Hestus, Artifact, Rock Yard Ventures
[SF]
[LA]
AI for building rockets and robots: CAD Reimiagined
El Segundo
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Hestus, Artifact, Rock Yard Ventures
From rockets to robots, the future gets built in CAD first. Come hang out with founders, engineers, and investors who are rethinking design with AI.
This LA Tech Week mixer is all about swapping ideas, sharing war stories, and meeting the people building the next wave of hardware 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.
[SF]
[LA]
The SF Living Room: Stories Between the Code
ECHO STORY NIGHTS
4 Evenings. 10 People per Night. Only Shared Stories.
Wednesday to Saturday | Intimate Gatherings in Marina
WHY COME?
Find your people – We match you with others who’ve lived similar stories.
No small talk – Just deep, real conversations about life, SF, and the future.
Build the next wave – You care about humanity’s future and believe AI can help.
HOW IT WORKS
Before the Event – We’ll ask you a few questions to find your story’s "tribe."
At the Gathering – Share your story (5-10 mins), then listen to others.
THE NIGHTS
Wednesday: "Lost & Found"
Stories about getting lost in SF—and finding something unexpected.
The bartender who discovered a secret poetry club in the Tenderloin
The founder who slept in Dolores Park before their first funding round
The artist who turned a Muni breakdown into their best work
Thursday: "The City That Raised Me"
Stories about the people, places, and moments that shaped you here.
The teacher who learned more from their students than any degree
The engineer who built their first app in a laundromat
The writer who found their voice arguing with a barista at Café Trieste
Friday: "Future Fragments"
Stories about glimpses of the future—weird, hopeful, or terrifying.
The scientist who saw AI do something beautiful (and unrepeatable)
The activist who overheard the next big idea on a 38 Geary bus
The parent who realized their kid is building a different SF
Saturday: "Goodbye Letters"
Stories about leaving—or staying—and what SF really is.
The founder who walked away from Silicon Valley to bake bread
The artist who almost left but found one reason to stay
The retiree who’s watched the city change for 50 years
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
You have a personal story about life, SF, or tech’s role in humanity.
You care deeply about the future and AI’s potential for good.
You want to meet others on the same journey.
Just tell us:
Your story (in 1-2 sentences)
Why you want to come
DETAILS
Food & Drink: Wine, tea, and something delicious from a local spot
"This isn’t a meetup. It’s the start of your next chapter."
#EchoStoryNights #SFStories #TechForHumans
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.
AI International Film Festival
[SF]
[LA]
AI International Film Festival Hollywood
Los Feliz
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AI International Film Festival
Step into the future of filmmaking at the AI International Film & Music Video Festival—screening the latest and greatest curated films from cutting-edge international filmmakers. Film crews participate in-person and via zoom, watching each film, then discussing with each other and the audience. See how AI is shaping the future of cinema and culture. aifilmfest.org
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.
Spice King of Zanzibar, Angel List
[SF]
[LA]
After Hours Founder's Poker Lounge w/ Angellist
North Beach
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Spice King of Zanzibar, Angel List
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🃏 The Spice King’s Poker Nights at Techweek
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Founders, investors, LPs — the Spice King summons you. During Techweek, every night Sunday through Saturday, I’m hosting a private poker/founders lounge inside the sleek offices of AngelList. Yes, you read that right: poker in the house that built modern startup investing.
I’ve teamed up with AngelList because there’s no better backdrop for big bets and bold bluffs. Think polished floors, startup lore, and the kind of place where “all-in” could mean your next round.
*****Drinks & Snacks Included!*****
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CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR:
At the table (or around it), you’ve got three ways to play:
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- 10c/20c No-Limit Hold ’Em — for the poker-curious
- 1/1 No-Limit Hold ’Em — light sparring, the warm-up ring.
- 5/5 No-Limit Hold ’Em — where the sharks circle and the pots get real.
