AI Insiders: Fintech & Payments
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Union Square (SF)
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Join the network: https://themarvelo.us/ai
AI is moving fast, changing how we work, create, and even think. But the biggest leaps happen when visionary founders, investors, and leaders unite in a high-trust space to collaborate authentically.
AI Insiders is more than an event; it’s a carefully curated network for those actively shaping AI’s future. It’s designed to spark meaningful connections and unlock real opportunities.
Stablecoins, agentic wallets, and AI-trained ledgers are rewriting finance faster than regulators can red-line a memo. This invite-only salon gathers 150 founders, operators, investors, and policy shapers to swap the playbooks and cut real pilots that will run money’s next decade.
Why This Vertical Now
Stripe’s foundation model + USDC accounts are live in 101 markets.
Visa’s global ARIC roll-out shows adaptive AI can wipe out 90 % of phishing losses.
Mastercard’s Agent Pay lets your AI concierge shop—and settle—securely.
Instant-payment adoption just crossed the halfway mark across U.S. banks.
AI retry engines are already saving SaaS teams millions in involuntary churn.
What Makes This Night Different
Settlement-Speed Showdown — FedNow vs RTP vs Stablecoin rails, live latency board.
VC Deal Rooms — pre-book 1-on-1s with sector-specialist funds (VIP badge).
Reg-Tech Lab — hands-on with AI-powered KYC, AML, and synthetic-ID stress tests.
Immersive Data Wall — real-time global payment flows projected across the venue.
Who’s in the Room
Fintech founders • PSP & bank execs • Compliance chiefs • LPs & VCs • Policy makers • Media carving the next finance narrative.
Essentials
Capacity: 150 hand-picked guests · no +1s
Dress: Business-casual or fintech-chic
Capture: Event will be photographed & filmed
Curation: Every registration is vetted for mission-fit and diversity of thought.
👉 Request Invite VIP
Partnerships: brands@themarvelo.us | merve@themarvelo.us https://themarvelo.us/sponsorship
Attendance implies agreement with AI Insiders terms and venue code of conduct (released once location is finalized).
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.
Consumer AI x Creator Economy: Techweek Afterparty
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** IMPORTANT: Partiful registrations are now closed. You can still get last-minute tickets here: https://clubsocial.co/p/3IAAQ8FTLO **
We're bringing together 400+ founders, investors, creators, and operators in Consumer Tech, AI, and the Creator Economy.
To promote meaningful connections, every guest will receive up to eight curated 1:1 introductions. The night will cap off with a DJ set at one of San Francisco’s finest venues, blending high-signal conversations with an unforgettable party.
This year’s thesis:
Consumer AI’s breakthrough moment — AI-native workflows, cost collapse, and momentum-driven growth reshaping the future of consumer tech.
The rise of community-driven growth — how audience leverage and creator-led distribution are becoming the new superpower for startups.
Brought to you by:
🔥 Clubsocial: The AI native social network to build high-signal communities.
🔥 Runware: The ultra-fast, lowest cost API for media generation.
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.
Sustainability x Technology: Human-Centric AI
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Mountain View
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⚠️ Note: We are still in the preparation stage, and both speakers and content may evolve based on audience interests and ongoing developments. The event will be held online + offline.
🌍 Sustainability in software development isn’t just about reducing energy use or optimizing infrastructure. It’s also about building processes, tools, and cultures that are resilient, inclusive, and future-proof.
🎤 What we’ll explore:
🧑🤝🧑 Human perspective: skills, inclusivity, evolving roles.
🖥 Technology perspective: quality, reliability, scalability.
🌱 Sustainability perspective: long-term maintainability, workforce well-being, ethical adoption.
✨ Together, these lenses frame vibe coding not just as a tech leap, but as a way to build a future of responsible and sustainable human–AI co-creation.
Speakers:
🎤Tom Kehler: CEO, CrowdSmart | x CEO of IntelliCorp | xConnect | x Drexel Alum
🎤Joslyn Fu: Product Manager, Meta | x Walmart | Harvard Alum | x Berkeley Alum
🎤Vivian Lei: Founder & CEO, PowerYou AI (Forbes-featured) │ PhD in Computational Linguistics & Psychology, Columbia │ Cancer survivor │ x Columbia Alum
🎤Amelia Wong: Cofounder, Alluxio (backed by a16z) | x Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 | x Berkeley Alum
🎤 Zeyi Wang: CTO, Astrus (backed by Khosla Ventures) | x Alberta Alum
🎤Xiaoran Cai: Founder, GEMI AI, ETHIS | x Deloitte | x Liberty Mutual | x Columbia Alum
Start-ups and Students Clubs:
🎤 Dain Lee: New York University, alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)
🎤Turner (TJ) Watkins: Columbia University | x AmeriCorps | x Tree Foundation
This event is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring the tech ecosystem together.
🔗 Learn more: www.tech-week.com
Vega Presents: The Missed Connections Party of the Century
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NOTICE: We are currently very likely to hit our 170-person capacity! Please arrive promptly — entrance is first-come first-serve :)
Magic is other people, and what's more magical than an evening of celebrating and rediscovering our missed connections! Please join us for an extraordinary evening of drinks, sending post cards, and celebrating the new and old relationships in our lives, Vega style :)
Drinks on us — as long as you're on the waitlist at joinvega.com/the-waitlist :)
Yours truly,
Benjamin Lee & Madeline Park (joinvega.com founders)
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 also sponsored by Rho! From two-person startups to public companies, Rho is the banking platform with everything businesses need to manage cash, control spend, and automate finance busywork. Rho offers corporate cards, banking, treasury, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and more in one integrated platform backed by award-winning support.
Neuramorphic The Future of AI
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Downtown (SF)
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ClassX - Tech Week Closing Party
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Downtown (SF)
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🌟 VIP Closing Ceremony: SF Tech Week 🌟
An exclusive evening hosted by ClassX & Funding Breakthrough Lab to celebrate the close of SF Tech Week.
This VIP mixer brings together visionary founders, leading investors, and ecosystem builders for an intimate night of connection, collaboration, and exchange. Expect meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and a chance to be part of the next wave of breakthrough projects emerging from San Francisco.
✨ Curated networking
✨ Private discussions on the future of tech
✨ A celebration of community and innovation
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.
Femme Frequency | Tech Week DJ Party
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SOMA
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FLOWMINGLE, DJ Red Ronny
Join us for a 2-hour DJ party during SF Tech Week, celebrating the energy of women in tech.
💻✨ Meet founders, engineers, creatives and investors, etc.
🎶 Dance to empowering beats (Afro House · Tech House) by DJ Red Ronny and DJ JING.
🍸 Enjoy drinks, networking, and a safe women-centered vibe.
Gay guests are welcome! Male guests are also welcome to join with their female friends to support and celebrate women in tech.
This is a 21+ event. No dating, only fun networking!
🎟️ Tickets
Free entry before 7:30pm (RSVP required)
$5 after 7:30pm. (Drinks are not included). You can pay at: buy.stripe.com/4gM6oIc5T0L830g3hp8EM0g or at the door.
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.
The Mathematics of Superintelligence
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An invite-only symposium convening a circle of technologists, economists, and researchers to mark the public release of AlphaFund’s forthcoming white paper as well as make few announcements about internal progress. In the spirit of candid exchange, the gathering will be conducted under a no-phones, no-recordings policy.
Hosted at the Avalon Institute, the session will unveil early findings from a key technological innovation we have uncovered; work that challenges prevailing assumptions and opens new horizons for intelligence at scale. We'll cover topics like
- Continual Learning
- Econometrics
- RL
- Model Predictive Control
- Recombinant Economic Growth
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the research team, explore the implications of this breakthrough, and contribute to the discourse shaping its trajectory. Drinks and lite bites will be provided. Professional attire requested.
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.
Smallest Launch
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The SF Living Room
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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.
SFTW Warehouse Rave
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YOOO Clout Kitchen + Pally are teaming up to bring you the hottest party of SF Tech Week 👀
We've got a huge warehouse, a stacked lineup of international touring DJs, an open bar with free flowing soju cocktails, and hundreds of top founders + investors pulling thru 🙌
LINEUP:
- OneTrueGod (https://www.instagram.com/onetruegod)
- GhostDragon (https://www.instagram.com/ghostdragonmusic)
- NGHTSHIFT x Mortis (https://www.instagram.com/nghtshift)
- Bench (https://www.instagram.com/bench.wav)
- Mr. Esc (https://www.instagram.com/stitesclayton)
- Avatar State (https://www.instagram.com/djavatarstate)
Capacity is VERY limited due to venue constraints. RSVP does not guarantee entry.
