From prototypes to production, hardware founders navigate complex challenges: sourcing, scaling, funding - you name it. At Pensa, we believe these challenges are best solved when leaders share what’s working — and what’s not — with each other. In this special SF Tech Week edition of Pancakes* with (*full disclosure: no pancakes are served), we’ll bring together 10–12 hardware founders and leaders for an intimate open breakfast conversation about the challenges of the hardware ecosystem. The topics we discuss are determined by the attendees to ensure an interesting and rewarding conversation, but often range from design and engineering decisions to manufacturing strategies, fundraising, and founders’ lessons learned. What to expect: Pancakes* is a small, curated gathering designed for candid discussion, peer learning, and building lasting founder networks. Whether you’re iterating on your first prototype or scaling production, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives, potential collaborators, and a stronger support network. Pensa participants: Mark Prommel – Industrial Design Lead Marco Perry – Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Lead Kathy Larchian – Business Lead Pensa is an innovation studio that brings product design, strategy, and engineering together under one roof, to turn complexity into clarity and ideas into real-world products. Thursday, October 9 | 9:30–11:00 AM | San Francisco, CA (location TBA) Participation is free, but space is limited and curated. We look forward to meeting 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

Come spend a few hours with early stage VCs and angel investors discussing the fundamentals of strong startup culture and teams. We're hosting a panel with: Gagan Biyani - CEO at Maven, fmr Cofounder at Udemy Warren Shaeffer - Partner at Pear VC, 3x fmr Founder Moderated by a16z Speedrun's Head of People, Tom Hammer Seats will be limited for early stage VCs and angel investors. 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!

Happy Tech Week SF! 🎉 we’re bringing together 100 founders, marketers, and startup leaders for a half-day experience on how fast-growing software companies use Webflow to scale. hear from Webflow leaders and customers who grew their businesses with our website experience platform, plus get a sneak peek at the new Webflow for Startups program! 🚀 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.

Despite years of pledges, diversity in tech hasn’t kept pace. The gap is real, but so is the opportunity. Companies with diverse leadership & boards outperform, innovate faster, and make stronger decisions. Join us for a candid coffee chat during SF Tech Week on how leaders, communities, and companies can turn this moment into momentum. We’ll chat and share actionable strategies, and explore how to build pathways that expand access and accelerate impact. This isn’t about blame — it’s about agency, partnership, and the business case for change. But first, coffee! 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. Connect with us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightherway

Step into the future of go-to-market. In this product keynote, Apollo’s CEO Tim Zheng and CPO Bela Stepanova — joined by Glean's VP, Sales US Enterprise, Ryan Priem— will unveil Apollo’s bold new vision: the AI GTM Platform. This is more than a feature launch. It’s a glimpse into the next era of how modern revenue teams sell, scale, and win. See what’s coming, why it matters, and how Apollo is building the platform to power the future of GTM. This event is part of ApolloNEXT: the GTM event of the year. Come learn from 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.

Kick off your Tech Week morning with the people building AI products today and the companies shaping the future of the field. We’re hosting a brunch mixer for AI engineers, developers, product managers, and tech leaders. You’ll have a chance to connect with peers, exchange insights, and explore new opportunities to collaborate. We’ll start the brunch with talks from industry leaders, including Kling AI, Together AI, and Runware, covering emerging trends, infrastructure breakthroughs, and practical applications in real-world projects. After the talks, the focus shifts to networking over fresh coffee and a generous breakfast spread. You’ll also get your hands on Runware credit and partner giveaways — practical tools to fuel your next project. This is a morning built for builders: come ready to share, learn, and connect. And enjoy some good food, drinks, and vibes. 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.

