Join us at Shack15 for "AI-Driven Care: Revolutionizing Patient Outcomes," an exclusive event exploring how AI is transforming healthcare outcomes. Discover products from AIC's own portfolio companies and engage with experts in patient care innovation. This event includes a private gathering for investors and corporate partners to showcase how these companies are improving patient experiences and outcomes. ​Featured Speakers: Peter Small (Hyfe) – Dr. Small is turning cough, the most common symptom in healthcare, into a measurable health signal. David West (Proscia) - David is currently leading the charge to bring AI-powered digital pathology into routine clinical practice. This event is hosted by Alpha Intelligence Capital - https://aicapital.ai/ 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.

Scaling with AI isn't about hype – it's about precision. Apollo went from $10M to $150M ARR in four years by getting GTM execution right. Now we're opening the vault to a select group of founders who refuse to settle for "good enough" growth. You're invited to apply to the Apollo leadership table: • Apollo C-suite sitting across from you – not presenting to you • The actual frameworks that broke Apollo through every revenue ceiling • Real failure stories and the pivots that saved millions in burn • Your hardest GTM problems solved by founders who've been there Meet the Apollo leadership in the room: Leadership & Vision Table • Tim Zheng - CEO, Apollo.io (formerly YC and Braingenie) • Matt Curl - COO, Apollo.io (formerly Checkr) Product-Led Growth • Bela Stepanova - CPO, Apollo.io (formerly Iterable, Accenture) • Patty Johnson - Product Design Manager, Apollo.io (formerly Paypal) Engineering & Technical Leadership • Dzmitry Markovich - SVP of Engineering, Apollo.io (formerly Dropbox) • Himanshu Gahlot - VP of Engineering, Apollo.io (formerly Amazon, Storepath) • Aidan Li - Senior Director of Engineering, Apollo.io (formerly GE Digital) Revenue Engine Optimization • Adam Carr - CRO, Apollo.io (formerly Miro) • Henry Mizel, SVP of Revenue Optimization & Partnerships, Apollo.io (formerly Nomad Space) Finance & Legal • Alexa Summer - General Counsel, Apollo.io (formerly Rho, Airbnb) • Julie Bi - VP Finance, Apollo.io (formerly Cash App, Square) This isn't for everyone. We're looking for the most brilliant founders in growth mode to join us at ApolloNEXT’s VIP Founder Lunch (private room from the main event). Seed+ to Series A. Ready to execute. The next era of GTM starts here – this is the blueprint. 👉 Apply for a spot today. To qualify for this event, you must have already registered to attend our ApolloNEXT conference: https://bit.ly/apollonextstartups 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

feel like every tech week event is for founders + vcs, but never for you? we gotchu. this is a 3-hour vibe coding buildathon for students + new grads who wanna get their hands dirty (without selling their soul to a 12-hour hackathon). build fast, break stuff, and show off your skills to the sf ai scene. winners snag free credits + LABUBUS. heads up: capacity is limited. we’re only selecting 50 people. register early if you wanna secure a spot. 12:00 pm: doors open 12:15 pm: kickoff 12:30 pm: pitch ideas (1 minute per person) 1:00 pm: form teams (3 people per team, needs to include 1 designer + 1 engineer) 1:30 pm: begin hacking 3:30 pm: demos 4:15 pm: judging 4:30 pm: doors close hosts: inception studio: intern ship: 🐰design buddies: is a community where you level up your design career. Land jobs, improve your design skills, and make friends. We have resources, events, design challenges, job boards, fun perks, and more. https://designbuddies.community / https://discord.gg/designbuddies / https://designbuddies.substack.com/ 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.

DAY 2 of 4 Keep your eyes open during Tech Week—you might just spot our traveling magician 🪄! Dressed in full magic attire, he’ll be roaming the streets of San Francisco and popping into Tech Week events, ready to amaze. Stop him when you see him and experience jaw-dropping magic tricks powered entirely by AI—each one custom-built with code. 🎩✨ We’ll be capturing the best reactions along the way, so you might even catch yourself in the buzz on social media. Don’t miss this chance to see tech, magic, and a little bit of wonder collide! For live updates on where to find him, we’ll be commenting here with his latest location. #twiliomagician #twilio 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.

Hosted by NodeOps and Jutsu.ai ​Join us for an in-depth workshop and discussion on taking AI agents from prototype to production. We'll explore how Jutsu's AI workspace enables seamless building and deployment of robust agents, combined with NodeOps' decentralized infrastructure for scalable, secure compute. Food and drinks provided (RSVP to make sure we have enough!) ​Speakers Zahidul Islam, Founder at Jutsu Social: https://linkedin.com/in/zahiduli ​Juliana Mei, NodeOps Dev Rel Twitter/X: [@JNodeOps] ​Agenda ​12:00pm - Doors Open & Networking (with Mediterranean Lunch!) ​12:30pm - Opening Remarks ​12:40pm - Talk: Building AI Dev Rel with Jutsu by Zahid Islam ​1:20pm - Talk: Deploying Agents at Scale on NodeOps DePIN Infrastructure by Juliana Mei ​2:00pm - Q&A and Social Time ​3:00pm - Doors Close Talk #1 Abstract (Deploying Apps on NodeOps DePIN Infrastructure by Juliana Mei): CI/CD can be easy! We're going to show you a better way to build and deploy apps using the NodeOps Network's DePIN Infrastructure for resilience and scalability. It's so easy, if you blink you'll miss it! ​Talk #2 Abstract (Building AI Dev Rel with Jutsu by Zahid Islam): Developer support is the lifeblood of every technical ecosystem — but scaling it is hard. Traditional chatbots and FAQ bots break down when context shifts, documentation changes, or developer intent gets nuanced. This workshop explores Agentic RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) how it’s used in real-world developer workflows (docs, GitHub issues, hackathons). We’ll finish with a live demo of AgentRel, showing how it can instantly answer real developer questions across docs, GitHub, and Discord — scaling DevRel support like never before. 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.

Join AWS & Arthur AI for a lunch around Accelerating Agents That Work in the Real World, bringing together a select group of AI leaders for thoughtful conversation and connection. Expect to walk away with valuable insights: ​- Learn how to adopt an agentic development framework that will help your teams produce trustworthy agentic applications ​- How pre-production, runtime, and always-on evaluations transform pilots into customer-trusted AI - Framework on choosing the right evaluations and metrics for your use case, including examples of of industry-relevant evals to guide your AI deployments - Practical guardrail strategies you can apply in your own domain - Best practices from working with Fortune 100s and insights from monitoring agentic systems at growth-stage companies We’ll explore how teams are moving from pilot to production, and de-risking deployments to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and built to scale. 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.

