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.

We're bringing together 300+ of the top founders, investors, creators, and operators in Consumer Tech, AI, and the Creator Economy. (First come, first serve — make sure to apply early!) 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. 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.

⚠️ 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

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.

An invite-only symposium convening a circle of technologists, economists, and researchers to mark the public release of AlphaFund’s forthcoming white paper. 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.

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.

YOOO Clout Kitchen + Pally are teaming up to bring you the hottest party of SF Tech Week! We have a huge warehouse, international touring DJs, an open bar with free flowing soju cocktails, and hundreds of the top founders and investors coming thru 🙌 LINEUP: - OneTrueGod (https://www.instagram.com/onetruegod) - ⁠GhostDragon (https://www.instagram.com/ghostdragonmusic) - ⁠NGHTSHIFT b2b Mortis (https://www.instagram.com/nghtshift) - ⁠BENCH - ⁠Avatar State (https://www.instagram.com/djavatarstate) ​SEE U THERE, come and let loose! 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. — Hosted by: www.cloutkitchen.com: cookin' virality for brands and artists without the guesswork, thru our ai distribution engine 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

Thursday October 9th, RASA returns to San Francisco at Mina Gallery to host an SF Tech Week closing party, where international DJs, live performances, and stage design converge for a cultural reset at the nexus of sound and innovation. ⚡️🪩🍸 No panels, no pitches, just a night engineered for collisions. Lineup: MALAS Admiral b2b Gatsbo Le Crew About RASA: Born in San Francisco and now scaling globally, RASA has become synonymous with boundary-pushing experiences, from the Thrill City Festival at Six Flags to high-end gatherings across London, Dubai, and Miami and beyond. Powered by world-class production and AI-driven community curation, RASA connects entrepreneurs, investors, and artists in environments built to spark collaboration and ignite imagination. Please note, this is a ticketed event. RSVPing on Partiful does not include admission. Free entry before 10.30 PM // 20$ at the door after 10.30 PM 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 the creators of Snark Tank/Money is Funny — the tech pitch roast comedy show featured in Forbes and the Washington Post — comes a wild new night of laughs and love. Join us for a mixer, stand-up comedy, and live dates between two brave singles, guided by the audience with commentary by a panel of comedians and a matchmaker. Think The Bachelor meets Whose Line. We'll have some comedy sets and some tech-themed jokes too! 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.

"Where Tech Meets Temptation – Shots, Mocktails, and Fun 'til the Sun Rises" Hosted in collaboration with Good Trouble Ventures and Velvet x Revere: 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.

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.

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 6am 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 one of the top spots for cyclists in the area. 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.

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. 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.

Nations are being reshaped by technology, mobility, and culture. Remote work, digital communities, and new governance models are challenging the role of the traditional nation-state. At the same time, ambitious builders are experimenting with internet countries, charter cities, and other bold ideas that could define how people live and work together in the decades ahead. This one-day summit brings together founders, thinkers, and policymakers to explore what comes next: How will traditional countries adapt when citizens can live and work anywhere? What new cities, communities, or “nations on the internet” might emerge? How do we bridge visionary experiments with practical impact in the real world? Organised by Plumia, a global network exploring the future of migration, citizenship, and borders, as part of SafetyWing’s San Francisco Pop-Up Embassy. The New Frontiers summit is an invitation to build across boundaries—geographic, ideological, and institutional. Confirmed speakers: 🏡 Jonathan Hillis on the future of networked societies 💡 Elle Griffin on techno-optimism and human progress 💰 Dave McClure on real estate for network states 🏙️ Mark Lutter on the rise of charter cities 🌐 Sondre Rasch on reimagining social safety nets ⚡️ Lauren Razavi on building bridges to new frontiers 🎤 Daniel Thompson joins Elle, Jon, Mark, and Lauren on a panel on the future of cities

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: 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 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 Knowledge of real tech stacks & workflows you can start using immediately 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.

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.

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. ​Exciting Prizes - $1000 in total ​Special prizes will be awarded 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.

​​We host weekly runs in SF and 40+ locations around the world for founders, their friends and families, investors, creators, tech professionals and everyone interested. This time we do that as a part of SF Tech Week. ​​Usually there are 2 distances 5K & 10K and 2 pace groups. For 5K group pace is around 10:30 min/mile, 10K group runs 9:30 min/mile pace. It's better to select a group where you'll be comfortably speaking and the distance that you'll be comfortably running. *It's all about community & connecting and not about running hard. This time we meet in front of William McKinley Monument. Then we run to Golden Gate Park and back. 5K group has optional workout, we make a photo together and head to the nearest coffee shop for additional networking. Schedule: 9:30am Meet 9:35am Warm-up ~9:38am Running 10:20 Optional workout for 5K group 10:40 Heading for coffee + Networking Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/ and https://www.instagram.com/frcsanfrancisco/ Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/foundersRC 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.

