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Fintech Is Femme AI Summit x Stripe
Downtown (SF)
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Fintech Is Femme, Stripe
On October 8 (10AM–6PM), 200 founders, investors, and operators will gather in San Francisco for a full day of panels, curated networking, a live pitch competition, and wellness mixer.
Powered by partners including Stripe, Brex, Middesk, Kroolo, Goodfin, Rosy Finch Method & Co; J.P. Morgan, and Fiat Growth.
Seats are capped at 200 — don’t wait to claim 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.
[SF]
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Swiss Watch AI: The $7B Opportunity - Coffee in Los Altos
Join ViviScout to explore how AI can enhance Swiss mechanical watches, without changing what collectors wear. We’ll share how our discreet technology preserves the elegance of fine timepieces while capturing rich cardiovascular signals, and how our AI turns those signals into continuous, privacy-first health insights.
ViviScout is building the intelligence layer for Swiss timepieces. We’ll walk through our technology stack, including an algorithm in development for continuous blood pressure monitoring and a full metrics suite: HR, HRV, respiratory rate, SpO₂ trends, sleep staging & quality, cycle insights, stress & recovery/readiness, activity, VO₂max estimates, and more. Our companion app will be a best-in-class experience with modular dashboards, predictive insights, elegant reporting, and seamless data sharing.
We’ll cover: product demo, data moat & IP, regulatory path, margins & unit economics, and partnership opportunities with maisons, retailers, and insurers. Learn how to monetize this $7 billion untapped market via hardware, subscriptions, data services, and strategic partnerships.
Ideal for investors focused on luxury, digital health, and data platforms.
Lunch provided by ViviScout. Space is limited. Private.
Features in development; subject to regulatory review where applicable.
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 N' Funders, Fidelity Private Shares, Forecastr, Amazatic
[SF]
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Founders N' Funders: VC Reverse Pitch
Union Square (SF)
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Founders N' Funders, Fidelity Private Shares, Forecastr, Amazatic
✅ APPLY NOW!
Join us for an evening of exceptional networking and a chance to hear VCs pitch to founders on their investment theses, target industries, check sizes, key differentiators, portfolios, and what they look for in founders!
1. Tamar Ventures
2. First Spark Ventures
3. Cartography Capital
4. Garuda Ventures
5. 11 Tribes Ventures
6. Outlander VC
✅ GET FUNDED!
Previous events have resulted in multiple term sheets and successful funding rounds!
✅ LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!!
This highly curated event prioritizes VCs and Seed and Series A founders who are raising capital. We will let you know if you've been accepted by October 6th.
Sponsored by
Stratix • Auth0 • Forecastr • Fidelity Private Shares • JustWorks • Akava
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.
#venturecapital #VC #startupfunding #fundraising #founder #investor
Product Advisory Collective (PAC)
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Women Leaders Happy Hour
Venice
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Product Advisory Collective (PAC)
Join us for an invite-only get together of L.A. women tech leaders.
Following our curated match-making event for women leaders and fractionals to connect intentionally with startups and investors (https://partiful.com/e/7WweGn2fdbjKWPU1Do3O), we'll sip and socialize and discuss the state of AI and tech and career opportunities and pathways.
Guest list is curated: Only women with verified experience leading product, AI, engineering, design work will be approved to join our happy hour.
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.
[SF]
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Unlocking Non-Dilutive Equity
Hosted by Inspiralia USA, this session dives into how deep tech founders can leverage the U.S. government’s SBIR/STTR programs to unlock millions in non-dilutive capital. We’ll share how Inspiralia has guided hundreds of startups through the process—turning complex applications into awarded grants that fuel growth without giving up equity.
We will also showcase successful clients who have raised millions through these programs with our support, sharing their journeys and lessons learned.
Join us to learn how to access the largest non-dilutive funding source in the U.S., how to position your company to win, and how Inspiralia’s team of experts can help you secure funding to scale the next generation of deep tech breakthroughs.
Event participants will reciece a special offer at the event to support them in their non-dilutive journey.
Why Inspiralia?
* $4 billion raised for our clients in the last two years
* Worldwide Group with 8 global offices
* 200+ experts across tech, engineering, science and business
* Supporting over 1,000 companies annually
Why attend?
* Hear success stories from founders who secured millions in federal funding
* Learn directly from federal agency experts on how to access non-dilutive capital
* Connect with deep tech investors actively scouting for their next portfolio companies
👉 Perfect for:
* Deep Tech Founders & Entrepreneurs seeking smart non-dilutive funding strategies
Agenda:
1. Welcome & Networking Introduction
2. Unlocking Smart Capital for Deep Tech
3. Fireside Chat with Client Testimonials
4. Audience Q&A
5. Networking Power Hour
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.
[SF]
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An Intimate Evening with Arre - Finance Leaders
[SF]
[LA]
Envoy After Dark: Hack Night
Let’s build something awesome together! Meet us at our SF HQ for an evening of networking, hacking and demo presentations.
What’s the plan?
Build a web app for Envoy’s yet-to-be-announced app marketplace in 2 hours. Details to follow!
Who’s invited?
Engineers, founders, designers, and anyone else who loves building products. You can bring your own team (max 3 people), work solo or have us assign you a team onsite.
What’s in it for you?
- Swag bag + free dinner & drinks
- Chance to demo your app
- Chance to win the grand prize ... Meta Ray Bans Gen 2!