Join fellow founders for an intimate meetup to discuss all things strategy. We will be talking about our businesses and ways to build strong foundations that scale. Whether it’s finance, fundraising, or recruiting we look forward to seeing you there! 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. Event Hosted by Cherry Hill Advisory.

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.

Right now, trying to find prospects in the midst of a bunch of signals is slow, manual and painful. In this live demo, you’ll see how Apollo’s AI connects inbound and outbound into one seamless engine. Watch as real teams show how they’re turning anonymous website visitors and other predictive signals from your customers into hyper-personalized, multichannel outreach — all in just a few natural language prompts. Uncover ways AI helps find your perfect-fit audiences, leading to more booked meetings and faster sales cycles. This event is part of ApolloNEXT: the GTM event of the year. Come get inspired by industry leaders, sharpen your GTM strategy, and be the first to see what’s next. Whether you’re an Apollo power user or exploring how AI can elevate your GTM motion, ApolloNEXT is where you’ll get inspired and get ahead. apollo.io/next 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.

Join us for an interactive afternoon at SF Tech Week as we explore how AI is transforming hiring and the future of work! Whether you’re a job seeker, recruiter, or founder, this event is designed to give you hands-on practice, actionable insights, and meaningful connections. 🌟What’s in store: 1:00 – 1:30 | Happy Hour–Style Networking & Resume Checkups 1:30 – 2:00 | Workshop 0: Packaging Product Growth Story for AI Pivot 🎤 Ying Yang 2:00 – 2:30 | MirWork Vision + Product Demo & Onboarding Hear from Kevin Hsieh, Co-Founder of MirWork, on the company’s vision for transforming how professionals prepare for opportunities. 2:30 – 3:00 | Icebreaker Challenge 3:00 – 3:30 | Open Networking (Happy Hour–Style) 3:30 PM · Workshop 1: Inside the Recruiter’s Mind 🎤 Sara Hollister, Doris Le 4:00 PM · Workshop 2: How to Land a Tech Job 🎤 Stephen Cognetta 4:30 PM · Workshop 3: Personal Branding & Career Storytelling 🎤 Joyce Guan West 5:00 PM · Panel: AI & The Future of Work 🎤 Gordon Bell, Joyce Guan West, Stephen Cognetta, Sara Hollister, Doris Le 5:45 PM · Workshop 4: Founder Pitching & Career AMA 🎤 Gordon Bell 6:15 PM · Open Networking 6:40 PM · Closing & Wrap-Up 💼 Expect a dynamic mix of learning, discussion, and community. Whether you’re looking for your next role, building your team, or exploring how AI is changing the workplace — you’ll walk away with new knowledge and valuable 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.

Where immigrant founders and investors meet, learn, and explore opportunities together. We’ll kick off with candid perspectives from immigrants and immigrant–focused investors on what makes a pitch stand out, the funding landscape in 2025, and how diaspora founders can leverage cross-border opportunities.

 Meet the panelists: 

 - Anand C - Investor: Celesta Capital, General Catalyst, 90+ seed checks, 8 Unicorns. Founder: Crescendo AI, HiOctave AI. Builder: Meta, Airtel, Five9 
- Andrea B - co-founder, CEO Aspire - finance stack for global founders, serving 50,000 clients globally, backed by Sequoia, Lightspeed, Y Combinator, and PayPal. Y-Combinator and Rocket Internet Alum.
 - Satish P - co-founder, CEO Polymorph - exited to Walmart. co-founder, CEO - MightyAI We’ll wrap with structured networking designed to connect you directly with the people who can move your business forward. For founders raising their first round, investors scouting the next breakout, and anyone eager to explore the investor–founder dynamic, this is the place to connect. American South Asian Network (ASAN) is the fastest growing community of young South Asians in the US! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asan.fyi Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asanfyi/ WhatsApp community: https://bit.ly/asan-wa 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.

We're bringing together leading minds shaping the future of simulation technologies. We’ll explore how cutting-edge advances in agentic AI, synthetic populations and behavior simulation are transforming industries. Expect dynamic, collaborative discussions where ideas flow freely between participants and speakers. You'll hear from product and engineering leaders, AI researchers and behavioral scientists and between conversations, you'll be able challenge someone to a round of Pac-Man or Galaga in our arcade corner! 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.

Join us for a hands-on workshop on how to use AI agents to build high-quality software. Together, we’ll explore how to move beyond “vibe-coding” toward code that’s reliable, maintainable, and does what you intend. We’ll kick things off with a talk from our CTO Josh Albrecht, who will share practical tips on how to build robust software with AI agents, what we’ve learned building Sculptor, how the coding landscape is changing, and where we see things headed next. The Imbue engineering team will help you set up Sculptor and other coding tools to write high-quality code. Bring your own project to hack on, and walk away with practical ideas and workflows for using agents effectively in real development. If you'd like to demo a workflow or suggest topics to cover, fill out this 1-minute form: https://forms.gle/UzrbVhsWXMnuwCzh6 Logistics: Doors will open at 12:45 and close for the talk at 1:10pm. We'll have light food and beverages. Bring a laptop, and update your RSVP if you can no longer make it! --- Imbue is an AI company building tools to empower humans in the age of increasingly powerful machines. Our first product, Sculptor, coordinates coding agents so you can delegate tasks, verify results, and shape the direction of your projects. Download Sculptor here: https://imbue.com/sculptor/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/sBAVvHPUTE 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.

📅 Thursday, October 9 | 1–4pm 📍 SHACK15 Nail Your Pitch Over Tea with Presentation Mode Join Carl Fudge (Founder & CEO) and Ann Pichestapong (Head of Strategy) at Presentation Mode — the pitch deck design and storytelling agency behind $500M+ in successful venture raises. Your intimate, high-value session led by Carl or Ann will share practical, battle-tested tips to help you turn your deck into an investor-magnet story. Expect insights you can apply immediately — and enjoy a free cup of tea (or coffee!) while you learn. Spots are limited. Reserve yours 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

[LOCATION: Chinatown] Chinese Historical Society of America is pleased to present XR Tour, a soon-to-be open-source webtool for creating webXR experiences. This event will introduce our demo tour and its code-free development environment. XR Tour is designed to democratize creation for small orgs that don't have a dedicated XR team. Affordances include 3d model instantiation, camera overlay, and motion-responsive 360 panorama display. After the talk, guests are invited to visit our main hall featuring the blockbuster exhibition We Are Bruce Lee. 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.

Discover how quantum computing, AI, and algorithmic trading are transforming finance. Join investors, founders, and technologists to explore the future of markets and the opportunities at investing’s new frontier. 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.