✨ What You’ll Learn - See how global brands run winning ads and 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, and creators ready to grow their social presence + brand awareness. 📍 When & Where - Time: Oct 11, 2025 · 09:30–11:00 PM - Location: SOMA [To Be Announced] ✅ What You’ll Take Home - Personalized Social Growth Toolkit - 30-Day Content Plan - 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.

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT Location: Downtown San Francisco (TBD) 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* 11:40 – 12:00 Talk #2 — Nil Z. Gurel, PhD (Meta) *Why Your Biosignals Don’t Scale Without Context* 12:00 – 12:20 Talk #3 — Davide Zhang, MDes (Microsoft) *Prototyping Wearables: From Haptics to Spatial Interactions* 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) 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.

"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. 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.

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. Speakers include: Dr. Ronjon Nag, Stanford Professor, Inventor, President of R42 Group Dr. Aaron Friedman, CEO and Co-founder of Reservoir Neuroscience Dr. Bhaskar Ramamurthy, CEO and Founder Cordance Medical Dr. Jennifer Johnston, CEO of NysnoBio Dr. Christin Glorioso, CEO and Co-founder of NeuroAge Therapeutics Dr. Laura Glickman, CEO and Co-founder of Adjuvia Therapeutics Dr. Salah Mahmoudi, CEO and Co-founder of Reneu Bio Dr. Jun Axup Penman, COO of E11 Bio Dr. Maya Gosztyla, COO of BrainStorm Therapeutics 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.

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: ✨ Prof. Gábor Csányi (University of Cambridge) ✨ Prof. Shyue Ping Ong (UC San Diego) ✨ Experts from NVIDIA and Viridien 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.

🚀 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.

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. ​✅ Judges’ Panel ​🌀 OpenAI 🌀 YC Alumnus 🌀 Google 🌀 Apple 🌀 Perplexity 🌀 LinkedIn ​🧑‍⚖️ 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 ╔═════════════════════════════╗ >> Event Management as a Service (EMaaS) >> https://forms.gle/Gyx5v8yLUKvAB1qo6 ╚═════════════════════════════╝ 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 🌟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! ​#AIhackathon #techweek #a16z #AndreessenHorowitz #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. 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.

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 in the Presidio. 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: Presidio 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: Details coming soon 👥 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.

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. Host: Lisha Bell (Sisters with Ventures), Monica Pool Knox (Good Trouble), Mica Mayo and Felicia Mayo (Untapped Investing), Monique Woodward (Cake Ventures) Sponsors: Conversational Traveler (Michelle Green) 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. --- 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 – 1:45 PM: Welcome Remarks - 1:45 – 2:45 PM: Panel Discussion – The Agent Integration Revolution - 2:45 – 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

​Join us for an exclusive robotics panel during a16z Tech Week featuring builders from three cutting-edge robotics companies pushing the boundaries of autonomous intelligence. Product Lead @ Waymo CTO @ Tetsuwan Scientific CEO @ Matic ​Whether you're fascinated by the intersection of AI and robotics, curious about the future of automation, or interested in how these technologies will reshape our daily lives, this conversation will reveal unique insights gained by builders deploying some of the most ambitious autonomous systems today. ​Event Schedule: ​4:30-5pm: Arrivals + Networking ​5pm - 5:40pm: Panel Discussion ​5:40-6:00pm: Q&A ​6pm - 6:30: Networking + Wrap up 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.

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.

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/

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 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 SF is bringing the X-Factor to Tech Week: a flagship day-party-meets-tech-mixer with rooftop vibes, live DJs, 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. ⸻ 🎤 Featured Panel How Culture Meets Innovation & AI • Bosi Akioyamen – Production Engineer, Meta & President, NSBE SF • Dami Thompson – Co-Founder, Diligence Africa; 15+ years as a VC investor, operator & entrepreneur • Nati 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 ⸻ 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.

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), 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

​----------- 🃏 The Spice King’s Poker Nights at Techweek ----------- ​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!***** ----------- CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR: ​At the table (or around it), you’ve got three ways to play: ----------- ​- 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. ----------- ​Who Belongs Here ----------- ​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. ----------- ​The Ground Rules ----------- ​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 ——— RSVP TO OTHER POKER NIGHTS DURING TECHWEEK! ——— ——— RSVP TO OTHER POKER NIGHTS DURING TECHWEEK! ——— 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 ----------- 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: Unlocking Future Value 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 leading AI researchers, PropTech innovators, and experienced investors. Content Highlights: The program features keynotes, panels, and workshops on: Predictive AI for market trends and property valuation. AI-powered portfolio optimization and risk assessment. Enhanced property management through intelligent automation. 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 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.

