SUSO Digital, Moxie Communications Group
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How to Influence Brand Visibility in the AI Era
Santa Monica
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SUSO Digital, Moxie Communications Group
AI isn’t just changing how we search — it’s changing how brands are discovered, trusted, and talked about. Tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Mode are now surfacing answers directly to users, often shaping perception before anyone clicks a link.
In this session, a panel of experts will break down what this shift means for brand visibility. We’ll explore how AI tools pull information, why PR and SEO are now deeply intertwined, and most importantly — how you can influence what AI says about your brand.
Panel:
Chris Andrews, CEO & Co- founder, Scrunch AI
Rebecca Weiser, Senior Vice President, Moxie Communications Group
Cara Corbett, Partner Growth Manager, SUSO Digital (Moderator)
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.
Montréal International, Invest Quebec (TBC), BDO (TBC), Barnstorm VFX (TBC - venue)
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Montréal X L.A.: The Future of Creative Tech
Burbank
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Montréal International, Invest Quebec (TBC), BDO (TBC), Barnstorm VFX (TBC - venue)
✨ An exclusive afternoon bringing together Montréal and Los Angeles’ creative industries for meaningful connections at the frontier of creative tech.
We’re joined by two powerhouse from Montreal's creative industries to discuss the future of tech in creative indistries:
Bertrand Nepveu — Co-Founding Partner of Tryptiq Capital
A pioneer and gadget enthusiast, Bertrand founded Vrvana in 2005 to immerse users in gameplay; he united Montréal’s top talent to build a breakthrough mixed-reality headset that Apple acquired in 2017, bringing him to California for over three years at Apple.
Julien Lassonde —Partner at BDO Canada
Julien helps companies access Montreal's generous government incentives for creative industries, R&D, and tech. Drawing on his systems engineering background and strong government ties, he guides them through applications and is Montreal's creative industries fiscal exper.
🔗 Why join:
Connect with leading companies in creative industries and creative tech from both sides of the border.
Experience a curated, informal setting designed for high-impact networking
Discover why Montréal is the launchpad for the next generation of creative tech.
🌉 Why this matters:
Montréal is a global leader in AI and R&D, offering top-tier incentives, exceptional talent, and low operational costs—while Los Angeles remains the world’s capital of creative industries. This event bridges the two, creating the connections that spark the next big opportunities.
⚜️This event is presented by the Montréal International, Invest Québec, and the Government of Canada.
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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Capital Meet Innovation Mixer
Join us during San Francisco Tech Week on Oct 10 for an exclusive evening of curated networking between VCs, angels, syndicate leads, and bold early-stage founders.
What to Expect
💡 Founder Pitch Opportunity:
We’re opening the floor to 10 founders for 60-second lightning pitches. Whether you’re testing an idea, building in stealth, or actively fundraising, this is your chance to get in front of a friendly, curious audience. Sign-ups will be first come, first served at the door!
Pitch Entry is Now Closed - Thank you for applying
✨ High-value connections with investors & innovators
🚀 Conversations shaping fintech, AI, and global mobility
🍸 A relaxed mixer atmosphere designed for deal-making
This isn’t just another happy hour — it’s where the next big ideas meet the right backers.
Event Highlights:
✨ Curated networking with quality founders raising Pre-Seed to Series A
✨ Intimate setting designed for real conversations—not just pitches
✨ Global perspectives from founders scaling across North America, LATAM, Africa, and Asia
Hosted by Rolla, a Global Mobility OS powering compliant cross-border hiring, payroll, and fintech rails in 180+ countries
and TheAgentic, an AI agentic infrastructure company empowering AI startups, applied AI and SaaS companies to build, deploy, and scale AI agents with cost-effective, enterprise-grade AI agent infrastructure.
💡 Spots are limited. RSVP now to secure your place.
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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Twill x J2 Ventures Presents The AI Hardware Frontier: Powering Intelligence in the Real World
Twill x J2 Ventures Presents The AI Hardware Frontier: Powering Intelligence in the Real World
When: Wed, Oct 8 • 5:00–8:00 PM
Where: Twill HQ, SoMa, San Francisco Meet us at #SFTechWeek!Tech Week (presented by a16z) brings together the startup and VC ecosystem with events across the city. As part of SF Tech Week (Oct 6–12), we’re hosting The AI Hardware Frontier: Powering Intelligence in the Real World
AI is no longer just software—it’s powered by breakthroughs in hardware that push the limits of compute, healthtech, and autonomy. From silicon and systems to biomedical devices and infrastructure, the AI hardware frontier is where innovation meets the physical world.
