B2B Thought Leadership
Fenwick, Generation Space, Upfront Ventures
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The Next Orbit: Deep Tech & Beyond
Santa Monica
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Fenwick, Generation Space, Upfront Ventures
Join leading voices in deep tech for an evening of connection and conversation.
Upfront Ventures, Generation Space, MaC Venture Capital, and Fenwick are bringing together founders, investors, and operators working across aerospace, defense, AI, and frontier technologies for the kind of networking that sparks real momentum — no panels, no pitches, just meaningful interactions with those shaping the future of innovation. Light bites, drinks and ocean views included!
Whether you're building satellites or backing moonshots, this is where deep tech meets the LA tech ecosystem.
About Upfront Ventures
Upfront Ventures is an early investor and long-term partner to tech founders and startups. Founded in 1996 in Los Angeles with investing professionals based in LA and San Francisco, Upfront has backed teams across all technology sectors. Learn more at www.upfront.com.
About Generation Space LLC
Generation Space LLC is the US arm of Seraphim Space Manager LLP and is responsible for all its US activities and for delivery of the US Generation Space Accelerator. Outside the US, Seraphim Space Manager LLP has pioneered ‘SpaceTech’ as an investment category, having launched the world’s first private and first public SpaceTech focused VC fund as well as the world’s first dedicated SpaceTech Accelerator. Positioning it as the world’s leading investment group focused on the space sector’s $trillion investment opportunity. Further information is available at www.generation.space.
About MaC Venture Capital
MaC Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley that invests in technology startups leveraging shifts in cultural trends and behaviors. The general partners represent diverse backgrounds in technology, business, politics, entertainment and finance, allowing them to accelerate entrepreneurs on the verge of their breakthrough moment. The firm provides hands-on support crucial for building and scaling category-leading companies, including operations strategy, brand building, recruiting, sales development and mission-critical introductions. Find MaC Venture Capital online at www.macventurecapital.com and @MaCVentureCap.
About Fenwick
Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 600 lawyers, patent agents, engineers, and scientists serving clients all over the world. Named 2024 Practice Group of the Year for both Life Sciences and Technology by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Visit www.fenwick.com to learn more.
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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Coffee Rave for AI Builders
Kick off #SFTechWeek with a caffeine-charged meetup where espresso, beats, and bold ideas mix. We’re taking over a downtown SF with free coffee (limited, sponsored by Manus AI), a live DJ, a dancing robot, and even a bunny.
Our Sponsors:
Manus AI is building the AI copilot for every team — a powerful platform that helps startups and enterprises supercharge productivity with autonomous AI agents. From research to operations, Manus accelerates your workflow so you can focus on what matters most.
Our hosts:
EchoHer is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and non-binary founders and funders by increasing their representation and success in entrepreneurship. We foster a supportive ecosystem to drive meaningful change and create impactful opportunities through monthly events, co-working opportunities, curated networking sessions, pitch nights, and insightful panel discussions.
Gossip Goblin is the AI connecting everyone at events. Get intro'd to the people you need, right now.
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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Bridging Continents: How Global Innovation Hubs Connect to Silicon Valley
As part of San Francisco Tech Week, join an exclusive panel discussion with Consuls General from Georgia, Austria, Kazakhstan, and Switzerland to explore how global innovation hubs serve as bridges between their countries and Silicon Valley.
Agenda
4:00 – 4:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
4:05 – 4:50 PM | Panel Discussion – Bridging Continents: How Global Innovation Hubs Connect to Silicon Valley
4:50 – 5:00 PM | Audience Q&A
5:00 PM onward | Networking Reception – Enjoy Georgian wine and light bites
Why Attend?
Gain unique diplomatic perspectives on innovation and global collaboration
Learn how international hubs can help startups expand across borders
Connect with consuls, founders, investors, and Tech Week guests in an intimate setting
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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The Little Prince Immersive Experience
Open demonstration hours at Warner Bros. Join Wevr on the Warner Bros lot to be one of the first to experience the latest in shared immersive experiences as Wevr unveils The Little Prince Immersive Experience.
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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From Legacy to Automation: Scaling Secure Document Workflows with Florida Prepaid
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Venice Connect: Creative Networking For
Hello, LATech! 👋
Venice Connect is hosting this meetup to discuss how AI will revolutionize the way we build professional relationships and make strategic connections.
Of the many LA Tech Week events, this is the only one focused on turning networking from random luck into strategic advantage. Please check out how entrepreneurs will leverage AI matching to discover hidden connections and prove that ROI is investing in relationships
10x your relationship-building game. We are inviting ambitious founders, creators, and dealmakers in LA who want to access the future of networking early!