APIs are the backbone of scaling GenAI. Join us for a deep dive into how today’s leading teams are building the next generation of enterprise-ready AI experiences—across video, audio, and design. This session brings together Freepik, Kling, and ElevenLabs to explore how their technologies and APIs are powering creative workflows, enabling seamless integrations, and unlocking scale for startups and enterprises alike. Agenda: 1. Doors open at 1:30pm, event starts at 2pm. 2. Demos (2pm) - Tony Pu @ KlingAI - Matty Shimura @ ElevenLabs - Jose Ballestas @Freepik 3. Industry Panel with Q&A (3pm) Moderator: Paula Vivas @ Freepik - Zheru Liu @ KlingAI - Matty Shimura @ ElevenLabs - Alejandro Palma @ Freepik 4. Networking (4pm) This event is designed for technologists, engineers, and product leaders who want to learn how to leverage GenAI for scalability, adaptability, and evolving market demands. Whether you’re building for startups or enterprises, you’ll gain insights into applying APIs that can future-proof your work. Hosted at the Freepik San Francisco office, this event offers both technical depth and meaningful connections in the heart of the city. Light refreshments will be available. 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.

If time kills deals, then bad data kills pipeline — and no company can afford that. In this live session, you’ll hear from real teams putting Apollo into practice — showing how AI and automation keep their CRM accurate, enrich accounts in real time, and ensure reps are always focused on the right targets. Discover how a living CRM fuels smarter prospecting and faster sales cycles — making your teams more efficient and productive. This event is part of ApolloNEXT: the GTM event of the year. Come get inspired by industry leaders, sharpen your GTM strategy, and be the first to see what’s next. Whether you’re an Apollo power user or exploring how AI can elevate your GTM motion, ApolloNEXT is where you’ll get inspired and get ahead. apollo.io/next 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.

Join a curated group of founders during SF Tech Week for a private session hosted by Prime Origins and Aperture Data. We’re matching experienced builders with deep insights that activate potential for breakthroughs in agentic systems. This session is invite-only. Apply below. 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.

Join founders, traders, investors, and creators for a deep dive into the future of prediction markets. We’ll cover trends, regulation, and platforms. The event is sponsored by https://kalshi.com Kalshi is the first CFTC regulated exchange dedicated to trading on the outcome of future events. From inflation, to fed rates, to unemployment, to will the government shut down, Kalshi allows people to trade on a broad range of topics. They have developed a new asset class, event contracts, where you can buy Yes or No positions with respect to whether an event will happen or not. Kalshi’s vision is to allow people to capitalize on their opinions, trade in the domain of every day, and hedge risks that relate to them. Connect with others building, trading, or just curious about what’s next. 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.

Silicon Valley may be the epicenter of agentic AI innovation, but the next wave of value creation lies in global expansion. Join Globiant and TheAgentic for a discussion on how fast growing vertical AI startups can rapidly scale into LatAm (Brazil 1st) and other emerging markets through a “cloning” model that pairs SF Bay Area Leading IP with in region capital, leadership, governance, and deep local market expertise. Founders learn how they can capture new int'l markets without dilution and mission distraction supported by local leadership and funding. The goal being creating more strategic value, faster from their start-up - executing in parallel - to later recapture, consolidate accretively! And investors interested in capitalizing AI internationally gain de-risked opportunities for leveraged growth and a liquidity plan. Both Founders and Investors benefiting from vertical B2B Agentic AI platforms that specifically target capitalizing on accelerated adoption abroad in under served emerging markets. We'll also discuss the real world case of eWork - where $3M initial investment in cloning resulted in a $100M IPO of a thriving Technology company. Globiant brings that hyper-scaling internationalization cloning model to market with the AI area. We'll also touch upon how this model is an improvement on the Rocket Internet ($4B+ raised) approach. Go Global Smarter! — Best ROI: Controlled Expansion, Lower Risk, Fully Funded, Faster Growth, Local Talent and Governance with Planned Liquidity. Speakers: Hans Bukow - 30+ yr serial VC backed int'l tech entrepreneur with deep founder to IPO experience - Globiant CEO Akash Saraf - 20+ yr serial entrepreneur with several successful large ventures - TheAgentic CEO Roberto Thiele - 25+ yr career in Tech in Brazil mainly assisting companies expand from Europe to Brazil as part of the Result network. His 1st time visiting SF Tech Week from Globiant - São Paulo. Stay tuned here as we add more details on the event. 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.

You’re invited to an exclusive event hosted by Autonomic Health, the company redefining preventive care by unlocking the body’s real-time operating system, the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It is building the first AI engine for the nervous system, exclusively trained on the world's largest FDA-grade ANS dataset. WHY IT MATTERS: The ANS regulates every major organ and function in the body. Research shows that 70–99% of people have some form of autonomic dysfunction, which is the hidden indicator/driver of most of our illnesses—from cardiovascular disease to chronic anxiety/depression—and is the only proven protocol for mystery illnesses (women’s health, autoimmune disorders, Long COVID, POTS, among others) where traditional diagnostics using blood panels and scans fail. Yet ANS testing remains the most under-utilized protocol in medicine. Until now, full ANS testing was hidden inside niche specialty clinics. Today, Autonomic Health invites you to a private event to experience the only FDA-approved, non-invasive, full diagnostic of the autonomic nervous system and learn how unlocking the body's operating system will transform healthcare. WHAT TO EXPECT: (1) A fireside chat on why the nervous system is the foundation of preventive care and how AI + wearables are finally unlocking this foundational protocol for the mainstream - Dr. Joe Colombo (PhD, DNM, DHS): Considered the “father of the autonomic nervous system,” Dr Colombo invented the only FDA-approved ANS diagnostic, co-authored the defining medical ANS textbook, and has published 200+ papers - Dr. Swamy (MD, FACR): A leading American rheumatologist and founder of Attune Health (Beverly Hills, CA); Clinical Chief at Cedars Sinai; Education Chair at the American College of Rheumatology. (2) Live demo of a full ANS test to show how a seamless, non-invasive 15-minute diagnostic can reveal hidden dysfunction long before symptoms or labs appear (3) Optional complimentary test for a limited number of attendees, with a personalized ANS assessment and recommendations to balance their nervous system, which prevents disease, ensures daily vitality and extends health span. PROGRAM: 2:00-2:30 - Check-in ​2:30-3:30 - Fireside chat + Q&A ​3:30-3:45 - Live demo of the test ​3:45-5:00 - Networking/Complimentary tests for selected guests Attendance is by invitation only: Join us to experience firsthand the future of preventive healthcare—and why investors see the $100B+ preventive care market as one of the most exciting frontiers of the decade. We're SOLD OUT! If you're unable to attend, please remove your name so others from the Waitlist can attend. Thank you! 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.