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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Hosted by:
www.cloutkitchen.com: cookin' virality for brands and artists without the guesswork, thru our ai distribution engine. producers of andfriends.live.
www.pally.com: a home for all your contacts and conversations, with AI that helps you keep track of everything
Supported By:
www.drinkyoju.com: YOJU = Yogurt + Soju cocktail. Made with soju, yogurt, and real fruit
www.pebblebed.com: seed stage fund backing technical founders as early as possible
www.cranstonai.com: #1 AI native Bookkeeping and Tax company designed for software startups
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This is a 21+ event, strictly enforced at the door~
OGs & LPs Shotwells Speakeasy SF
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Union Square (SF)
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"Where Tech Meets Temptation – Shots, Mocktails, and Fun 'til the Sun Rises"
Hosted in collaboration with Good Trouble Ventures and Velvet x Revere:
To access the Speakeasy / Deal Room send $100 to $Musacap. This grants access to an exclusive experience including open bar.
Join us for an exclusive and immersive experience to celebrate the close of SF Tech Week! Musa Capital is reviving a historic speakeasy from San Francisco's Prohibition era for one unforgettable night. This one-of-a-kind event will transport you back in time, blending the charm and allure of the original speakeasy culture with the vibrant energy of SF’s tech community.
Held in a secretive location, this exclusive night will feature — signature cocktails, and an atmosphere steeped in rich cultural history. It's an ideal opportunity for tech innovators, investors, and creators to connect in a unique setting that honors San Francisco's Black entrepreneurial heritage. Don't miss this chance to wrap up Tech Week in style, where history and innovation collide.
Sip on shots of Uncle Nearest, enjoy infused mocktails, keep the vibe going.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
Hack Comedy: An AI Comedy Show
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We raised $2M in seed funding to build an AI comedy show and we are going bankrupt. PLEASE COME TO THIS SHOW!
Hack Comedy is a show that blends live performance with technology. We're doing weird stuff with computers, comedians and artists to craft a unique show that audiences have never seen before.
If you come to a show you could see things like a live roast bot, crowd-working AI, generated images of comedians, multimedia sketches and much more!
For corporate events or company outings contact hello@hackcomedy.ai
hackcomedy.ai
Hack Comedy is sponsored & co-created by jesterlabs.ai, an AI lab & consultancy specializing in fine-tuning models, RAG, and generative AI system design. Reach out to us at info@jesterlabs.ai
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.
TECH WEEK AFTERPARTY W/ ANKHOI (DEEP HOUSE BIBLE)
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JUST ANNOUNCED: LE CLUB x SF TECH WEEK: ANKHOI (DEEP HOUSE BIBLE)✨
Join us for the special TECH WEEK EDITION of LE CLUB featuring French-Moroccan DJ ANKHOI 🇫🇷🇲🇦, renowned as one of the founding fathers of DEEP HOUSE BIBLE and among electronic music's fastest-rising stars.
ANKHOI consistently collaborates and performs alongside industry titans including Keinemusik, Maz, Black Coffee, Ahmed Spins, Samm, Luch, and Laolu, bringing his signature blend of Brazilian House, Deep House, Funk, and Afrohouse that promises to take you on an unforgettable musical journey.
We have curated an afterparty specifically for the SF tech community to decompress and connect beyond the conference circuit. No panels, no pitches, no networking pressure—just pure musical immersion with one of the biggest names in Deep House.
This is made to serve as a sanctuary for builders, founders, and innovators to bond through world-class music, creating the organic connections that make San Francisco's tech ecosystem truly special.
RSVP FOR ACCESS
Lineup:
ANKHOI (DEEP HOUSE BIBLE)
MH vs VANN ESSA
MATHEUS vs ADAM
Please note: This is a ticketed event. RSVPing on Partiful does
not guarantee admission. $10 before 11PM // $20 after 11PM
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
ABOUT LE CLUB: Born in San Francisco by UC Berkeley alumni, LE CLUB has become a compounding force in the city's music scene. Founded by VCs and tech entrepreneurs, LE CLUB was built to connect San Francisco's innovative community through music, bringing together founders, musicians, artists, and investors in an open space designed for collaboration and boundless creativity.
Rise and Ride
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Cyclemate is on a mission to make cities around the world happier and healthier by helping people cycle more and drive less.
The best days start with momentum. Before the city wakes up, join us for a foggy ride through San Francisco. A chance to push yourself, clear your head, and connect with others who share the same drive to maximize their days building, investing, or creating.
Cycling boosts your energy and focus - the ideal start to any weekend. We'll ride together guided in real time by the Cyclemate app. Afterward we'll grab coffee at The Mill.
This gathering is for founders, investors, and technologists who care about building healthier, happier, and more sustainable cities. Along the way, you'll connect with people who believe, like you do, that the way we move shapes the way we live.
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.
Saturday Morning Run with Barry's!
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Mela AI, BPM/Builder Product Community
Runners High Collective
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Golden Gate Park
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Golden Gate Park
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Mela AI, BPM/Builder Product Community
Join founders, investors, product leaders, and techies for a morning run in San Francisco. Together we’ll chase the runner’s high, build connections, and kick off the day with energy, conversation, and community.
What is Mela AI?
Mela AI’s Mission: Empowering ambitious individuals to redefine success through balance. We help people align their habits, goals, and values across five core pillars: Wealth, Health, Fun, Relationships, and Faith. Through AI insights and community-driven experiences, Mela is building a world where high performers thrive without burning out.
What is BPM?
BPM is building a world-class network of product managers who are setting new standards for innovation, leadership, and impact.
What is Tribe X
Tribe X is a community for young black professionals, creatives, and investors in SF to connect and exchange value. We're more than just a party crew - we're the X factor the city's been missing
Please note: This event will be photographed and filmed. Mela AI reserves the right to use photos and videos from the event for marketing and communication purposes. By attending, you consent to your image being used for these purposes and to being added to the Mela AI newsletter.
Want to collaborate? Reach out to marketing@melaai.io
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.
Agentic Memory & Context Engineering Hackathon
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We’re excited to welcome you to the hackathon hosted by MongoDB, presented by Cerebral Valley, and in partnership with: Meta, Voyage AI, Fireworks, Factory, Warp, Porter, Modelence, and AWS! 🚀
Today’s AI agents are only as good as the context they can hold onto. Traditional retrieval-augmented generation helps, but it’s not enough to power persistent, adaptive, and truly agentic applications. This hackathon challenges developers, researchers, and builders to redefine context engineering—how AI agents capture, store, retrieve, and reuse information to enhance memory and decision-making. Participants will work with MongoDB Atlas and Voyage AI, gaining full access to Atlas Vector Search and Voyage AI embeddings, while collaborating with top builders and AI community leaders to push the boundaries of context, memory, and truly agentic applications.
💰 Prizes: There will be $15K in cash prizes and partner credits.
📓 Content: We’re thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of speakers and judges for our upcoming hackathon! ➡️
🗣 Speakers
• Tengyu Ma: Chief AI Scientist & Founder at Voyage AI
• Suraj Patel: VP of Corp Dev and Ventures at MongoDB
• Kai Wu: Partner Engineer at Meta
⚖️ Judges
• Deepa Gopinath: Chief Information Officer at MongoDB
• Shawn Wang: Editor of the Latent Space Podcast
• Michael Grinich: Founder of WorkOS
• Nancy Wang: SVP, Head of Engineering at 1Password
• Dan Kim: VP of Business Development & Head of Digital Asset Listings at Coinbase
• Ray Thai: Founding PM at Fireworks
• And many more!
Note: This is a fully in-person event - remote teams are not allowed.
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 in Sports
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⚡ AI in Sports: A Practical Guide to Building AI-Native Sports Applications
We’re bringing together founders, builders, and sports professionals to explore how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of sports—from player analytics to fan engagement.
This isn’t a high-level “future of AI” chat.
It’s a practical, builder-focused guide on how to design and deploy AI-native sports applications.
🏟 What to Expect (ZERO to HERO)
Playbooks for Sports AI → Frameworks to go from idea → MVP → scalable product.
Practical Use Cases → How AI is being applied in athlete management, video analysis, scouting, fan engagement, and sports commerce.
Tech Deep Dive → What stacks, models, and APIs actually work in production (computer vision, RAG, AI agents, integrations).
Founder Stories → Real examples of startups using AI to solve sports-specific problems.
💡 Who Should Join
- Sports startup founders & product builders
- Engineers & AI enthusiasts looking to break into sports tech
- Coaches, analysts, and sports professionals curious about AI
- Investors & ecosystem partners exploring opportunities in sports AI
🎯 Why Attend?
