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ASV's Women's Health Happy Hour
You’re invited to Amboy Street Ventures's Women's Health Happy Hour on Thursday, October 16th, from 6-8pm in Venice.
Amboy Street Ventures’s LATechWeek Happy Hour will celebrate those pioneering innovation in women’s health. We will bring together founders and funders, closing gaps in healthcare for half the world’s population.
We look forward to meeting you all!
Amboy Street Ventures is one of the first venture capital funds focused on Women's Health and Sexual Health for all genders. We define women's health as anything that uniquely, differently or disproportionately impacts women. We invest in the Seed and Series A stages. Looking to learn more or get involved? See below:
ASV Newsletter: https://www.amboystreet.com/blog
Allies Program: https://www.amboystreet.com/allies
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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Future of Work: Managing the Enterprise with Humans and Machines
Join Workday, BCG, and Anthropic at Tech Week 2025 as we explore how the world’s fastest-growing companies – the Fortune Future 50 - are rethinking their technology, people, and digital agent strategies in the Age of Agentic AI.
Speakers:
Hannah Pritchett, Head of People, Anthropic
Amy MacDougall, Partner, Corporate Finance & Strategy, BCG
Alejandro Mayer, Chief Strategy & Business Officer, Workday
Kathy Pham, VP, Artificial Intelligence, Workday
Barbry McGann, Managing Director, Workday Ventures
This panel of industry practitioners and experts will explore:
• The ROI tradeoffs of deploying human vs. digital talent.
• The upskilling strategies these growth champions use to optimize for a human-machine workforce.
• When you should use vertical-specific AI agents that solve domain-focused problems, versus horizontal AI agents capable of automating tasks across various functions and industries.
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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HIIT the Ground Running: Founder + Investor Bootcamp @ Barry’s
Kick off LA Tech Week with intention, movement, and meaningful connections.
Join us for a Barry’s Bootcamp workout followed by smoothies and casual networking. It’s a chance to break a sweat, break the ice, and build relationships with founders and investors shaping the LA tech ecosystem.
Whether you're scaling a company or scouting your next investment, this morning session is designed to energize your body and your calendar. No pitch decks, just good people and a strong start to the week.
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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Entertainment & Tech Exchange:
The intersection of entertainment and tech has never held more opportunity than it does today.
The Entertainment and Tech Exchange exists at the heart of this transformation, bringing together visionaries, creators, creative technologists, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of tomorrow!
Come vibe, grab a drink, and connect with some of the boldest visionaries shaping the future!
Hosted by Miller Tech Talk, Byron Miller, Erik Telford & Carla Vionette Santiago
Who Is Invited:
Entertainment Executives
Creative Technologists
AI Builders
Artists & Visionairies
+ More!
The Future Starts Now!
Efficient Capital Labs, BDev Ventures, Mercury
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Signals & Capital - Where SaaS Is Heading & Who's Funding It
Santa Monica
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Efficient Capital Labs, BDev Ventures, Mercury
Signals & Capital: Where SaaS is Heading (and Who’s Funding It)
This is the happy hour where you meet your next investor, investment, or strategic partner, while digging into how SaaS & AI companies are navigating today’s funding ecosystem.
We’re bringing together Series A+ founders and investors only for an evening of conversations that matter: the signals shaping the next wave of SaaS, the capital backing it, and the strategies founders are using to scale in a shifting market.
Hosted by Mercury, BDev Ventures, and Efficient Capital Labs (ECL), Signals & Capital is designed by Fintech leaders and SaaS investors.
About Efficient Capital Labs (ECL):
Efficient Capital Labs (ECL) provides flexible, founder-friendly capital for global SaaS & AI companies. Whether you're growing in the U.S., entering new markets, or fueling your next GTM push—ECL helps you unlock non-dilutive growth capital, on your terms.
About Mercury:
Mercury is the fintech ambitious companies and entrepreneurs trust with their finances. Mercury brings all the ways people and businesses use money into a single product that feels extraordinary to use. More than 200K ambitious companies and entrepreneurs choose Mercury to power all their financial workflows. To learn more, visit Mercury.com.