At this evening gathering, we’ll explore how founders, investors, and industry leaders are building and scaling hardware and vertical solutions to power the next wave of intelligence. Expect candid conversations on challenges and opportunities across compute platforms, healthtech, and dual-use applications, as well as how venture and corporate capital are fueling this space.
Join us at Twill HQ in SoMa for an evening of:
- Keynote insights from leading voices at the intersection of hardware and AI.
- Two dynamic panels: one diving into industry trends and adoption, another on the venture capital perspective.
- Lightning Talks (5–10 minutes each) from startup founders building the future of AI hardware.
- Curated networking with fellow executives, investors, and builders.
Program Flow
5:00–5:45 PM: Arrival & networking over food and drinks
5:45–6:30 PM: Industry Panel: AI Hardware in the Real World
6:30–8:00 PM: Closing networking mixer
Speakers
🎤 Christine Keung — General Partner at J2 Ventures
🎤 Sam Fok — CEO at femtoAI
🎤 Jeff Tatarchuk — Cofounder, TensorWave
🎤 Ian Clow — VC Investor @ Samsung Catalyst Fund
🎤 Sean Batir - Tech Lead at AWS, ex-CTO of National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
🎤 Samuel Chang Ph.D. - Director of Product, Cerebras Systems
🎤 Raymond Lee — Founder, Twill
Who’s in the room
Founders (dual-use/defense, cyber, bio, infra), investors, Fortune 500 execs, and government/DoD leaders shaping acquisition and innovation pipelines.
🎟 RSVP today to secure your spot
Space is limited; curated admission for builders and decision-makers.
📢 Then, join us for our follow-on event 10/9 430-7p along with femtoAI and EDGE AI FOUNDATION for a panel and mixer at The Future Is Local: Edge AI Panel & Mixer at the Hanwha AI Center in SF. Sign up here to reserve your spot: https://partiful.com/e/p6ibEbs3sSHXkqWs8Rmn?utm_source=twill
Panelists:
🎙️ Pete Bernard, CEO, EDGE AI FOUNDATION
🎙️ Sam Fok, Co-Founder & CEO, femtoAI
🎙️ Marcellino Gemelli, Director of Business Development, Bosch Sensortec GmbH
🎙️ Kinara Pandya, Staff Engineer, Edge Impulse (a Qualcomm company)
🎙️ Moderator: Roja de Cande, Director of Product Management, femtoAI
✉️ Subscribe to our calendar for priority invites to upcoming events: https://luma.com/twill
Check out clips from the speakers:
- https://youtu.be/USjrK5OznXs?si=aH3amH5DerP-QX58
- https://youtu.be/XoS4vxhYVow?si=wL51x5GyW6drf9p5
- https://youtu.be/l3K-4dgjjhA?si=0v7P7B7GWFNuNejN
- https://youtu.be/f79VJk4gSdc?si=HMlSsZe32Bh3vdCg
Highlights from previous events
Twill and Norton Rose Fulbright Present: The Horizon Forum
https://youtu.be/l3K-4dgjjhA
AI Founders, Investors, and Execs at the Ballpark: https://vimeo.com/1111514560?fl=pl&fe=sh
🤝 Interested in Partnering or Investing?
We’re opening a channel for those who want to connect with the incredible founders from Y Combinator. If you’re an investor, advisor, or potential partner looking to explore opportunities, submit your details below and we’ll make sure you’re on the radar.
FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrJPfHEkIWiqLF2AEMdFclI2WGcINKktEJHnL8nFuLRktnaw/viewform?usp=header
Looking to make your next career move in tech? We have some exciting roles currently available from within the community!
Join a seed-stage startup as a Founding Engineer and work directly with the founder to shape the future of the company. Backed by Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, Progressive Ventures, and other leading investors, this is a unique opportunity to have a front-row seat in building and scaling a high-growth startup.
