Verve Club, Wilson Sonsini
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Pop-up Verve Club with Wilson Sonsini
Hayes Valley
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Verve Club, Wilson Sonsini
Amid the frenetic energy of SF Tech Week, Verve Club and Wilson Sonsini are bringing a pop-up lounge designed to recharge and reconnect.
Drop in to take a breather and snack on something healthy, meet some amazing people, take a ceramics class, and/or get a new headshot for your LinkedIn or the dating apps.
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.
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a16z Speedrun Startup Culture Brunch
Come spend a few hours with fellow startup founders + execs as we discuss building strong, collaborative, and inclusive company cultures.
We're hosting a panel with:
Natan Voitenkov - Founder/CEO at Genway AI
Viren Tellis - Founder/CEO at Uthana
Moderated by a16z Speedrun's Head of People, Tom Hammer
Seats will be limited for executives responsible for culture, People Ops, or broader company structure.
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.
USC Alumni Entrepreneurship Network, Techstars
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USC Alumni Founders & Investors
Santa Monica
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USC Alumni Entrepreneurship Network, Techstars
Come join and meet USC Alumni in tech, startup and investing during LA TechWeek. Hosted by USC Alumni Entrepreneurs Network and Techstars.
This will be our 4th year hosting. Last year’s event drew 150 attendees. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with the thriving and growing Trojan community, and learn more about benefits available to you as a founder and investor through USC, USC x Techstars and Alumni Entrepreneurship Network.
We are excited to see you.
Follow us for the latest update and future events:
Techstars x USC: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/usc-techstars/
AEN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uscentrepreneurs/
AEN Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507045/
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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SŨRFED Club @ Venice Beach: Founders, Creators, Investors share the waves.
Venice Beach
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SŨRFED Club, Go Vitamins
Catch the waves, yoga, share ideas, and connect with founders, investors and tech people.
Agenda
• 8 am– 8:45 am: Yoga: Ground and Energize with Anastasia Fedorina
• 8:45 am - 10:00 am: Open Surf
• 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Network with Refreshments
An experience for founders, creators, coaches, and surf lovers who want to connect more deeply with themselves, with each other, and with the ocean.
📍 Location: North side of Venice Pier
About SŨRFED
Surfed is a founder-led surf club that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders. What started as casual weekend surf meetups has grown into 500+ members, 100+ surf sessions, and one of LA’s strongest entrepreneur communities in the water. Our members include founders, operators, and executives from high-growth startups and leading global companies.
Photographer on site will catch the best rides.
This event hosted by:
Lidiia Vidrenko - Founder Go Vitamins App, MenuV. Children’s book Author, Fashion Model, Nutrition specialist.
Alexander Pinkin - 5x Founder, Bow Shock - building a $44B “TikTok × Amazon” marketplace for athletes, 20 yrs sales & community growth.
Morning Yoga will be hosted by the amazing Anastasia Fedorina as a gift to the community.
Worth noting that Anastasya is renowned for
"having the most expensive Yoga class in the world" according to LA weekly
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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Creatives and Founders Offsite Workday
Impacted by the unexpected NeueHouse shutdown? Come and check out 'Sawubona' a venue that builds community specifically for creatives. We support team offsites and also rent out parts of our space for curated events. Come and checkout the indoor/outdoor rooftop two blocks from Venice Beach. Currently we have a 100 person capacity rooftop, but we are expanding to the rest of the building, and will capacity for 300+ exclusive members by January 2026.
Please note: This venue has no elevator access — stairs only.
Free refreshments and free coffee/tea is available onsite.
$25 per person ($28.52 after eventbrite fees). Access from 10am to 3pm. Plus ones must also purchase a ticket.
Eventbrite url: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1684438363489?aff=oddtdtcreator
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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Credo AI Discovery Day
Join Credo AI for Discovery Days
Step into the future of responsible AI at Discovery Days, where innovation meets accountability. This special event brings together leading experts for thought-provoking panels, interactive discussions, and hands-on insights into emerging AI practices. Connect with industry peers, expand your network, and gain fresh perspectives on the evolving AI landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and shape the future of AI together.
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.
Fifty-One Alpha, BlondiePredicts
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Prediction Markets
Santa Monica
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Fifty-One Alpha, BlondiePredicts
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 #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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SheFundraises Pitch & Party
Join US at our latest pitch event, LIVE and in-person in San Francisco. See top women-led startups who are raising pre-seed pitch us, and afterward mingle with angels in the audience who may have feedback, or even funding.
