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Global Growth: Scaling Beyond Borders
🌍 Global Growth: Scaling Beyond Borders
#SFTechWeek
Join us during #SFTechWeek at Canopy Jackson Square for an exclusive panel on how the world’s fastest-growing companies scale beyond borders.
Schedule:
We’ll dive into how leading companies:
• Expand internationally from Day 1
• Adapt products to local markets
• Balance speed with cultural authenticity
5:30 PM – Registration & Welcome Drinks
6:00 PM – Panel: Scaling Beyond Borders with AI
How AI is transforming global expansion.
Featuring: Hameed Afssari (Uber) & Aurelio Hooker (Overdrive) & Jean Aurambault (OpenAI)
Moderated by: Ebru Yildirim Gul (Ollang)
7:00 PM – Networking & Demo
What to Expect
Hear directly from leaders at OpenAI, Uber, and Overdrive (final lineup to be confirmed) as they share:
• Hard-earned lessons from global expansion
• Surprising challenges scaling into new regions
• What it really takes to build products that resonate across borders
We’ll also explore how agentic AI is transforming localization and shaping the future of creating truly global products, making it possible to scale faster, smarter, and without losing the nuance that wins customers’ trust.
Who Should Attend
Founders, operators, and growth teams who are ready to take their products beyond the U.S. and want candid, actionable insights from those who’ve done it before.
About SF Tech Week
This event is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of gatherings hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the Bay Area tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
✨ Space is limited — reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of global growth.
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Flowith User Meetup: Go With the Flow
Join the Flowith community for an evening of sharing, inspiration, and hands-on demos. Flowith is a next-generation AI creation workspace built around a dynamic, canvas‑based interface—a visual space where ideas flow freely in multiple branches instead of being confined to linear chat threads.
At this meetup, Flowith users—from early adopters to curious enthusiasts—will showcase how they’ve utilized features like:
Flow Mode: an “infinite canvas” that allows simultaneous interaction with multiple AI models, editing nodes, branching discussions, and remixing outputs in real-time.
Oracle (Agent Neo): an autonomous agent designed to plan and execute complex multi-step tasks—automatically breaking down assignments, invoking tools, and refining outputs with minimal manual prompt engineering.
Knowledge Garden: an AI-powered knowledge base that transforms your uploaded documents, notes, and links into connected “Seeds”—improving retrieval accuracy and contextual relevance while reducing hallucinations.
Expect fast-paced lightning talks, spontaneous demos, and open discussions that reflect the flexible, “flowing” nature of how we co-create with AI—on a canvas, not a chat window.
Try Flowith here: https://flowith.io/
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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AI and the Future of Jobs
The Future Of Jobs In An AI-Driven World
Join the Indeed Investment and Okta Ventures teams on Tuesday, October 7th to connect with founders and executives shaping the future of work at the intersection of AI and Robotics. The evening features thought leadership, live demos from leading Agentic AI and Robotics startups, and insights from Indeed's Chief Economist, Svenja Gudell, on AI’s impact on jobs and the labor market.
Agenda
4:30 Doors open (drinks & food)
5:00 Opening remarks by Indeed’s Investment Team
5:10 Keynote - AI and the Future of Jobs by Svenja Guddell, Indeed's Chief Economist
5:20 Company Spotlight: Every.IO by Rajeev Behera
5:30 Panel Q&A
6:30 Event ends
Space is limited—RSVP to secure your spot!
About Indeed's Investment Team
Indeed.com is the world’s #1 job site, helping over 350M people each month find work. Indeed’s Venture team invests in Series A–C HR Tech and Future of Work startups, with a portfolio including Paradox, TrueWork, Compa, and Ashby.
About Okta Ventures
Okta Ventures invests in and supports companies building cutting-edge technologies in identity, security, and privacy. As part of the leading identity cloud, Okta Ventures provides access to Okta’s APIs, technologies, and engineering expertise, while supporting portfolio companies’ go-to-market and brand growth. Learn more at www.okta.com/okta-ventures.