In this powerful and interactive session, Anne Marie Otañez peels back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood yet high-impact roles in modern leadership. As a former Chief of Staff at Microsoft and the founder of the globally recognized Chief of Staff Academy™, Anne Marie brings over 20 years of experience navigating executive priorities, business transformation, and cross-functional leadership at some of the world’s most influential organizations. Whether you're aspiring to step into this role, already hold the title, or want to build influence without formal authority, this session will equip you with a clear understanding of the Chief of Staff’s evolving purpose and why it’s more relevant now than ever. Key Themes Covered: The Strategic Core of the Role: Understand how Chiefs of Staff manage up, down, and across, acting as force multipliers, trusted advisors, and execution leaders in fast-moving environments. Behind-the-Scenes Influence: Learn how Chiefs of Staff operate at the intersection of strategy and execution shaping priorities, managing cross-functional workstreams, and facilitating executive alignment without owning a team. Frameworks for Success: Anne Marie will walk through proven models and real-world scenarios, including org design influence, decision support, leadership rhythm planning, and change navigation. The AI-Enabled Chief of Staff: Explore how modern Chiefs of Staff are leveraging AI tools to: Draft executive communications and prepare briefings with speed and clarity Automate stakeholder reports, meeting recaps, and decision logs Analyze sentiment and engagement across the organization using AI-generated insights Serve as a trusted innovation partner to their executives, helping evaluate AI-driven business cases This portion of the session will include live examples of prompt templates and use cases Chiefs of Staff can immediately apply whether they are supporting one executive or leading an entire executive office. Challenges and Hidden Truths: Discover the real emotional labor, strategic tensions, and visibility issues that come with this role and how to navigate them with confidence and clarity. Takeaways: A day-in-the-life understanding of a Chief of Staff what they do, what they don’t, and what they influence Actionable frameworks you can use immediately in your leadership practice AI tools and use cases tailored to the Chief of Staff’s core responsibilities How to stay grounded while scaling your executive presence 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 Inkeep for a casual Tuesday evening mixer for those who make CX actually work: Support leaders, Product managers, Platform/AI engineers, and Technical Docs/Knowledge teams. No panels, no pitches—just casual networking with great people in customer experience, good drinks. Hosted by Inkeep, the CX platform used Anthropic, Midjourney, Pinecone, and PostHog to build AI Assistants for CX. Check us out at: https://inkeep.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.

Experience the world's first metaverse browser built for real-time AR and VR experiences that connect the worlds global population in a single instance on any device. Hear about revolutionary technology that powers large-scale, real-time, on demand spatial experiences. ​Learn more at: https://www.rp1.com/learn Speaker: Sean Mann, CEO of RP1, is a visionary leader with 25 years of entrepreneurial and technology expertise. In 2023, he was named 'Innovator of the Year' at the WebXR Awards, ranked as a top 20 Metaverse Industry founder by Metaverse Insider, and a featured Industry thought leader on CNBC. Sean shapes RP1's strategic direction, drawing from a diverse background in B2C and B2B sectors, including medical, consumer electronics, software technology, fitness, and wellness. His career highlights encompass business transformation, strategic partnerships, and pioneering marketing strategies. Sean and RP1 are active members of the Metaverse Standards Forum, the Open ARCloud, IEEE, The World Wide Web Consortium. 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.

Tech Week meets the open sky. Founder Mode, the podcast for builders, is taking off—literally. In this special edition, we’ll select a handful of founders to join Kevin Henrikson aboard his Vision Jet for in-flight interviews with him and co-host Jason Shafton, recorded high above the Bay. Expect unfiltered conversations about scaling companies, navigating turbulence, and finding clarity at 10,000 feet. 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.

👉 An intimate breakfast hosted by Techstars and Morrison Foerster for founders building AI beyond the obvious — applied to the real economy in health, climate, robotics, supply chain, and more. Join Techstars and Morrison Foerster for a high-energy morning with early-stage founders applying AI to the real world — transforming healthcare, climate, supply chain, robotics, manufacturing, fintech, and more. The format is simple and collaborative: ☕ Coffee and breakfast + stickers by sector so you can quickly meet peers 🎤 A short kickoff on why Techstars and MoFo believe the most exciting AI companies are building beyond the obvious 🚀 20 minutes of rapid-fire founder pitches (30–45 sec each) with live offers of support from the room 🤝 Open networking to keep conversations flowing At Techstars, we’ve backed hundreds of AI and early-stage tech founders, and we’re excited to host this space together with MoFo for builders shaping the real-world impact of AI. — About Techstars AI/ML Network: Techstars is a global accelerator and one of the most consistent sources of venture-scale companies, having launched 22 unicorns and 119 companies valued at over $100M since 2006, including DigitalOcean, SendGrid, PillPack, Zipline, and Chainalysis. With a $220K initial investment and deep founder support, Techstars helps startups hit venture-backable milestones faster. The AI/ML Network connects founders building across foundational models, developer tools, applied software, and robotics with peers, mentors, technical experts, and investors who understand the space — and can accelerate the path from idea to scale. Learn more at https://bit.ly/Techstars-AI-ML. About Morrison Foerster (MoFo): MoFo has over 1,000 attorneys in 18 offices around the world. Our Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Group has more than 170 lawyers located in key global business centers advising more than 2,000 startups, emerging and growth companies, and venture capital funds, corporate venture capital clients, and other clients in the technology space. We combine a deep understanding of market conditions with a tailored legal strategy to assist emerging companies and their investors. We assist companies with a full range of services, including but not limited to initial formation and financings, late-stage financings, secondary transactions and investments, mergers & acquisitions and public offerings. Learn more at https://www.mofo.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. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to Techstars Terms of Use, Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. If you have questions, please reach out to privacy@techstars.com. https://www.techstars.com/terms-of-use https://www.techstars.com/code-of-conduct https://www.techstars.com/privacy-policy

