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The Net(work) Effect - Pickleball at LA Tech Week
A different kind of court-side connection.
Join us for a morning of pickleball, fresh coffee, and high-quality conversation between LA builders, creators, and investors who are shaping the future of consumer.
This isn’t a pitch session. It’s a chance for consumer founders, operators, creators, and investors to connect on and off court. Whether you’re raising a round, launching a product, or just want a break from panels and DMs, we’ve got a paddle with your name on it.
Come for good connections. Leave with good friends.
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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SF Soirée - Rooftop Kickoff & Startup Dinner
🎉 Kick off San Francisco Tech Week in style at the QS Soirée: Rooftop Kickoff & Startup Dinner! 🌉 Join us on Friday, October 10th at 7 PM for an exclusive evening with SF’s top VCs, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders.
🍹 Enjoy gourmet food, handcrafted cocktails, and live music while networking under the stars in the heart of SoMa. This event is open by invitation only, with limited spots available. Please register promptly.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the Bay Area tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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LawBeta Bonfire Happy Hour
Ignite the Night: LawBeta’s Second Annual Bonfire Happy Hour (#SFTechWeek)
Join us by the fire for an unforgettable evening of connection, conversation, and community. As the sun sets over the Pacific, gather with fellow tech leaders, founders, and visionaries to share ideas, spark partnerships, and unwind in one of San Francisco’s most iconic settings.
Why Attend:
• Network: Build new connections and strengthen ties within the Bay Area tech ecosystem.
• Relax: Enjoy the warmth of the bonfire, the ocean breeze, and a casual, welcoming vibe.
• Inspire: Trade stories, insights, and bold ideas that fuel your journey—and others’.
Drinks and light fare provided.
🔥 Space is limited—the tides (and opportunities) wait for no one. RSVP to secure your spot!
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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Plan B to your H1B
Virtual (SF)
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Prompt Engineers Society
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.
Leader Connect is a way to engage with fellow leaders from the tech community in a relaxed, after-hours setting in San Francisco.
We're featuring Brian Bell, CEO of FusionAuth.
It will be a short, deck-free conversation, packed with wisdom and insights, and most importantly, introductions to peers in your area. We’ll also have plenty of time for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and catching up
This event is intended for Senior Leaders (Founders, CFOs, CHROs) at Tech Companies.
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.
Founders & Builders Connect
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Founder + Investor Mixer
Mission Bay
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Founders & Builders Connect
Founders & Builders Connect comes to #SFTechWeek for an evening of honest conversations, tactical insights, and meaningful connections — all focused on the art (and chaos) of scaling engineering teams.
This intimate event brings together 150+ founders, CTOs, CPOs, and engineering leaders navigating the many intersections of product velocity, hiring, remote growth, and AI-era innovation.
This isn’t a stage for just polished success stories — it's a space for shared experiences, hard-won lessons, and unfiltered dialogue. Whether you’re scaling your first team, leading product at a fast-moving startup, or hiring your 50th engineer — you’ll find something here.
🔥 What to Expect:
Mixer: Buy your own food, drinks and network with like-minded individuals
Community: A room full of sharp, ambitious builders solving real problems
🎯 From 0 to 100 Engineers: What They Don’t Tell You Build Fast, Hire Smart: Scaling Without Slowing Down Remote Talent: Lessons in Building Global Teams
AI-Driven Products: Behind the Tools, Teams & Tradeoffs
🧠 Past Highlights:
In 2024, we welcomed over 400 startup operators for an energizing day of deep conversations, tactical takeaways, and new partnerships. This time we will bring that same momentum — in a tighter, more focused format tailored to engineering and product decision-makers.
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.
Syndicate AI, Startup World Cup, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund
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STARTUP WORLD CUP REGIONAL PITCH 25
Santa Monica
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Syndicate AI, Startup World Cup, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund
Join us in Santa Monica during the vibrant LA Tech Week for the Startup World Cup LA Regional 2025! This is more than just a pitch competition; it's a launchpad for the most ambitious and innovative startups to step onto the global stage.
Hosted by:
Syndicate AI, Pegasus Tech Ventures & Startup World Cup this premier event brings together groundbreaking startups, influential venture capitalists, and key figures from the tech community.
www.joinsyndicate.co | www.pegasustechventures.com | www.startupworldcup.io
Presented by:
Hustle Fund | www.hustlefund.vc
Alumni Ventures | www.av.vc
LA Venture Association (LAVA) | www.lava.org
Founders will compete for a coveted spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025/2026, where they'll have the chance to win a $1 million investment prize.
Throughout the day, attendees will experience:
High-stakes startup pitches from the region's top contenders.
Insightful panel discussions with prominent VCs and industry leaders, exploring the future of AI and the venture investment landscape.
Exclusive presentations from our esteemed sponsors, including Hollo.AI, Syndicate, and Manos Accelerator.
Unparalleled networking opportunities with founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
Whether you are a founder ready to scale, an investor searching for the next unicorn, or a tech professional eager to connect with the bleeding edge of innovation, this is the can't-miss event of SF Tech Week. Light food and drinks will be served. Secure your place and witness the journey to the Grand Finale!