- Drinks & Socializing — because sometimes the best move is sitting back with a whiskey and letting others show their tells.
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Who Belongs Here
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Founders who’ve raised $1M+ (you’ve proven you can ante up).
Investors & LPs who know that real deal flow happens after-hours.
Anyone who understands that poker is about character, risk, and nerve.
Why Show Up?
Because you’ll learn more about someone’s true game in two hours here than in twenty pitch meetings. Because this is AngelList + the Spice King — two brands that don’t exactly do “casual.” And because in this room, even a losing hand might win you your next deal.
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The Ground Rules
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No sneaking in: This is badged-in, ID-checked, guest-list-only. If you’re not approved, you’re not crossing that lobby.
Respect the seat: Take a spot, then ghost? You’ll be exiled from the Spice King’s future events. No second chances.
Special guests: Each night will feature surprise players — the kind who don’t just play the game, they change it.
Seats are scarce. The vibe is sharp. The room is swank.
— Spice King of Zanzibar
https://lu.ma/spicekingofzanzibar
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RSVP TO OTHER POKER NIGHTS DURING TECHWEEK!
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RSVP TO OTHER POKER NIGHTS DURING TECHWEEK!
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Mon Oct 6 - https://partiful.com/e/2s9AgbnP19mlXLQ4zi3C
Tue Oct 7 - https://partiful.com/e/60mj0wQK2dFvfD32WS7A
Wed Oct 8 - https://partiful.com/e/4lctWXCytcey9e4RyVtM
Fri Oct 10 - https://partiful.com/e/GDPbUkJbQoOg06yzEaKR
Sat Oct 11 - https://partiful.com/e/qXfdoYoNqdhuEGvouM64
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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]
Brunch + Panel: Making Hardware Miracles Repeatable
Hardware innovation is never just about ideas — it’s about turning decisions, risks, and trade-offs into products the world can touch. From consumer electronics and industrial machinery to medical devices, robotics, and EVs, hardware is getting smarter — and the knowledge processes behind it are becoming more complex and scattered.
This intimate gathering brings together 40 hardware founders and leaders to share how they keep teams aligned, shorten iteration cycles, and scale innovation.
The panel starts at 10:00 a.m., moderated by Ye Wang, Founder of EverCurrent. The seats are limited. Breakfast and coffee will be provided.
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]
Founders & Creators Meetup
Join us for a lowkey night for founders, creators, and investors to connect IRL over a good beer (or seltzer).
Expect warm intros, zero fluff, and conversations that actually move your projects forward.
At our last event, someone found their technical co-founder, another person met their lead investor, and tons of creators got to meet with founders building their favorite products.
What to expect:
- Casual networking (no programming)
- Mix of tech founders, viral creators, & investors
- Discussion topics: “what I’m building / what I need / how I'm building distribution"
Details:
- Location: Arts District Brewery, Downtown LA
- Dress: Whatever you worked in today
- Goal: Leave with 2-3 new partnerships, customers, or founder friends
Learn more about me (Ish) and what I'm building (Internet Empires) www.internetempires.com
If you want to sponsor this event, click here: www.internetempires.com/partnerships
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]
Arthur x Cloudflare x Stytch: Ship AI Agents That Don’t Break
AI Agents are moving fast, but how do you build systems that scale with them?
Join Arthur, Cloudflare, and Stytch for a deep dive into the infra, observability, and identity layers powering production-grade AI Agents in 2025.
This evening is for anyone building agentic systems and looking to make them faster, safer, and more reliable. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and best practices teams are using to move beyond prototypes and ship real-world AI Agents.
Enjoy a mix of expert discussions, lightning demos, and plenty of good food and conversations with other builders.
Agenda:
5:00 - 5:30pm: Arrivals + Food
5:30 - 6pm: Expert Panel on AI Agents
6:00 - 7:00pm: Lightning Talks and Live Demos
7:00 - 8:00pm: Network with fellow builders and founders
Trade notes with builders and founders tackling the real-world challenges of scaling AI Agents and leave with ideas you can put to work.
Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today!
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MEET THE HOSTS
✨About Arthur ✨
Arthur is the leading AI performance company, empowering organizations to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning and generative AI models at scale.
✨About Cloudflare ✨
Run AI models at the edge, it's the fastest way to build an AI app.
✨About Stytch ✨
Stytch is a developer-centric identity platform that makes authentication, authorization, and fraud prevention simple and scalable for modern applications and AI Agents.
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PLEASE NOTE: Applying to attend this event does not guarantee admission. Due to capacity constraints, we can only accommodate a certain number of attendees in person for this event. After you submit your application, our team will be in touch with more information if there is space available for you at the event.
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.
Rejuvenation Summit, iceless.la, Roam & Reset
[SF]
[LA]
Rejuvenation Mansion: WELLNESS Reset
Beverly Hills
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Rejuvenation Summit, iceless.la, Roam & Reset
Roam & Reset x IcePass present: Rejuvenation Mansion
Rejuvenation Mansion is a tactical reset for top founders, operators, and investors. Set in a private West LA estate, attendees unplug from chaos and recharge through cold plunges, sauna circuits, complimentary massages, high-performance sessions, breathwork, meditation, and movement. Designed for the people who can’t afford to burn out—but can’t afford to slow down either.
This is the anti-conference: no surface talk. Just recovery, clarity, and real conversations with the ones building the future.
This isn't networking. It's recovery. A step away from noise to detox, decompress, and reboot. Leave the chaos behind—come back sharper, stronger, and ready to hit it harder than ever.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
Thank you to our premiere sponsors at Ramp, NikeSwim, & Rivian!
🚀 The Emotional Maturity Edge by SHiFT
👁️ Mindful Momentum by Sheila Eggert
☕ Matcha by Cha Cha Matcha
❄️ Cold Plunges by IcePass
🧠 Brain Mapping by Visualizein360
👃 Breathwork by Gabby Reece
🎶 Sound Journey by BioTune
😄 Massages & Cupping by Dr. Angelica
➕ B-12 Shots by Enforma
♨️Red-light Therapy by Ultra Red-light
💆♀️ Chair Massage + Normatec recovery By Revive
🌵 Cactus Water by Caliwater
💪 Protein Shakes by Promix Protein
✨ Electrolytes by LMNT
💧 Hydration by Essentia
⚡ Energy Drinks by Bloom
🎁 Giveaways: NikeSwim, Barrys, SolidCore, Y7 Yoga
🌾 Sustainable Straws by Hay! Straws
♻️ Recycling by Geared For Green
🍪 Superfood Cookies by Clean Dough Co.
Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
[SF]
[LA]
Behind the Feed: AI & Creators (Exclusive Lunch)
Join us for an intimate, seated lunch where we’ll enjoy a delicious meal and dig into a casual conversation about how AI is transforming the social media feed. We’ll explore what’s working, what’s hype, and what’s next~ giving industry leaders a clear view of where AI is taking the creator economy next.
Hosted by Xrossworld.ai & JP Morgan
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]
AI at Work: The Future of Industrial Construction
Robert Dong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdong-ai/), founder of Jobotics (https://jobotics.ai/) will showcase how his AI platform is redefining industrial construction. By transforming fragmented project data into real-time insights across the organization, Jobotics empowers contractors to make faster, smarter decisions on the ground.
For investors: the platform opens exposure to a $1.8T industry primed for automation, with scalable applications across the full lifecycle of construction.
For construction industry players: Jobotics functions as an AI-powered answer engine, streamlining operations, reducing waste, tightening schedules, and unlocking new growth levers.
For AI builders and entrepreneurs: it represents the future of how AI can embed into essential industries, not replacing expertise, but amplifying it.
