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AI GTM Exec Roundtable
Join AI-enthusiastic GTM leaders, founders, and operators to discuss strategies and tools for sales and go-to-market.
The roundtable will be led by Eric Quanstrom, Desiree-Jessica Pely, and Elizabeth Niemczyk.
Eric is Vice President of GTM Engineering at Apollo.io, where he leads all post-sales motions that help customers successfully build AI-influenced pipeline through the world’s most widely used GTM platform. Eric previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at several high-growth companies, including CIENCE, Pipeliner, and Nimble. He holds a BA from San Diego State University and an MBA from San Francisco State University.
Jess is CEO at Loyee.ai, where she is pioneering a new category of AI-driven go-to-market intelligence that helps GTM teams uncover and win their best growth opportunities. Jess has advised and built with enterprise GTM leaders, bringing a unique blend of quantitative finance, AI, and sales strategy to solving one of the hardest problems in B2B growth: precise, efficient market targeting.
Elizabeth is a high-impact GTM Operator and Sales Leader, currently sitting as Sales Director, North America at Aircall, where she’s built and scaled one of the company’s top-performing regions. She drives ecosystem-led growth through strategic partnerships with Salesforce, HubSpot, and others, while managing the full GTM stack. She’s an LP at GTMfund, an investor in Ramp and Casa Del Sol Tequila. She blends data-driven execution with authentic relationship-building to elevate teams and brands alike.
Schedule:
12:30 pm: Networking & Lunch
1:15 pm: Roundtables
2:00 pm: Networking
Join us for Apollo.io NEXT:
https://www.apollo.io/next
Join us for VIP Apollo.io Founder Lunch
https://partiful.com/e/XUMVL3rvyCdHDefPZ9er
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Hosted by Loyee.ai and Apollo.io
About Loyee.ai: First finance-led sales intelligence platform that finds unique insights of accounts most likely to convert, grow, and outperform the market.
About Apollo.io: All-in-one AI sales platform with everything startups need to grow. Find leads, book meetings, close deals, and scale.
About Aircall.io: AI-powered customer communications platform - transforming your business into a flexible, scalable, and data-driven communication platform
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]
5-Dee Studios Presents: The Agent Economy
5-Dee Studios Presents: The Agent Economy
Public Launch of UniversalAI, $COAST, and 5-Dee Studios
When: Friday, October 17th (a16z's LA Tech Week )
Where: Hollywood (Online & venue TBA)
Format: Happy Hour + Demos + Lightning Talks
Join LA Tech Week with 5-Dee Studios. We’re unveiling UniversalAI, introducing $COAST, and sharing our vision for the Agent Economy—where autonomous agents power real products, workflows, and creative businesses. Join founders, builders, and investors for drinks, live demos, and rapid-fire talks.
The next platform shift isn’t just “AI”—it’s the Agent Economy: autonomous, API-native workers that plan, transact, and deliver outcomes.
At this SF Tech Week happy hour, 5-Dee Studios will publicly launch:
• UniversalAI — a universal agent layer that orchestrates tools, data, and workflows to deliver results (not just responses).
• $COAST — a utility token powering access, incentives, and coordination across agent-driven experiences (no investment solicitation; details shared on site).
• 5-Dee Studios — our creative+technical studio building agent-powered products for commerce, media, and live experiences.
Come for the cocktails, stay for the demos. You’ll meet founders, PMs, designers, artists, and investors exploring what agents make possible today: from revenue-generating storefronts and campaign copilots to data ops, ops automation, and immersive fan experiences.
Highlights
• Live demos of UniversalAI in production scenarios
• Lightning talks: agent architectures, safety/guardrails, and go-to-market
• Meet the team behind 5-Dee Studios and early ecosystem partners
• Community mixers with curated intros
Who Should Attend
Builders shipping with agents, product leaders, creatives, data/ML engineers, researchers, and investors tracking the AI tooling and application stack.
Schedule (TBD)
• 5:30 PM – Doors, drinks, demos open
• 6:15 PM – Welcome & “State of the Agent Economy”
• 6:30 PM – TBD
• 6:50 PM – TBD
• 7:10 PM – Partner lightning talks (3 × 7 min)
• 7:35 PM – Open networking & demo bar
• 8:30 PM – Close
RSVP & Capacity : Capped at 100, so sign up soon!
Space is limited. RSVP required. Priority to builders and ecosystem partners.
Notes & Disclaimers
• $COAST is presented for utility and product access context only; this is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any financial instrument.
• This event follows an inclusive, harassment-free code of conduct. Be excellent to each other.
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]
Delphi x D.E. Shaw Ventures Running & Coffee
Investors, founders, and tech enthusiasts:
Join us in kicking off Tech Week on October 13th!
Delphi will be hosting a run, starting at Dogtown Coffee (2003 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405) at 7:30 AM. We’ll run up the Marvin Braude Bike Trail before returning to Dogtown for a coffee and networking session sponsored by D. E. Shaw Ventures.