Founding Engineer - Own major features end-to-end: API design, backend logic, frontend UI, and everything in between. We’re building the control center for U.S. duty drawback—a $10B/year opportunity hiding in plain sight. We use AI and automation to recover tariffs paid by importers when goods are later exported, returned, or destroyed. Most companies don’t even realize they’re eligible. We make sure no dollar is left behind.
San Francisco - In person
This founding team has scaled and led engineering teams through multiple successful acquisitions, including one valued at over $350M and one bootstrapped AI infra company that exited within two years.
LLM EVALUATION ENGINEER - you’ll build the evaluation layer in a—the part of the system that decides whether an LLM prompt, response, tool call, or agent behavior is acceptable. This includes designing and tuning guardrails, classifiers, and semantic judgment systems that operate in real-time.
Engineering - Remote - Fulltime
FOUNDING SOFTWARE ENGINEER - you won’t just be piping logs or tuning models—you’ll architect systems that reconcile latency, correctness, and observability across distributed pipelines. You’ll be designing the nervous system of a new class of software—where AI Agents reason, act, and fail in unpredictable ways. If you're excited by AI and want to shape its safe deployment—not just watch from the sidelines—this is your opportunity.
Engineering - Remote - Fulltime
BACKEND / PLATFORM ENGINEER, AI ANALYTIC ENGINES - Design and optimize streaming data pipelines using Kafka, Redpanda, or similar technologies to support high-throughput, low-latency processing of LLM interactions.
Engineering - Remote - Fulltime
FILL OUT THE FORM TO APPLY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8WDg2nJJTfXTQcur0BOlSAnwN9ZJEoaY9bvxv5Jv_x_NVUw/viewform?usp=header
FLUIX AI, Boxsy, Oppos, Alumni Ventures
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Bagels & Breakthroughs: Founders x Funders
FiDi (SF)
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FLUIX AI, Boxsy, Oppos, Alumni Ventures
Bagels & Breakthroughs is a founder-first brunch during SF Tech Week bringing together 50-75 early-stage founders and top VCs for candid conversations, bagels, and meaningful connections.
Panel: Hear directly from top tier pre-seed & seed VCs on how build conviction when investing.
Speakers:
Wesley Yiu - Partner at Alumni Ventures, Wesley brings a cross-disciplinary approach to venture investing, grounded in a deep curiosity for how advanced technologies can reshape legacy industries. His work focuses on the convergence of vertical software, AI, and automation—areas where domain expertise meets technical innovation to unlock entirely new business models. At Alumni Ventures, Wesley is a Partner, where he leads investments at the intersection of deep tech and sector-specific applications. He is particularly interested in companies developing AI-native software and robotics platforms that drive efficiency and transformation in complex industries. His sector focus includes healthcare, legal, manufacturing, logistics, and financial services, where purpose-built solutions are often required to deliver impact.
KP Reddy - Founder and General Partner of Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on technology for the built environment. With a background as a serial entrepreneur, civil engineer, and author, KP has led multiple exits and is a prominent thought leader in construction tech and AI. He’s a speaker at global conferences and is passionate about bridging the gap between innovation and practical application in the AEC industry.
Sarah Romanko - Geek Ventures. She focuses on deal sourcing, startup screening, and investment analysis, with experience across several VC firms as well as roles at Bulletpitch and WingDriver (Techstars ’23), giving her a well-rounded perspective on both venture and startup operations.
Karen Sheffield - Founder & Managing Partner at Pachamama Ventures, investing in early-stage climate tech. An operator-turned-investor with a background at American Airlines, PepsiCo, and Visa, she’s an active angel and advisor passionate about uncovering opportunities in unlikely places.
Dave Goldblatt - Dave Goldblatt is a GP at Vibe Capital, which invests in pre-consensus deep tech focused on AI infra, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and space. Before Vibe, he was at Meta (Facebook) from 2007-2017 and was CEO of Wavechat (2018-2020).
Diana Kay - Diana Kay is an Investment Partner at Suffolk Technologies, a venture firm investing in early-stage companies transforming the construction, real estate, and infrastructure industries. She began her career in enterprise tech, spending eight years across core functions including data science, sales operations, and marketing at both Fortune 50 and high-growth companies. She brought that operating expertise into venture investing when she joined Dell Technologies Capital, the venture arm of Dell Technologies that invests $200M annually. While there, she focused on enterprise software and hardware investments, helping to deploy over $120M in funding.
