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AI and Accounting Dinner with Rillet and a16z
CFO and Controller dinner
Hosted by Rillet & a16z during SF Tech Week
We are bringing together a small group of finance leaders for a tactics-driven discussion on how AI is transforming the finance function. The aim is for everyone to leave with useful frameworks and valuable new connections.
What to Expect:
- Firsthand accounts from leading CFOs and controllers who have transformed their financial processes with AI
- Opportunity to share how you are implementing AI within your own organization
- Meaningful connections with peers on similar AI journeys
Seating will be intentionally limited for quality conversations and genuine connections.
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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TypeScript AI Happy Hour + Principles of Building AI Agents Author Book Signing
Drinks, devs, and AI agents. Join us for a casual hang with the TypeScript AI community.
Mastra Co-Founder Sam Bhagwat will be signing copies of his book Principles of Building AI Agents. Every attendee gets one, no strings attached.
Come through, meet the Mastra team, and chat everything AI agents.
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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Tech & Tonic - Learn & Social | Includes 1 Drink
🍸 Tech & Tonic: Social & Learn @ Wearies
📍 Wearies Santa Monica
🗓 Wednesday, October 15th | ⏰ 7:00 PM
MUST PURCHASE TICKET ON EVENTBRITE (INCLUDES 1 DRINK):
Where cocktails meet curiosity. Join us for Tech & Tonic, a social learning experience designed to spark conversation and connection in the heart of Santa Monica.
We’ll gather to watch a curated set of short, thought-provoking tech videos—covering innovation, design, and the future of our digital world—followed by open group discussion. It’s a chance to swap ideas, share perspectives, and meet fellow innovators in a relaxed, speakeasy-style setting.
✨ Your Ticket Includes:
Admission to the Tech & Tonic social & learn session
One craft cocktail (or non-alcoholic option) on the house
A unique blend of tech insights and social networking
Unwind with a drink, engage with big ideas, and connect with L.A.’s tech community in a way that’s both inspiring and fun.
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.
Tech Pitch Roast Comedy LLC
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Comedy- Tech Pitch Roast Show- Oct. 13
Santa Monica
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Tech Pitch Roast Comedy LLC
Watch the popular show, featured in the Washington Post and Forbes, that has been touring the country! Founders pitch, then get roasted by a panel of comedians and investors. Interested in applying to pitch? Email: eswaney@gmail.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.
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Tech Week Unplugged: Networking, Games & Drinks
Take a break from the traditional panels and talks and join us for a unique Tech Week networking experience designed for executives, tech leaders, and innovators. Hosted in the vibrant SOMA/Mission area of San Francisco at a beautifully designed venue, this event offers a stunning and inviting environment to relax, recharge, and make meaningful 1:1 connections with peers in the technology industry, creating the space for real conversations and how to deploy AI successfully.
Enjoy a curated selection of food and drinks, challenge your colleagues in ping pong and other games, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere that encourages authentic conversations and strategic networking. This is not just a happy hour—it’s a dedicated moment to take a break from the formal schedule, spark new ideas, and forge valuable relationships between sessions and panels.
Whether you’re exploring potential collaborations, discovering new industry insights, or simply enjoying a fun break with fellow tech professionals, this evening promises to combine play, connection, and conversation in one unforgettable experience in a truly remarkable 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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Future Robotics Panel
Join us for an exclusive robotics panel during a16z Tech Week featuring builders from three cutting-edge robotics companies pushing the boundaries of autonomous intelligence.
Product Lead @ Waymo
CTO @ Tetsuwan Scientific
CEO @ Matic
Whether you're fascinated by the intersection of AI and robotics, curious about the future of automation, or interested in how these technologies will reshape our daily lives, this conversation will reveal unique insights gained by builders deploying some of the most ambitious autonomous systems today.