Excited to be hosting a Thursday afternoon sail to catch the practice sessions for Fleet Week. This is meant as an intimate way to get to know other investors as well as get out on the water (and call it work). No sailing experience required. We will teach anyone who would like to learn a little while we're out there. Weather in October is usually beautiful so we should be in for a stunning view. We will bring snacks and some drinks on board. We will be going out on a beautiful chartered Jenneau Sun Odyssey. There is a bathroom, fridge, and kitchen on board. We will be leaving out of Pier 39 (Fisherman's Wharf) from 1:45-4:30pm on Tuesday October 9th. Also if you need to take a call, there is plenty of comfortable space down below to do so. Capacity is 10 people. For logistics, I will communicate with everyone about the weather but always smart to bring a warm jacket (windbreaker and fleece just in case is recommended). Please remember to wear non-marking shoes (black soles to be avoided). We are excited to have you out! 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.

Orion VC is hosting the AI Infrastructure & Robotics Startup Pitch Competition on Thursday, October 9. 🚀 Startups – Apply here before Sep 30: https://airtable.com/app9dZmMYF74smD19/pagEuf3TOXQifvjaO/form 👥 Guests – To join the event, simply click the “Get on the List” button. Competition Highlights • Opportunities: finalists get feedback from top investors, media mentions, access to guest VCs, and a comprehensive prize package. • Sponsored by Lovable • We’re honored to welcome investors, builders and advisors from tier one companies to judge our event. Jury roster: Matt Vail @OpenAI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-vail Jason Cui @a16z - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonscui/ Joseph Ros @EF - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephros/ Vincent Vanhoucke @Waymo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanhoucke Olga Chumanskaya @Khosla Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgachum/ Armen Fljyan @Orion VC - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fljyan/ Keenan Wyrobek @Zipline - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenanwyrobek/ Marissa Ramirez de Chanlatte @Playground Global - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-ramirez-de-chanlatte-398702196 Radhika Malik @Dell Tech Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhikamalik/ Dan Stolyarov @Almaz Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstolyarov/ Matviy Kruglov @ Berkley Skydeck Fund, AWS - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matviykruglov/ • Networking: A chance to have a 1-1 conversation and share insights with the jury members and cherry-picked guests from the industry. • Finalists: Only 10 startups selected from a global pool of applicants ⸻ Venue sponsor: Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, EF-backed companies are valued at more than $11B ⸻ This event is hosted by Orion VC as part of #SFTechWeek — a week of events by VCs and startups bringing together the global tech ecosystem. Orion VC is an early-stage fund backing frontier AI—infrastructure, Physical AI/robotics, and multimodal—often as the first check at pre-seed/seed. Learn more at www.tech-week.com

Join Workday and Globalization Partners as we cruise the San Francisco Bay on the Yacht “Merlot”, watching the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Air Show for Fleet Week. You’ll have the opportunity to network with our panel and other attendees, indulge in drinks and small bites, all while enjoying the spectacular show put on by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds . Speakers: Nat Natarajan, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Globalization Partners Jennifer Serrato, CTO, Platform, Workday Kathy Pham, Vice President, AI/ML, Workday To scale cost-effectively, you need to lean into digital agents, but managing a human-machine workforce can be challenging and expensive. During the cruise, you’ll learn how Workday is building out an ecosystem of partners and solutions designed for growth companies with big ambitions but small budgets and lean support teams, including: • How Workday's Agentic AI System of Record and Workday GO preconfigured solutions for small business can manage your people, your money, and your digital and human workforce in one system. • How the Workday GO Ecosystem can help you meet your unique industry needs and regulatory requirements. 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.

Reps work hard to book meetings — and with Apollo, no conversation goes to waste. In this live session, hear from real teams on how they use AI to extract insights from meeting conversations – so that sales reps show up prepared, can handle calls with confidence, and ultimately accelerate deals. You’ll also see how managers use the same tools to coach reps –without hours of call reviews. Walk away with a new perspective on how intelligent insights can turn every conversation into a driver of pipeline and performance. It’s all about selling faster and smarter, with a little help from AI. This event is part of ApolloNEXT: the GTM event of the year. Come get inspired by industry leaders, sharpen your GTM strategy, and be the first to see what’s next. Whether you’re an Apollo power user or exploring how AI can elevate your GTM motion, ApolloNEXT is where you’ll get inspired and get ahead. apollo.io/next 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.

Looking to level up your startup's AI game? Join us for a Google Cloud and Looker AI Happy Hour to chat all things data and AI! Come grab a drink with us and see how you can apply cutting-edge AI strategies to your own business. We'll kick things off with a brief presentation and demo showcasing how innovative startups like yours are using Google Cloud's BI platform, Looker, to leverage the latest advancements in AI to fuel their growth. You'll get a look into how these companies are not only scaling their operations, but also staying ahead of the curve. Come for the Data & AI knowledge share, and stay for the drinks, bites, and insightful conversation amongst like minded peers - you won't want to miss this! 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.

Hosted by H*QUOTIENT & Orrick Join us for a high-energy breakfast & coffee with founders, investors, and biopharma industry partners innovating in cardiovascular health, autoimmunity, menstrual health, longevity, and beyond. Most of all, come to build community and meet other powerful females in emerging tech. H*QUOTIENT is a (female-founded!) new-age deep tech community with 4,000+ 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 #SFTechWeek—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.

Everyone’s talking about Agentic AI—but few have seen it work in the wild. Join us for a high-signal session on how founders, investors, and partners are using Agentic systems to drive real outcomes in B2B: from talent sourcing and fundraising, to automating workflows and scaling coordination. You’ll see a demo of ProsGrow AI, an agent-powered matching engine that helps startups close deals, hire faster, and access trusted service providers—without relying on cold outreach or fragmented tools. Whether you’re building, funding, or enabling AI-native workflows—this is where prompt turns into profit. ProsGrow.AI - The AI Agent powered B2B network that helps companies find trusted partners—new customers, lawyers, accountants, fundraising advisors, GPU providers—so you can scale faster with confidence. Follow https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosgrow-ai/ to hear latest news. Tanka.AI - your AI co-founder—an agent-powered collaboration platform with unlimited memory that transforms every chat into actionable knowledge, helping small teams achieve unicorn-level productivity. Zhong & Sanchez (https://www.zhongsanchez.com/) is a full-stack AI accounting, tax and advisory firm serving founders - combining Agent-powered automation with human judgment to deliver faster books, smarter tax strategies, and CFO-level insights at scale. Agenda: 2:30 - 3:00 Door Open for CheckIn 3:00 - 3:30 Founders & Investors Opening Social 3:30 - 4:15 ProsGrow AI Keynote & Demo 4:15 - 5:00 Agentic AI in B2B founders panel talk 5:00 - 6:00 Q&A and Happy Hour Seats are confirmed first-come, first-served. Don’t miss out—see you soon! 🚀 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.