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.
HIVE Global Media, Digital Fashion Week, Web3 LAVA, Pixel Canvas
[SF]
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FASHIONVERSE @
Santa Monica
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HIVE Global Media, Digital Fashion Week, Web3 LAVA, Pixel Canvas
Experience the future of style and innovation with Fashionverse, a digital fashion experience at LA Tech Week. This gathering brings together designers, technologists, artists, and innovators to explore how fashion is being redefined in the age of Web3, AI, and immersive technology. From virtual garments and VR runways to sustainable supply chains and creator-led economies, we’ll showcase how digital fashion is not only transforming how we dress, but how we connect, create, and consume.
Attendees can expect thought-provoking conversations with leaders at the forefront of digital fashion. Followed by a VR fashion show featuring legendary designer Karl Kani and talent such as McKenzi Brooke, fashion tech exhibitors Baby Yors, Brayden Buggazi, Paris Califorinia, Shannon Shiang, Threadhaus Co, and more. Stay fashionably late for our after party with a hybrid music performance by Vltra Violet.
Join us in Los Angeles for an evening of innovation, inspiration, and connection where fashion meets the future.
Presented by: Hive Global Media, Pixel Canvas, Web3 LAVA, Holotopia, Hollo AI, and DNE.
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]
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Pouring Growth: A Tea Ceremony for Founders & Investors
Join an exclusive tea ceremony experience in the middle of noisy SF Tech Week.
Guided by a tea master, this gathering slows the pace and creates space for conversations that are thoughtful, present, and lasting.
With only 20 seats for seed and Series A founders alongside partner-level VCs, this is networking designed for depth, trust, and lasting relationships.
Brought to you by A-Players, One Way Ventures, Escalon, and Rho.
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]
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The Future of High Performance: Longevity, Recovery, and Resilience in Tech
ConciergeMD invites you to an exclusive evening exploring optimal living through two expert led panels—addressing both physical longevity and mental clarity in high-performance environments. Together, they’ll share insights on the future of health, vitality, and aging well.
🧬 Session 1: Dr. Sogol Ash, a leading longevity expert, shares how founders can fight burnout, extend healthspan, and stay at peak performance with peptides, biomarker-driven care, and cutting-edge longevity strategies.
🧠 Session 2: Purpose introduces the world's first AI-powered personal growth & coaching solution for overcoming mental roadblocks, boosting clarity, and making personal growth enjoyable and sustainable.
✨ Following the talk, step into our Recovery Lounge featuring:
💉 Vitamin Shots → quick, powerful boosts (5 min each)
💧 IV Drips → deeper replenishment (allow ~45 min per person)
This unique experience blends cutting-edge knowledge with restorative care, leaving you both inspired and recharged.
Who this event is ideal for:
🚀 Founders, executives, and investors seeking to optimize health and performance
💼 Entrepreneurs navigating high stress, high output careers and looking for sustainable energy
🧬 Anyone curious about the future of human optimization, recovery, and aging well
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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Founders Running Club
Founders Running Club (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 50+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
Join the community http://foundersrc.com/chats
Stay updated:
Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/
LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/
Strava http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC
Website http://foundersrc.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.
Monach Athletic Club, The Reason Longevity AI Intelligence
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Anti-Age Science: Precision, Unlimited
Hollywood
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Monach Athletic Club, The Reason Longevity AI Intelligence
Precision, Unlimited
Hosted by Monarch Athletic Club & The Reason | LA Techweek, October 2025
For those who already have everything, the rarest commodity is time lived well. This event is a showcase of precision health as true luxury: AI‑powered personalization, concierge‑grade interventions, and longevity protocols designed for lives without compromise.
We’ll explore:
-- Cutting‑edge AI for healthspan planning: transforming your data into a personalized longevity strategy.
-- The best tools available now: from biological age control to cellular rejuvenation, interventions curated for those who expect only the exceptional.
-- Cognitive + physical performance as status: why elite resilience, focus, and vitality have become the new symbols of influence.