Feel free to join us for the run, networking session, or both! (For non-runners, we anticipate returning to the café around 8:15 AM.)
Please feel free to invite any friends in the investment/tech community who may be interested!
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Delphi lets you create a digital version of your mind that speaks, sounds, and thinks like you. An always-on, interactive profile that answers questions, qualifies inbound, & routes opportunities via text, voice, or video, across any language & time zone.
D. E. Shaw Ventures is the D. E. Shaw group's venture and growth equity investing group supporting companies in the post-seed or growth equity stages of their life cycles.
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]
Beyond The Panel: A Founder-Investor Evening
Join us for a focused evening exploring the future of AI, fintech, and frontier technology. The program will feature a conversation with Ivy Wang, Volodymyr “Vlad” Panchenko, and Gregory Roberts, alongside a highly curated group of venture partners, emerging fund managers, and founders.
This gathering is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and connection—an opportunity to exchange ideas, compare perspectives on the market, and engage with peers shaping what’s next. Guests will also enjoy an elevated hospitality experience with signature NEFT cocktails and gourmet bites.
About the Speakers
Volodymyr “Vlad” Panchenko: Founder of DMarket (acquired by Mythical Games), Vlad has spent nearly two decades building at the intersection of gaming, digital economies, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.
Gregory Roberts: COO of NIA XP and a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits. His career spans early AI-powered computer vision, interactive experiences for global brands, and ventures bridging human-centric design with frontier tech.
Ivy Wang: Co-Founder and CTO of Exist, where she’s building emotionally intelligent AI to deepen human connection. With a background in AI/ML from Stanford and engineering experience at Asana, she’s focused on creating technology that helps people process emotions and find meaningful support.
Dress Code: Smart casual (no shorts or sandals).
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.
Syndicate AI, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund, Hollo AI
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Celebrity x Investor Golf Tournament
The Valley
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Syndicate AI, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund, Hollo AI
Join Syndicate and a lineup of top-tier investors and celebrities for the 2025 Invitational Celebrity x Investor Golf Tournament. This event brings together NBA All-Stars, NFL players, actors, comedians, and prominent investors for a day of golf in Los Angeles.
It’s not just about the game—it’s about connecting with the best in the business while enjoying a day of friendly-ish competition. Whether you’re here to swing the clubs, share stories, or make new deals, this tournament is where it all happens. A day on the green with great people, great conversations, and a shared passion for the sport.
This year the tournament takes place at the Rancho Park Golf Course in Culver City. Register as a single player and make some new connections or come with your team, the choice is yours.
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.
We’re celebrating big product launches and milestones—but not in the usual way. Think less “conference room,” more “late-night lab.”
Join us for an invite-only evening where we’ll pull back the curtain on what’s next for Perplexity. Expect surprise demos, behind-the-scenes drops, and the chance to connect with builders, dreamers, and a few partners in crime.
Agenda:
7:00pm – 7:15pm — Vision & Welcome from Aravind Srinivas, Co‑Founder & CEO
7:15pm – 7:30pm — Opening Remarks with Denis Yarats, Co‑Founder & CTO
7:30pm – 8:00pm — Unveiling Perplexity’s Search API, James Liounis (API Lead)
8:00pm – 8:15pm — Live Demo: Search API in Action (+ Exclusive API Beta Preview!)
8:15pm – 8:30pm — Refresh & Connect: Coffee Break
8:30pm – 8:45pm — Spotlight: Introducing Comet with Ali Shobeiri
8:45pm – 9:45pm — Networking & Community Connection
Drinks, bites, and good energy provided. The rest—well, you’ll have to be there to find 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.
[SF]
[LA]
AI in Credit Decisioning
Webinar Details:
Lenders are moving beyond traditional scorecards and manual reviews that slow decisions and limit opportunities. AI offers a smarter path, delivering faster approvals, sharper risk insights, and more inclusive access to credit. By combining advanced data analysis with explainable models, institutions can strengthen portfolio performance while maintaining transparency and compliance.
This webinar will provide practical perspectives on how banks and credit unions are putting AI into action for everyday credit decisioning.
What You'll learn:
1) Step-by-step process to implement an effective AI strategy in lending
2) The critical data points that drive accurate credit decisioning
3) How alternative data strengthens AI models and expands credit access
4) Before-and-after scenarios showcasing AI’s impact on operations and risk management
5) A practical case study demonstrating real-world AI adoption in lending
Who Should Attend:
1) CXOs and Senior Executives from Banks and Credit Unions
2) Risk & Credit Managers
3) Digital Transformation Leaders
4) Fintech & Lending Innovators
Webinar Registration Link: http://bit.ly/3Ivnw7s
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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Base10 x SF Tech Week Dinner
[SF]
[LA]
Unlock Apple's Corporate Advantage for your Startup！
Are you a startup founder, CTO, or IT lead looking to gear up with Apple’s best-in-class tech—without the usual price tag or IT headaches?