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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The Creator Economy in the Age of AI
The Creator Economy in the Age of AI: A Legal & Business Playbook
The creator economy is booming, but turning content into a platform-native media company requires more than just creativity—it demands legal and business savvy. Join Verza, Chelsey Mori, a top creator attorney and founder of Unbound Legal, and J Johnson Jr., an elite athlete & creator for an essential discussion on the future of building a creative business.
This session is for aspiring and established creators, digital talent managers, and tech professionals interested in the legal and business architecture required to build a sustainable media company.
What You'll Learn:
- The Blueprint for Business: How to move from a hobby to a fully-fledged media company with a CEO mindset.
- Decoding the Fine Print: How to navigate contracts, understand IP rights, and avoid predatory deals that can cost creators their business.
- Creator-Led Business: The key legal and strategic pillars needed to build a resilient and lasting brand.
- AI's Role: How emerging technologies are reshaping the legal and business landscape for creators and the tools they can use to protect their work.
Event Agenda:
- 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Welcome & Networking w/ Food and Drinks
- 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Opening Remarks & Presentation About the Future of Verza.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Panel Discussion
- 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM: Audience Q&A
- 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM: Post-Panel Networking
About the Panelist:
J. Johnson Jr. is a creator, entrepreneur, and former elite track athlete who has built a reputation at the intersection of brand strategy and cultural influence. With over 1 million followers and 2 billion+ online impressions, J has a proven track record of creating impactful campaigns and orchestrating high-profile events for global powerhouses like Nike, Lululemon, and Gatorade at major cultural moments like Art Basel and NYFW. His journey from selling a top-ranked app to leading growth for tech startups and founding multiple companies makes him a powerful voice on how to turn creative influence into a sustainable business.
Chelsey Mori is reimagining legal services for the creator economy. The founder of Unbound Legal, she offers inventive solutions like fractional general counsel subscriptions, a digital clone on her website for free creator support, DIY contract redlining tools, and a VR-managed practice to make legal help more accessible and efficient. Chelsey serves as Chair of Rider Advocacy for the Creators Guild of America, where she leads the ongoing development of the CGA Rider, a contract addendum to protect creators and streamline negotiations. Chelsey’s unique background includes training with ex-FBI, CIA, and Secret Service agents as a finalist on Bravo’s espionage reality show Spy Games, training as a safari tracker, and traveling to all seven continents - twice. Chelsey earned her law degree from UC Berkeley Law School and her business degree from Canada’s top-ranked business school. Before founding Unbound Legal, she worked at top Los Angeles entertainment firms including Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Cohen Gardner, and The Altschul Firm. Her clients include creators in the top 0.01% globally, as well as management companies, agencies, live-streaming platforms, production companies, and live event firms.
About the Host:
Serge Amouzou, CEO and Founder, Verza
Verza is an AI financial agent designed to help creators get paid. We're on a mission to simplify the business side of creating so that artists can focus on their craft.
Legal Disclaimer
By registering for this event, you agree to release Verza Technologies, Inc. from all liability related to the event. You also consent to be subscribed to the Verza newsletter for updates on future products, events, and resources. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Event Terms and Media Release
By registering for this event, you agree to release Verza, its organizers, and all other event hosts from any liability related to your participation. You also consent to being photographed or recorded during the event, with such media potentially used for promotional purposes. Additionally, you agree to receive event updates, newsletters, and invitations from Verza and other event hosts. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
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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ChargerHelp Reliability Revolution
After five years in the field solving the toughest problems in EV charging, ChargerHelp is proud to unveil the next evolution of reliability. You’re invited to be among the first to experience it.
As part of LA Tech Week, we’re opening our doors for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how technology is transforming the future of EV infrastructure. From advanced diagnostics and predictive maintenance to intelligent service coordination, our new platform is built to redefine reliability from the ground up.
This isn’t just a product reveal. It’s a turning point in how technology drives uptime, performance, and confidence in clean transportation.
