Founders N' Funders, Fidelity Private Shares, Forecastr, Amazatic
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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
NEW MOON Impact Productions
[SF]
[LA]
Impact Investors Lunch
Malibu
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NEW MOON Impact Productions
Taking place alongside the 2025 LA Tech Week with a focus on impact media opportunities. Join international leadership in funding for creative activism including members of NEW MOON's Impact Investment team and learn about different investment communities & trending impact opportunities in the US and abroad.
Includes access to a sneak peak into our programs and pre-release trailers for NEW MOON's upcoming projects, and featured projects from participants (featured projects selected based on their support for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals). Participants will also be provided a complimentary 1 on 1 remote meeting with a NEW MOON executive producer to discuss strategy for making an impact through their work.
NEW MOON is a nonprofit organization supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Creative Activism, including impact filmmaking. Our team is specialized in trend forecasting, building campaigns that capitalize on cultural momentum to effect lasting change.
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]
[LA]
Costanoa + Juicebox: Talent Happy Hour
This event is for recruiting and people leaders building at both high growth and early-stage companies in the Bay area.
Hiring top talent is hard! We know behind every great company is a team of great people, and it's the Talent leaders who make it all possible.
That's why we're excited to bring together the community of People & Talent leaders shaping the future of teams & cultures.
Join Costanoa and Juicebox for an evening of light bites, curated wine pairings, and engaging conversation to spark connection and creativity. Roll up your sleeves at our fall-themed DIY planting and craft station, and mingle with fellow leaders shaping the future of work. Expect laughter, fresh ideas, meaningful connections - and maybe a new plant or pumpkin for your desk. Our friends at Juicebox will be there to share how their AI-powered platform helps Talent leaders find, engage, and close exceptional candidates faster, so you can keep building the teams that power tomorrow’s great 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.
TYME INC., SilverDoor / AZOS
[SF]
[LA]
2nd Annual LADYDAYDAO #buildinpublic event LA TECH WEEK
Santa Monica
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TYME INC., SilverDoor / AZOS
[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]
[LA]
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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The Foreign Founder's Stack
Build your US startup the smart way: AI-powered tools, cross-border strategies, and real founder stories.
The future of entrepreneurship is global, and increasingly powered by AI. Foreign founders are building some of the most innovative companies in the US, but navigating incorporation, banking, and immigration can make or break your momentum before you even start.
What you'll learn:
- The operational edge that separates startups that scale from those that stall
- Immigration processing, banking approvals, and compliance workflows
- Strategic cap table structuring when you're building across borders
- Leveraging third-party platforms to streamline operations and keep your team focused on its core edge
Panelists
Andrea Baronchelli Co-Founder & CEO of Aspire, a Y Combinator-backed all-in-one finance operating system serving thousands of businesses across Southeast Asia. Previously part of Lazada's founding team as EVP and CMO, Andrea spent five years scaling the region's leading e-commerce platform before its acquisition by Alibaba. He brings battle-tested experience building category-defining companies across borders.
Logan Jackonis Head of Ops and Services at Commenda, a global entity formation and compliance platform helping startups navigate cross-border incorporation. Logan brings hands-on experience solving the complex international compliance challenges that foreign founders face when entering the US market.
Minn Kim Founder & CEO of Lighthouse, the fastest immigration solution for the world's top technical talent. Previously Partner at On Deck and Principal at Bloomberg Beta, Minn brings deep expertise in immigration, venture, and scaling startups. Based in San Francisco, she's also an avid triathlete and dinner party host.
Moderated by Khanh Dang
Join us for insights from founders who've built the infrastructure layer for cross-border entrepreneurship, and discover how AI is making it easier than ever to build globally.
Agenda
6:00–6:30 PM | Arrivals + networking
6:30–7:30 PM | Panel: Cross-Border Entrepreneurship in the AI Era
7:30–8:30 PM | Networking + speaker mingling
Register now and connect with the community building the future of global startups.
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.
United Women in Business Foundation
[SF]
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Women in Tech Happy Hour Mixer - UWIB x
SOMA
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United Women in Business Foundation
Hosted by United Women in Business in partnership with SF #TechWeek, this is the perfect chance to expand your circle, swap ideas, and make meaningful connections—without the awkward small talk. This event is open to women professionals and allies across all industries with a focus on women in tech.
Our friendly UWIB volunteers will be there to help break the ice, so whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll always have someone to chat with. 🍷 Enjoy extended happy hour specials until 8:30pm and light appetizers while they last—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Please note: this is a no-host event—guests are responsible for opening their own tabs at the bar. Make sure you let the bartender know you're with UWIB for the extended happy hour!
About UWIB: UWIB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the professional and personal development of women across all industries (including tech), fostering meaningful connections through educational programming, membership events, and philanthropic initiatives. Become a member today (100% free): https://www.uwibfoundation.org
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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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.