- Meet with people from Envoy and SF tech week
Schedule
- 4:30 PM: Doors open: food, drinks & networking
- 5:30 PM: Opening remarks + product demos
- 6:00 PM: Hacking begins
- 8:00 PM: Team presentations
- 8:30 PM: Judging + prizes
- 8:45 PM: Networking
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com-
[SF]
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Coaching Circle for Startup Leaders
Whether you’re a startup founder, early employee, or team lead, get matched to a small group with others who share the same role as you. Guided by a trained coach, select participants will volunteer to share real challenges they're facing and experience coaching firsthand to mastermind a path forward.
We’ll form curated coaching groups around engineering, operations, product, GTM, and founders, so you can share honestly with people who are in the same shoes as you. We will use a fishbowl format where participants can choose between presenting a challenge or helping to solve one. Each group will be led by one of our startup specialty coaches at Tandem (https://trytandem.com/). Our coaches have led at places like Netflix, Airbnb, and OpenAI and have decades of experience at fast-growing startups.
AGENDA:
5:30-6:00: Mingle + Small Bites
6:00-6:50: Coaching Circles
6:50-7:00: Closing
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.
[SF]
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Game Night and Mahjong Happy Hour
Join Ramp, Hex, and Vercel for a happy hour game night to break up your SF Tech Week. Whether you're a founder, builder, or part of the product and engineering crowd, swing by for games, natural wine, and good snacks. We’ll have mahjong tables, backgammon, chess, and a few other classics. Play a round or catch up with others building interesting things.
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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JP Morgan x Inkle
[SF]
[LA]
Scaling Securely in the Age of AI: SFTW Brunch
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.
City of Burbank Tech Talks
[SF]
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Burbank Tech Talk: Looking Ahead in Media x LA Tech Week Edition
Burbank
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City of Burbank Tech Talks
Join us for an engaging evening looking ahead in media - where technology meets creativity. From immersive experiences to AI-powered storytelling, the media landscape is rapidly evolving. This event brings together media tech founders, local creators, and innovators for a night of insight, inspiration, and connection.
Whether you're building new tools or creating content for the next wave of platforms, this is where conversations - and collaborations - begin.
We'll hear from founders, executives, and creative technologists working at the forefront of media innovation - from interactive platforms and generative AI to new models of content distribution and monetization.
Agenda
5:00–5:30 PM – Curated Networking
5:30–6:30 PM – Thought Leadership Panel (Speakers to be announced)
6:30–8:00 PM – Demo Booths + Table Discussions
Who Should Attend:
Media tech startup founders and product builders
Journalists, producers, podcasters, and content creators
Developers, designers, and AI/immersive tech specialists
VCs and ecosystem leaders interested in the future of media
Experience the growing Burbank Tech Ecosystem through thought leadership, networking, and hands-on demos.
👉 Contact organizers for ticket waivers or visit econdevburbank.com/entrepreneurs
**By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree that photos and videos of the event, including attendees, may be captured. By attending, you grant the organizers and sponsors permission to use your likeness in any and all media, including promotional materials, social media, and external communications, without compensation or further consent. If you have any concerns about this policy, please contact neal@risingtidepartners.co prior to 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.
New Founder School, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Fryman PC
[SF]
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AI Implementation Decoded: From Overwhelm to Action
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New Founder School, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Fryman PC
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, Fryman Law PC and Frontier Tower frontiertower.io
Blue Bear Capital, J.P. Morgan
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Climate Connect: Pickle Edition - Blue Bear + JPM
Santa Monica
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Blue Bear Capital, J.P. Morgan
Join Blue Bear Capital and J.P. Morgan's Green Economy & Startup Banking Teams for pickleball games and lite food and drinks. We'll be reflecting on the current state of the climate tech market and playing some casual games of pickleball (all equipment is included). If pickleball is not your thing, there will be plenty of room to hangout and network among fellow climate enthusiasts. Please have your QR code ready for check-in.
ABOUT BLUE BEAR CAPITAL
Blue Bear is a venture capital and early growth equity firm driving the expansion of digital technologies and machine intelligence into multibillion-dollar verticals across the energy, infrastructure, and climate industries. The team comes from leading energy private equity firms and features technology expertise from the tech startup world alongside operational leadership from large-scale technology developers. Blue Bear’s portfolio covers operational AI, IoT, and cybersecurity technologies, all deployed with enterprise customers to drive connectivity and intelligence across the world’s most critical industries. Link in bio.
ABOUT J.P. MORGAN GREEN ECONOMY BANKING & J.P. MORGAN STARTUP BANKING
J.P. Morgan is proud to serve companies that are advancing decarbonization through innovative business and technology solutions. With unmatched investment capacity, strong support model, and global scale, the Green Economy Banking team delivers the full suite of the firm’s financial products and advisory services to help fuel growth of climate tech businesses and the industry at large. Link in bio.
J.P. Morgan startup banking offers comprehensive support for pre-seed and seed stage startups, including operating accounts, liquidity management, card and merchant processing and cap table management. Please reach out to Alex Tonhazy (alexander.tonhazy@jpmorgan.com) for more information.
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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Culture & Belonging Brkfast: Gap Inc.
Join Gap Inc. and Tribaja for a breakfast reception at the intersection of culture, belonging, and innovation.
Connect with founders, technologists, and leaders as we explore representation, inclusive design, and the role of AI in shaping the future of tech.
Hear from Gap Inc.’s Black in Technology Community, Tribaja, and others, then take part in an interactive challenge to design AI-powered solutions—with select individuals competing for a prize.
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
