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Existential AI Risks, Superintelligence and the Future of the Human Brain - Nick Bostrom
We stand at civilization's most consequential threshold: the emergence of artificial superintelligence and technologies that may fundamentally alter human cognition itself.
Join us for a special SF Tech Week networking event and a 60-minute conversation between two extraordinary minds exploring intelligence, existential risk, and the future of humanity.
🎓 Nick Bostrom — Oxford philosopher, author of the bestselling book Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies, and founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute. His work on existential risk, the simulation hypothesis, and AI governance has shaped how the world's leading institutions think about transformative technology.
🏆 Jonas von Essen — 2X World Memory Champion, co-founder of memoryOS, and holder of multiple world records, including memorizing 100,000 digits of Pi. From game show champion (Jeopardy!, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) to neurotechnology entrepreneur, Jonas represents the practical frontier of human cognitive enhancement.
What We'll Explore: 🔍
⏰ What are the true existential risks of ASI?
🧬 Risks involved with BMIs having read AND write access to all regions of the brain (injection of false memories and human hacking)
🎯 What should founders, builders, and investors understand now to be on the right side of history?
💬 Q&A with the audience
This is not a debate about gadgets or buzzwords. It is a deep, unsparing exploration of where intelligence itself is heading — and whether we are prepared.
Audience:
This session is curated for investors, founders, and technologists who are building at the edge of AI, neurotech, and human–machine symbiosis. The conversation promises both inspiration and caution: a rare chance to think about the future with clarity, ambition, and urgency.
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This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
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Capital Meet Innovation Mixer
Join us during San Francisco Tech Week on Oct 10 for an exclusive evening of curated networking between VCs, angels, syndicate leads, and bold early-stage founders.
What to Expect
💡 Founder Pitch Opportunity:
We’re opening the floor to 10 founders for 60-second lightning pitches. Whether you’re testing an idea, building in stealth, or actively fundraising, this is your chance to get in front of a friendly, curious audience. Sign-ups will be first come, first served at the door! https://forms.gle/TtpZ5ws28CZQ6RTe6
✨ High-value connections with investors & innovators
🚀 Conversations shaping fintech, AI, and global mobility
🍸 A relaxed mixer atmosphere designed for deal-making
This isn’t just another happy hour — it’s where the next big ideas meet the right backers.
Event Highlights:
✨ Curated networking with quality founders raising Pre-Seed to Series A
✨ Intimate setting designed for real conversations—not just pitches
✨ Global perspectives from founders scaling across North America, LATAM, Africa, and Asia
Hosted by Rolla, a Global Mobility OS powering compliant cross-border hiring, payroll, and fintech rails in 180+ countries
💡 Spots are limited. RSVP now to secure your place.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Zero to Unicorn: Beehiiv Fireside
Join us for a fireside chat and deep dive with Tyler Denk, founder of Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth.
P.S. Include a good question for Tyler, and we’ll prioritize your spot. 🦄
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🦄 Unicorner brings the stories of up-and-coming startups to your inbox every Monday morning. With over two hundred startup covers and tens of thousands of global readers, it's a top read for those who want to find the next unicorns before they become big.
🧮 PwC’s Emerging Company Services (ECS) practice helps high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses navigate the journey from startup to IPO and beyond. With 25+ years of experience, dedicated audit teams, and deep expertise in areas like revenue recognition, SEC reporting, stock-based compensation, and M&A, PwC equips emerging companies to stay compliant, resilient, and investor-ready. By combining local expertise with global resources, PwC delivers tailored solutions that keep founders and financial leaders ahead of the curve.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Looks for Lease (L4L) Technologies, Mhysa
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FashionTech & Circular Economies lucrative fusion
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Looks for Lease (L4L) Technologies, Mhysa
Location: The New Mart
Address: 127 E 9th St Suite 213, Los Angeles, CA 90015
This event brings together founders, operators, and investors reshaping consumer commerce, tuned to today’s rapidly evolving consumer habits and preferences.
We’ll spotlight the technologies and business models driving the next era of fashion and circular economies, from scaled supply chain solutions to the new demand layer created by social shopping.
HOSTED BY:
*Looks for Lease Technologies(L4L) - SaaS for Leasing/Rental
*Cloud Closet - behavior-led discovery and community signals
*FashionTech Works - Fully automated fashion manufacturing
SPEAKERS:
~ Nyleve Henry - CEO - Looks For Lease Tech.
~ Caroline Lakshmanan - CEO - The Cloud Closet
~ Madeline Armitage - Investor Relations, FashionTech
~ Ryan Taylor - Investor, Circular economies
~ Lauren Harper - LACI, Director of Sustainable Cities
~ Hamilton Perkins - Founder, Recycled textile manufacturing
~ Steve Patino - Founder of Alesgrey, clean shoe manufacturing in America
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Rooftop Fintech Sync
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Brunch + Panel: Making Hardware Miracles Repeatable
Hardware innovation is never just about ideas — it’s about turning decisions, risks, and trade-offs into products the world can touch. From consumer electronics and industrial machinery to medical devices, robotics, and EVs, hardware is getting smarter — and the knowledge processes behind it are becoming more complex and scattered.
This intimate gathering brings together 40 hardware founders and leaders to share how they keep teams aligned, shorten iteration cycles, and scale innovation.