[SF]
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Twilio presents: Hack & Snack
Come hang out, meet awesome people, and build something you can brag about later. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll create your very own Temperature-to-SMS Monitor, a pocket-sized IoT device that texts you the moment things heat up (or cool down).
You’ll see how IoT hardware and Twilio’s Programmable SMS API join forces to make instant alerts possible, just like in real-world smart devices. Best part? You’ll leave with your gadget in hand, ready to customize, hack on, and show off to friends long after the event.
Come for the building, stay for the drinks and great company.
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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Write Your Book. Give Your TEDx Talk.
Are you a purpose-driven leader, tech founder or creative ready to amplify your impact?
If you’ve dreamed of writing a book or giving a TEDx Talk, we invite you to join this interactive workshop led by a 2x TEDx Speaker, Author, and the founder of The Future We Build. During the workshop, we'll explore:
Purpose to Platform: Learn how to align your deeper purpose with the right platforms—whether it's a book, a talk, or a movement.
Vision To Reality: How can you book your first TEDx Talk or publish your book? You'll be guided through a tangible action plan designed to help you confidently bring this vision to life.
Story to Impact: Together, we'll shape stories, clarify your big idea, and leave you with next steps to guide your path forward.
This workshop will be hosted in the garden of a private, Beverly-Hills adjacent residence. Light refreshments will be provided.
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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GGW Sharks. AI Founders & Investors
⚡ This special ONLINE edition of GGW Sharks.AI is part of #LATechWeek!
Imagine pitching your startup to real investors — no slides, no fluff, just pure energy.
🚀 During the event, selected startups will have 2 minutes to pitch — no slides allowed — in front of a panel of investor judges. This is your chance to get direct feedback and secure warm introductions to real investors.
🟢 Criteria for Founders:
- A scalable business model
- Evidence of sales/tractions
- Intellectual Property (IP)
🚀 Join us to experience the excitement of the global startup ecosystem and to witness the creation of new business opportunities around the world! Make sure your elevator pitch is ready.
❗️ Important Note:
The event is free, and we select startups for pitching on a first-come, first-served basis during the event. For a guaranteed opportunity to pitch to investors, subscribe to our platform at https://app.goglobal.world/ and email us at info@goglobal.world.
💬 Whether you're a founder looking for your break or simply want to feel the pulse of the startup world — this is where you want to be.
No cold emails. No waiting. Just real conversations and real opportunities.
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.
#AI #Networking #Founders #Investors
✨ Event Terms and Media Release
By registering for this event, you agree to release Go Global World, its organizers, and all other event hosts from any liability related to your participation. You also consent to being photographed or recorded during the event, with such media potentially used for promotional purposes. Additionally, you agree to receive event updates, newsletters, and invitations from Go Global World and other event hosts. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
CorridorX, Operators Studio
[SF]
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Connecting the US-India Venture Corridor
SOMA
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CorridorX, Operators Studio
This session explores the growing venture corridor linking San Francisco and India. We’ll bring together founders, investors, and operators to share playbooks on building across markets — from GTM strategies to capital flows — and discuss why cross-border innovation is becoming the next big unlock for global startups.
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.
Organized by:
Soumitra Sharma, Operators Studio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumitrasharma5/)
Shivam Desai, CorridorX
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivamdesai6/)
Aryan Pareek, Alma
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryanpareek04/)
[SF]
[LA]
Hardware Safety Mixer with Saphira AI
Join us for an informal morning mixer to explore the future of hardware safety in an era of AI and automation. We’ll be trading ideas on how AI agents can accelerate compliance, streamline certification, and make safety analysis more accessible for innovators in robotics, electronics, and beyond. Whether you’re building, integrating, or certifying hardware, this is a chance to connect with peers, share challenges, and discover new approaches shaping the safety and compliance 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.
Innovate Pasadena, Google Developers Group, City of Pasadena
[SF]
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Pasadena Tech Happy Hour
Pasadena
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Innovate Pasadena, Google Developers Group, City of Pasadena
We're fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem that's accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience.
Here's what you can expect:
• Connect with fellow tech professionals: Meet entrepreneurs, investors, designers, developers, and more.
• Showcase your talent: Whether you're seeking funding, looking for collaborators, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this is the place to be.
• Access valuable resources: Discover opportunities, learn about local events, and find support for your tech endeavors.
Part of a Larger Community
The Pasadena Tech Happy Hour is part of Innovate Pasadena, a thriving Los Angeles tech community dedicated to learning, networking, and achieving shared goals.
What to Bring:
Business cards or a LinkedIn profile (optional, but highly recommended!)
Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow within Pasadena's dynamic tech scene.
This event is hosted by Innovate Pasadena, the City of Pasadena, and Google Developers Group.
For accessibility information and requests, contact (626) 744-7311 or CSC@cityofpasadena.net.
Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
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.