Join Us for Tech Week! Take a moment to celebrate your entrepreneurial journey with us in SF! Connect with fellow ONE-OF-A-KIND Gen Z founders for an intimate evening of networking, inspiration, and community during SF Tech Week 2025. Matches Powered By Leverage.Work What is GenZtea? GenZtea's Mission: Empowering Gen Z founders, creators, and investors to unlock their full potential through personal branding, community support, and innovative resources. We're building a global network of young builders who are not just invited into the room but are leading it. Soo who is the host? Natalie Neptune is a Top LinkedIn Voice for Next Gen and founder of GenZtea. She hosts irl events, secures brand deals through LinkedIn, community consulting, and sells digital products. MEET YOUR CO-HOSTS TODAY: ✨ Catherine McMillan - Founding Director @ The AI Collective ✨ Faith Harron - Ex-BCG, Stanford, Author ✨ Julia Li - CS @ Northwestern, Speaker ✨ Laura Lee - Wharton, BCG, ex-Goldman Sachs ✨ Alan Cruz - VC Storyteller & Ghostwriter Event Highlights: • Network with fellow Gen Z entrepreneurs & creators • Share experiences and insights from Tech Week • Discover potential collaborations • Bring your own water bottle (water refill station) • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded founders in the NYC tech ecosystem ️Frontier Tower is transforming a 16-floor tower in San Francisco into a self-governed vertical village - a hub for frontier technologies and creative arts. Tier-one labs presenting AI, Ethereum, biotech, neuroscience, longevity, robotics, human flourishing, and arts & music. These floors will house innovators and creators pushing the boundaries of human potential in a post-AI-singularity world. ​​Apply here for citizenship: https://frontiertower.io/membership Want to stay in the loop? Join our newsletter at https://genztea.beehiiv.com/subscribe for monthly deep dives with Gen Z lens, event updates, and community highlights! Reach is the new resume. *Please note, this event will be photographed and filmed. GenZtea reserves the rights to use photographs and video from the event for marketing and communication purposes. By attending this event you consent to your image being used for these purposes and being added to the GenZtea newsletter.* Want to collab; reach out to natalie@thegenztea.com 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.

Join 500 Global and the startups of the “J-StarX Silicon Valley Extended Program 2025” for an exclusive evening of premium sake tasting paired with curated networking. Meet some of Japan’s emerging startup founders as they share their innovations and raise a glass to new connections. Discover sake varieties flown directly from Japan and connect with fellow investors and ecosystem leaders! 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. Please note: Only approved attendees will be allowed entry. Kindly have your QR code ready at check-in and registration for verification.

How do the world’s leading data-labeling marketplaces juggle speed, quality, and a globally distributed workforce, while still making the numbers work? Join us for a fast-paced, no-fluff panel with founders and ops leads from top platforms. We’ll dig into: -> Tactical playbooks for tackling massive, messy datasets without blowing the budget -> Payment and retention strategies that keep labelers happy, compliant, and coming back -> Real-world war stories on scaling from 10K to 10M tasks (and the fires fought along the way) -> Predictions on automation, multimodal labeling, and where AI-assisted QA really adds value. Speakers: • Ajai Sharma — Chief Product & Technology Officer, CloudFactory • Sheree Zhang — Senior Product Manager, HumanSignal • Ashwin Paranjape — Founding AI Lead, Samaya AI • Varuni Sarwal — Founder, TriFetch • Amrutha Gujjar — Founder, Waldium (YC S23) Expect hot takes, live Q&A, and a few spicy debates. If you’re building with labeled data (or paying for it) you’ll walk away with battle-tested insights you can deploy the next morning. 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. Dots: The payment infrastructure and operations you need to succeed. Accept payments, send payouts, and onboard sellers without having to worry about compliance and security. Let us handle the hard stuff at dots.dev.

Taylor Wessing will host a dynamic panel discussion featuring senior representatives from the governments of key European markets, including the UK, Germany, and Ireland. Each panelist will highlight the strategic advantages of doing business in their respective countries and will cover topics such as economic stability, growth opportunities in priority sectors and investment incentives offered by national trade agencies and government bodies. Following the panel discussion, this event will be opened for Q&A and a networking period. 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.

Come for a hands-on Q&A session where you can chat directly with a Pinecone technical expert for personalized guidance and troubleshooting on everything from AI agents to RAG to vector databases. Bring your real-world questions—whether about architecture, implementation, or deployment—and get face-to-face advice on your AI projects. 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.

Pizza on us! Will also show you something new we are working on Schedule 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Brief Composio Demo 3:45 PM - 7:00 PM Building 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Demos 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.

The future of GTM is AI-powered — but the real revolution isn’t just using AI, it’s learning to build scalable GTM systems with it. In this session, Anthropic's Applied AI, Ethan Dixon, and Apollo's Lead Product Marketing Manager, Andy McCotter-Bicknell, will show how AI is making once-hard tasks simple for every seller, from everyday tasks to advanced workflows. You’ll walk away with hands-on tactics to supercharge your GTM motion and the mindset to start thinking like a GTM engineer. This event is part of ApolloNEXT: the GTM event of the year. Come get inspired by industry leaders, sharpen your GTM strategy, and be the first to see what’s next. Whether you’re an Apollo power user or exploring how AI can elevate your GTM motion, ApolloNEXT is where you’ll get inspired and get ahead. apollo.io/next 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.

The travel industry is a $9T+ global giant — but innovation, safety, and sustainability are rewriting its future. This SF Tech Week panel brings together visionary women founders who are redefining how we explore the world. Join Vanessa Karel (Greether), Jennifer Loh (Travaras), Annie Sloan (The Host Co), and Jessie Fischer (GuestOS) as they share how they’re disrupting traditional models of tourism and hospitality, building tech that drives human connection, safety, inclusivity, and regenerative impact. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or passionate traveler, you’ll leave inspired by the bold ideas and real-world change these leaders are creating. 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.

AI for Smarter Startup Investing - Casual Investor Meetup Join fellow VCs and angel investors at De Young Cafe for a relaxed networking session to share how you're using AI to: - Analyze deals 10x faster - Automate due diligence - Predict better outcomes and more Connect with peers at the de Young Café to exchange practical tools and strategies that actually work. Learn and share with each other on how to identify and analyze investment opportunities, reducing decision time, and uncovering patterns that improve returns with AI and machine learning. Make meaningful connections that extend beyond Tech Week. Who should attend - LPs and aspiring LPs exploring how AI-native funds operate - Emerging fund managers building their tech stack - Angel investors seeking competitive advantage - VCs exploring AI beyond the buzzwords - Investment professionals ready to work smarter, not harder 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.

