[SF]
[LA]
Paint and Prompt Engineering
Join us for an evening that blends art, technology, and community. Paint & Prompt Engineering is a hands-on, interactive event where creativity meets cutting-edge AI.
We’ll provide canvases, paints, and brushes, your job is to bring your imagination. As you create your painting, you’ll also learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering: how to craft inputs that guide AI systems to generate images, text, and ideas. By the end, you’ll have both a physical painting and a set of AI-generated outputs inspired by your prompts.
Whether you’re an artist curious about AI, a technologist exploring creativity, or someone who just wants to try something new, this event is designed to spark inspiration and collaboration.
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]
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.
Eleven Wall Ventures, Vatom
[SF]
[LA]
Frontier House LA
Venice
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Eleven Wall Ventures, Vatom
Join Eleven Wall Ventures as we launch Frontier House during LA Tech Week— the premiere community celebrating Frontier Innovators who are building the future outside of the traditional tech hubs of San Francisco, New York and Boston. This exclusive event brings together 150+ VCs, founders, and ecosystem builders who are democratizing venture capital across the United States.
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.
CorridorX, Operators Studio
[SF]
[LA]
Connecting the US-India Venture Corridor
SOMA
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CorridorX, Operators Studio
This session explores the growing venture corridor linking San Francisco and India. We’ll bring together founders, investors, and operators to share playbooks on building across markets — from GTM strategies to capital flows — and discuss why cross-border innovation is becoming the next big unlock for global startups.
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.
Organized by:
Soumitra Sharma, Operators Studio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumitrasharma5/)
Shivam Desai, CorridorX
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivamdesai6/)
Aryan Pareek, Alma
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryanpareek04/)
Sisters with Ventures, Good Trouble Ventures, Untapped Ventures, Emmeline Ventures
[SF]
[LA]
Capital Queens: Building through Presence, Power and Partnership
East Bay
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Sisters with Ventures, Good Trouble Ventures, Untapped Ventures, Emmeline Ventures
An Intimate Gathering for Black Women Leaders in Investment
Join us for an exclusive brunch experience during SF Tech Week, where Black women General Partners, Investors (Angels, VCs, Fund Managers), and check writers come together to celebrate our collective power and forge meaningful connections in the investment ecosystem.
Host: Lisha Bell (Sisters with Ventures), Monica Pool Knox (Good Trouble), Mica Mayo and Felicia Mayo (Untapped Investing), Monique Woodward (Cake Ventures)
Sponsors:
Conversational Traveler (Michelle Green)
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.
About Sisters With Ventures
Sisters with Ventures is a podcast and movement by Lisha Bell that showcases Women of Color General Partners and Angel Investors to inspire women to pursue venture capitalism for positive change. By featuring these trailblazing leaders, Sisters with Ventures aims to bridge the gap between aspiration and action, empowering women to make their mark in venture capitalism. Our mission is to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capital investment as a meaningful way to advocate for marginalized founders.
About Cake Ventures:
Cake Ventures is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm that invests in companies creating technology products and solutions that meet the needs of tomorrow’s internet users. Cake is a thesis driven fund focused on areas of demographic change that are changing technology including: aging and longevity, the increased spending power of women, and the shift to majority-minority.
[SF]
[LA]
Global Founders Meetup- Visas & Fundraising
Description:
Breaking into global markets is hard. Doing it while navigating visas and raising capital? That’s the real founder’s gauntlet.
Join us during Tech Week for an intimate gathering of founders who’ve been through the trenches, securing funding while overcoming the complexities of immigration. Hear candid stories, tactical advice, and lessons learned from the frontlines.
What to Expect:
✨ Fireside chats with founders who’ve raised capital while navigating visas
✨ Practical insights on fundraising, immigration pathways, and founder resilience
✨ Networking with global builders, investors, and operators
Who Should Come:
Global founders navigating the U.S. market
Investors backing immigrant-led startups
Builders curious about the intersection of immigration and venture
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]
SF AI Engineers: Tech Talk
Join us for the October edition of the SF AI Engineers Tech Talk, a monthly gathering focused exclusively on AI engineering. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a fullstack dev curious about how to work with LLMs, this is your space to dive deep into real-world projects, technical challenges, and creative solutions.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
We're inviting AI engineers to share something they’ve built, the challenges they faced, and how they solved them. It’s all substance, no fluff, designed for engineers by engineers.