The panel starts at 10:00 a.m., moderated by Ye Wang, Founder of EverCurrent. The seats are limited. Breakfast and coffee will be provided.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Fashion X Tech: Fashion, Consumer, & Creator
Join us for an evening of insightful discussion and innovation at the intersection of fashion, consumer, and the creator economy.
We’ve curated a thoughtful panel of women leaders spanning founders, investors, and creators to explore the key opportunities AI is unlocking across fashion and consumer ecosystems.
The evening will also feature a startup showcase, highlighting groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of fashion, consumer culture, and creator-driven commerce.
5.00 - 5.30 Networking and Registration
5.30 - 6.30 Panel Discussion
6.3 - 7.30 Start up Show Case
7.30 - 8.00 Networking and Wrap up
Date & Time: October 10 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco
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 Information, The New York Stock Exchange
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IPOs, Exits and What’s Next: The Information & NYSE
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The Information, The New York Stock Exchange
IPOs, Exits and What’s Next:
After a period of uncertainty, the market for public listings and other exit options continues to gain momentum. This panel will unpack current market conditions, what recent IPOs can teach us, and how executives are weighing the full spectrum of exit strategies.
Speakers to include:
- Erik Peña, Head of Market Development, NYSE
- Charly Kevers, Chief Financial Officer, Carta
- Art Levy, Chief Business Officer, Brex
- Katie Roof, Deputy Bureau Chief, Venture Capital, The Information
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, as an attendee you'll be included in the event's attendee list. You may also be photographed during the event and photos may be posted to our site or on social media. Contact a member of our team if you do not wish to be photographed on the day of the event.
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that information you provide when registering will be shared with the account owner, host, and partner/sponsor and can be used in marketing campaigns and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy
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Founders Lunch hosted by Cherry Hill Advisory
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 #LATechWeek—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.
Ever wondered what really catches a VC’s eye in the AI space? At this special VC Reverse Pitch, we’re flipping the script — instead of founders pitching investors, top venture capitalists will take the stage to share what they’re looking for.
Join us for a candid, fast-paced session where leading investors reveal:
The emerging trends and technologies they’re most excited about in 2025 and beyond
The gaps they see in the current ecosystem
How they evaluate early-stage startups
What differentiates hype from real, scalable innovation.
This is your chance to hear directly from the people writing the checks — no guessing, no gatekeeping. Whether you’re a founder, researcher, or operator, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to align your vision with what investors want next.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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AI Founders & Investors Summit
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Longevity & Biohackers Brunch
Join us for a mindful brunch curated to fuel your body and mind, paired with micro-panels and intimate conversations with leaders in women’s health, performance, and longevity.
Expect nourishing bites, thoughtful dialogue, and powerful connection.
What to expect:
Cycle-supportive, adaptogen-infused brunch menu
Fireside chats with founders, longevity & performance experts - TBA
Conversation circles on longevity, energy, and female-specific protocols
Early access to Petal & curated wellness gifts
Audience: Tech founders, wellness innovators, biohackers, and anyone building the future of health and longevity.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Grid110 Launchpad Founder Showcase
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Multimodal AI: Welcome to the Wild West - Panel + Mixer
Multimodal AI isn’t chatbots—it’s self-driving cars, Siri, AI in your home. The stakes are higher, the science is harder, and the risks are real. Teaching machines to see, hear, and understand opens massive opportunities—but also exposes AI to the messiness of the real world, where mistakes matter most.
We’ll dive into questions no one has fully answered:
- How do you measure multimodal systems when even the biggest labs can’t agree on standards?
- What does personalization in multimodal AI mean for enterprises and consumers—and why is it a hot button topic today?
- How should we think about the risks of multimodal AI, from self-driving cars to biometric data?
A stacked panel you won’t want to miss —leaders working on the cutting edge of multimodal AI, tackling challenges in a field where nothing is settled and everything is up for grabs.
Sinan Ozdemir (AI & LLM Expert)
Rob Ferguson (CTO Startups, Microsoft)
Michelle Qin (Member of Technical Staff, ChatGPT Voice, OpenAI)
Mati Roy (Human Data, ex-OpenAI & xAI Founder, AiChamp)
Bryce Schmidtchen (ex-Vision Pro, Apple)
Lydia Andresen (Director of AI Research, Invisible Technologies)
Alex Bonnet (Director of Solutions Engineering & CX, Encord)
Expect a candid, high-energy discussion on the breakthroughs and barriers shaping the future of multimodal AI.
🍸 Come for the ideas, stay for the mixer—good food, strong drinks, and conversations with the builders, researchers, and decision-makers at the frontier.
Law Offices of Shan Potts
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Navigating U.S. Immigration in the Age of AI
Santa Monica
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Law Offices of Shan Potts
Mr. Potts will speak on how artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. immigration law, and government policy intersect, and what this means for global talent and companies seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Key Talking Points
Policy Shift: The current administration’s executive order reversed the prior one, creating a more deregulated AI environment.
Impact on Talent: With AI handling many technical tasks, demand for low- and mid-level engineers is declining. The focus is shifting toward executives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who can scale businesses and lead innovation.
Immigration Pathways:
L-1 & EB-1 visas: Most favorable for executives, extraordinary ability professionals, and entrepreneurs.
H-1B visas: Due to fee hikes, now only practical for very senior engineers
Opportunities: Foreign companies have new pathways to enter and expand in the U.S. through business leadership and high-level talent, rather than just technical staff.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