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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Descript Workshop: Make Content, Not Excuses
You know you need better video content. Your advisors keep saying "build in public." But coordinating photographers and learning video editing keeps getting pushed to next quarter.
Here's a different approach: spend Tuesday morning at Descript's office. Leave with professional headshots and pitch videos you'd actually post. Plus you'll know how to make more content on your own time—no more scheduling videographers or figuring out complex software.
Most SF Tech Week events involve listening to other people's success stories. This one's about creating your own content.
What you'll walk away with:
✅ A pitch video you'd actually share
✅ Updated headshots for your LinkedIn
✅ Skills to turn your sales calls, product demos or webinars into content marketing whenever you want
Led by Laura Burkhauser, Descript's CEO. You'll get to try Descript for free and actually use what you learn—instead of just collecting another tote bag.
The workshop includes: professional headshot setup, recording booths and AI tools that clone your voice and create video layouts. Bring your brilliance, your laptop and we'll help you with the rest.
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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HardTech Happy Hour!
Senra Systems is excited to host a HardTech Happy Hour in El Segundo!
Come join us for drinks, light bites, and great conversation with our team and fellow industry peers. Whether you’re already working in HardTech or simply curious about the space, this is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and be part of the community.
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.
About Us:
Backed by CIV, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Champion Hill, PAX + Caffeinated Capital
At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.
We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.
https://www.senrasystems.us/
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Just Do It?: Helping Founders Perform Like Olympians
YC CEO Garry Tan recently warned: “Startups rarely die from market wounds—they implode under fractures in the founder’s psyche.” Investors are noticing too: Felicis pioneered a 1% Founder Development Pledge. Seven Seven Six doubled it.
Join Dr. Joe Mannion, founder of Meet The Moment Inc, to explore how sport and performance psychology can help founders grow in tandem with their startups. Attendees will leave with a practical template (created by colleagues with Teams Denmark and Switzerland) for using mindfulness and core values to build clarity, resilience, and a more meaningful journey.
Experts from Elite Psychology Group in Los Angeles, where Joe is completing his postdoc, will also be available for conversation with attendees.
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Recovery-supporting beverages and pre-dinner snacks will be provided by local startups, including AirFare which provides healthy snacks to offices AND is offering every attendee a free sample box for their office!! -> http://www.airfaresnacks.com. See “Latest Updates" for instructions.
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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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Reed Smith LLP® presents The Investor Dating Game™ by TCVN™ hosted at OneDigital®
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Official a16z LA Tech Week Kickoff
HIVE Global Media, Digital Fashion Week, Web3 LAVA, Pixel Canvas
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FASHIONVERSE @
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HIVE Global Media, Digital Fashion Week, Web3 LAVA, Pixel Canvas
Hive's Fashionverse is flipping the script by sustainably transforming fashion and empowering both new and established designers with technology . Explore hybrid fashion from Baby Yors, Shannon Shiang, Threadhaus Co, and Phree, join thought-provoking discussions at the Fashionverse Panel, and experience a hybrid runway with Karl Kani. Stay fashionably late for a hybrid music after-party with McKenzi Brooke, Vltra Violet, and Raulywood.
7:00pm-8:00pm Exhibitors, Drinks, Food, Networking
8:00pm-8:30pm Intros and Fashionverse Panel with Karl Kani (designer), JoJo Brazell (Pixel Canvas), Addie Reiss (DNE), Stephanie Hurst (Web3 LAVA) and Bee Davies (Hive Global Media)
8:30p-9:00pm Karl Kani Hybrid Fashion Show
9:00pm-10:00pm Live music by McKenzi Brooke and Vltra Violet
10:00pm-11:00pm DJ Raulywood
Presented by: Hive Global Media, Pixel Canvas, Web3 LAVA, Holotopia, Hollo AI, DNE, and Phree.
Sponsored by: Creator Space LA, Mayer Brown, Akoto, ComicLab X, and Ocean Beauty Cosmetics
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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Angel & VC Scout Sushi Dinner
We’re bringing together scouts from top firms — a16z, Sequoia, Insight, and more — for a night of good food and conversations.