Own Your Superpower: Turn Your Menstrual Cycle Into Your Body’s Scheduling Agent How??? Through a morning of cycle syncing, wellness practice talks, a sound bath meditation and of course a tea and match bar.👏 ——————————————————————— A morning of sound bathing, storytelling, and synchronicity for women in tech, entrepreneurship, and beyond to discover how syncing your cycle, energy, and mind can transform your daily life. ✨ Meditation. Menstrual Health. Mental Clarity. ✨ Join us for a multi sensory morning designed for women who are ready to step into a more aligned version of success, one that flows with our cycles, not against it. We’ll begin with a guided sound bath meditation to ground our energy, soften the edges, and create space for what wants to rise. Then we’ll move into an interactive speaker circle with bold women (including you) who will share their personal and professional journeys. Together, we’ll explore: How to work with your menstrual cycle as a tool for energy, focus, and rest The intersection of mental health, hormones, and high performance What it means to sync, not hustle and why that shift is revolutionary Real talk for women building big things in a system that wasn’t built for our bodies This is a gathering for the fearless and the tired. The ambitious and the intuitive. The women craving space to pause, reconnect, and remember their inner wisdom. Come sip tea, share space, and sync up with a community that gets it. Details: 🌙 Sound Bath Healing Meditation 🗣 Open Speaker Circle featuring Chelsea, Isabella, Bianca, Cecilia & Valentina 🍵 Tea & Matcha Bar 🌿 Intimate space for connection, healing, and alignment Hosted by: HerCtrl, InsightsOut Because your body has always had the blueprint. 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 Deel, Scrut and Greylock for our SF Tech Week CTO brunch! A private networking brunch bringing together CTOs, CISOs, VPs of Engineering, and technical leaders building the future of tech. This isn’t another panel or pitch. It’s a curated gathering for thoughtful conversation on the real challenges and breakthroughs in scaling teams, navigating AI, infrastructure, engineering culture, and what’s next in tech leadership. Expect strong coffee, great food, and even better company. 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 Plus Ultra Capital Led by Ellen Damaso, Venture Partner, Mindfulness Expert, and Startup Operator Experience an energizing and restorative yoga session designed specifically for the fast-paced world of technology and venture capital. Led by Ellen Damaso—an experienced yoga teacher, venture partner with Plus Ultra Capital, mindfulness expert, and startup operator Participants are guided through dynamic sequences that blend energizing movement, stress relief, and intentional moments for pausing and recalibrating—mirroring the pace and strategic thinking required in both boardrooms and the fast-moving world of tech. Drawing from her dual expertise in entrepreneurship and wellness, Ellen guides participants through opportunities to reset, recharge, and cultivate clarity to bring back into boardrooms, product sprints, and investor calls. Weaving together themes of leadership, adaptability, and calm under pressure, the session creates space to reset both body and mind Ideal for professionals at any stage, mindfulness techniques are introduced throughout, fostering presence, focus, and clarity for life to empower both on and off the mat ALL levels are welcome; no prior experience required. Capacity of 10/class. $20/person Payment link: https://venmo.com/u/justaskelle 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.