Join Withum, V17 Advisors and Citizens Bank for an Exclusive Evening with Industry Leaders As part of San Francisco Tech Week, we invite you to a live Alternative Route session featuring a fireside chat on the current state and outlook of the private and public markets. With Q3 data set to be released, this timely discussion will spotlight the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the investment landscape. 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.

We’re bringing together some of the brightest minds in AI and marketing for SF Tech Week. Join Michael Lingelbach (CEO, Hedra), Laura Burkhauser (CEO, Descript), and Justine Moore (Partner, a16z) for a panel on how AI is changing the way we create and share content. After the panel, we’ll keep the conversation going with Happy Hour + networking. Come chat with the teams, meet fellow builders, and learn more about the future of AI. 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.

Join leading investors and visionary founders in life sciences for an evening of insight, connection, and discovery during San Francisco TechWeek. The program begins with a 30-minute panel discussion, where industry leaders will share strategies and perspectives on driving results in today’s rapidly evolving biotech and healthcare innovation landscape. From scaling breakthrough technologies to navigating investment dynamics, this conversation will deliver practical takeaways for both founders and investors seeking impact and growth. Following the panel, guests will enjoy an exclusive wine tasting experience led by a professional Sommelier, featuring carefully curated wines paired with light bites designed to complement and elevate the tasting journey. This event is designed to spark meaningful conversations, foster new relationships, and create opportunities that fuel progress across the life sciences ecosystem—all in an engaging, relaxed setting. Panelist: Ayush Jain, Structure Therapeutics, Ayush Jain is a highly accomplished and dynamic leader with vast experience in IT strategy, information governance, and cybersecurity. As a CIO, CISO, and CAIO, he is a proven innovator who has developed solutions that expand technical capabilities, increase infrastructure efficiency, and drive business growth. With expertise in business operations and development, he has successfully led budgetary planning for projects exceeding $100 million. His technical background includes designing global enterprise solutions and developing security and data management programs to lower the total cost of ownership. Ayush is a recognized speaker on topics including digital transformation, change management, and the strategic application of AI. His ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business needs makes him a compelling and insightful voice in the industry. At AWS, Yin works with early-stage startups, investors, and strategic partners to accelerate innovation in healthcare and life sciences. Prior to AWS, she held business and technical leadership roles at a venture-backed biotech startup building lab automation and software for drug discovery, successfully partnering with Top 20 global pharma and biotechs. Yin holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and Genomics from Cornell University with 10+ publications in top peer-reviewed journals. She enjoys advising founders and serves as a mentor for StartX, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Springboard. Deniz Kavi is the co-founder and CEO of Tamarind Bio, a platform for computational drug discovery. Previously, Deniz conducted drug discovery research at the Stanford medical school while studying CS there. He was tasked with running tools like AlphaFold at large scale for members of his lab, and thought it would be easier to create a website for them to use the models. That website became Tamarind Bio. Today, Tamarind provides computational biology models for thousands of researchers, including many of the top 20 pharma, and dozens of biotechs. Deniz is passionate about helping biotechs and pharma leverage the latest in AI, and innovating in infrastructure for the life sciences. 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.

Join the SF founder community to connect with other founders and hear war stories from a founder who went through the wringer and came out the other side. ​​​Meet Grant Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Gamma In just two years, Grant has grown Gamma, an AI presentation and website design tool, to 50 million users and $50M ARR with just 40 employees, rewriting the startup playbook (ft. in NYT and Forbes). He is a top voice on the future of amplified execution and AI’s role in optimizing every facet of business and the founder journey. Prior to Gamma, Grant was COO at ClearBrain (acquired by Amplitude) and CFO at Optimizely. Join us to learn firsthand from Grant’s journey of scaling Gamma into a global success, connect with fellow founders, exchange ideas, and tell us what you're building over food & wine tasting powered by SVB. ​The Schedule: ​​​4-5pm: Get here, grab a beverage, make friends 5-5:30pm: Fireside chat w/ Grant Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Gamma 5:30-6pm: Q&A 6-8pm: networking, snacks & wine 8pm: End Who's behind this? We're excited to partner with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, a leading financial partner dedicated to the innovation economy. SVB draws on decades of experience supporting tech, healthcare, and life sciences companies, offering specialized solutions and expertise to help businesses thrive. Learn more at svb.com Fidelity Private Shares is an all-in-one equity management platform that helps you maintain a clean cap table, an organized data room, and a clear equity story. Attendees of this event will receive 20% off of any paid cap table subscription plan. You can see an overview of their product at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=2024%20BPM%20Community%20Engagement&utm_source=community-referral&utm_medium=general-referral&utm_content=bpm-david-santana or you can contact David Santana at David.santana@fmr.com for more information. Withum is a tech-savvy advisory and accounting firm that understands the unique challenges of growing tech companies. Their Technology and Emerging Growth team partners with entrepreneurs to handle tax, funding, and structural needs—so you can focus on building your business. Learn more at https://www.withum.com/ Oyster is a global employment platform enabling companies anywhere to hire, pay, and provide employee benefits to remote team members everywhere. Learn more at https://www.oysterhr.com/partner-referral/hustle-fund Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more at hustlefund.vc 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. ​**By signing up for this free event, you agree to hear from us and our highly vetted, super amazing partners** SVB Events Registration Terms & Conditions By clicking submit below, you agree to receive communications from SVB about this event. You also agree to receive communications about products, services and insights provided by SVB and our partners and affiliates based on your subscription preferences (https://www.svb.com/email-subscription-manage). I have read SVB's Privacy Policy (https://www.svb.com/privacy-notice) and I agree to these Terms and Conditions (https://d3m889aznlr23d.cloudfront.net/img/events/458627025/assets/eb96f1db.svbeventtermsconditions2023.pdf). Disclaimer: By registering for this event, I understand and agree that the information I am providing will be processed in accordance with the Fidelity privacy policy (https://privateshares.fidelity.com/privacy-and-terms.html). Notice: Fidelity Private Shares (FMR LLC) is taking photographs and video recordings in this area. By entering, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded and understand Fidelity Private Shares may use such photographs/recordings for any purpose.