- By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with:
A step-by-step guide to building AI-native sports apps
- Insights from live examples and case studies
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.
Gaudi, Sigma Squared, V11, Gossip Group
The Decacorn Foundry: Industrial AI Hacka-Summit
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Stanford
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Gaudi, Sigma Squared, V11, Gossip Group
The Decacorn Foundry: Industrial AI Hacka-Summit is an alcohol-free, hybrid hackathon + summit in San Francisco bringing together students, recent alumni, and researchers to prototype AI-native tools for the built world.
In a single day, participants will tackle challenges in computational design, spatial intelligence, world modeling, and robotics, alongside panels, fireside chats, and demos with leading founders, researchers, and investors. Remote participation ensures global voices are included.
This event is designed as the launchpad for a new Industrial AI movement, catalyzing the next wave of decacorns shaping infrastructure, manufacturing, construction, and the future of the physical world.
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.
EdTech for Change Hackathon
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What will you build to support under-privileged kids with the learning opportunities you have?
Join us for Hack Day at the Dublin Wave Center!
Get ready for a day filled with creativity, problem-solving, and impactful innovation. Hosted at Dublin Wave Club and presented by Janyaa, this hackathon is all about leveraging AI, design, and technology to create real-world solutions that empower under-privileged students and schools.
Lightning Talks
Gain insights and inspiration from Janyaa board members and leaders from top AI companies, sharing how cutting-edge technology can transform education.
Featured speakers from:
Janyaa Org
Charlee AI
Sanio AI
iceDQ
Learn how the latest advancements in AI agent frameworks, model deployment, and human-centered design can supercharge your ideas.
Community Demos
Showcase your project to the community!
Inspire others with your creation and share your journey from idea to implementation.
Network & Collaborate
Meet developers, designers, educators, and changemakers who share your passion for making a difference.
Form teams, exchange ideas, and spark collaborations that may extend beyond the hackathon.
Special recognition for:
Best Impact Project (Most potential to improve education access)
Best Technical Innovation (Creative use of AI and technology)
Best Community Choice (Audience favorite)
Event Schedule
9:00 AM – Doors Open
Pick up your challenge materials, grab breakfast, and meet your fellow hackers.
9:30 AM – Lightning Talks
Hear from hosting companies and get inspired by real-world success stories.
10:00 AM – Hacking Time (2.5 hours)
Form teams, brainstorm, and build your solution. Mentors from Janyaa and partner companies will be available for guidance.
12:00 PM – Lunch
Enjoy a break, network, and refuel for the final push.
3:00 PM – Community Demos
Teams present their projects to the audience and judges.
4:30 PM – Wrap-Up & Awards
Celebrate winners, share key takeaways, and recognize all participants.
5:00 PM – Event Concludes
Head home proud of what you’ve accomplished — and ready to take your ideas further.
Why Join?
This is your chance to apply your skills in AI, coding, and problem-solving to make a difference in education. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a student, or simply curious about AI for social good — this event is for you.
Let’s build a brighter future for under-privileged students together.
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.
A NEW AGENT - Hackathon
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Build the next generation of venture-backed AI companies. Selected teams will be considered for Afore Capital’s pre-seed program ($500k–$2M+) and top applicants will be invited to an exclusive dinner with top founders and Afore Capital the night before.
Register for the dinner here -> https://partiful.com/e/rd41CLQtJQAvrkWLmKpk?
Following the success of Agent Foundry, A New Agent kicks off a trilogy of hackathons — each one bigger, bolder, and better than the last. This exclusive gathering brings together top founders, ambitious developers, and frontier researchers ready to build venture-scale products.
Over one intense day, 200+ hand-selected builders will design, experiment with, and deploy autonomous AI agents — from multi-agent collaboration frameworks to production-ready research prototypes.
💡 What to Expect
Hands-on technical workshops & mentorship from industry leaders
A showcase judged by top investors, operators, and AI experts
$5,000 in prizes 🏆 plus recognition & the opportunity to be backed by leading investors
This is where ideas become ventures — and ventures become companies that redefine what’s possible.
🔗 More Info 👉 aforehacks.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.
Gemini x Pipecat Hackathon at YC
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We’re excited to announce a special voice and realtime AI hackathon hosted by Daily and Google DeepMind at the YC office on October 11. Build multimodal AI applications, work with engineers from Google, Daily, Boundary, Coval, Langfuse, Tavus, and the AI Tinkerers community.
Win prizes like a guaranteed YC interview, the opportunity to present your work to Google DeepMind, and special swag.
Due to limited space, please be sure to sign up in advance to reserve your spot.
Schedule:
9:00 AM – Doors open & registration
10:00 AM – Hackathon begins
6:30 PM – Submissions due
6:30–8:00 PM – Food & conversation
8:00 PM – Judges’ presentations
9:30 PM – Event ends
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 Running Club x SFTechWeek
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Golden Gate Park
topics/themes
International / Expansion
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Join our super chill Running + Networking Special Edition at #SFTechWeek 🏃☕✨
Founders Running Club hosts weekly runs in San Francisco and 46 other cities worldwide — bringing together founders, friends, investors, creators, tech professionals, and anyone who loves to move and connect. This time, we’re teaming up with Vanta for a special #SFTechWeek edition!
We’ll meet at William McKinley Monument for intros and a group photo, then head out for a 5K run to Golden Gate Park and back. The pace will be around 10:30 min/mile — a relaxed community run, not a race. Everyone’s welcome!
Schedule:
9:30 AM — Meet
9:35 AM — Intro
9:45 AM — Warm-up
9:50 AM — Run
10:25 AM — Networking picnic
Featured Partner: VANTA 🫶
Vanta is the leading AI trust management platform that helps simplify and centralize security for organizations of all sizes. Over 12,000 companies including Atlassian, Duolingo, Icelandair, Ramp and Synthesia rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust, all in a way that's real-time and transparent. For more information, visit www.vanta.com.
SF CHAPTER
Community: https://heylo.group/frc-sf
Instagram: http://instagram.com/frcsanfrancisco/
GLOBAL FRC
All Cities: http://foundersrc.com/chats
Instagram: http://instagram.com/foundersrc/
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/
Strava: http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC
Website: http://foundersrc.com/
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.
Risk & Liability Notice:
By joining, you participate at your own risk and release Founders Running Club, volunteers, and partners (including Vanta) from liability, except as prohibited by CA law. Use good judgment & follow traffic rules.
Events in Minutes, Un[co]mmon Coworking Space
Burning Man <> Tech Week: Mix and Mingle
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Events in Minutes, Un[co]mmon Coworking Space
"Events in Minutes" (www.eventsinminutes.com) is organizing this special post-Burning Man gathering, with un[co]mmon coworking space:
After a week of dust, art, and radical expression on the Playa, it’s time to shift gears and reconnect with the Bay Area’s builders, dreamers, and innovators during San Francisco Tech Week.
This event brings together founders, engineers, marketers, sales, builders and investors who’ve just returned from Burning Man; or who simply want to channel that same creative spark of reflection, reconnection, and rebooting.
Expect Burner-inspired energy blended with tech-driven conversations, all set in the inspiring environment. Share Playa stories, debug your next big idea, and reboot your system alongside a community that thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology.
Because after the Burn… it’s time to build.
Proudly hosted by UnCommon Coworking, Events in Minutes, and Rubicon Point Partners.
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.
Mates & hackaton
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AI4Science Hackathon
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Hillsborough
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Science has always shaped the future. Now, AI is reshaping science.
Be at the front of this shift by joining us at the AI4Science Hackathon – a one-day event where researchers, technologists, and founders team up to prototype bold ideas at the intersection of AI and scientific discovery.
Co-hosted with AGI House and supported by Viridien, Khosla Ventures, and NVIDIA, this hackathon challenges participants to apply AI to real-world problems across the sciences, with a focus on accelerating the discovery of next-generation sustainable technologies.
You’ll be learning from and working alongside some of the best in the field:
✨ Dr. Jonathan Bean (MatNex)
✨ Dr. Justin Smith (NVIDIA)
✨ Mr. Rajesh Swaminathan (Khosla Ventures)
✨ Mr. Alex Fowler (Viridien)
✨ Prof. Shyue Ping Ong (UC San Diego)
✨ Prof. Gábor Csányi (University of Cambridge)
Prizes
🥇 $4,200 in Viridien Compute Credits (1,000 GPU hours on 4×H100s), guaranteed final-stage interviews at MatNex, and limited-edition merch
🥈 $2,000 in credits + merch
🥉 $1,000 in credits + merch
⭐ MVP Awards: Round-trip to London + guaranteed final-stage interviews at MatNex
With 100+ participants, hands-on challenges, and mentorship from world-class academics + industry leaders, this event will show how AI can transform science, and maybe even the future of our planet.