Join our free 20-minute online session during SF Tech Week (Oct 7) and learn how your startup can:
✅ Access Apple’s corporate pricing—no large enterprise status needed
✅ Get dedicated support—free up your time to focus on building
✅ Simplify device deployment—perfect for fast-moving teams
🎁 Sign up and receive an exclusive Apple for Startups Resource Pack:
👉 https://istorestm.com/business-program/signup/
About the host:
Presented by iStore by St. Moritz—an Apple Authorized Premier Partner trusted by 500+ companies. With 25+ years of experience, we help startups tap into Apple’s ecosystem with personalized solutions and enterprise-level perks.
This session is part of #SFTechWeek—a week-long celebration of founders, builders, and innovation across the Bay Area. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
Don’t miss your chance to unlock Apple enterprise benefits—tailored for startups.
The Cyber Security Intellects Nonprofit
[SF]
[LA]
TCSI Presents: Caffeine & Connections
Inglewood
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The Cyber Security Intellects Nonprofit
☕ "Caffeine & Connections" is a morning meetup hosted by The Cyber Security Intellects (TCSI), designed for cyber enthusiasts and curious minds to spark conversation, share ideas, and build community over coffee. It's also a great entry point for people curious about cyber but not yet in the field. With a relaxed drop-in format, attendees can network, enjoy guided icebreakers, and walk away with new connections and tangible takeaways (including giveaways!). It’s the perfect Friday morning energy boost to blend tech, culture, and camaraderie in the heart of LA. First 10 attendees receive a free coffee/tea on us!
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.
Bulletpitch, Justworks, UBS
[SF]
[LA]
Apply to Pitch Influencers -Influence Meets Venture Dinner
West Hollywood
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Bulletpitch, Justworks, UBS
Bulletpitch will be hosting one its signature "Influence Meets Venture Dinners" during TechWeek. You can check out an example here (https://shorturl.at/MZaf9).
We will be inviting 4 founders to pitch a room full of content creators and celebrities. Please note: These creators range from lifestyle and fashion to b2b SaaS and deep tech.
Please apply to this event if you'd like to be considered for pitching. Please note: Only 4 Founders will be selected. Past companies that have pitched include David Protein, Journey Rewards, POSH, and 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.
TRM Labs, Initialized Capital
[SF]
[LA]
Behind the Scenes of the Biggest Crypto Heist Ever
Marina del Rey
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TRM Labs, Initialized Capital
This is an exclusive, closed-door session. We’re curating a small group of selected individuals to offer an inside look at how TRM investigators tracked a USD 3.6 billion crypto heist — a case so extraordinary it became the subject of a Netflix documentary.
Ari Redbord, TRM’s Global Head of Policy, will lead a fireside interview with Chris Janczewski (TRM’s Head of Global Investigations). Chris had a distinguished 13-year career as a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) and led the investigation that resulted in the largest seizure in U.S. government history.
You’ll also meet Rahul Raina (TRM’s CTO and co-founder), who will share how our engineering teams build the systems that make outcomes like this possible.
You’ll walk away with:
-A rare, insider perspective on how blockchain intelligence is used to solve global financial crimes
-Insights into the data and engineering challenges of operating at petabyte scale
-New connections with engineers, data scientists, and operators pushing the edge of what’s possible in LA’s tech 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.
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[LA]
Decoded: The Tech Behind Music
Join HITMKR for an evening at the intersection of music and technology during SF Tech Week.
We’re bringing together a dynamic panel of artists, executives, and innovators shaping the future of the music industry—from distribution to community building and ownership. Whether you’re a creator, founder, or fan of where music meets tech, come gain insight, make connections, and stick around for happy hour with fellow industry changemakers.
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
3i Members, Renegade Partners
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SF Tech Week: 3i x Renegade's GP & FO Happy Hour
SOMA
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3i Members, Renegade Partners
3i Members is co-hosting a private happy hour with Renegade Partners during SF Tech Week, bringing together tenured investors, family offices and exited founders for informal conversation around what we’re each investing in across the tech ecosystem.
Members of the 3i community can register through the 3i events portal. This Partiful invite is for friends-of-the-network to fit the spirit of 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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3i Members is a community of 700+ family offices, fund GPs, and exited founders who source and diligence deals together.
Renegade Partners is an early-stage venture firm investing in transformative technology companies. Renegade makes high-conviction investments in audacious founders solving big, bold problems, then helps them build their startups into companies that can go the distance.
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Coffee, Walk, and Schmooze
Join us for our fourth SF Coffee & Walk—this time during SF Tech Week!
Founders, investors, techies, or anyone looking to meet like-minded people—come build new connections, spark ideas, and talk shop as we grab coffee and stroll through the Presidio Park.
Location will only be disclosed to approved and confirmed attendees.
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.k
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