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Neurodivergent Founders & Funders: A happy hour
Shimmer & Neurode invite you to a night in San Francisco made for people like us.
Not every space is built for neurodivergent brains. This one is. ✨
Come as you are. Be with your people. Expect a happy-hour style evening where authenticity comes first—curated connections, a fireside chat with a luminary guest (to be announced), and a room full of people who get it.
💬 What people said about last year’s event:
“It was the first time I didn’t feel like I had to mask at a tech event.”
“I walked away with real connections, not just business cards.”
“I finally felt seen—and left more hopeful about what’s possible.”
✨ Last year we hit capacity at 200+ people within days—this year will be no different. Secure your spot early, and when you register, share a little about yourself to increase your chances of locking in a spot.
Program
6:00–6:30 | Drinks & networking
6:30–7:00 | Fireside Chat with Luminary Speaker
7:00–8:00 | Mixer continues
Before you head out: grab free fidgets and neurodivergent-friendly treats to take home.
Hosted by:
✨ Chris Wang — Co-founder & CEO of Shimmer, the ADHD community & coaching platform
✨ Nathalie Gouailhardou — Co-founder & CEO of Neurode, a neuroscience-driven ADHD wearable
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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Keeping Your Freedom as a Founder: Real Talk on Funding
Building a company comes with big decisions and funding is one of the trickiest. This coffee chat session is about opening the conversation on funding options beyond traditional equity rounds. We’ll talk through non-dilutive approaches, share real-world tips from founders, and highlight flexible ways to fuel growth while keeping your options open. Think of it as a space to explore, ask questions, and connect with others navigating the same choices.
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.
United Women in Business Foundation
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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.
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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.
American South Asian Network
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South Asians in Entertainment
Santa Monica
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American South Asian Network
South Asians are reshaping Hollywood and beyond, from streaming platforms and studio sets to music stages, dance floors, gaming, and media tech. This panel brings together producers, actors, musicians, dancers, and innovators behind the scenes who are pushing culture forward and amplifying representation.
We’ll explore how storytelling, technology, and artistry intersect to change what audiences see and hear, and what’s next for South Asians breaking into and breaking open the world of entertainment.
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
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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
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The Ventures Startup Award Los Angeles 2025
The Ventures is an International Startup Awards and Venture Club, originally launched in Silicon Valley. Our recent editions in New York, London, Tokyo, and other leading tech hubs have featured 2,300+ startups and a jury of 200+ investors from Pegasus Ventures, Plug and Play, Berkeley SkyDeck, Stanford, Google, Meta, Apple, and more.
Apply now to become a finalist and pitch directly to leading investors! It only takes 3 minutes:
👉 https://www.the-ventures.com/los-angeles-2025
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.
CorridorX, Operators Studio
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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/)
The Cyber Security Intellects Nonprofit
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TCSI Presents: Caffeine & Connections
Inglewood
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The Cyber Security Intellects Nonprofit
☕ "Caffeine & Connections" is a morning meetup hosted by The Cyber Security Intellects (TCSI), designed for cyber enthusiasts and curious minds to spark conversation, share ideas, and build community over coffee. It's also a great entry point for people curious about cyber but not yet in the field. With a relaxed drop-in format, attendees can network, enjoy guided icebreakers, and walk away with new connections and tangible takeaways (including giveaways!). It’s the perfect Friday morning energy boost to blend tech, culture, and camaraderie in the heart of LA. First 10 attendees receive a free coffee/tea on us!
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.
American South Asian Network
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AI & Innovation Forum
Santa Monica
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American South Asian Network
Join us at UCLA Anderson for the AI & Innovation Forum, co-hosted by the South Asian Business Association (SABA), the Muslim Business Student Association (MBSA), and the American South Asian Network (ASAN).
An evening of thought-provoking panels, real-world insights, and dynamic networking, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders shaping the future of AI and innovation.
American South Asian Network (ASAN) is the fastest growing community of young South Asians in the US!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asan.fyi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asanfyi/
WhatsApp Community: https://bit.ly/asan-wa
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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Breaking language barriers with Palabra.ai
Join Palabra.ai at Convo AI World LA (by Agora) during the LA Tech Week for a session on speech-to-speech translation at scale. This session will take place during a full day programming, with other sessions highlighting innovators in live experiences from media & entertainment, live shopping, telehealth and more.
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.
Axxilion Strategic Communications
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How to be visible to AI Search
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Axxilion Strategic Communications
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The future of living in space
Join Vast for a networking happy hour featuring a tour of Vast’s Mission Control Center and Haven-1 Experience, a full scale model of the world’s first commercial space station. The event will include a panel with Vast leadership so attendees can hear directly from the people who are helping build the future of space—right here in Long Beach, CA.
Founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, Vast is developing humanity’s next-generation space stations and pioneering the path to long-term living and thriving in space. Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station, is currently in development and is expected to launch in 2026. Vast is also developing Haven-2, the proposed successor to the International Space Station (ISS), designed to serve NASA’s Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) program as a micro-gravity laboratory in space. Vast’s long-term ambition is to create artificial gravity habitations that enable humans to live in space, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a spacefaring future for all.
Come connect with fellow innovators, enjoy conversation over drinks, and be part of the dialogue shaping the aerospace economy right here in Southern California.
Please note, this event is reserved for guests 18 and older.
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.
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.