Watch the popular show, featured in the Washington Post and Forbes, that has been touring the country! Founders pitch, then get roasted by a panel of comedians and investors. Interested in applying to pitch? Email: eswaney@gmail.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.

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.

San Francisco has enough safe pitch nights. This one’s for the rebels. We’re bringing together founders who are unapologetically ambitious ... the ones building things that sound crazy until they’re obvious. No over-rehearsed decks, no buzzword bingo, just raw vision colliding with sharp investors and curious builders. If you’re tired of consensus and want to see what the future really looks like, this is where you’ll find it. 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 Meets Tempo: Salsa Night Networking Break away from the usual networking scene and dive into an evening full of rhythm, connection, and fun. Join us on Friday, October 11, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM for a unique night where tech meets salsa. We’re bringing innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives together on the dance floor to connect in a whole new way. What’s Happening: - 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Salsa Class (No experience or partner needed — just show up and have fun!) - 8:00 – 10:00 PM | Social dancing + networking, with plenty of space to mingle and spark conversations off the dance floor. Expect great music, high energy, and a refreshing take on networking that blends movement, community, and connection. ✨ Tech meets tempo. Networking has never felt this good. 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.

San Francisco has enough safe pitch nights. This one’s for the rebels. We’re bringing together founders who are unapologetically ambitious ... the ones building things that sound crazy until they’re obvious. No over-rehearsed decks, no buzzword bingo, just raw vision colliding with sharp investors and curious builders. If you’re tired of consensus and want to see what the future really looks like, this is where you’ll find it. 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.

Step away from the panels and pitches for an evening built around authentic connections. ​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Join us for Tech Sparks, a speed-networking style mixer where founders, builders, investors and dreamers meet face-to-face. Expect cozy conversations, quick rotations to maximize introductions, and plenty of room to continue chatting over drinks after. Attendees receive a voucher for drinks/food at the bar! Whether you’re searching for a co-founder, collaborator, investor, or just good people to grow with, this is your space. Come curious, leave connected. 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.

Most founders dream of hitting $10M in annual recurring revenue — but few know how to get there. In this intensive masterclass, John Khazraee shares the playbook for scaling from the earliest days of traction to a predictable, repeatable growth engine. Through real-world frameworks, case studies, and interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to identify product-market fit, build your first scalable acquisition channels, craft the right pricing strategy, and design a go-to-market engine that investors trust. Whether you’re a founder, startup operator, or product leader, this class will give you the roadmap and mental models to go from “just starting out” to “scaling with confidence.” 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.

We’re thrilled to announce that Trae(www.trae.ai), ByteDance’s leading AI coding IDE with millions of developers worldwide and over 1M+ monthly active users, has been officially selected into SF Tech Week. This time, we’re bringing TRAE SOLO Hackathon — your exclusive chance to experience the power of SOLO, our next-gen Context Engineer designed for vibe coding. What is SOLO? SOLO is Trae’s most advanced AI coding mode — an exclusive AI engineer in your IDE. With SOLO, you can: • Go from idea → PRD → coding → testing → deployment in record speed. • Collaborate with your AI engineer — whether you’re a pro developer or a non-technical builder. Why join this hackathon? • First access to Trae SOLO codes (invite-only for pro users, not open to the public yet). • Build and demo real apps and AI agents to the community. • Connect with founders, engineers, VCs, and researchers who are pushing the frontier of AI software. • Compete for a great amount of prizes (amount TBA), community exposure, and early access opportunities. 📍 Location: San Francisco (venue to be announced soon) 📅 Date: October 12, during SF Tech Week This is more than a hackathon — it’s the first exclusive playground for vibe coding. If you’ve ever imagined building with AI as your teammate, this is where you start. 👉 RSVP now, spots are limited. 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.

Ditch the conference rooms and step into the fresh air with the South Asian community during SF Tech Week. Join fellow tech professionals, investors, creatives, and operators for a scenic walk along San Francisco’s most iconic landmark — the Golden Gate Bridge. This no-pressure meetup is about sparking conversations, sharing ideas, and making connections while taking in world-class views. You’ll leave with new perspectives, valuable contacts, and a few great photos too. 📍 Route: Start at the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, walk across the bridge (1.7 miles), and return for a 3.4-mile round trip. 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.