The event concludes with a Monarch signature hybrid high‑intensity strength and conditioning experience—an exclusive session engineered to match the ambition and precision of the lives it serves. More than a workout, it’s a statement: performance is the ultimate luxury.
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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Invest in “Made in USA” - Myths, Realities, and the Road Ahead
Join us for Invest in "Made in USA" — Myths, Realities, and the Road Ahead, a happy hour event with leading voices in tech and investment. We’ll cut through misconceptions, highlight the shifting U.S. and global manufacturing landscape, and explore strategies driving America’s industrial resurgence. Investors will walk away with sharp, actionable insights on where the real opportunities lie in American-made products.
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.
Shield Capital, Harpoon Ventures, In-Q-Tel
[SF]
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Black Flag National Security Happy Hour
El Segundo
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Shield Capital, Harpoon Ventures, In-Q-Tel
Please join Harpoon Ventures, Shield Capital, IQT, and the first Black Flag cohort for an evening of great conversations, connections, and cocktails as we bring together founders, investors, and innovators driving the future of national security.
From AI and robotics to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity, this is a celebration of the companies building the next frontier of technology. 🇺🇸🏴☠️
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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Let's Build the Future of Aviation Together
Come for the drinks, stay for the mission. 🚀
Enjoy an afternoon with Beacon AI's founding team! Beacon AI is developing a hardware-lite aviation autonomy solution. We are a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators on a mission to transform aviation with an AI platform that makes flying safer, more efficient, and more capable.
We’re actively hiring for multiple software engineering roles, and we’re looking for mission-driven engineers who want to solve complex technical challenges with real-world impact.
This happy hour is an opportunity to meet the team and learn how you can help shape the future of aviation.
Backed by top investors including Costanoa, Scout, Sam Altman, and Zach Perret, with multiple DOD contracts already secured, Beacon AI is flying through barriers and working on a mission that truly matters.
Space is limited, with priority given to potential future teammates. Please RSVP early!
This event is 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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LA Startup Job Fair
Join the ntg events Startup Job Fair at LA Tech Week, built for tech focused hiring.
Meet startups from early stage to those that have raised millions, talk directly with founders and hiring managers, and get quick on site interviews.
Hiring is for tech focused roles, with role details shared ahead of time so you can prepare and target conversations.
Bring a resume, be ready to show your work, and leave with real opportunities.
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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Sustainability x Technology: Human-Centric AI
⚠️ Note: We are still in the preparation stage, and both speakers and content may evolve based on audience interests and ongoing developments. The event will be held online + offline.
🌍 Sustainability in software development isn’t just about reducing energy use or optimizing infrastructure. It’s also about building processes, tools, and cultures that are resilient, inclusive, and future-proof.
🎤 What we’ll explore:
🧑🤝🧑 Human perspective: skills, inclusivity, evolving roles.
🖥 Technology perspective: quality, reliability, scalability.
🌱 Sustainability perspective: long-term maintainability, workforce well-being, ethical adoption.
✨ Together, these lenses frame vibe coding not just as a tech leap, but as a way to build a future of responsible and sustainable human–AI co-creation.
Speakers:
🎤Tom Kehler: CEO, CrowdSmart | x CEO of IntelliCorp | xConnect | x Drexel Alum
🎤Joslyn Fu: Product Manager, Meta | x Walmart | Harvard Alum | x Berkeley Alum
🎤Vivian Lei: Founder & CEO, PowerYou AI (Forbes-featured) │ PhD in Computational Linguistics & Psychology, Columbia │ Cancer survivor │ x Columbia Alum
🎤Amelia Wong: Cofounder, Alluxio (backed by a16z) | x Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 | x Berkeley Alum
🎤 Zeyi Wang: CTO, Astrus (backed by Khosla Ventures) | x Alberta Alum
🎤Xiaoran Cai: Founder, GEMI AI, ETHIS | x Deloitte | x Liberty Mutual | x Columbia Alum
Start-ups and Students Clubs:
🎤 Dain Lee: New York University, alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)
🎤Turner (TJ) Watkins: Columbia University | x AmeriCorps | x Tree Foundation
This event is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring the tech ecosystem together.
🔗 Learn more: www.tech-week.com
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