Forget static funnels and bloated GTM decks, this is go-to-market at prompt speed. Join Hamlet Azarian (CEO, Azarian Growth Agency) for a live, solo session where an entire campaign, landing page, ads, and email flows are built in real time using a vibe‑driven framework and Claude Code on a local machine. Designed for founders, marketers, and operators who move fast and care about what converts, this session reveals: - The exact workflows and prompt strategies top GTM teams are using right now - How to turn cultural signals into conversion‑ready campaigns in minutes - The new AI model stack (Claude for logic, GPT‑4 for copy, Gemini for personalization) and when to use each - The essential new skills Vibe Marketing is shaping for growth teams, and what it’s enabling that wasn’t possible 6 months ago 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

Every paid SF Tech-week attendee ticket includes: Brunch + beverages and a copy of Buy and Sell Using Bitcoin: Your Guide to Cryptocurrency Transactions a 9-part Bitcoin video course — everything you need to confidently buy & sell with Bitcoin! Let's revolutionize tech funding! Looking to build your next DAO, RWA/Stable-coin or Exchange project? Host: David Whiting Founder: Pitch4Capital.com & Co-Founder PhoenixGames.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhwhiting/ Notable guest speakers: Mohit Kapidaya Co-Founder: PhoenixGames.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-kapadiya/ Product @Quranium, Investor, Core Contributor @Ethereum, Building On-chain Smart Trading @Solana and Jiri Fiala, 10X AI Business Builder https://www.linkedin.com/in/jirifiala/ Event Name: Pitch4Capital Brunch Demo Day: Startup funding using Stablecoins, AI, and Crypto Tax Strategies. 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 powerhouse discussion on how LegalTech is evolving and what it means for lawyers, investors, and the broader startup ecosystem. Featured speakers: • Dori Yona – CEO & Founder, SimpleClosure • Mitzi Chang – Partner, Goodwin • Rex Salisbury – General Partner, Cambrian • Mike Wu – Deputy GC, Carta Topics we’ll cover • AI & Legal Services: What feels truly transformative vs. what’s overhyped • Industry Shifts: From inefficiencies in law to compliance, wind-downs, and restructures • The Ecosystem: How law firms, startups, and VCs can collaborate and what makes LegalTech founders successful despite regulatory hurdles Who should attend • ECVC Lawyers looking to understand emerging trends • Startup advisors and investors focused on legal services and compliance • Anyone curious about how law is evolving with technology This is a unique opportunity to hear from leaders at the forefront of legal innovation as they explore how emerging technologies are transforming legal services, driving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities. SimpleClosure SimpleClosure was founded with a simple but critical mission: to make a complicated and confusing shutdown process feel like a manageable reality — the unlock founders were looking for. This is our sole focus, and our team of specialists is dedicated to handling the paperwork, legal filings, and compliance requirements so you can focus confidently on what's next. We take what is traditionally a 9+ month process and get it done in just a few weeks. Find out more at SimpleClosure.com. Carta ​Carta is the leading platform for equity management, trusted by thousands of private companies, investors, and law firms to help them manage ownership, fundraises, and compliance with ease. 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 one-of-a-kind daytime rooftop gathering during San Francisco’s iconic Fleet Week. This exclusive founder mixer offers the perfect backdrop for connection and conversation Enjoy fresh coffee, great food, and curated swag while mingling with fellow founders and investors. Come for the views, stay for the community, and leave with new connections and inspiration. Experience Rivian EVs up close with on-site test drives during the event. About the sponsors: Rho is the all-in-one banking platform for startups. With banking set up in minutes, 2% cashback cards, and powerful tools for managing spend, paying bills, and closing the books, Rho helps high-growth startups move fast and stay focused—with support that goes to the ends of the earth to help you win. Jamestown is proud to sponsor this event. Its Northern Waterfront Portfolio in San Francisco has become a hub for tech and AI innovation. Come join the quickly growing list of large and early-stage tech & AI companies moving to the Northern Waterfront for its clean, green, campus environment. There is something for everyone and frequent programming (rooftop parties, outdoor concerts, food trucks) for employees. For those interested in being part of this dynamic ecosystem, please reach out to Peter St. Geme (peter.st.geme@cushwake.com). Rivian is an all-electric automaker that creates innovative and technologically advanced products designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal — preserving the natural world for generations to come. 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.

This isn’t theory, it’s GTM execution at its finest. In this tactical session, James O’Sullivan, Apollo expert and trainer, will share proven plays and campaign ideas that you can plug into your GTM motion right away. Walk away with a set of actionable strategies designed to help you drive pipeline, accelerate growth, and get more out of Apollo — starting today. This event is part of ApolloNEXT: the GTM event of the year. Come learn from 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.