About BDev Ventures:
BDev Ventures invests in B2B software startups that they drive significant revenue to, ranging from Seed to Series B. Their impact as an investor goes far beyond cash. Since 2021, they have invested in 60+ startups across the US, LatAm, and Europe. With each portfolio company, they accelerate revenue growth via their proprietary WinDifferent Growth Platform. BDev Ventures strives to help portfolio companies grow at rates that would be unachievable without them.
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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Founder X Funder Dinner, by Microsoft for Startups
Microsoft for Startups invites you to an exclusive dinner bringing together innovative SaaS and AI startups founded by underrepresented founders with key investors and leaders in the startup ecosystem, that will be held in San Francisco on October 8th.
Unlike traditional networking events, this dinner will take place in a small group to encourage deeper and more exchanges. Founders will have the opportunity to present their startups, engage in meaningful discussions, and forge connections with potential investors and influential figures who are shaping the future of the tech landscape.
Join us for an evening of gourmet dining, strategic networking, and the chance to be part of the next wave of tech innovation.
Please note: All applications will be reviewed before confirmation, and detailed logistics will be shared upon acceptance.
Given the limited number of places and the restricted format, it is essential to commit to being present if you choose to participate.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Microsoft for Startups team
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.
Forum Ventures, Zendesk, Cooley
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Early-Stage B2B Tech Founders & Funders Breakfast
Santa Monica
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Forum Ventures, Zendesk, Cooley
In collaboration with Zendesk and JustWorks, we're bringing you the Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders Breakfast as part of SF TechWeek.
Who Should Attend?
Pre-seed to Series A B2B SaaS founders, especially those who identify as BIPOC, Women+, disabled, and/or LGBTQIA.
Investors & Venture Capitalists wanting access to diverse ideas and early-stage opportunities in the B2B SaaS space.
Why Attend?
Engage with a community of peers and industry leaders who recognize the importance of diversity in tech.
Connect with a wide range of founders and funders, offering a space to learn from and acknowledge one another.
Identify areas of overlapping interest that pave the way for potential partnerships, investments, and collaborations.
Gain insights & knowledge from other attendees that could shape the trajectory of your startup or investment journey.
🔒 Venue: Revealed upon RSVP
APPROVED GUESTS
Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance. Spaces for this event are limited to maintain the quality of interactions and to ensure every participant receives optimum value. Register now - we hope to see you there.
Admitted guests will be notified via event approval (with a calendar invite).
NOTE: Invites are non-transferable. NO +1s (space is very intimate, and capacity is strictly enforced).
About Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio to Accelerator to Pre-Seed fund, we have the resources and network to help founders go from zero to one.
Forum is investing in 85+ SaaS companies this year. Pitch Us here.
About Zendesk
Zendesk for Startups empowers startups with the best customer support platform that leverages AI capabilities to accelerate growth. Zendesk knows that startups move quickly, so we've designed an easy-to-use product that scales and provides you with critical metrics in the early days of your company's journey. Apply now to enjoy six free months of Zendesk and 30% off your first year after that.
Learn about Zendesk: https://shorturl.at/UvVKR
About Justworks
Simplify your Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Global HR with Justworks. Our intuitive platform and human support make managing payroll, benefits, and compliance seamless. Access big-company benefits, EOR support in key markets, and transparent pricing—all designed to help you grow confidently.
Monthly Client Rebates (potential $2,500 offer value)
Eligible products and services for monthly client rebates include:
- Justworks Payroll
- Justworks PEO
- Justworks International
Available for new customers only.
Steps to Redeem: Contact Nick Contrino from the Justworks Partnerships team at ncontrino@justworks.com to discuss service options or click the link to get started www.justworks.com/lp/partner-page-forum
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.
Goldhirsh Foundation, Bloomberg
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AI For Social Good
Century City
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Goldhirsh Foundation, Bloomberg
In this dynamic, two-part panel discussion, philanthropic and nonprofit leaders from Los Angeles and San Francisco join together in at Bloomberg LA in Century City. Audience Q&As follow each session. The event will start with arrivals at 9:30 am with coffee and refreshments, programming beginning at 10:00 am, and time for networking after the programming until 11:30 am.
In part one, about the big picture of AI for social good, Mark Gurman, managing editor at Bloomberg News, will moderate a short session featuring Tara Roth, president of the Goldhirsh Foundation, and Kendall Arthur, strategic partnerships at Fast Forward.