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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Workshop: Building your first Company Chatbot
Most enterprises are building AI on just a slice of their data leaving untapped insights, ROI, and competitive advantage on the table. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll walk you through how to build an enterprise-grade chatbot that actually leverages your full unstructured dataset: securely, cleanly, and without a single line of code.
This isn’t theory. This is build-along. Together we’ll:
- Anonymize & clean messy, unstructured data (yes, even the stuff you forgot about).
-Pipe data directly into GPT using Aparavi’s Data Toolchain for AI.
-See real ROI at scale by unlocking value hidden across SharePoint, Teams, file servers, and more.
Bring your own dataset for a custom build (BYOD), or use our provided dataset if you’d rather test drive first. Either way, you’ll walk away with a working chatbot blueprint and a clear vision for scaling enterprise AI the right way.
We’re not dabbling, we’re experts. And we’re going to show you exactly how it’s done.
P.S. Stick around after, our team is hosting a happy hour. Because the only thing better than AI-ready data is a cold drink with smart people. 🍻
https://partiful.com/e/PnGsweZ034CbVRRmqAp9
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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Talking with your data: ‘AI for BI’ happy hour
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.
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Wellness x AI: Geek Chic Social Night
Join us for Geek Chic Social Wellness Night by InnovatorX — the RelaXi SF Series
From New York City to the Bay Area, we arrive with a new frequency for Tech Week: a salon for founders, creators, and investors exploring the frontier of mental health innovation and emotional technology.
Step into a space where the question “How do you relax?” sparks meaningful dialogue and connection. 🧠 Featuring RelaXi — the emotional OS app reimagining modern mental health —, the night blends cinematic-inspired signature drinks, conversation, and reflection, offering a new way for innovators to reset, relax, and reconnect in a world that never slows down — ushering in a new era of conscious living.
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.
Cerebral Valley, Unicorner
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The Frontier (Afterparty)
West Hollywood
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Cerebral Valley, Unicorner
WELCOME TO THE FRONTIER.
The time for work is over. The time for play is here 🍸
Join CV & friends for our private LATW afterparty - set in an iconic 1920s supper club beneath the hills of Los Angeles.
Dress code is COCKTAIL CHIC - a.k.a, dress to impress. This will be strictly enforced at the door as per h.wood rules.
RSVP early & spread the word. All +1s must register and be approved by CV & friends.
A huge thank you to our co-hosts & partners:
Cerebral Valley - The world's leading AI ecosystem. cv.inc/about
Nebius - The ultimate cloud for AI innovators. nebius.com
Bolt - Create stunning apps & websites by chatting with AI. bolt.new
Unicorner - A hot startup in your inbox, every Monday morning. unicorner.news
S1-O.N. - Adding value to eclectic thinkers and entrepreneurs. s1on.com
Note: This is a private 21+ event. IDs will be checked at the door.
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.
Unmute, Cosmos Union, Piñata Pitch
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Unfounders Demo Day
SOMA
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Unmute, Cosmos Union, Piñata Pitch
Unfounders, hosted by Piñata Pitch × Unmute, is the Ultimate Hackerhouse + Demo Day Throwdown — at SF Tech Week.
We've built unfounders for undiscovered, untraditional builders from anywhere in the world to break into the SF tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. If that sounds like you, document your journey building your startup, innovation, product etc in public - submit a video to us as proof. We'll pick the top 5 teams and cover flights + accomodation at our hackerhouse + demo day.
Demo day is open to general public as well! If you're a founder, creators, VC, or identify as an individual interested in innovation, youth entrepreneurship, and decentralizing access to opportunity, we hope to see you at our conference!
Our Panel at this Event will include:
Julia Li, Daniel Min (Cluely), Richard Zheng (a16z), Lily Yang (Pally), and Pear Chotbunwong (Foundess, Forbes)
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 invite-only evening bringing together 200 top investors, breakout founders, and leading creators.
Cliqk x SeedLegals
Powered by AI Valley
Cliqk - The AI-native talent agency that discovers, represents, and banks the next generation of athletes, artists, and creators - replacing traditional talent agencies with a scalable ecosystem for culture.
https://mycliqk.com
SeedLegals - SeedLegals is the go-to legal platform for startups to raise funding, manage equity, and stay compliant without the traditional legal hassle. Designed for speed and simplicity, SeedLegals helps founders close rounds faster, build investor-ready documents, and handle everything from option schemes to board resolutions: all in one place. Trusted by thousands of startups across the UK and beyond.
Https://www.seedlegals.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.
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AI-powered Fundraising & Sales
Fundraising and Sales has become infinitely easier in the age of AI, but very few people are taking full advantage.
Join us for a fireside chat to discuss the specific ways top founders are using AI to drive millions in sales and fundraising outcomes.
Panelists include
- Brett Goldstein, Founder/CEO Micro
- Mike Heller, Partner at Floodgate
- More to be announced
This event is done in partnership with AGI House SF for SF Tech Week hosted by a16z.
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.