Robert has built and refined the product in deep and on-the-ground partnership with the team at Sylvan, one of the largest specialty multi-trade contractors in North America with operations in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Jobotics.ai isn’t just building an AI-powered knowledge engine; it’s building the connective tissue between data, people, and performance in one of the largest and most underserved sectors of the economy.
[SF]
[LA]
Forks & Founders Dinner w/ Deel, a16z and Attivo
Forks & Founders is where big ideas meet good food. Join Deel and a16z for a relaxed dinner with fellow founders and CFOs swapping stories, scaling secrets, and plenty of laughs, all served with a side of global ambition.
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]
Not Another AI Event with Arthur x AWS
Join Arthur for an exclusive event with AWS designed for technical teams scaling AI into production to do something different.
No demos. No pitches. No acronyms you don't understand.
More details coming soon. This one will be bold, daring and different.
Join only if you're ready.
Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today!
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✨About Arthur✨
Arthur is the leading AI performance company, empowering organizations to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning and generative AI models at scale. Designed for trust, accuracy, and efficiency, Arthur helps organizations optimize AI performance with real-time insights, proactive model monitoring, and cutting-edge guardrails.
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PLEASE NOTE: Applying to attend this event does not guarantee admission. Due to capacity constraints, we can only accommodate a certain number of attendees in person for this event. After you submit your application, our team will be in touch with more information if there is space available for you at 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.
[SF]
[LA]
Beacons LA Creator Economy Mixer
Join us for an exclusive evening at LA Tech Week.
Beacons is bringing together top creators, agencies, brands, and investors to connect and shape the future of the creator economy.
Expect curated networking in a stunning venue.
✨ What you’ll take away
-Curated networking with leading creators, agencies, brands, and creator economy experts
👥 Who this event is for
-Creators: Creators scaling their businesses
-Brand Leaders: Marketing leads and decision-makers partnering with creator talent
-Industry Leaders: Product builders, platform partners shaping creator-tech
-Investors: Backing the next wave of growth in the creator economy
Invite only. Space is limited.
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.
Idea Clerk (powered by Paximal), Gunderson Dettmer
[SF]
[LA]
Democratizing Startup IP: Free Patents for Founders
FiDi (SF)
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Idea Clerk (powered by Paximal), Gunderson Dettmer
[SF]
[LA]
The Predictive CFO: Finance Leadership in the Age of AI
Finance is entering a new era. Today’s CFOs and FP&A leaders are expected to be strategic drivers of growth, risk managers, and technology adopters all at once. With the rise of predictive analytics and AI, finance teams have an unprecedented opportunity to move beyond static budgets and reactive reporting into a future of real-time insights, smarter forecasting, and more confident decision-making.
Join us for The Predictive CFO: Finance Leadership in the Age of AI, a forward-looking roundtable discussion featuring CFOs and FP&A executives from leading enterprises. Together, we'll explore how finance leaders are leveraging AI and predictive models to balance cost discipline with growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and build agile teams.
📅 Agenda — October 15th, 2025, 9:30am-12:00pm
9:30–10:00 | Arrival & Networking
10:00–10:15 | Opening Remarks & Agenda (Elements & Trinet)
10:15–10:30 | JP Durrios: The Evolving CFO Role in the AI Era
10:30–11:30 | Breakout Roundtable Sessions (Two groups of 15 each)
11:30–12:00 | Group Summaries & Q&A
Breakfast and coffee will be served ☕️
About Elements:
Elements is an AI-powered platform designed for companies to maximize the ROI of business travel. Seamlessly integrating with your CRM, TMC, expense, and revenue intelligence tools, Elements helps you boost revenue, focus sales/marketing efforts on high-impact opportunities, and eliminate wasted expenses by up to 40%. Contact edo@elementsworld.io for more details.
About Trinet:
Trinet provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. Trinet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology. Trinet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most - growing their business and enabling their people. For more information, please contact michaela.toohey@trinet.com.
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.