Please stay tuned! ✨
Agenda
4:00pm - Doors open and check-in
4:30pm - Opening & MySocialite Demo
5:00pm - Speaker Panel: Soft Skills in the Age of AI
5:45pm - Interactive MySocialite Experience
6:15pm - Networking & connections
7:30pm - Doors close
Speakers
Steve Chapparo - IDEO
Philip Sebastian - Investor @ Stealth Start-up
Kaye Kramer - Step-Up
Moderated by Kas Vegas
Host
Kas Vegas, founder of MySocialite
About MySocialite
MySocialite is the AI-powered connector that discovers hidden introductions in your existing network. Think dating apps, but for finding your next business partner, investor, or sponsor. We're building the future where algorithms don't just find your soulmate - they find your business soulmate too.
Location
NeueHouse Venice Beach
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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TORQ Sports - Athlete Panel
How Tech is Transforming the Athlete Journey
Join TORQ Sports for an exclusive fireside chat with former Olympians, professional athletes, and NCAA D1 coaches as we explore the seismic shifts reshaping both recruitment and the Sports Industry the in the digital age.
The $1.67B NIL market is revolutionizing how young athletes build careers, transforming the traditional path from youth sports to professional success.
Our panel of former Olympians, professional athletes, and NCAA D1 coaches will explore how social media and technology are rewriting the rules of the game. Today's athletes are becoming content creators and entrepreneurs before they graduate high school—viral moments and digital presence now matter as much as on-field performance in determining who gets discovered and who gets paid.
This shift is creating extraordinary opportunities while disrupting established systems, effectively opening untapped revenue streams in underserved communities while creating scalable, data-driven solutions that challenge incumbent players. Our panelists will share insights on where smart capital is flowing, which technologies are gaining traction, and how early-stage companies can position themselves to capture value in this rapidly evolving landscape where 27.3M youth athletes and their families represent a massive, digitally-native customer base hungry for innovation.
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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Start and Grow in the United States as an immigrant
Unlock Your U.S. Tech Future: O-1 & EB-1 Visa Strategies for Developers & Founders
A space created for founders who have already achieved great things, but know that the next level requires more: raising capital in new leagues, conquering global markets, and stepping out of their comfort zone.
This event is an opportunity to gain clarity, build meaningful connections, and access the knowledge you need to scale your startup to the U.S. with a solid strategy—covering migration, finance, legal, accounting, networking, and more.
🧠 This event is for founders who want to:
Have raised investment, achieved traction, or generated consistent revenue
Have been accepted into accelerators or incubators.
Are exploring international expansion (markets like Miami, Texas, New York, or Silicon Valley).
Want to raise capital in the U.S., open operations, or migrate.
Don’t want to improvise with their immigration status or compromise their company’s growth.
🗓️ Agenda
2:30 – 3:00 PM
☕ Registration, welcome, snacks & light bites, and intentional networking
3:00 – 4:30 PM
🧭 Panel Discussion: Are You Ready to Scale Your Startup to the U.S.?
🧠 Is this your moment?
How to identify if your company is truly ready for U.S. expansion
🌎 Where to land: opportunities, differences, and challenges of setting up in Texas, New York, Miami, or Silicon Valley, depending on your industry, ambition, and lifestyle
🏛️ Regulations & industry: analysis of barriers, opportunities, and key strategies by sector
✈️ Smart immigration strategy (O-1, EB2-NIW, EB1 visas, and more): how to design a pathway aligned with your business and personal goals
🧰 Strategic tools & connections:
Self-assessment instruments to analyze your company’s current stage, challenges, and opportunities
Access to strategic contacts and resources to support your U.S. expansionA practical step-by-step e-book on how to establish your startup and relocate to the U.S. without losing focus
Speakers:
Adriana Soto Ospina
CEO Maternal+ | VisaHub
Entrepreneur, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, MBA
Distinguished EB2-NIW Visa Recipient through Self-Petition
Learn more about our speaker:
Adriana Soto Ospina: A Colombian entrepreneur in the field of digital business and telehealth, Adriana is the founder of Maternal+, a company dedicated to helping Latina women improve pregnancy and postpartum outcomes while reducing healthcare system costs. She is also the CEO of VisaHub. Adriana emigrated to the United States two years ago and successfully applied for and was approved for the EB2-NIW visa using the same business she started in Colombia—all without legal assistance from an attorney. In a short time, her company has gained recognition from investors across various industries in the U.S. It currently operates in Texas and California, establishing partnerships with both private and governmental entities in the U.S.
Now, with VisaHub, she is committed to democratizing access to professional migration for Latinos in the U.S. at less than a third of the cost of hiring an attorney.
Adriana’s EB2-NIW Visa Success Story: https://bit.ly/3Txpy9S
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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