Schedule Highlights
• 10 AM – Doors open + networking
• 11 AM – Keynote
• 12 PM – Hacking starts
• 8 PM – Demo presentations
As part of SF Tech Week, it offers a unique opportunity to engage with a global community at the forefront of innovation. 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.
Social Growth Power Hour: Live Audits with Ex-TikTok Social Media Manager
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✨ What You’ll Learn
- 1:1 Coffee Chat: Build your social content on the spot (with Anna, Ex-TikTok Social Media Manager)
- Live channel tear-downs: walk away with a Custom Growth Toolkit for your brand.
🔥 Why Attend:
- Scale faster with proven strategies, insider insights, and expert feedback. Every attendee also gets post-event office hours to finalize their next 10 posts and a tailored growth plan.
🎉 Who It’s For:
- Consumer apps, DTC brands, startup founders, looking to grow their social presence + brand awareness.
📍 When & Where
- Time: Oct 11, 2025 · 09:30–11:00 PM
- Location: Outset Coffee (Financial District)
✅ What You’ll Take Home
- Personalized Social Growth Toolkit
- Strategy Consultation with Anna (Ex-TikTok Social Media Manager) for your next 10 posts
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.
Equity X Investments, LLC
Accredited Investor Coffee in SF
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FiDi (SF)
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Equity X Investments, LLC
Dear Accredited Investor,
You are cordially invited to another exclusive gathering curated for a select group of accredited investors in San Francisco. No panels. No pitches. Just high-value networking. Coffee will be available for purchase.
💝 Why attend?
- New business opportunities
- Meaningful dialogue with fellow accredited investors
- Learn more about how we help accredited investors
📍 Where is it?
Financial District, San Francisco
The exact location will be shared with confirmed guests.
☕ Who is this for?
Accredited investors, as defined by the SEC (https://www.sec.gov/resources-small-businesses/capital-raising-building-blocks/accredited-investors), who are interested in public markets
🔍 How do we confirm guests?
All guests are reviewed through sources such as LinkedIn to ensure a high-caliber experience for everyone.
👋 About the hosts
Equity X Investments, LLC
Registered Investment Adviser in Silicon Valley (CRD#332527)
https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/332527
Akio Kurata
He is the Founder & CEO at Equity X, Inc. and Equity X Investments, LLC, an active equity portfolio manager, a FinTech entrepreneur and a former investment banker at Nomura and Rothschild with over 15 years of experience in fundamental analysis, AI and software development and portfolio management. He achieved a 32.3% average return on investment from 2023 to 2025 in public markets. He holds the FINRA Series 65 license, 3 patents granted and a U.S. O-1A visa for individuals with extraordinary ability. He graduated from the University of Tokyo with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He is passionate about longevity and generational wealth. His favorite formula: $100.0k * (1 + 10.0%) ^ 25 years = $1.1m.
Arnold Lee, MD
He is a technologist at heart, a trained physician and a recognized leader in modern primary care with over 18 years of experience in clinical practice, product development, operations, and investment. As an early team member at One Medical, he pioneered scalable care models and integrated digital solutions that improve quality, outcome and access, contributing to its IPO in 2020 and subsequent $3.9 billion acquisition by Amazon in 2022. He advises a healthcare technology VC fund in San Francisco and is driven by the belief that the simplest product may be the next big thing. He completed his internal medicine residency at Columbia University.
⚠️ Please note
Reserve your seat now. Attendance is limited. If your registration is approved, your pass will be non-transferable. Confirmed registration will be required for entry; unregistered guests will be turned away at the door.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Sincerely,
Equity X Investments, LLC
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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.
GenAI Film Brunch
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GenAI Film Brunch – #SFTechWeek
A casual brunch to explore the future of Generative AI for filmmaking and long-form storytelling.
We’re bringing together filmmakers, producers, engineers, and investors curious about the next wave of cinematic GenAI tools, workflows, production, and distribution.
Hosted by Koh Terai (www.kohterai.com) – Former Cannes-screened DP, Stanford Design grad, Co-Founder of Martini (www.martini.film), building pro-grade GenAI tools for filmmakers.
Format:
– Quick intros (attendee bios shared in advance)
– Open conversation over brunch (meal covered)
– 15-person curated guest list for meaningful discussion
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
Spots are limited — apply early for a seat at the table.
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.
NEW ECONOMIES COMMUNITY Social S.F
neighbourhood
Union Square (SF)
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Hey All!
This is our first community event in S.F. and we would love to see you there!
This social will be a little different — but very relaxed. We’ll walk and talk from Salesforce Tower to the Golden Gate Bridge and back, stopping for drinks and food along the way. It’s a great chance to meet fellow subscribers and kickstart your day!
You just need to bring yourself, walkable shoes and warm cloths if it becomes chilly!
Can't wait to see you there!
Ollie + Friends
hey@neweconomies.co
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.
District, Founder of Stealth Healthtech Startup + Founders Hike
Founders Hike Presented by District
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Presidio Heights
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Presidio Heights
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District, Founder of Stealth Healthtech Startup + Founders Hike
Let's wrap SF Tech Week together. You’ve shaken the hands, bumped phones, and perfected your elevator pitch. Now, it's time to actually connect.
Join District for a hike at Lands End. Swap the slides for panoramic views and the networking for real chats with potential new friends. This is your chance to meet incredible founders, VCs, and builders without the pressure.
📍 Meet: Lands End of San Francisco [exact location once on the list]
🕛 Time: Arrive at 10:45 AM and we'll head out at 11:00 AM sharp
🚶♂️Trail: Lands End Trail: [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lands-end-trail]
👥 Who’s invited: District Members, Founders, VCs, aspiring builders.
☕️ Something Sweet: Coffee cart onsite for a post hike treat.
🎒 Bring: Comfy shoes, layers, water, a snack, and anything else you need to feel good out there.
🗣️ Let’s keep the work talk light and focus on real conversations. Meet new people. Be present ✨
💼 [:District] is an exclusive membership community for the world’s top founders, investors and c-level operators.
Thank you to our Sponsor: Intercom+Fin:
Intercom is the customer service company. Fin is the #1 AI Agent for customer service. Founders get Intercom + Fin for free. [https://www.intercom.com/startups-program]
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 Flexible Biosensors
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Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch
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181 2nd St
Overview
This session will explore the intersection of AI, biosensors, and wearable healthtech — highlighting advances in neuro/data analytics, flexible wearables, defense applications, and AI-driven optimization across health and performance.
Run of Show
Time
Session
11:00 – 11:15
Check-in & Welcome Coffee
11:15 – 11:20
Opening Remarks — Moderator: Nazar Gulyk, GSB (Stanford Forbes)
11:20 – 11:40
Talk #1 — Seamus Thomson, PhD (Google)
*Wearables and AI: From Earth to Mars*
linkedin.com/in/seamusthomson
11:40 – 12:00
Talk #2 — Nil Z. Gurel, PhD (Meta)
*Why Your Biosignals Don’t Scale Without Context*
linkedin.com/in/nil-gurel
12:00 – 12:20
Talk #3 — Davide Zhang, MDes (Microsoft)
*Prototyping Wearables: From Haptics to Spatial Interactions*
linkedin.com/in/nil-gurel
12:20 – 12:40
Panel Q&A — Moderator + Speakers (Seamus, Nil, Davide)
12:40 – 1:00
Networking & Wrap-up
Speakers
Moderator — Nazar Gulyk, GSB (Stanford Forbes)
linkedin.com/in/gulyk
Nazar brings experience at the intersection of business, innovation, and technology. He is part of Stanford GSB and Forbes network, focusing on entrepreneurship and wearable healthtech.
Seamus Thomson, PhD — Senior Research Scientist, Google
Talk: *Wearables and AI: From Earth to Mars*
Seamus explores how AI-powered wearables enhance human health and performance — from daily applications on Earth to the challenges of space exploration on Mars. With over a decade leading interdisciplinary R&D across academia and industry, he focuses on scalable health technologies and biosignal interpretation using AI/ML.
Nil Z. Gurel, PhD — Senior Research Scientist, Meta
Talk: *Why Your Biosignals Don’t Scale Without Context*
Nil’s work bridges flexible biosensing, signal processing, and AI to decode complex physiological states. Her research covers vagus nerve stimulation, stress biomarkers, and multimodal sensing. She has published extensively and received awards from NIH, NSF, IEEE, and NextFlex.