Whether you’re here to swap sourcing tips, share deal flow, or just meet other scouts in the ecosystem, you’re invited.
Scouts from all VC firms are welcome. Expect a relaxed dinner with live music, great people, and plenty of new connections 🔗.
[UPDATE]: We’re at capacity — if you RSVP today, you’ll be automatically added to the waitlist unless you reach out to one of the hosts
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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Reimagining Capital: Meet Visionary Investors Funding Tech that Elevates Humanity
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our Oct 11 Investor Alliance Gathering had to be unexpectedly postponed. APOLOGIES.
Join us tonight Monday, instead at: partiful.com/e/SRq4YGMmEm5TmJhLutRv
Apologies again for any inconvenience. You will receive invitations to the next Light DAO Investor Alliance Meeting, in SF, LA or both cities later in October or early November.
If you see this notice after Monday afternoon and would like to be included in our future LIGHT DAO INVESTOR ALLIANCE MEETINGS in SF, LA or Online, please still RSVP here and we will invite you in the future.
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Reimagining Capital: Meet Visionary Investors Funding Tech That Elevates Humanity
Curated Investor Connections ✦ Values-Aligned Capital ✦ Global Network
✨ Hosted by the Light DAO Investor Alliance
🌍 Calling all investors who care about the future of humanity. Join us during SF Tech Week for a high-vibe, high-impact salon where purpose meets capital.
💸 From active angel investors to visionary VCs, family offices, and catalytic funders — we’re gathering a global community backing real-world innovation: AI for good and frontier technologies advancing human potential and planetary well-being.
🤝 Hosted by Light DAO — a global network of 5,000 founders, innovators, and funders committed to social impact, personal growth, and a more conscious economy — this experience is designed to spark authentic connections and long-term alliances.
✨ AI-powered matchmaking to connect with values-aligned peers
✨ Two short overviews of startups embodying Light DAO’s mission by our founder
✨ Meaningful conversations & connections, not just transactional networking
🔥 Come meet other investors who share your vision for a better world — and gain new allies, bold ideas, and fresh inspiration.
INVESTORS ONLY PLEASE: If not an active investor, we warmly welcome you to join our event "INVESTING FOR A NEW ERA: WHERE IMPACT & HIGH RETURNS CONVERGE FOR HUMAN FLOURISHING" open to both Founders & Investors.
https://partiful.com/e/SRq4YGMmEm5TmJhLutRv?
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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International expansion high tea and learn
Annex 1 | Background: Event Description
Join us for our "International expansion high tea with cross-border law firm Taylor Wessing: Ready for your startup to take on the world?"
🚀If you have….
• Landed your first customer overseas;
• Made plans to launch your product on the European market;
• Raised funding and are ready to expand your business to overseas markets;
• Started considering your first overseas hire;
🚀…Then we would love to welcome you to this exclusive, interactive event aimed at US-based startups embarking on their cross-border growth journeys. Hosted by leading UK/European tech law firm, Taylor Wessing, this session will provide guidance for startups considering doing business internationally for the first time, including all the legal do's and don'ts. We will also narrow in on key considerations for companies that develop and deploy AI-based products and solutions, in line with new regulatory frameworks created by the EU's AI act.
This won't be just any business education event - enjoy tea and scones (or a stronger drink) while learning from experts in the field.
🚀Get practical advice and strategies all in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Our speakers include experienced international expansion partners from host Taylor Wessing, who specialise in cross-border legal support for tech and life sciences companies. Panellists will discuss Taylor Wessing's wide market coverage and legal capabilities across Europe, to cater to any range of geographies you may be considering entering.
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.
Sponstar, Jadeva, Arbitrum, Fabric VC, Moonwalker Capital
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Female Founders & Funders: Official Treasure Hunt
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Sponstar, Jadeva, Arbitrum, Fabric VC, Moonwalker Capital
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