Part two immediately follows, and is about AI in practice. Moderator Jen García provides free-of-charge AI workshops, training, and consulting to the Los Angeles nonprofit community on behalf of the Goldhirsh Foundation, where she serves as AI executive-in-residence. Joining her on stage are social impact leaders and practitioners from LA and San Francisco, including Quan Huynh, executive director of Defy Ventures in Southern California and Mary Zhu, founder & executive director of Develop for Good.
Topics expected to arise during the event include: What real-world problems are nonprofits solving with AI right now? Where is AI really making a difference beyond the hype? How can the innovative greater tech community build AI tools for social impact? What does responsible, ethical, and community-centered AI adoption look like? How can we make LA/SF national beacons in AI for impact? What projects are currently in development in our most influential cultural sectors?
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.
IRVINEi, Loyola Marymount University
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Smart to Intelligent: AI and the Connected Home
Playa Vista
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IRVINEi, Loyola Marymount University
IRVINEi will host a fireside panel that brings together leaders in AI, IoT, security, and building wellness, alongside forward-thinking investors.
Before the discussion begins, guests will experience OVAL, the world’s first AI Home Hub. OVAL is a first of its kind product in a new category that doesn’t just connect your home, it actively thinks with you. OVAL is pioneering the shift from smart assistants to truly intelligent living, already with one registered patent.
The panel will explore the question: What happens when homes stop being smart and start being intelligent?
Panelists include:
• Moderator: Cheryl Goodman, CEO, FindGood.tech, Mind the Machine® Podcast
• Joshua Lee, Managing Partner, GumShoe Ventures
• Khurram Hussain, CEO of IRVINEi
Welcome Reception: featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks and a paid full bar for cocktails.
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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Future of Robotics, Semiconductors & Precision Engineering
Hosted by H*QUOTIENT & Orrick
From autonomous systems to advanced chips and the infrastructures that bind them, this panel explores how robotics, semiconductors, and precision engineering are shaping the next era of deep tech. Hear from founders, researchers, and operators at the cutting edge as they unpack the technical breakthroughs, industrial shifts, and new opportunities defining the future of hardware.
H*QUOTIENT is a (student-founded!) new-age deep tech community with 3,000+ engineers, scientists, founders, investors, and students across 55+ countries. We aim to empower the next generation of founders in IP-intensive industries, connect over niche STEM-adjacent events, and make deep tech sexy again.
Join our community here: https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe and tell us how we can help you! https://linktr.ee/hquotient
Orrick is a tech-focused law firm passionate about helping entrepreneurs, innovators and investors push boundaries. Through its extensive client portfolio, deal volume, and relationships in the ecosystem, Orrick provides commercial insight to each client’s strategy. From financing to protecting IP to retaining talent to advocating for innovation-friendly public policy, Orrick offers a holistic solution across the tech & venture lifecycle. Please reach out to Andy Bloom (abloom@orrick.com) if you're a founder or investor or want 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.
By registering for this event, you consent to be photographed and receive email updates from the hosts and be added to the H*QUOTIENT newsletter mailing list. Photographs may be used for marketing and media purposes without compensation.
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Viral Marketing Toolkits + Live Audits by Social Media Manager @TikTok
🙏[EVENT IS FULL!] Please RSVP for Session 2 Waitlist → partiful.com/e/I6Jq2VcoteYi0u5Y7IYN
✨Get unblocked on social growth—live✨
We’ll tear down attendee social channels in real time and turn insights into a Custom Growth Toolkit. Expect concrete playbooks, not theory—led by an ex-TikTok Social Media Manager who ran TikTok’s official socials. Every attendee gets post-event access to free office hours to finalize their next 10 posts and customized playbooks for their brand.
🎉Who it’s for: Consumer apps, DTC brands, startup founders, marketers, and creators looking to grow their social presence and build brand awareness.
🔥Why attend: Scale faster with a tested toolkit and expert feedback.
🔔Time & Location: 1PM on Oct 7, 2025 at SOMA (RSVP to Reveal).
✅Take-homes: Personalized Social Growth Toolkit • 30-day Content Plan • Strategy Consultation with Anna (Ex-TikTok Social Media Manager) for your next 10 posts.
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.