Davide Zhang, MDes — Technical Product Designer, Microsoft
Talk: *Prototyping Wearables: From Haptics to Spatial Interactions*
Davide leads mixed reality prototyping on the Windows + Devices Design & Research team at Microsoft. He brings workflows to spatial computing form factors, and has collaborated with MIT Media Lab on lightweight XR haptic gloves. He holds dual master’s degrees in design studies and architecture from Harvard.
New Frontiers Summit | The future of countries and societies
neighbourhood
Union Square (SF)
topics/themes
International / Expansion
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• What does it take to build a country on the internet?
• To imagine a brand new city from scratch?
• To reshape economic and governance models for networked societies?
Join us for an afternoon of talks from frontier founders, builders, and thinkers shaping the future of countries, cities, and citizenship. Includes free coffee, lunch, and drinks!
Speakers include:
💡 Elle Griffin, founder of Elysian Collective, on techno-optimism and human progress
🏡 Jon Hillis, founder of Cabin, on networked societies
🏙️ Mark Lutter, CEO of Braavos Cities, on charter cities
🎤 Daniel Thompson, founder of Noma Collective, on borderless communities
Arrive early for free swag and a tour of our pop-up embassy 🌐
Hackathon - From Job Loss to Job Shift
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International / Expansion
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AI Hackathon in SF - builders, founders and YC judges.
✅ Challenge:
A hackathon-inspired pitch event where teams explore the future of work in the AI era.
Participants will brainstorm and deliver 1–3 minute pitches on how society can move “From Job Loss to Job Shift”
👉 highlighting how the meaning of work itself is shifting, what careers will emerge, and how individuals can stay ahead in the AI-driven economy.
Motto: Think broader. Act faster. Show your difference.
📅Schedule
11:00 AM | Doors Open
11:05 AM | Breakfast - Networking
11:45 AM | Doors close at 12 PM or earlier when the venue reaches capacity. Once full, no further entry will be possible.
12:00 AM | Team Kick‑Off
12:15 AM | Hacking Starts
2:00 PM | Lunch Break + Fleet show (Blue Angels)
3:00 PM | Final Demos (3 min per team + Q&A)
4:00 PM | Networking
5:00 PM | Doors Close
Our guests will have a unique opportunity to watch the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco. Right from our location, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entire Bay, we will be able to see the Blue Angels and the entire Fleet Show.
🏆Prizes:
🏆1st Place | $30k ** + Final Round Interview with YC‑backed company (internship, founding engineer) + TBA
🏆2nd Place | $20k ** + TBA
🏆3rd Place | $10k ** + TBA
** -Please read the disclaimer at the bottom.
🧑⚖️ Judging Note:
Judges are invitation-only. Their participation does not imply endorsement of any team, product, or tech.
Want to join the panel? Apply here: https://tally.so/r/w4lK7O
Judges’ participation does not imply endorsement of any team, product, or technology.
✅ Mentors:
🌟Rashid Aliyev | Innovator, ex. Big-4, People's Choice awardee
🌟Sako M | Senior Software Engineer @ Gladly, Hackathon Champion
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Previous hackathon in San Francisco:
🌟GPT Hackathon, San Francisco
https://lu.ma/f5bo1xqu
🌟AI Vibe Coding Hackathon, San Francisco
https://luma.com/8clf1otc
✅Hosts:
🌟TatianaSF.com | Tatiana Isa | CEO of HackathonSF and 🌟Yar Doroshenko, Co-Founder & COO Geekle AI Labs (0docs CDE)
🌟Sport Basement Presidion, San Francisco
🌟The Official Tech Week, presented by a16z
www.Tech-Week.com, Andreessen Horowitz
✅Sponsors:
🌟Sports Basement Presidio (see the gifts below)
🌟Pilum24 - YouTube Video Promotion
🌟SF TechWeek
🌟 TatianaSF.com
✅ Why Join?
🌟Power Network: 100 + AI experts, YC founders, hackathon participants, mentors, and advisors.
🌟ALWAYS Delicious Meals
🌟Electric Vibe
✅If you have ideas or would like to support the hackathon as a 🤝sponsor, 🤝volunteer, or you have any 📩 questions, please reach out anytime at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianasf/
Let’s build something extraordinary together.
🚀 Register now!
✅Sports Basement is offering an exclusive discount to Hackathon -From Job Loss to Job Shift network!
20% off for Basementeers and 11% off for Non-Basementeers from Oct 10th through Oct 19th.
✅Shopping Online? Your discount is already preloaded—https://shop.sportsbasement.com/! Or, use the code HACKATHON at checkout.
✅Shopping In-Store? Show this email at checkout to receive your discount. POS Code: 2050014069843. Some exclusions apply.
✅ Not a Sports Basement Basementeer yet?
Join today for $25 (lifetime fee!) to unlock even more perks and benefits! 10% off for life and 10% back to local schools and non-profits.
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#SFLife #Hackathon2025 #YC #StartupLife #AIcareers #TechEvents #YCombinator #Founders #SanFranciscoEvents #AIinSF
✅ ABOUT SECTION:
About me TatianaSF.com
🌟 Tatiana Isa is a San Francisco–based entrepreneur and five-time founder, best known as Co-Founder & GP at kitSF and as an advisor to AI and edtech startups. With over 20 years of experience and holding O-1A and EB-2 NIW visas, she champions innovation in education and technology.
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.
‼️‼️‼️Attention!
Old Mason Street will be closed‼️ at 1:00 PM on October 11, 2025. 🟥We strongly advise not to use the parking lot next to Sports Basement, as it will not be possible to leave once the street is closed.
Instead, all guests should park at Tunnel Tops and walk in (about 3 minutes). Parking instructions will be shown in the pictures below this description.
Park at the Main Post (300 spots),
Tunnel Tops (100 Spots),
Palace of Fine Arts (200 spots) or
Stillwell Hall (75 spots).
We recommend the Main Post or Tunnel Tops since traffic will not move on Mason Street, and it will be faster to walk Mason Street rather than drive it.
We also recommend using taxi, carpool, or public transportation.
The Fleet Show ends at 4:00 PM, but the road will reopen only after 6:00 PM.
Please also be prepared for loud moments during Fleet Week — but we will enjoy the show together!
🟥Equipment and IT Access‼️
A guest Wi-Fi network will be available, but please bring your own mobile hotspot if possible, as our Wi-Fi has limited capacity.
Please bring your laptops and mobile devices fully charged, as the location has very few power outlets with limited capacity.
Don’t forget to bring extension cords and power strips if needed.
🟥Internet Notice‼️
Due to Wi-Fi restrictions at Sports Basement, please bring your own hotspot if you need to connect more than one computer to the internet.
**All/Government Attendees Disclaimer:
🏆 $ Prizes will be provided as equity issued through the 🌟 FAST Advisory Agreement from the Founders Institute. Participants must send a confirmation email stating they have reviewed the equity award and that accepting it follows their local laws and their organization’s rules.
High Tech Arena
neighbourhood
Virtual (SF)
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Sisters with Ventures, Good Trouble Ventures, Untapped Ventures, Emmeline Ventures
Capital Queens: Building through Presence, Power and Partnership
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East Bay
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Sisters with Ventures, Good Trouble Ventures, Untapped Ventures, Emmeline Ventures
An Intimate Gathering for Black Women Leaders in Investment
Join us for an exclusive brunch experience during SF Tech Week, where Black women General Partners, Investors (Angels, VCs, Fund Managers), and check writers come together to celebrate our collective power and forge meaningful connections in the investment ecosystem.
Hosts: Monica Pool Knox (Good Trouble), Lisha Bell (Sisters with Ventures)
Sponsors: Good Trouble Ventures, Sisters with Ventures, Untapped Investing (Mica Mayo and Felicia Mayo), Cake Ventures (Monique Woodward), Cherryrock Capital (Victoria Feliciano), Emmeline Ventures (La Keisha Landrum Pierre), Hidden Star Capital
Sponsors:
About Good Trouble Ventures:
Good Trouble Ventures is an early stage (Pre-Seed / Seed / Series A) venture fund investing at the intersection of tech and entertainment. Led by an all-female GP team, Good Trouble Ventures looks for category creating founders innovating through emerging technologies and creative sectors such as music, film, television, media, sports, gaming, and the creator economy. https://www.goodtrouble.vc/Conversational Traveler (Michelle Green)
About Sisters With Ventures:
Sisters with Ventures is a podcast and movement by Lisha Bell that showcases Women of Color General Partners and Angel Investors to inspire women to pursue venture capitalism for positive change. By featuring these trailblazing leaders, Sisters with Ventures aims to bridge the gap between aspiration and action, empowering women to make their mark in venture capitalism. Our mission is to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capital investment as a meaningful way to advocate for marginalized founders.