SheFundraises is a collective of entrepreneurs who hosts online events, as an opportunity for founders to have a venue for pitching their startup to warm lead investors. It’s more important than ever that women-led businesses are connected with our ideal partners, angels and investors.
We are back, SF! Founders who would like to apply to pitch, submit your startup at the link provided. Please note the deadline for submissions is October 5 at 5pm PT.
Update: Submissions to pitch are now closed. Here's the lineup of startups pitching:
1 MyLibrarian, Michelle
2 Algebras, Diana, Airana
3 Rolla, Kemi
4 Binoloop, Purvaja
5 w3a, Celine
6 HCCA, Sue
7 AZcare, Leyla, Marta
8 Syn2Core, Elise
9 MPWR, Tamara
10 Swappin, Liza, Corbin
11 Oddessy, Sarah
12 Viv, Rudmila
13 Braave, Elisa, Claire
14 Embryoxite, Delfina
15 Mendful, Jill
16 Zyro, Cassandra
17 Sendana, Monique
18 True Beauty Lashes, Lisa
19 Silver Surf, Laila
SFR is proud to host this event in conjunction with SF Tech Week and the Mechanics Institute Library and Chess Room of San Francisco.
5-8 top startups raising pre-seed will pitch. We will try and match them with possible angel investors in attendance.
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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TORQ Sports - Athlete Panel
How Tech is Transforming the Athlete Journey
Join TORQ Sports for an exclusive fireside chat with former Olympians, professional athletes, and NCAA D1 coaches as we explore the seismic shifts reshaping both recruitment and the Sports Industry the in the digital age.
The $1.67B NIL market is revolutionizing how young athletes build careers, transforming the traditional path from youth sports to professional success.
Our panel of former Olympians, professional athletes, and NCAA D1 coaches will explore how social media and technology are rewriting the rules of the game. Today's athletes are becoming content creators and entrepreneurs before they graduate high school—viral moments and digital presence now matter as much as on-field performance in determining who gets discovered and who gets paid.
This shift is creating extraordinary opportunities while disrupting established systems, effectively opening untapped revenue streams in underserved communities while creating scalable, data-driven solutions that challenge incumbent players. Our panelists will share insights on where smart capital is flowing, which technologies are gaining traction, and how early-stage companies can position themselves to capture value in this rapidly evolving landscape where 27.3M youth athletes and their families represent a massive, digitally-native customer base hungry for innovation.
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.
Light DAO, Digital Wisdom, Lifespark Labs
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AI for Human Wellbeing
Downtown (SF)
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Light DAO, Digital Wisdom, Lifespark Labs
🌟 AI for Human Wellbeing Salon for Innovators, Founders, Funders and Fans 🌟
An evening of connection, creativity & human flourishing.
AI and Wellbeing are often spoken about, but what we need now is more action, more startups, more initiatives coming alive and growing their impact. Join us for this lively discussion, matchmaking, and collective intelligence session to help AI for Wellbeing startups and initiatives unlock their next stage of growth and impact.
Join us for an intimate gathering exploring the frontier of AI and human wellness. This salon is hosted by two founders creating technologies that uplift wellbeing, resilience, and human potential.
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This is an event of the Light Dao Community, a global network of innovators and investors who believe technology should serve humanity. Our community includes founders and builders dedicated to shaping solutions that truly enhance human flourishing.
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NOTE: The event is free, but contributions to cover food/event costs are welcomed.
Facilitators:
• Tevye Krynski, Founder & CEO of Digital Wisdom
• David Munir Nabti, Founder & CEO of Bloom.pm 🌻
AI for Wellbeing Startups & Initiatives: We’ll select 10 to pitch at the event, highlighting key blockers to their next stages of growth and impact. If you’re interested in pitching, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/9wW2CsxwQ8LZz9476
✨ AGENDA: ✨
1. Introductions from Paul (our host) and Ruby (from Light Dao)
2. Light Dao Connection Experience
3. Introduction to our approach and concerns regarding AI and Wellbeing, from Tevye and Dave
4. Open discussion on AI & Wellbeing, for current & future generations
5. Project Pitches: 2 minutes per project, introducing the project and core blockers/challenges/needs
6. Collective Intelligence Breakouts by Project: People are invited to wander between them to share suggestions and opportunities for collaboration.
7. Full group harvest session, and invitations to upcoming events, collectives, and collaboration opportunities.
We look forward to a lively discussion and contribution to us all building momentum to more individual, collective, and planetary wellbeing.