AI Founders & Investors Happy Hour ​Join us for the AI Founders & Investors Happy Hour, a special event designed for AI founders and investors eager to connect and network. This is your opportunity to share your journey, exchange insights, and build valuable relationships with like-minded individuals in the AI startup community. ​Relax and unwind in a casual, friendly atmosphere while making meaningful connections with other AI founders and investors. Whether you're looking for potential partners, investors, or simply want to discuss the latest trends in AI, this happy hour is the perfect setting. ​Don't miss out on this unique chance to expand your network and enjoy an evening of engaging conversations during SF Startup Week. We look forward to seeing you there! — Sponsorship Opportunity Due to the large number of attendees, we are looking for a sponsor to help secure a larger venue that can accommodate everyone. If you're interested in partnering with us, please email nate@arkhet.com. About Arkhet Arkhet is an AI prototyping tool that helps modern product teams validate ideas faster. Unlike prompt-first tools, Arkhet lets users visually design their products through wireframes, making prototyping more intuitive and efficient. Check out www.arkhet.com to learn more. 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.

Kick off your evening with one of San Francisco Tech Week’s must-attend mixers. The ApolloNEXT Happy Hour brings together GTM execs, founders, and industry leaders from some of the fastest moving companies in the world for drinks, connections, and candid conversations. Hosted by the Apollo team with special guest Ross Pomerantz (aka Corporate Bro), this is your chance to mingle with the people shaping the future of revenue — without the conference stage or the slide decks. Expect sharp insights, strong cocktails, and even stronger networking. This event is part of ApolloNEXT: the GTM event of the year. Come get inspired by industry leaders, sharpen your GTM strategy, and be the first to see what’s next. Whether you’re an Apollo power user or exploring how AI can elevate your GTM motion, ApolloNEXT is where you’ll get inspired and get ahead. apollo.io/next 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.

Welcome to LegalTech Games by Alegi—Tech Week’s most electrifying legal AI experience. This is where the most innovative LegalTech startups go head-to-head for exposure, honest feedback, and investor attention. How it works: Startup Showdown: Startups deliver lightning-fast demos in front of a high-powered jury of VCs, legal experts, and founders. Legal Roast: The top 3 finalists must pitch live and endure a no-holds-barred “Legal Roast” from our panel—tough questions, sharp critiques, and maybe even a few laughs. VC Verdicts & Networking: Our judges crown a winner and share rapid-fire “verdicts” for each finalist. Then, it’s time to unwind: founders, investors, and legal leaders mingle over curated wines, making real connections. This is Shark Tank meets Comedy Central Roast—all designed to showcase the next generation of LegalTech, spark investor conversations, and unite the future of law. If you want real feedback, big energy, and VC access, this is your event. 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.

Plug and Play is turning up the heat at SF Tech Week, where venture capital meets Hot Ones. Here's the rundown: Spicy wings. Spicier questions. Three investors in the hot seat. At Plug and Play, we exist to connect founders with the right people, opportunities, and feedback–fast. This time, we’re serving it with sauce. Come hungry for community, hot takes, and the kind of honesty that only kicks in when your mouth is on fire 🔥 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.

Generative AI is redefining how we create and collaborate. Hear from senior leaders at Adobe, Topaz Labs, and others as they explore how human imagination and AI innovation are shaping the next generation of products—and what it means for the future of creativity. 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.

Hiring + Delicious Food = The Perfect Match Hiring doesn’t have to be hard or boring! Join MeeBoss during San Francisco Tech Week for a relaxed atmosphere of free food, drinks, and startup connections. Whether you’re actively hiring or just planning your next big wave, this is your chance to meet other founders, grab some bites, and get set up on MeeBoss. What to Expect: + Free food and drinks to fuel great conversations + A casual, social vibe with fellow founders and hiring managers + Hands-on support from the MeeBoss team to get your hiring started Register now to save your spot! ​​--------------------------------------------------------- ​​​More About MeeBoss: MeeBoss is a chat-first hiring platform that connects job seekers with startups through instant in-app messaging, eliminating resume black hole and lengthy application processes. Our matching engine pairs candidates and companies based on skills, culture fit, and career goals, then opens a direct chat so both sides can ask questions and move forward in real time. For startups, MeeBoss delivers only pre-qualified talent and streamlines coordination. ​​By attending this event, I consent for the hosts and its affiliates to use my name, image, and likeness in any marketing related to the event. This consent includes, without limitation, an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, fully-paid, royalty-free, sub-licensable, non-transferable license to use any photographs or video recording on me taken while in attendance at the event. I also consent to receiving emails from the event hosts. 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.

***We’re officially at capacity! Thanks for all the enthusiasm. We wish we could host everyone, but we can’t add more guests right now*** An evening that brings together builders and thinkers shaping the next wave of AI. The main event will feature a fireside chat with Guillermo Rauch (CEO, Vercel) and Evalion, exploring the future of conversational and agentic AI. Afterward, participants will break into small groups to dive deeper into frontier topics such as: “defining new quality benchmarks for simulations and evaluations”, “red-teaming AI agents in the wild”, and “the future of scalable observability for AI systems.” We’ll close with casual networking and beers. Come and hear Guillermo Rauch’s insights in an intimate setting, engage in peer-to-peer discussions on cutting-edge reliability challenges, and connect with a curated group of builders, researchers, and investors pushing the boundaries of voice and agentic AI. About Guillermo Rauch: Guillermo Rauch is the founder and CEO of Vercel, where he leads the company’s mission to enable the world to ship the best products. Originally from Argentina, Guillermo became a self-taught developer at the age of ten, and has been a passionate contributor to the open-source community ever since. He is the designer and co-author of Next.js, the world's most popular React framework and is also the creator of socket.io and Mongoose.js. Prior to founding Vercel, Guillermo co-founded LearnBoost and Cloudup where he served the company as CTO through its acquisition by Automattic in 2013. 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.

Join us for an exclusive SF Tech Week experience with a not-to-be-missed panel of influential policy leaders and tech visionaries discussing how culture creators seize AI economic power followed by live pitches from innovative AI/deep tech startup Black founders! Experience Line-up... Part 1: Fireside Chat - "From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley: The Culture Creators' Advantage in AI" featuring influential policy leaders and tech visionaries at the intersection of policy, tech, and venture Part 2: Pitch Session - "Capital Gaps to AI Opportunities: The Black Founder Showcase" with live pitches from AI/deep tech startup Black founders + Networking with cocktails and appetizers 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.

Join us in SOMA for an evening of connection and conversation with women shaping the future of AI. This gathering will bring together female founders, executives, leaders & builders driving large-scale AI/ML initiatives — including voices from my own Stanford GSB network. As Head of AI Engineering at a FinTech startup, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges of scaling AI, and I’m excited to create a space where we can share real-world insights, swap stories, and learn from each other. Rather than a traditional speaker lineup, expect interactive discussions and peer sharing — a chance to connect directly with accomplished women across industries while building a supportive community for those navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI. 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.