About Cake Ventures:
Cake Ventures is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm that invests in companies creating technology products and solutions that meet the needs of tomorrow’s internet users. Cake is a thesis driven fund focused on areas of demographic change that are changing technology including: aging and longevity, the increased spending power of women, and the shift to majority-minority.
About Cherryrock Capital:
Cherryrock Capital backs underinvested entrepreneurs building transformative software companies that will shape the future. We lead and co-lead Series A and B funding rounds, partnering with visionary founders to help them scale through operational excellence. Stacy Brown-Philpot and Saydeah Howard leverage their combined 40+years of operating experience to help the best-emerging technology companies achieve $100 million+ in revenue. We invest in high-growth industries with nascent markets across five areas: digital health, enterprise SaaS, fintech, future of work, and consumer infrastructure.
About Emmeline Ventures :
Emmeline Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in the next generation of founders transforming the future of women’s health, wealth, and climate. With a focus on tech-enabled, women-led startups, Emmeline backs visionary entrepreneurs who are building purposeful, high-growth companies that drive both innovation and systemic progress. Guided by a conviction that capital can be a catalyst for change, the firm partners deeply with founders to scale ideas that redefine what’s possible—and make tomorrow more equitable, sustainable, and inspired.
About Hidden Star Capital:
Hidden Star Capital is dedicated to making smart investments in established and growing women and minority led businesses. That is all we do. Impact investing is not new or fashionable for us, we have been doing this work for years. The future of savvy investing is diverse. Women-led, venture capital & private equity backed start-ups financially outperform their male counterparts, utilizing less capital for a greater return. https://hiddenstarcapital.com
About Conversational Traveler:
Celebrating all Capital Queens who are building power in the investment ecosystem deserves more than applause, their wins deserve a passport stamp. Michelle Green’s boutique travel agency, Conversational Traveler LLC, curates luxury Celebration and Wish List travel for women who invest boldly - in businesses, communities, and themselves. From milestone moments to meaningful escapes, they design experiences that honor your success and restore your spirit.
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.
LPs Exclusive Penthouse Brunch
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Topic: LPs Exchange Insights from Meeting Hundreds of Funds Raising in 2025
Who: LPs, family offices or investors who would like to be an LP one day
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.
Swiss Watch AI: The $7B Opportunity - Mexican Brunch in the Presidio
neighbourhood
Presidio Heights
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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.
Food Crawl @ Ferry Building
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We’re bringing the Curator Food Crawl to the Bay! We'll explore, taste, and curate our favorites at the Ferry Building Marketplace.
We’ll stop by local food vendors / restaurants—sampling what catches our eye and use Curo (trycurator.ai) to capture our favorite places for future inspiration.
📍 Location: Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco. Meet us by the Red Bay Coffee Ferry Building.
🍴 Format: Stroll, eat and shop.
🎉 Vibe: Laid-back foodie adventure with good company, great food, and plenty of market magic.
💸 Cost: Everyone covers their own eats and drinks after.
🛍️ What to bring: Appetite, curiosity, comfy shoes, and a reusable bag for goodies.
✅ We’ll provide: Curator team will cover cost of the first vendor.
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.
FoundersX Hackathon: AI Agents in Action
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Twilio Presents: AI Magic on the Streets (DAY 4)
neighbourhood
Downtown (SF)
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DAY 4 of 4
Keep your eyes open during Tech Week—you might just spot our traveling magician 🪄! Dressed in full magic attire, he’ll be roaming the streets of San Francisco and popping into Tech Week events, ready to amaze.
Stop him when you see him and experience jaw-dropping magic tricks powered entirely by AI—each one custom-built with code. 🎩✨
We’ll be capturing the best reactions along the way, so you might even catch yourself in the buzz on social media. Don’t miss this chance to see tech, magic, and a little bit of wonder collide!
For live updates on where to find him, we’ll be commenting here with his latest location.
#twiliomagician #twilio
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.
Brain Optimization Summit
neighbourhood
Potrero Hill
types/formats
Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch
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We have run out of free tickets, you now need to purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to be approved: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-brain-optimization-summit-sf-tech-week-tickets-1680947211359?aff=oddtdtcreator
How is AI enabling the next generation of brain optimization therapies, trackers, and tools?
This afternoon event illuminates the cutting edge of new technology to make us sharper, and slow down, prevent, reverse, or engineer solutions for peak brain performance and neurological diseases.
Speakers will include top CEOs, Researchers, and physicians in the therapeutics, diagnostics, deep tech, and health tech neuro space.
There will be healthy appetizers/light lunch and happy hour drinks. Speakers will give short talks with networking opportunities interspersed.
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.
From Anxiety to Agency in AI Era: The Rise of Chinese Professionals in Silicon Valley
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From Anxiety to Agency in AI Era: The Rise of Chinese Professionals in Silicon Valley
✨AI时代硅谷华人如何突破焦虑,创造多元价值
🔹 活动简介
AI正在重新定义硅谷,也深刻影响着每一位在这里奋斗的华人。从裁员焦虑到晋升瓶颈,从健康失衡到意义迷茫,AI时代既带来不确定,也带来重新塑造自我价值的机会。
本次论坛将汇聚来自AI心理学、AI创业、科技创新与职场发展的从业者,共同探讨:
如何在AI浪潮中突破焦虑、重塑竞争力,并在多元领域中实现成长与价值创造。
🔹 适合人群
- 正在经历职业转型,或对AI趋势感到焦虑的职场人士
- 希望提升身心健康与自我觉察、实现长期平衡的科技从业者
- 渴望在AI浪潮中找到新方向、重拾热情与成长动力的硅谷华人
- 希望突破美国职场“隐形天花板”,实现更高层级发展的专业人士
🔹 核心议题
💼 AI与职场转型:
AI会替代我吗?如何成为高价值员工、在变局中抓住机会?
🚀 突破职业天花板:
硅谷晋升难?从AI浪潮中找到突破口,实现职业升级。
🧠 身心双重焦虑的解决之道:
结合血糖与AI科学减压,从焦虑与亚健康中重获平衡。
💡 迷茫与意义感缺失:
如何找到个人优势与激情,用AI助力实现长期成长与目标。
🔹 分享嘉宾
👨🏫 Dr. Rock Liu
人工智能心理学家/香港金融管理学院客座教授/清华职业发展导师/多家上市公司AI领导力顾问/《心智悦卡》创作人
👩💼 Kaitan Sun
EpicTopia创始人(结合行为学与AI陪伴实现个人长期目标)/ 前 Capital One 资深数据科学家/维持 20+年个人年记录
👨🔬 Lei Zhao
ViiRaa 联合创始人兼CEO,下一代行为改变平台,结合AI教练+CGM连续血糖监测=潜意识减肥。参与开发过Tesla Model 3, AirPods Pro 2, Vision Pro。从具身智能🦾,到身心智能💪。
👩💻 Jasmine Zhong
前TikTok HRBP (美国硅谷) 前百度 USA HRBP(美国硅谷) 6 年HR经验/ 已认证的本体论教练 / 职场博主
🔹 时间地点
🕧 2025年10月11日(周六)下午12:30-15:30
📍 斯坦福(EVGR Building B, Room 144)
🔹 声明:本活动属于 SF Tech Week的一部分
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.
Agentic AI: Building the Next Wave of AI Agent
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🚀 Part of Tech Week SF 2025
Join us for an evening exploring how Agentic AI is reshaping the future of work. From healthcare to finance to customer success, digital employees are being deployed today to scale operations, improve efficiency, and work alongside human teams.
This event will feature:
✨ Live demos of Agentic AI in real-world workflows
🔥 Fireside chat & panel with AI builders and early adopters
🤝 Networking with founders, operators, and investors driving the AI revolution
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.
Navigate & Network: Fleet Week Viewing Party with Cleary Gottlieb
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Downtown (SF)
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We're delighted to host founders and investors at Navigate & Network, Cleary Gottlieb's Fleet Week Viewing Party, during #SFTechWeek. Join us for an afternoon of spectacular naval displays and strategic networking, where our firm's extensive experience in AI regulation and technology law meets cutting-edge artificial intelligence innovation, creating the perfect setting for meaningful industry connections.