PRESENTERS:
- Vijay Selvaraj, Software Engineer @ Toma
- Nathan Dalal, Member of the Technical Staff @ OpenAI
- Sam Spelsberg, Co-Founer & CTO @ Delphi
THE CROWD:
You’ll be joining a mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders working at or curious about the future of applying AI at the application layer. It’s a casual, high-signal environment perfect for learning something new and meeting peers in the SF AI Engineering scene.
AGENDA:
-6:00 to 6:45 PM – Networking with pizza and soft drinks courtesy of Fonzi.ai
-6:45 to 6:50 PM – Opening remarks
-6:50 to 7:35 PM – Three 10 minutes Tech Talks with 5 minute Q&A
-7:35 to 8:00 PM – Meet the speakers and connect with other attendees
LOCATION:
House of AI
40 Boardman Pl
San Francisco, CA 94103
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
Welcome to the San Francisco AI Engineers Meetup! This group brings together AI and Machine Learning enthusiasts, researchers, developers, and engineers to learn, share, and connect. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, you’ll find a space to discuss the latest trends, techniques, and challenges in AI. Join us for presentations, workshops, and networking to stay at the cutting edge and collaborate with peers. (https://www.meetup.com/san-francisco-ai-engineers/)
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.
AWS, Lightspeed Venture Partners
[SF]
[LA]
Celebrating the Cyber60: Where Cybersecurity Innovation Meets Investment
FiDi (SF)
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AWS, Lightspeed Venture Partners
[SF]
[LA]
UT/AZ Startup Mixer with Triptimize
Join us for a relaxed networking event celebrating the innovative startup ecosystems of Utah and Arizona during SF Tech Week! Whether you're a founder, investor, developer, or startup enthusiast with ties to the Mountain West, this is your chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs who understand the unique advantages of building outside Silicon Valley.
Hosted by Triptimize, we're bringing together the entrepreneurial spirit that makes Utah and Arizona such exciting places to build the future.
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.
Intersections LA, NodeCRM
[SF]
[LA]
Coworking @ Intersections LA
Culver City
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Intersections LA, NodeCRM
🚀 LA Tech Week Coworking Special 🚀
Get focused, connected, and inspired at Intersections LA with our special promotion—it's only $15/day or $50/week to join a community of innovators! Whether you’re coding, pitching, or networking, our space gives you fast Wi-Fi, good coffee, and better amenities.
We will text you a personalized door code upon confirmation of payment (within 24 hours). Interested in hosting an event with us? Inquire at the link above!
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, I acknowledge that my likeness may be used in promotional materials by Intersections LA.
[SF]
[LA]
The US Expansion Blueprint w/ Deel, SVB and Qapita
Breaking into the US market is a milestone for any global startup but it’s also one of the most complex business decisions a founder can make. From structuring capital and navigating compliance to building the right partnerships, success requires more than ambition.
Join leaders from SVB, Deel, Qapita, and Antler as they share practical insights on scaling into the United States. This conversation will cover the financial, legal, and operational considerations founders need to know, as well as the opportunities and pitfalls of entering the world’s most competitive startup ecosystem.
Whether you’re preparing your first US hire or raising capital stateside, this session will equip you with a clear blueprint for expansion.
There will also be some yummy food and drinks!
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]
Global AI Confessions...LIVE!
AI success doesn’t just depend on bold CEOs—it lives or dies in the hands of the data leaders making it real.
Join us for a conversation with Jed Dougherty, Head of AI Architecture at Dataiku, and Nik Spirin, Director, Generative AI and LLMOps Platform, NVIDIA.
Jed will reveal the findings from the “Global AI Confessions Report: Data Leaders Edition,” drawn from a global survey of 800+ data executives across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC.
Then, together, Jed and Nik will have a fireside chat: "From Confessions to Corrections: Fixing AI’s Toughest Performance Gaps.”
Expect unfiltered admissions on what’s really driving (or derailing) enterprise AI: performance gaps, hidden risks, and the uneasy truth about the trust, reliability, and explainability of AI agents.
