Gold House Ventures, Mantis VC, OpenAI
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SF Tech Week: Future of Creation & AI
SOMA
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Gold House Ventures, Mantis VC, OpenAI
Join us for an unforgettable evening at SF Tech Week as EMPIRE, Mantis VC, OpenAI, and Gold House Ventures come together to explore the cutting edge of creativity in the age of AI.
From generative music and storytelling to new business models redefining media, this conversation will unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of creation and what it means for artists, builders, and culture at large.
Featuring insights from:
Ghazi Shami (Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EMPIRE)
Jeffrey Evans (Founder and Managing Partner, Mantis VC)
Varun Shetty (Head of Media Partnerships, OpenAI)
Woosung (The Rose)
Megan Ruan (General Partner, Gold House Ventures)
We’re bringing together leaders in creative industries to explore how AI can empower artistry. The discussion will focus on collaborative relationships between tech, creativity, and venture communities, and how AI advancements are unleashing the imaginative power of music, cinema, art, and design.
Special thanks to Wilson Sonsini and Colliers for their generous sponsorship.
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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SF AI Engineers: Tech Talk
Join us for the October edition of the SF AI Engineers Tech Talk, a monthly gathering focused exclusively on AI engineering. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a fullstack dev curious about how to work with LLMs, this is your space to dive deep into real-world projects, technical challenges, and creative solutions.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
We're inviting AI engineers to share something they’ve built, the challenges they faced, and how they solved them. It’s all substance, no fluff, designed for engineers by engineers.
PRESENTERS:
- Vijay Selvaraj, Software Engineer @ Toma
- Nathan Dalal, Member of the Technical Staff @ OpenAI
- Sam Spelsberg, Co-Founer & CTO @ Delphi
THE CROWD:
You’ll be joining a mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders working at or curious about the future of applying AI at the application layer. It’s a casual, high-signal environment perfect for learning something new and meeting peers in the SF AI Engineering scene.
AGENDA:
-6:00 to 6:45 PM – Networking with pizza and soft drinks courtesy of Fonzi.ai
-6:45 to 6:50 PM – Opening remarks
-6:50 to 7:35 PM – Three 10 minutes Tech Talks with 5 minute Q&A
-7:35 to 8:00 PM – Meet the speakers and connect with other attendees
LOCATION:
House of AI
40 Boardman Pl
San Francisco, CA 94103
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
Welcome to the San Francisco AI Engineers Meetup! This group brings together AI and Machine Learning enthusiasts, researchers, developers, and engineers to learn, share, and connect. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, you’ll find a space to discuss the latest trends, techniques, and challenges in AI. Join us for presentations, workshops, and networking to stay at the cutting edge and collaborate with peers. (https://www.meetup.com/san-francisco-ai-engineers/)
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.
Clementine Games, Jam & Tea Studios
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AIxGames: Playing with Inference Mixer
SOMA
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Clementine Games, Jam & Tea Studios
The **AIxGames Playing with Inference Mixer** brings together developers, founders, and innovators who are actively building and shipping AI-native games and tools. This curated networking mixer features 8-12 hands-on demo stations showcasing breakthrough AI games, from shipped products to cutting-edge prototypes, where attendees can actually gets hands on with latest in this cutting edge field.
Organized by the hosts of *Playing with Inference* podcast, we're bringing together teams building at the frontier of AI gaming and hand-select demos that showcase real technical innovations: cost breakthroughs, novel gameplay mechanics, and production solutions. Whether you're solving ML inference challenges, pioneering new game mechanics, or exploring the business side of AI gaming, you'll connect with the builders who are defining this emerging category. Come for the games, stay for the conversations with the people actually shipping the future of interactive entertainment.
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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AI Growth Engines & Coffee
Join fellow founders, marketers, and operators for a morning of connection, inspiration, and practical growth with AI.
We will share what is working across the funnel: smarter acquisition, better conversion, AI website and content management, AI SEO.
This event will be hosted by Migrate AI at a Mid City venue. Expect light prompts, curated conversations, quick show and tells, coffee, and matcha. Details and address will be shared after registration.
About Migrate AI:
→ Supercharge website growth by replacing legacy tools with a modern AI growth stack. https://migratewebsite.ai/
* Free specialty coffee, matcha, or tea for the first 40 attendees. One drink per person.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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The Future of LegalTech Panel
Join us for a powerhouse discussion on how LegalTech is evolving and what it means for lawyers, investors, and the broader startup ecosystem.
Featured speakers:
• Dori Yona – CEO & Founder, SimpleClosure
• Mitzi Chang – Partner, Goodwin
• Rex Salisbury – General Partner, Cambrian
• Mike Wu – Deputy GC, Carta
Topics we’ll cover
• AI & Legal Services: What feels truly transformative vs. what’s overhyped
• Industry Shifts: From inefficiencies in law to compliance, wind-downs, and restructures
• The Ecosystem: How law firms, startups, and VCs can collaborate and what makes LegalTech founders successful despite regulatory hurdles
Who should attend
• ECVC Lawyers looking to understand emerging trends
• Startup advisors and investors focused on legal services and compliance
• Anyone curious about how law is evolving with technology
This is a unique opportunity to hear from leaders at the forefront of legal innovation as they explore how emerging technologies are transforming legal services, driving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities.