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨
• Inspiring conversations with pioneers applying AI to wellness and consciousness
• A warm, social environment to connect with like-minded founders and values-aligned investors
• Space for authentic exchange and genuine connection
If you’re curious about the future of AI for human wellbeing and want to meet others who share these values, we welcome you to join us.
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
NOTE: The image was created based on an original photo taken by David Munir Nabti at Land's End, SF, and modified with AI and hand-prompting.
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Life is a Pitch - LA Edition
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3 Years in Motion
UP.Labs is turning 3—and you're invited to help us celebrate.
We’re throwing the kind of open house that’s equal parts celebration, conversation, and connection. Join us at as we raise a glass to three years of building the future—alongside the founders, partners, and visionaries helping rewire transportation and mobility from the ground up.
Join us for...
🍸 Drinks, bites, beats, and networking
✨ An overview of how we help our corporate partners transform legacy ops with vertical AI + advanced analytics
🛠️ Meet founders from a few of our boldest portfolio companies
We’d love to have you with us as we toast 3 years of building, scaling, and moving the world forward. This event has limited space, so once you RSVP expect a final guest confirmation the week before the event.
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 Leaders Dinner
Light Dao, EVOLVING POTENTIAL
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LightDAO in Action: Bridging Technology & Humanity
Beverly Hills
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Light Dao, EVOLVING POTENTIAL
At LightDAO, we believe technology should serve life—not the other way around.
Join us for a curated evening of short + deep talks, real conversation, and conscious connection designed to explore how tech can regenerate systems, empower communities, and reimagine what’s possible.
Showcase #1
Cory Martin is the co-founder of United For Humanity, a movement and platform
designed to amplify compassion through technology, storytelling, and community. With
over 20 years of experience leading top global experiential marketing and activation
companies, Cory has produced more than 3,000 activations for world-renowned brands
including Bentley, Netflix, Vanity Fair, Louis Vuitton, Rolls Royce, Patron, Vogue, and
Red Bull, as well as fundraising events for President Barack Obama and other nonprofits around the world. His work has been recognized with honors such as Marketing 2.0’s “Outstanding Leadership Award,” and he has been featured as the “Event King” by L.A. Confidential and “Modern Man” by Angeleno Magazine. Today, Cory combines his creative expertise with his passion for humanity and the planet to develop solutions that unite people, support nonprofits, and empower mission-driven
businesses. At the heart of his work is a belief that compassion is contagious and when amplified, it has the power to transform communities and create a more just, connected world.
About United For Humanity (UFH)
United For Humanity is a community platform dedicated to amplifying compassion by
connecting people, nonprofits, and mission-driven businesses through technology. From
our app to our Unity Benches and digital billboards, United For Humanity turns real stories into shared public experiences, building stronger communities and empowering collective action.
Empowers Humanity: Inspires individuals to share their stories and take
compassionate action, creating ripple effects of kindness and unity.
Supports Nonprofits: Provides nonprofits with tools to reach new audiences,
raise funds, and amplify their missions through digital storytelling.
Partners with B-Corps: Connects conscious businesses with engaged
communities in our carbon-positive marketplace to drive purpose-driven growth.
Bridges Tech & Compassion: Uses science-backed insights to design platforms
that strengthen resilience, inspire giving, and transform public spaces into hubs
of hope.
SHOWCASE #2
Tony Greenberg,
✨ What to Expect:
⚡ Rapid presentations from future builders + panel convo
🌀 Interactive breakout dialogues
🤝 Conscious networking with founders, builders & aligned investors
🌱 A peek into how capital, consciousness & community converge
Whether you’re building, investing, or simply dreaming of a more human tech future—this is your invitation to plug in.
Panel hosted by Katrina DeAngelis, a regenerative business strategist and founder of EvolvingPotential.org where she helps visionary founders build breakthrough brands and organizations by redesigning their operating systems — the culture, decision-making structures, and architecture that shape long-term growth. She also founded MILOcares.com, a multifunctional personal care brand prototyping the next economy through regenerative business models. Across both ventures, Katrina helps founders move beyond extractive patterns and build companies that evolve people, systems, and impact.
📍 Format: Tech showcases + curated talk + Open House
💡 Space Hosted by: LightDAO – a global community of 5,000+ conscious entrepreneurs and investors building the future of impact-driven innovation. wearelight.one
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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Exa AI SF Tech Week Happy Hour
Come join Exa AI for one of the best happy hours during SF Tech Week. Enjoy good food, great drinks, and a lively crowd.
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.