These are the people on the front lines of AI execution, and their personal confessions are as surprising as they are urgent. From shadow AI and governance blind spots to what’s working at scale, the report uncovers where data leaders are prepared—and where they’re vulnerable. Plus, we’ll compare their confessions with the CEO Edition revealed earlier this year, exposing critical misalignment and disconnection at the top.
This is a must-attend SF Tech Week event for anyone who is responsible for the success of AI within their company. Join us for bold revelations, provocative comparisons, and sharp insights into the state of enterprise AI today—and the risks that could shape tomorrow.
Location will be shared when registration is approved.
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]
Founders Bay Deep Tech & AI Pitch Night
Get ready for a night where the future takes the stage! Founders Bay Deep Tech & AI Pitch Night is your front-row ticket to the boldest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, robotics, and frontier tech. Watch visionary founders battle the clock as they pitch game-changing ideas to a panel of expert judges and a crowd hungry for innovation.
From mind-bending AI applications to deep tech that feels like sci-fi, you’ll see the ideas that could redefine tomorrow—before the rest of the world does. The stakes? Big. The energy? Electric. The possibilities? Unlimited.
Whether you’re an investor, a founder, or just obsessed with what’s next, this is the room to be in. Connect, get inspired, and witness the sparks that could launch the next billion-dollar breakthrough. This isn’t just a pitch night—it’s the future, live.
Judges:
- Jessica North, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
- Chuck Templeton, Managing Partner, S2G Investments
-Hendrik Krack, Developer Advocate, CodeRabbit & Co-founder, n-aible
Apply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/qk5fPxnWKSnuki3b9
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.
About Us
Founders Bay is a community of 80,000 founders and VCs helping startups grow through curated events, expert workshops, and networking. Paid members get exclusive and free access to workshops, office hours, and top investor connections.
JetBuy is a voice-first food ordering platform that makes delivery and pickup effortless. With a one-time setup, customers can save their favorite meals under simple voice commands like “dinner,” “coffee,” or “sushi.” From then on, placing an order is as easy as saying “Hey Siri, JetBuy Dinner”—no apps to open, no endless scrolling, no wasted time. JetBuy turns everyday food ordering into a one-second experience, giving people more time back in their day.
Perkins Coie is a trusted advisor to innovative companies throughout their lifecycle. As they build and scale, we support clients with comprehensive legal and business counseling from formation to exit, including equity and growth financings, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property strategy, and labor and employment matters. Our lawyers have managed thousands of venture capital and private equity financings, from pre-seed to growth-stage, for both startups and investors. Our national presence and extensive corporate law experience, combined with sector-specific knowledge, ensure our services are tailored to each client's unique needs, investor expectations, and growth trajectories in cutting-edge industries like artificial intelligence, blockchain and other fintech, digital health, gaming, cleantech, digital media, and consumer packaged goods.
Rhoman Aerospace, Army Research Laboratory, USC Information Sciences Institute
[SF]
[LA]
Defense & Startup Innovation, DoD/ARL Collaboration: Unleashing American Drone Dominance
Marina del Rey
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Rhoman Aerospace, Army Research Laboratory, USC Information Sciences Institute
Join us to discuss scalable UAV autonomy, innovation at the DoD & Army Research Laboratory, and opportunities for collaboration and funding
Technologists, startups, investors, and defense partners welcome!
Coffee, snacks, panel discussion + Q&A and networking
Army Research Laboratory <> USC ISI <> Rhoman Aerospace
Location: USC, Information Sciences Institute
Address: 4676 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey CA, 90292
Check in at Reception: 10th Floor
Recommended Marina Del Rey Lots, $6 per day/vehicle:
Lot 4 : 13500 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LPdBxT6rZvJxvjpf7
Visitor parking at USC, ISI, $25 per day/vehicle
Address: 4676 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey Ca 90292
Questions? Email us at info@rhoman.aero
#LATechWeek
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem
www.tech-week.com
Sonder Impact, Black Women Spin, Sip & Sonder
[SF]
[LA]
Spinovation: The Future Is Femme The Future is Frequency
Inglewood
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Sonder Impact, Black Women Spin, Sip & Sonder
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