Event Schedule:
4:30-5pm: Arrivals + Networking
5pm - 5:40pm: Panel Discussion
5:40-6:00pm: Q&A
6pm - 6:30: Networking + Wrap up
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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Adapt or Be Automated: Managing Change in an AI World
This panel will dive deep into how stakeholders in the tech ecosystem - including enterprises, startups and investors - manage change during AI-Driven transformations, balancing innovation, risk, scale, and impact. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the technology landscape, businesses from global enterprises to agile startups are compelled to adapt at an unprecedented pace. However, successful transformation goes beyond merely adopting new tools; it involves managing change across all levels: people, processes, culture, and risk.
In this dynamic panel, we bring together leaders from the enterprise, venture capital, and startup communities to unpack how each is navigating the intricate challenges of AI-driven change. From boardroom strategies and funding bets to ground-level innovation and ethical implementation, this conversation will reveal the tensions, tradeoffs, and opportunities shaping AI adoption today.
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Location will be sent the week prior to all approved attendees!
Panelists:
Natalie Han, PhD -
VP and Chief Product Officer, GenAI @ Business AI at SAP
Lauri Moore - Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners
Shirshanka Das - Co-founder/CTO @ DataHub
Alistair Barr - Tech Anchor @ Business Insider
Moderator: Domi Caputo - Strategic AI Partnerships at SAP
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.
BrainWaves Experience Show
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BrainWaves : How to Control any Device with your mind
SOMA
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BrainWaves Experience Show
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Consumer Social Dinner @ Chance House
Hey Tech Weekers!! 🚀 Chance App is bringing together some of the top consumer social founders—the minds behind apps with millions of users and #1 chart spots—for an intimate sit down dinner during LA Tech Week.
We’re on a mission to spark real relationships and leave people feeling more connected (and way more fulfilled).
Come for the yummy bites and drinks, stay for the electric convos and new faces. This one’s all about good energy, great people, and what’s next in social.
Come hungry. Leave inspired. ✨
Next guest list approvals released on October 8th.
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.
Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
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Slash Burn Rates & Scale Your Startup
Santa Monica
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Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
High quality of life, tax breaks, and a surge of global investment—means Arizona is quickly becoming one of the most exciting places to build and scale a startup.
With tens of billions in investment flowing in from major corporations, Arizona is prime hunting ground for customers, pilot projects and testing. We pride ourselves on giving founders easy access to VIP executives, mentors and investors as well as hosting world-class accelerator programs. Strategic state initiatives, tax incentives, a pro-business climate, and strong support networks have created a vibrant startup ecosystem in Arizona that fuels growth – while keeping your burn rate low.
VIP Speakers Include:
Susan Sly, Founder & CEO The Pause Technologies Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly
Allen Smith, Managing Partner Musa Capital
https://www.linkedin.com/in/musacapital
Michael Erickson, Managing Partner at Monsoon Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelericksonnetwork
Join us for an energizing morning and learn why Arizona is a top destination for startups!
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.
UCLA Ventures, Morrison Foerster
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Vertical AI: The Future of Scientific Innovation
Downtown (SF)
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UCLA Ventures, Morrison Foerster
We're bringing together founders, investors, and operators at the forefront of AI-driven breakthroughs in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Digital Health.
Join us for a 30-minute fireside chat with Sharad Aggarwal, who leads strategy, partnerships, and AI solutions at Google Cloud, Jim Ryan, Partner at Morrison Foerster, Sherwin Kuo of Fusion Fund and Cedars Sinai, and Vinnie Shahzad, the Executive Director of Bruin Angels.
The second half features a startup pitch showcase spotlighting companies applying AI to reshape science and medicine. Pitch judges include Ivy Nguyen, Partner at GFT Ventures, Sophia Zhao, Partner at Alumni Ventures AI Fund and Anant Pai, Investor at General Catalyst.
If you’re building, investing in, or curious about the next wave of scientific innovation, this SF Tech Week event is not to be missed.