✨ An exclusive lunch bringing together Montréal and San Francisco’s innovation ecosystems for meaningful connections at the frontier of AI. With a panel discussion moderated by JF Gauthier from Startup Genome, we’re joined by two powerhouse founders who launched companies in Québec’s thriving tech ecosystem: Francis Davidson — Co-founder of Sonder, the hospitality unicorn redefining global guest experiences. Carl Chouinard — Co-founder & CEO of Vooban Labs, pioneering the development and commercialization of next-gen AI agents. 🔗 Why join: Connect with founders, VCs, and AI leaders from both sides of the border Gain insights from a unicorn founder and a leader in AI agents Experience a curated, informal setting designed for high-impact networking 🌉 Why this matters: Montréal has become a global hub for AI innovation, while San Francisco remains the world’s capital of scale and venture. This event bridges the two—creating the connections that spark the next big opportunities. ⚜️This lunch is presented by the Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles (Silicon Valley-based team) & Montreal International. 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.

Did you know that 67% of sales teams are using AI but only 21% are seeing results? In this candid session, Apollo’s COO Matt Curl and Anthropic’s Head of GTM Infrastructure Adam Wall share the real-world lessons they’ve learned bringing AI into sales and marketing workflows. Expect practical examples, hard-won insights, and a clear-eyed view of where AI is truly delivering value today — and where it still has room to grow. You’ll walk away with actionable takeaways, myth-busting clarity, and answers to the questions your team is already asking about AI-augmented work. 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.

AI Implementation Decoded: From Overwhelm to Action is a curated event for early-stage tech founders navigating the challenges of AI adoption. Designed for pre-seed to Series A startups — especially those in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and legal — this session tackles real-world barriers like cost, technical expertise, and compliance. The agenda features expert insights from Arjita Sethi and Anshul Dhawan (New Founder School) and David Fryman (Fryman PC), followed by an interactive workshop where founders build a 30-day AI implementation roadmap. Attendees will leave with tactical AI checklists, legal risk assessment tools, and connections to founder-friendly legal, funding, and AI resources. This event empowers founders to move from overwhelm to confident action. 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. This event is brought to you by New Founder School newfounderschool.com, the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center nasdaqcenter.org, and Frontier Tower frontiertower.io

Have you been working overtime to close your latest round? Take a beat and recharge with us on a rooftop in SF. Join founders, investors, and legal leaders for a wellness-driven networking event designed to reset your system. Here’s what’s in the lab: - Smoothie bar and nourishing bites. - Startup survival kit - build your own goodie bag with curated items. - Wearable wellness tech booth - wondering why you're not getting enough REM sleep? Enjoy a live demo from a leading digital health brand that explains the science behind how we can track and optimize well-being. Try on sizing kits, access exclusive discounts, and enter our raffle to win a next-gen wellness device. - Meet with a flexologist for a personalized mobility assessment or stretch session. - Network with peers across tech, venture capital, and law. Spots are limited! Secure yours today. 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 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

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.

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 | 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. 2:00 – 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. 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. 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. 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 it here: https://imbue.com/sculptor/ 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

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.

[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. What to expect: 1️⃣ Technical demos that showcase how GenAI APIs can be applied in real-world workflows 2️⃣ A panel discussion with experts from each company, sharing insights on scalability and enterprise adoption 3️⃣ High-impact networking with builders, founders, and innovators in the SF Tech Week community 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 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 promising 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.

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. 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.

AI Beyond Borders: Hyper-Scaling with "Cloning" Vertical Agentic Startups in International Markets 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 - that they can 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 Other Internationally recognized successful AI entrepreneurs and investors attending 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 - 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. 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 Workday and Globalization Partners as we cruise the San Francisco Bay on the Yacht “Merlot”, watching the Blue Angels 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 Blue Angels. 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.

Orion VC is hosting the AI Infrastructure & Robotics Startup Pitch Competition on Thursday, October 9. Location: Entrepreneur First office in SF Downtown. 🚀 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/ • 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

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 Founders & investors — we’ve had triple the registrations vs. venue capacity. To confirm your final spot, purchase your $39 ticket here: https://buy.stripe.com/cNiaEX0IR3z82zR5kNbbG03 and email your Partiful name/ID + payment confirmation to contact@prosgrow.ai. Your ticket includes AI panels, FREE food & drinks, a FREE stylish ProsGrow AI T-shirt, and direct connections with founders and investors. 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. 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. 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.

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 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.

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.