SimpleClosure
SimpleClosure was founded with a simple but critical mission: to make a complicated and confusing shutdown process feel like a manageable reality — the unlock founders were looking for. This is our sole focus, and our team of specialists is dedicated to handling the paperwork, legal filings, and compliance requirements so you can focus confidently on what's next. We take what is traditionally a 9+ month process and get it done in just a few weeks. Find out more at SimpleClosure.com.
Carta
Carta is the leading platform for equity management, trusted by thousands of private companies, investors, and law firms to help them manage ownership, fundraises, and compliance with ease.
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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AI and Law: Future of Legal Tech
AI and Future of LegalTech
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: October 7, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Werqwise, San Francisco
🔗 Part of #SFTechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups shaping the future of tech. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
What does the future of law look like in an AI-powered world? ⚡️
Join Aparti.ai for an exclusive, invite-only salon during SF Tech Week where top legal minds, AI founders, VC and innovative practitioners come together to explore how AI is reshaping the legal industry.
From automation and access to justice to new business models and practice design, this intimate event will feature bold ideas, unfiltered conversations, and real insights from the people shaping the next generation of legal tech.
This is your chance to connect with VCs, legal innovators, and AI leaders — all in one room.
🎤 Speakers
Rebecca Lynn — Co-Founder & Managing Director, Canvas Prime
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnra/
Joshua Geffon — Corporate Partner, Fenwick
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshgeffon/
Esther Rosenfeld — Family Lawyer, Owner of Rosenfeld Office & Author of Transformative Divorce
https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-rosenfeld-25b36b3/
Igor Sheremet — CEO & Co-founder, Aparti.ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/igosher/
👩💼 Moderator:
Anna Naidis — CPO & Co-founder, Aparti.ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-podolskaya/
🤝 Our incredible partners:
Axos Bank https://www.axosbank.com
Axos Bank’s Technology & Life Sciences team partners with founders, CFOs, and investors to deliver cutting-edge banking solutions tailored for growth. As a digital-first bank with over $24 billion in assets, Axos combines the stability of a national institution with the agility of a fintech. Their offerings include startup and venture banking, advanced cash management, flexible liquidity, and tailored debt solutions, supporting companies from early stages through IPO and beyond. With seamless digital onboarding and dedicated relationship management, Axos is uniquely positioned to support innovators at every stage of their journey, empowering them with expertise and personalized service.
SuperFunding. ai https://www.superfunding.ai
SuperFunding AI helps startups raise capital 5x faster with tools for pitch deck management, data room tracking, VC CRM, access to 800+ verified VC contacts.
Tecto AI https://www.tecto.ai
Tecto is a platform for AI governance. Tecto simplifies AI adoption with a clear path forward: use case recommendation, smarter evaluation, and streamlined decisions with oversight built in. Meet Niosha Afsharikia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsharikia/) to chat about it!
📝️️️️️️ Agenda:
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Networking
6:15 – 6:30 PM | Welcome & Introductions
6:30 – 7:15 PM | Panel Discussion
7:15 – 8:30 PM | Drinks & Networking
🔥 Limited spots available — secure your seat now!
#SFTechWeek #LegalTech #AI #FutureOfLaw #ApartiAI #Innovation #TechEventsSF
Berkeley BASICS Incubator, Qluu
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Berkeley BASICS & Defense Tech at the Edge
UCLA
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Berkeley BASICS Incubator, Qluu
Berkeley BASICS & Defense Tech at the Edge: Capital, Policy, and Talent
Funding, Policy, and Field Reality is a Berkeley BASICS panel, co-hosted with the JOE team (AI-powered military recruitment) and Qluu (autonomous counter-UAV). The session convenes a cross-functional roster with Cal faculty, Navy SEALs, USAF Captains, founders, and policy/lobbying leaders to dissect what it takes to launch successful defense companies. We’ll cover capital formation for contracting and compliance (DIU/AFWERX/CDAO), export/release constraints, and operator-driven requirements. 60–75 minutes plus Q&A. A post-event brief will map teams, timelines, and procurement pathways for attendees.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Decoded: The Tech Behind Music
Join HITMKR for an evening at the intersection of music and technology during SF Tech Week.
We’re bringing together a dynamic panel of artists, executives, and innovators shaping the future of the music industry—from distribution to community building and ownership. Whether you’re a creator, founder, or fan of where music meets tech, come gain insight, make connections, and stick around for happy hour with fellow industry changemakers.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
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Capital + Growth: The New Model of Company Building
Most startups don’t fail because of technology - they fail because the founder journey is risky, lonely, and filled with uncertainty.