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.
hack, plunge, repeat
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Pacific Heights
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The residency is a global network of hacker homes for ambitious builders. this tech week, you'll see our newest home "Inventor's residency".
Here we will hack on our work, cold plunge every hour, chat in our free time, and make great friends along the way :)
Thank you Bay Immigration Law for sponsoring this event - if you need visa support, definitely contact tj@bayimmigrationlaw.com and let him know the residency sent you - he is a speedy responder and will be able to answer all of your questions.
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 Founders & Investors Summit
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Agents Everywhere: From Workflow to Connectivity
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Introduction:
Agents are evolving rapidly. It's time for a deep dive into the integration and interoperability revolutionizing AI. How close are we to seamless agent-to-agent (A2A) communication, full Model Context Protocol (MCP) adoption, and robust external tool utilization?
Join Composio & AI+ during SF Tech Week, hosted by a16z, to explore cutting-edge developments in agent integrations, MCP servers, and the evolving ecosystem of AI agents.
Connect, discuss, and collaborate with top AI founders, leading enterprise customers, and pioneering innovators transforming how agents communicate, integrate, and impact businesses.
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Daytime Panel
Date & Time: Oct 11 (Sat) 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Composio Office, San Fracisco
Event Format:
- 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Registration & Networking
- 1:30 – 1:40 PM: AI+ Welcome Remarks
- 1:40 - 2:00 PM: Composio Product Demo
- 2:00 - 2:20 PM: AGI, Inc. Product Demo
- 2:20 – 3:20 PM: Panel Discussion – The Agent Integration Revolution
- 3:20 – 5:00 PM: Audience Q&A & Networking
Confirmed Panelists
- Karan Vaidya, Co-Founder, Composio – Building Workflows for AI Agents
- Vasek Mlejnsky, Co-Founder & CEO, E2B - Building Cloud for AI Agents
- Bill Zhu, Founder & CEO @ Pokee AI – Building Foundation AI Agents
- Div Garg, Co-Founder & CEO @ AGI, Inc. - Building On-Device AI Agents
- Lynn Duan, Founder @ AI+ – Building AI Founders Community
Discussion Topics:
- What’s the current state of agent systems, and what key challenges remain for seamless integration?
- How will MCP and A2A transform the way we design and deploy agent solutions?
- What technical innovations are pushing agent integrations forward?
- How can AI startups leverage agent integration to accelerate enterprise adoption and scalability?
Who Should Attend
AI Founders, Enterprise Tech Leaders, AI Product Innovators, Technologists, and Investors aiming to:
- Gain clarity on cutting-edge agent integration techniques
- Explore opportunities for collaboration with top industry players
- Understand how to position their AI products effectively within emerging integration ecosystems
SMARTUP 500: THE FIRST AT TECH WEEK SF Launching the world’s first Startup Ranking
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American South Asian Network
Investor–Founder Connect: South Asian Edition
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Downtown (SF)
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American South Asian Network
Where South Asian founders and investors meet, learn, and explore opportunities together.
We’ll kick off with candid perspectives from South Asian and South Asia–focused investors on what makes a pitch stand out, the funding landscape in 2025, and how diaspora founders can leverage cross-border opportunities.
Next, select founders will deliver lightning pitches to the room, sparking conversations and potential collaborations on the spot. We’ll wrap with structured networking designed to connect you directly with the people who can move your business forward.
For founders raising their first round, investors scouting the next breakout, and anyone eager to explore the investor–founder dynamic, this is the place to connect.
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.
Let Your Funding Take Flight!
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Russian Hill
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A Blue Angels Watch Party hosted by Astia CEO & Managing Partner, Sharon Vosmek with food and beverages generously provided by Osborne Clarke.
Exceptional startups are invited to join us atop Russian Hill to enjoy food, beverages, networking and great views!
Wanna know if we think your startup is exceptional? Here is our measure...
* An innovative company solving real-world problems, led by an inclusive team with both women and men in positions of equity and influence
* High growth and raising capital to achieve that growth
* Any sector, any geography
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/
[AI Companion Founder Summit]
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Alamo Square
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The FIRST EVER founder gathering for AI COMPANIONS companies! Come join us in Alamo park where the best AI companion tech/founders meet for cold drinks, great view, cool breeze and long-term friendships! Ready to inspire and be inspired!
Daedalia is an a16z speedrun company building astonishing next-gen AI friends on mobile.
Checkout our product here at https://soullink.cc/
Connect to founder at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shang-michael/
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.
Reimagining Capital: Meet Visionary Investors Funding Tech that Elevates Humanity
neighbourhood
Downtown (SF)
types/formats
Match making e.g. co-founder speed dating
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our Oct 11 Investor Alliance Gathering had to be unexpectedly postponed. APOLOGIES.
Join us tonight Monday, instead at: partiful.com/e/SRq4YGMmEm5TmJhLutRv
Apologies again for any inconvenience. You will receive invitations to the next Light DAO Investor Alliance Meeting, in SF, LA or both cities later in October or early November.
If you see this notice after Monday afternoon and would like to be included in our future LIGHT DAO INVESTOR ALLIANCE MEETINGS in SF, LA or Online, please still RSVP here and we will invite you in the future.
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Reimagining Capital: Meet Visionary Investors Funding Tech That Elevates Humanity
Curated Investor Connections ✦ Values-Aligned Capital ✦ Global Network
✨ Hosted by the Light DAO Investor Alliance
🌍 Calling all investors who care about the future of humanity. Join us during SF Tech Week for a high-vibe, high-impact salon where purpose meets capital.
💸 From active angel investors to visionary VCs, family offices, and catalytic funders — we’re gathering a global community backing real-world innovation: AI for good and frontier technologies advancing human potential and planetary well-being.
🤝 Hosted by Light DAO — a global network of 5,000 founders, innovators, and funders committed to social impact, personal growth, and a more conscious economy — this experience is designed to spark authentic connections and long-term alliances.
✨ AI-powered matchmaking to connect with values-aligned peers
✨ Two short overviews of startups embodying Light DAO’s mission by our founder
✨ Meaningful conversations & connections, not just transactional networking
🔥 Come meet other investors who share your vision for a better world — and gain new allies, bold ideas, and fresh inspiration.
INVESTORS ONLY PLEASE: If not an active investor, we warmly welcome you to join our event "INVESTING FOR A NEW ERA: WHERE IMPACT & HIGH RETURNS CONVERGE FOR HUMAN FLOURISHING" open to both Founders & Investors.
https://partiful.com/e/SRq4YGMmEm5TmJhLutRv?
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.
TribeX + NSBE ‘How Culture Meets Innovation and AI’
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Downtown (SF)
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TribeX SF, in partnership with NSBE, is bringing the X-Factor to Tech Week: a flagship day-party-meets-tech-mixer with rooftop vibes, live DJ, and curated networking across tech, venture, and culture.
This isn’t just another panel — it’s where authentic relationships get built and bold ideas spark.
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🎤 Featured Panel
How Culture Meets Innovation & AI
• Bosie Akioyamen – Production Engineer, Meta & President, NSBE SF
• Dami Thompson – Co-Founder, Diligence Africa; 15+ years as a VC investor, operator & entrepreneur
• Nathan Belaye – YC 2025 Founder of Sira, automating back-office ops with AI
• Sam Williams – Serial entrepreneur & AI strategist; Founder of CustomHome.AI (acquired) & Jora.AI
• Moderator: Taofik Sulaiman - Founder of TribeX & TheTradeTribe; Product Manager @ YouTubeTV
If you have any questions for the panelists, please submit ahead of time here: https://forms.gle/yCZERwJdehrhFyfy8
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What to Expect
🎶 Live DJ
🎤 Culture x AI Panel
🎲 Interactive Games + Team Challenges
🥂 Drinks, activations & Saturday vibes
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
Build at the speed of thought with Dualite Alpha
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Unmute, Cosmos Union, Piñata Pitch
Unfounders Demo Day
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International / Expansion
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SOMA
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Unmute, Cosmos Union, Piñata Pitch
Unfounders, hosted by Piñata Pitch × Unmute, is the Ultimate Hackerhouse + Demo Day Throwdown — at SF Tech Week.
We've built unfounders for undiscovered, untraditional builders from anywhere in the world to break into the SF tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. If that sounds like you, document your journey building your startup, innovation, product etc in public - submit a video to us as proof. We'll pick the top 5 teams and cover flights + accomodation at our hackerhouse + demo day.
Demo day is open to general public as well! If you're a founder, creators, VC, or identify as an individual interested in innovation, youth entrepreneurship, and decentralizing access to opportunity, we hope to see you at our conference!