Join us for a high-impact roundtable bringing together the brightest minds in autism care and innovation. From cutting-edge researchers and visionary entrepreneurs to mission-driven investors and passionate parent advocates, this event is designed to spark collaboration and accelerate progress in autism support. Whether you’re near Silicon Valley or tuning in virtually from across the globe, you’ll be part of a forward-looking conversation that explores what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next. Through thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions, we’ll: Unpack the latest breakthroughs in autism therapy and technology Examine barriers to adoption and scale Spotlight strategic investment and partnership opportunities Connect ideas with action to create measurable impact If you’re driving research, building solutions, funding innovation, or advocating for loved ones, this is your platform to engage, learn, and lead in autism innovation. Featured Speakers Keevin O'Rourke – CEO, Multiple A leader in supporting disabled founders, Keevin has helped over 100 entrepreneurs raise more than $70M in funding. With a strong background in startup acceleration and venture capital, he is driving Multiple’s mission to empower the disability community through entrepreneurship. Pramila Srinivasan – CEO, CharmHealth; Founder & President, The BRAIN Foundation A technologist and entrepreneur with deep expertise in medical data, Pramila founded CharmHealth to deliver advanced cloud-based healthcare solutions. Through The BRAIN Foundation, she is accelerating the development of FDA-approved therapeutics for neurodevelopmental disorders. Robert Fraser – President & CSO, Molecular You Corporation A pioneer in personalized medicine, Rob co-founded multiple biotech companies and raised over $37M in funding. His expertise spans molecular diagnostics, targeted therapeutics, and precision healthcare, making him a recognized leader in life sciences innovation. Pooja Shah – Co-founder & CEO, Mindly A UC Berkeley alum with a background in cognitive and data science, Pooja is passionate about autism and mental health innovation. Her experience at Stanford’s Wall Lab informs her mission to develop new approaches for neurological and behavioral health. Uli K. Chettipally, MD, MPH – Founder, Sirica Therapeutics; Founder, InnovatorMD A physician, researcher, and entrepreneur, Dr. Chettipally is developing robotics and VR-based therapeutic solutions for autism, inspired by his daughter, Siri. With decades in emergency medicine and digital therapeutics, he continues to lead physician-driven innovation globally. Why Attend? Discover emerging therapies and technologies in autism care Learn about strategic investment opportunities driving impact Engage directly with entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and advocates Network with leaders building the future of autism innovation 👉 Be part of the movement. Reserve your spot today and help shape the future of autism care and technology.

We've been experimenting for the past 6+ months with our SaaS client's websites and have found ways to show up in AI search within weeks of implementing the strategies we've tested. We're sharing our GEO playbook and answering your questions so you can walk away with actionable insights, ready to grow AI search as a channel for your brand. This is the first time we're sharing these strategies anywhere, you don't want to miss this. What you'll actually see: • Real strategies we've used to get B2B SaaS clients featured in ChatGPT results • Live examples of brands dominating AI search for high-intent buyer queries • The exact implementation process (not theory - actual tactics you can use today) • Q&A where you can get specific advice for your situation This isn't your typical panel discussion. We're showing you the actual tools, real client work, and strategies you can implement next week. No generic advice or theory - just proven strategies that work. The experience: 30-minute focused workshop + 2+ hours of premium sushi, beer, wine and networking with marketing leaders who know what they're talking about. Come hungry for insights (and sushi). 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.

Need a Plan B for your H1B? Or maybe an insurance policy against Trump's tweets (ah, the dream)? Prompt Engineers Society is hosting a co-design session for AI talent affected by the latest H1B visa announcement. Join us during SF Tech Week to share knowledge on the alternative pathways available. We’ll also launch our new AI Talent Network and reveal the timeline for applications. About the Host: Prompt Engineers Society is a global community of AI engineers and AI enthusiasts working together to advance the field of prompt engineering and AI deployment. Join our community at promptengineers.tech to be notified of future events! 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.

Waitlist only! If your registration is approved, please bring ID to the event for access. We’ll discuss how AI is set to transform the scientific process: from breakthrough capabilities for physics simulation to language models that mine the literature for new insights to robotic laboratories executing experiments 24/7. Join us to map the state of the art in AI for the physical sciences, and look to the new paradigm being established for accelerated discovery. Featuring talks from: - Samuel Blau, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab - Brandon Wood, Meta FAIR Chemistry - Gábor Csányi, University of Cambridge - Sam Norwood, Mirror Physics Agenda: 4:00 - 4:10 Check-in and introductions 4:10 - 6:00 Featured talks 6:00 - 6:30 Panel discussion 6:30 - 7:00 Networking reception 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. Hosted by: Mirror Physics (https://mirrorphysics.com) Leap Laboratories (https://www.leap-labs.com) Mithril (https://mithril.ai)

Calling all VC University alumni in the Bay Area! 🚀 Let’s reconnect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared journey in venture capital during Tech Week SF. This is your chance to meet fellow grads, swap stories, and build lasting relationships with peers who are shaping the future of VC. Hosted by a fellow alum, this is an alumni-led meetup organized independently of the VC University program, celebrating the community it helped build. Whether you’re sourcing deals, building your fund, or exploring your next step in venture, come by for good conversations and new connections. About VC University: Launched in 2019 by Venture Forward, NVCA, and Berkeley Law Executive Education, VC University was created to democratize access to venture capital education and expand opportunity in the ecosystem. Learn more about the program here: https://ventureforward.org/programs-initiatives/vc-university/ 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.

Let’s build something awesome together! Meet us at our SF HQ for an evening of networking, hacking and demo presentations. What’s the plan? Build a web app for Envoy’s yet-to-be-announced app marketplace in 2 hours. Details to follow! Who’s invited? Engineers, founders, designers, and anyone else who loves building products. You can bring your own team (max 3 people), work solo or have us assign you a team onsite. What’s in it for you? - Swag bag + free dinner & drinks - Chance to demo your app - Chance to win the grand prize ... Meta Ray Bans Gen 2! - Meet with people from Envoy and SF tech week Schedule - 4:30 PM: Doors open: food, drinks & networking - 5:30 PM: Opening remarks + product demos - 6:00 PM: Hacking begins - 8:00 PM: Team presentations - 8:30 PM: Judging + prizes - 8:45 PM: Networking 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-

Join the ParadoxUniverse.com for a vibrant showcase at Tech Week, featuring immersive AI-human fusion performances from The Paradox Universe artists—ThePrototype.Live, Fruk.Live, and TheAlpha.Live—blending cutting-edge AI, music, and immersive art. Experience the premiere of a short preview of an episode of THE AVATAR, a groundbreaking AI-artist music competition series, followed by live interactive storytelling and art installations powered by Three.js and WebGL. This event stands out for its fusion of AI innovation, interactive creative expression, and community engagement, redefining entertainment through immersive experiences. 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.