In this session, Untapped Ventures and Azarian Growth Agency introduce a new model for building AI companies: combining early capital with hands-on growth expertise. You’ll learn how to de-risk your leap into entrepreneurship, validate your market faster, and set up the traction investors and customers look for.
Who it’s for:
- Builders at frontier AI companies considering starting something new
- Founders quietly building in stealth
- Early teams raising their first round
Takeaways:
- How to reduce risk at the riskiest stage of company building
- A playbook for validating faster and landing first customers
- Strategies for scaling with confidence toward $1–5M ARR and a strong Series A
Format:
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
🌍 Open to all registrants
🗓️ 1-hour session + live Q&A
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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AI + API Happy Hour!
During Tech Week and and right after APIGTM, the big conversations about AI, APIs, MCP servers are on the table. The food and drinks? They’re on us 🥳
Stop by to meet the people building what’s next, including APIGTM speakers, founders, and builders driving the future of APIs in the age of AI.
🚨 Space is limited—priority attendance will be given to attendees of the APIGTM.com stream; get on the list here: https://partiful.com/e/qdFeSYSXmeVfui2PGVdv, and let us know in the comments that you registered.
Brought to you by your friends at the Postman API Network 👉 https://explore.postman.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.
📝 By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from Postman with important event updates.
📸 By attending this event, you agree to be in photos which may be used for marketing purposes.
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Delegate Everything
A small, curated wine tasting for VPs of Engineering, CTOs, CPOs and heads of AI who are interested in the Agentic Future.
Delegate Everything - Because your systems should be able to handle it!
Join Alloy Automation and a16z for an intimate evening of wine and conversation with a group of leaders who are rethinking what infrastructure should look like in the age of intelligent systems.
Let’s talk about:
- Delegation as a systems design principle
- How agentic infrastructure unlocks velocity without loss of control
- What happens when products don’t just connect — they think, act, and escalate
- The shift from alerts and dashboards to actions and autonomy
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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Hard Truths: Why Hardware Startups Fail Part II
VIRTUAL EVENT: a virtual meeting link will be shared a few days ahead of the event.
Bringing a hardware product from concept through development and into production is not for the faint of heart. In this session, Hardware Velocity brings together three senior executives - spanning finance, product/engineering, and operations - to share what really goes wrong when startups move from prototype to production and beyond. A practical, behind the scenes look at the challenges that derail hardware businesses, and how founders can anticipate and avoid them.
What to expect:
- Candid lessons on business models, margins, and ROI from a seasoned CFO
- Hard truths on overbuilding, misaligned R&D, and customer vs investor needs from a seasoned CPO
- Pitfalls in supply chain, manufacturability, and scaling from a seasoned operations executive
- Practical takeaways you can apply directly to your own startup
- Interactive discussion with time for Q&A
Panelists:
- David Garrison – Former CFO for Exact Sciences and other high-growth medtech firms. Deep experience guiding startups through capital, cost, and scale challenges.
- Brian Bernstein – Product & Engineering Executive - scaled and exited multiple VC backed startups.
- John Backer – Operations Executive, OnTap Consulting - set up and scaled manufacturing in dozens of hardware startups.
Make sure to also check out Part I, with successful hardware founders!
https://partiful.com/e/YIh04SmiYQPr9p0Jq5lh
About Hardware Velocity:
Hardware Velocity helps early-stage hardware startups avoid costly mistakes on the path from prototype to production, through scale-up - partnering with founders on product, engineering, operations and go-to-market.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Startups to Scaleups, The Asian Way
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
From scrappy startups to thriving scaleups, Asian entrepreneurs are redefining innovation on a global stage. At Startups to Scaleups, The Asian Way during LA Tech Week, join ACE NextGen and a vibrant community of founders, investors, and builders for an evening of food, networking, and inspiring stories. Renowned guest speakers — successful entrepreneurs and investors — will spark conversations that make this a truly memorable night. Discover how cultural strengths like resilience, adaptability, and community fuel growth, and leave with new connections and fresh inspiration to scale together.
Guest Speaker:
1. Tian Xiao - Head of North America Partnerships, Tencent Games
2. Jonathan Hung - Managing Partner, Entrepreneur Ventures
3. Chewy Jang - Chief of Staff, Spaceport
***This is a paid event. $35/ticket. Approved guests must purchase tickets through Eventbrite. If you show up at the event without a ticket, you will be required to purchase a ticket. See the link in the Admission section.***
Nitecapp, The Delphi Hotel
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Innovators LA Rooftop Mixer
DTLA
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Nitecapp, The Delphi Hotel
Join us at an incredible rooftop in downtown Los Angeles for the Innovators LA Rooftop Mixer during #LATechWeek. This gathering brings together founders, investors, and operators for an evening of connection, music, and skyline views. Expect lively music, a great beverage and food menu, and a relaxed setting designed for meaningful conversations with LA’s top innovators.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Scale Smart: How to Build Without Overhiring