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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Techstars Startup Weekend: Healthy Grind x AI - by DigitalOcean
☘️☘️ Only 140 spots available. First-come, first-served. Registration closes Tuesday, Oct 7 at 8pm. Don’t wait. ☘️☘️
We’re bringing another standout healthcare-focused event to SF Tech Week — designed for builders, researchers, and investors shaping the future of health.
This evening will bring together the people rethinking how we care for ourselves and others — through science, software, and sheer founder grit.
Our speakers will share what it really takes to build in one of the most complex and meaningful spaces of all.
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What to Expect
🎤 A fireside chat with Max Marchione - Max is a co-founder of Superpower, the health AI super-app that just raised a $30M Series A (Forerunner & Susa). He’ll dive into biohacking for founders: peptides, longevity, and peak health.
More about Max and Superpower: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dariashunina/2025/04/22/superpower-raises-30m-to-launch-worlds-first-health-super-app/
🚀 Startup Pitch Session – 7 standout startups take the stage, selected from 100+ applications
🤝 Networking – Real conversations with founders, builders, and investors who care about doing things differently
🍵 Clean snacks, non-alcoholic drinks & cozy vibes
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Expect meaningful content, great people, and ideas that just might change how we think about health.
See you there.
Apply to Pitch → https://whk06pk37nm.typeform.com/to/VAHjaC3v
We’re selecting 7 startups innovating in healthcare, wellness, or human performance.
Preference goes to teams that are:
– Post–product-market fit
– $500K+ raised or $100K+ ARR
– Already delivering real value to users
Co-hosts and Partners
DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean simplifies cloud computing so businesses can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With its mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean helps developers at startups and growing digital businesses rapidly build, deploy and scale. DigitalOcean combines the power of simplicity, security, community and customer support so customers can spend less time managing their infrastructure and more time building innovative applications that drive business growth.
Hatch
Hatch, DigitalOcean’s global program for startups, is committed to helping startups by providing infrastructure credits and discounts, free access to premium support, a welcoming community of builders, and so much more so founders can focus on what’s important—building technology that changes the world.
https://www.digitalocean.com/hatch
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Past speakers have included:
– Martin Kawalski (Stanford Sleep Researcher, Wearables Founder)
– Jacob Peters (Founder of Superpower, investor in 50+ startups)
…and many more across the Techstars, Stanford, and Launch House communities.
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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 Future of Family Building: Tech, Fertility & Equality
Join us for a special #LATechWeek event hosted by Hera Family Planning (@try.hera), a brunch and panel discussion focused on how technology is transforming fertility care, surrogacy, and LGBTQ+ family building.
✨ Enjoy a light brunch
🤝 Connect with founders, investors, and health innovators
🧬 Dive into how inclusive innovation is shaping the future of family building through legal, medical, and technological advancements.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @try.hera to stay updated!
This event is 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.
The Differentials, KIS Training Studios
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Crunches & Conversations Presented by The Differentials and KIS Training Studios
Torrance
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The Differentials, KIS Training Studios
Break a sweat, then break into big ideas with some light bites and refreshments with a few surprises!
Crunches and Conversations at KIS Training Studios in Redondo Beach is where LA Tech Week takes a dynamic turn. Think: core-burning circuits, laughter, and real talk with founders, creators, and investors who know the grind isn’t just in the gym.
In collaboration with The Differentials, a multicultural-owned communications agency specializing in helping companies of all sizes and executives craft compelling narratives and secure visibility in competitive markets, the event combines a guided fitness session led by KIS’s expert trainers with facilitated conversations designed to spark collaboration.
Attendees can expect to leave with renewed energy, fresh perspectives, and strategic connections to support their next stage of growth.
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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Behind the Feed: AI & Creators (Exclusive Lunch)
Join us for an intimate, seated lunch where we’ll enjoy a delicious meal and dig into a casual conversation about how AI is transforming the social media feed. We’ll explore what’s working, what’s hype, and what’s next~ giving industry leaders a clear view of where AI is taking the creator economy next.
Hosted by Xrossworld.ai & JP Morgan
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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