Our Panel at this Event will include:
Julia Li, Daniel Min (Cluely), Richard Zheng (a16z), Lily Yang (Pally), and Pear Chotbunwong (Foundess, Forbes)
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.
Gen AI European X SF Founders Meet
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Are you an aspiring or current pan EU founder? Visting from Berlin, Paris, Oslo, Munich, Stockholm?
Meet other SF tech week visiting founders to connect and exchange ideas and build community. Discuss fundraising, vet innovative ideas, and find collaboration opportunities with Bay Area talent. Even meet potential co-founders and early hires to fuel your startup journey.
This is a place to discuss the latest w/ Gen AI across different spaces from AI creatives to productivity to healthcare and edtech.
Please note that registration requires approval to maintain a high-quality experience. Venue details will be shared upon successful registration.
This event is a Happy Hour.
* This event is a cash bar that means you pay for your drinks.
* A $25 community fee is waived for this event
Come by to engage in valuable dialogue and expand your network. This event is a part of #SF TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
About your host:
Arundhati is a Product Leader in Gen AI at Meta and 3x ex-founder (health tech, e-commerce).
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.
#startups #startupfounders #founders #sffounders #sfentrepreneurs #foundersconnect #techfounders
Pitch, Win Cash Awards, Integrate-Shape the Future of Healthcare with CharmHealth
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CharmHealth is a next-generation EHR that leverages agentic AI to create an “invisible” healthcare system that works silently in the background, eliminating administrative burden while providers focus entirely on patient care. Through ambient listening technology and autonomous AI agents, the system automatically captures conversations, generates clinical documentation, and orchestrates complex workflows without manual intervention. The platform integrates advanced predictive analytics and intelligent automation across all clinical processes—from appointment scheduling to care coordination.
At this #SFTechWeek event— we invite developers and entrepreneurs in the Health I.T. space to come and present their ideas to us for a chance to win cash awards. Participants will also have the opportunity to list their innovation on CharmHealth’s robust marketplace CharmHealthHub.com that connects them to CharmHealth’s wider ecosystem and gives them instant to access to the thousands of providers using our EHR everyday.
If you have an innovation in any of the following categories, you are welcome to join us:
- Mobile Health Apps
- Hardware Accelerated AI
- Population Health
- Healthcare Accessibility
- Agentic AI
Awards:
- 1st place: $1000
- 2nd place: $500
- 3rd place: $250
BrainWaves Experience Show
BrainWaves : How to Control any Device with your mind
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BrainWaves Experience Show
Signal Creators, Seldon VC
6 Million Views in 6 Days: YouTube Masterclass with Drew Spartz - AI Species
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Signal Creators, Seldon VC
How do you turn complex AI ideas into content that captures millions?
Join us for a fireside chat with Drew Spartz, creator of AI Species, whose latest video hit almost 6 million views in just 6 days, ranking #2 most hyped video globally on YouTube. (Addition: the title should now be 7 million 7 days)
https://youtu.be/f9HwA5IR-sg?si=3Pkr4XtS8UKBryNJ
Drew’s channel, Species, explains latest AGI news — captivating millions by turning deep technical topics into emotionally engaging narratives.
In this session, we’ll break down:
• The strategies behind viral storytelling.
• How creators can build trust, curiosity and understanding around complex AI topics.
• The changing landscape of communication in the AI era.
• The role of media in shaping how the world understands AGI.
This event is for creators, communicators, founders, and AI enthusiasts looking to understand how to reach audiences and truly resonate.
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This event is hosted by Signal- where we translate complex research by AI Safety Labs & companies into powerful narratives through creator campaigns. Signal's mission is to be the engine that bridges organizations, labs, and researchers with creators, tools, and the people being affected. www.signalcreators.com
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Here's a bit about our partners-
Seldon brings together the world's most capable founders while conducting their own cutting-edge research and directly developing the existential security technologies that will define how humanity coexists with superintelligence.
Manifund helps charity founders find aligned donors. Manifold bets on unproven people, speculative projects, and weird funding mechanisms. Not everything works, and that's okay!
Species is Drew's Youtube Channel. Drew hopes to build a movement towards responsible AI through Species.
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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.
n8n / Apify / Leadspicker
Building GTM Workflows with n8n & Apify
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Downtown (SF)
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n8n / Apify / Leadspicker
AI for Emotional Resilience: Hack Your Inner Power
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Design District
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Behind every bold idea is a human who has to hold it all together.
Founders, builders, and creatives often push their limits—but what if your real edge isn’t just speed… but emotional resilience?
Join us for an immersive evening at #SFTechWeek where we’ll explore how AI can be a guide for clarity, strength, and self-discovery.
💡 What to Expect:
1. Bring a challenge you’ve been struggling with—big or small.
2. Work through it live with Kris, your AI guide designed to help you navigate emotional blocks, move past self-doubt, and gain clarity on your next step.
3. Discover a singular insight that strengthens your emotional resilience and guides your next step forward.
4. Share your breakthrough with the group (if you like) and see it featured on our Story Wall—a living collection of real moments of courage and transformation.
✨ Come with a challenge. Leave with clarity. ✨
This event is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of gatherings hosted by VCs and startups to bring the tech ecosystem together. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
TechWeek Afterparty: Bonfire & Sunset at Ocean Beach
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Ocean Beach
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European Startup Embassy
No official agenda, no panel discussions, no dress code, no photos 😎. Just watching the sunset, grabbing a drink, and connecting with fellow founders and VCs in a relaxed vibe.
We’re the European Startup Embassy, bringing together European founders and US partners to build the next generation of global tech leaders. Bonus points if you can play guitar (or any instrument)! 🎸🔥
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.
Sonatic Launch Party
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so we launched Sonatic — a new interface that gets work done while you live life.
San Francisco is buzzing, breathing, already vibing with AI agents.
but this evening?
no pitches. no networking.
just a yacht at sunset, house music on the waves, and strangers turning into friends.
only request: dance, mingle…
and if you’re curious, join the waitlist at sonatic.com 🌊✨
~ kinjal
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.
Best Hotpot Dinner Meets Founders’ Pitch Night @ MDM
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Welcome to the Mission Dolores Manor (MDM) all-you-can-eat hot pot dinner hosted at our beautiful historic mansion.
Open to San Francisco's best builders, founders, and hackers. Sign ups processed as they are received!
Expect ample time for cozy conversations, delicious food and drinks, and networking breakouts.
Agenda:
6:00 pm: Arrival, introductions, seating
6:30-9 pm: Delicious food served, show off projects
9-10 pm: Wrap up conversations
Limited seats and chop sticks. Book soon!
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.
Are we doing AI the right way?
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Spice King of Zanzibar, Angel List
After Hours Founder's Poker Lounge w/ Angellist
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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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~~ Approved for one night but want to switch or come back another time? No problem — just show up on your preferred night. No need to update your Luma RSVP. ~~
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
Thu Oct 9 - https://partiful.com/e/4ZomYSAK9jE18kGcZez6
Fri Oct 10 - https://partiful.com/e/GDPbUkJbQoOg06yzEaKR
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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.
AI in Real Estate Investing
AI in Real Estate Investing
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AI in Real Estate Investing
AI in Real Estate Investing: Unlocking Future Value:
Agenda:
6:30-7p: Networking
7-8p: Panel Discussion
8-8:30p: Networking, Wrap Up.
This event explores how AI is transforming real estate investing, from optimizing portfolios to uncovering new opportunities. Discover cutting-edge AI applications like predictive analytics for market forecasting and automated due diligence.
Notable Speaker: We're excited to host Vinney Chopra, a real estate investor and fund manager who has managed over $1 billion USD in Assets Under Management (AUM). He'll share his insights on leveraging AI for large-scale real estate portfolios. Other speakers include AI researchers, PropTech innovators, and experienced investors - Duy Tran and Saurabh Kurjekar.
Content Highlights: The program features a panel discussion and tool demos on:
Predictive AI for market trends and property valuation.
AI-powered portfolio optimization and underwriting.
Real-world case studies and ethical considerations of AI in real estate.
What Makes It Special: This event offers a unique blend of real estate expertise and AI technology, providing practical knowledge and actionable strategies. With Vinney Chopra's proven experience, attendees will gain unparalleled insights and learn about what real estate investors look for when buying deals, along with networking opportunities to shape the future of real estate investing.
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.
A simple dinner for good people
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Everyone has a story.
And the best stories are told around a table with good food.
We're setting a table during Tech Week — 5 courses prepared by one of our own, and a carefully chosen group of people who know the value of a good conversation.
Come hungry, come curious.
Hosted by Sonder
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.