/ About this event
Hosted by Malaika Commons in partnership with ArtTech Playground
Traveling to San Francisco is the easy part. Meeting the people who can actually help is harder. Tonight, founders from around the world join investors, operators, engineers and creatives at the Museum of the African Diaspora for an evening of art, technology and real conversation.
🎟️ Before you come: your Partiful RSVP does not include museum admission. You’ll need a General Admission ticket for entry on October 8. Buy online with code ArtTechPlayground26 for $5 off, or pay $15 at the door.
🎤 Fireside Chat: The Rise of the One-Person Company in the AI Era What happens to company building when one founder with the right AI tools can do the work of a team? We’ll hear from:
Allen Smith, Managing Partner, Musa Capital Lydia Idem, Chief Operating Officer, LoftyInc Capital Management
🤝 Malaika Funders & Founders Hour Right after the chat, Malaika Commons hosts an hour for founders and the people who back and help them. Global founders, investors, operators and ecosystem partners, in conversation. Come ready to say what you’re building and the one thing that would help most right now: a customer, a hire, a partner, advice or capital. Where there’s mutual interest, we’re glad to help the conversation continue after tonight.
🎨 Art Gallery Experience MoAD’s current exhibitions alongside ArtTech Playground’s digital art showcase.
🪞 Interactive Art + Technology Generative AI, AR, VR, interactive media, digital art and playful tech to explore all evening.
🎶 DJ sets and bar all night.
Schedule 6:00–9:00 PM · Art Gallery + ArtTech experiences 6:00–9:00 PM · DJ sets and bar 6:45–7:30 PM · Fireside Chat 7:30–8:30 PM · Malaika Funders & Founders Hour
New to San Francisco or here for Tech Week? Come say hello. Malaika Commons is the relationship layer that helps global founders plug into San Francisco and access the resources they need.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by the top founders, funds, and companies to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