Our yearly tradition. Designed for founders in the Healthcare and Bio space by LifeX, we are hosting our annual event during LA Tech Week. Come join us for an evening of drinks and snacks and meet fellow builders and investors in AI x Bio.
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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Sci-fi Action Shooter Playtest
🎮 Early Playtest: Elementals in Theaters 🎮
We’re bringing our new sci-fi action shooter to the big screen, literally. Join us for an exclusive early playtest inside a rented movie theater, where you’ll get hands-on time with the game, help us shape its future, and see your feedback come to life.
What to expect:
🕹️ Play the game before anyone else
🍿 Snacks + drinks (yes, movie theater popcorn included)
📣 Share your thoughts directly with the dev team
🎥 A cinematic experience of gaming on the big screen
This is a closed playtest with limited spots, so RSVP soon if you want in. Bring your gamer instincts, your honest feedback, and get ready to help us build something special.
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
RIFT-AR Technologies, Fid labs, Arche Zero
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Deep Tech: The Future of Signal and AI
SOMA
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RIFT-AR Technologies, Fid labs, Arche Zero
Join us for an evening at the edge of innovation, where founders, investors, and technologists come together to explore the frontiers of AI, robotics, defense, and privacy-preserving data technologies.
This event will spotlight the future of signal and signal-less technologies; how we capture, protect, and reimagine data for the next generation of infrastructure in robotics, defense, and space.
What to Expect
Opening & Intros - Hear from the co-hosts shaping the space:
RIFT-AR (privacy-first geospatial ML infrastructure)
Arche Zero (total data automation)
Fid Labs (AI agents for robotics)
Pitching Session - 5 selected founders will deliver 5-minute pitches on cutting-edge AI/deeptech/data startups, with live Q&A from a panel of expert judges.
Audience Choice Award - You decide the winner. Cast your vote via QR code.
Networking & Music - After the pitches, stay for snacks, non-alcoholic and music in a relaxed environment designed to spark connections among investors, founders, and deeptech builders.
Who Should Join
Founders building AI, deeptech, or data-driven companies
Early-stage & venture investors scouting bold ideas
Engineers, technologists & students passionate about infrastructure and the future of data
Why Attend
Our goal is to create a high-energy yet thoughtful space where visionary ideas in AI and deeptech can be tested, challenged, and celebrated. By blending live pitching with real conversations on the role of data, privacy, and infrastructure, we’re building a stage for the next generation of breakthrough companies.
This is an inclusive, engaging event, designed to give early-stage builders visibility in front of peers, investors, and technologists.
About Hosts:
RIFT-AR Technologies:(https://www.riftartech.com/) A New York–based startup developing privacy-preserving geospatial infrastructure that redefines real-time location accuracy beyond GPS. RIFT-AR builds foundational technology for the future of AR, robotics, logistics, and industrial systems through machine learning, sensor fusion, and ethical data frameworks.
Arche Zero (https://archezero.com/): Arche Zero transforms complex data into clear, actionable intelligence by combining satellite insights, IoT sensors, and AI analytics. Arche Zero empowers financial institutions, insurers, and investors to manage risk, ensure compliance, and unlock new market opportunities in the evolving landscape of global finance.
Fid Labs (https://www.fidlabs.ai/) Fid agents automate tedious robotics tasks like integrating sensors, searching through spec sheets, or triaging errors. Fid enables agents to understand your hardware stack, letting you automate busywork and focus on shipping robots faster.
If you would like to submit your pitch and have a chance to present submit to:
K.fedorowicz@riftartech.com
By Oct 1st.
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 of Search: AI SEO Panel
Join Mucker Capital for a forward-looking discussion on the future of AI-powered search, SEO, and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization).
This session will bring together top experts and founders to share how AI is reshaping discoverability, content strategy, and search results—and the practical steps startups can take now to stay ahead of the curve.
Confirmed panelists include:
- Ethan Smith, CEO of Graphite
- Emily Richardson, CEO of KNWN
- Duane Forrester, SEO Expert; former Microsoft Bing, former Yext
- Jacque Alec, Founder of Capconvert
Note: This session is designed for startup founders. Space is limited, and preference will be given to early-stage founders. Final location details will be shared upon approval.
Sponsored by Manatt.
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If you do not consent to being photographed or recorded, please withdraw your RSVP prior to the event.
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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