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Meet Maya by encountr.ai
Emotional Intelligence for Business Relationships.
Meet Maya at LA Tech Week — virtually.
Maya made her debut at Demo Day on August 23rd, and since then we’ve been sprinting to take her to 100% by LA Tech Week. This event is part of that journey — and you get to be a part of her creation.
The magic happens after. Will call you so you can get you free EQ analysis.
Join us to help shape Maya, encountr’s voice-first emotional intelligence ally, and be among the first to experience the future of business relationships.
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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Neurocapitalism: Unlocking America's Potential by Solving Child Care
Join us for an evening of ideas, conversation, and community as we explore the intersection of behavioral science, neurocapitalism, AI, and the future of work. Hear from Lee Jacobs, Founding GP at Long Journey Ventures; Dr. Juliette Tobias-Webb, Professor of Behavioural Science at the AI and Cyber Futures Institute; Jhillika Kumar, Founder and CEO of Mentra; and a Wonderschool parent and provider as they discuss how Wonderschool.com is addressing the child care crisis in the United States. Together, we'll examine how technology, innovation, and new ways of thinking can help reshape early education and care to better support families, providers, and society at large.
Moderated by Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff of The Luminary Societies, 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.
MaC Venture Capital, Perkins Coie
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Tech Meets Culture: Connect & Innovate with MaC Ventures
Santa Monica
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MaC Venture Capital, Perkins Coie
[SF]
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Dimension ML x Bio Mixer
Join us for an informal evening of drinks, bites, and good conversation with founders, researchers, and builders at the intersection of biology and machine learning.
This mixer is designed to bring together people curious about how AI and ML are reshaping the future of biotech, therapeutics, and life sciences. Whether you’re building ML infrastructure and hosted compute for scientists, advancing biological insights with AI-powered platforms, or curious to learn more about the industry, come connect with others who care about the same frontier.
Expect a relaxed social setting—no panels or pitches, just great conversations over food and drinks.
About Dimension
Dimension is a venture firm backing the next generation of companies at the intersection of life sciences and technology. We partner with founders pushing the boundaries of biology, computation, and engineering—helping them scale transformative ideas from inception to impact.
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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Coworking @ Day One HQ
Coworking Day @ Day One (LA Tech Week)
Need a spot between events? Our Venice office will be open as a coworking space during LA Tech Week. Drop in to work, meet others, or just take a break. Bring your laptop, grab some coffee & snacks, and connect with other builders and operators.
About Day One Partners
The most trusted and innovative partner in building elite teams and scaling transformative companies, setting the standard for excellence in talent solutions and redefining what it means to drive growth at every stage.
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.
Lazo, Vouch, The Founders House
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Founder Paddle League by Lazo
SOMA
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Lazo, Vouch, The Founders House
The Pizza Club Experience: craft, connect & enjoy 👨🍳🍕
Be part of an evening where flavor meets community. Discover the joy of crafting your own pizza —stretch the dough, play with fresh toppings, and watch it transform in the oven.
Alongside your creation, enjoy carefully paired drinks that elevate every bite. This is a curated experience designed to spark genuine connections✨, bringing together inspiring founders, creatives, and investors in an atmosphere that’s as relaxed as it is energizing.
📌Limited spots. Invitation only.
About Lazo
Lazo supports startups with everything they need to grow — from accounting and legal to fundraising — so teams can focus on building. With AI-powered tools and a thriving global community, we’re more than back-office support: we’re your co-pilot on the path to scale.
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.
Product Advisory Collective (PAC), Product Hiring House
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Connect & Match: Tech Talent & Hiring Managers Navigate the Messy Middle
Santa Monica
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Product Advisory Collective (PAC), Product Hiring House
Connect & Match: the Messy Middle of Tech
Data-driven matchmaking and curated, productive conversations and connections. If you are:
- Tech talent seeking your next role
- Hiring or expecting to hire tech talent
Join us for focused, intentional networking, while we're all in the 'messy middle:' a time when change, transition and evolution are the only constants in tech.
If you are in product, engineering, data/AI, design or technical programs -- this event is for you.
Data drives our networking serendipity at this event:
- Receive an "official invitation" by completing a short survey and paying a $10 registration fee.
- Surveys will allow us to curate matches and optimize serendipity.
🔹Lightning Roundtable (15 minutes)
Product leaders and recruiters will lead a quick, sparky roundtable on:
- How product roles are evolving in the AI era
- Navigating “messy middle” roles (product, ops, strategy)
- Identifying the right talent for your business and team
- Career-transition and job seeking tips for today’s shifting job market
🔹Data-Driven Networking
Based on survey responses, we'll connect you to small groups with managers, founders and owners hiring tech talent. We'll connect tech talent with SMB owners, enterprise employers, and recruiters
Following this event, we’ll host another round of match-making (register separately here: https://partiful.com/e/7WweGn2fdbjKWPU1Do3O )
connecting women tech leaders & fractional consultants, tech startup entrepreneurs and investors.
Afterwards, women leaders are welcome to join a Women-in-Tech Happy Hour (https://partiful.com/e/s6c4MCcuJMDl2wEF0sGx)
Whether you’re making your next career move, preparing for the future of AI products, or exploring future opportunities amidst uncertainty, our event aims to help you forge a clearer path forwards and connect strategically.
Hosted by Product Advisory Collective and Product Hiring House this event brings together product professionals, tech talent, recruiters, founders, and investors to spark connections in the messy middle.
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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Vibe Check Comedy Show, Tech Week Edition! @ Hollywood Improv
Vibe Check is doing a collab with Tech Week to bring together a mix of the funniest comics with tech jobs and Hollywood's biggest rising star comics.
Live at the Hollywood Improv, one of the most iconic comedy clubs in Los Angeles (and the country!!). No other event at Tech Week will be like this so be sure to RSVP soon as space is very limited!
Vibe Check Comedy is a hit show that features the coolest, freshest, & most unique comedians who perform at the biggest clubs in the country. Vibe Check has been featured in major publications like Time Out New York & Time Out Los Angeles, sold out historic comedy venues across the USA, and even been featured in the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in Europe! We've featured nationally touring comedians who've been on HBO, Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu & more.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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The Arc of Finance Leadership with a16z
We’re bringing together finance leaders and founders building for them from across the tech ecosystem for a unique evening of connection and conversation. The night begins with an optional ride aboard the Arc Sport, a high-performance electric speed boat from our co-host Arc Boats, a16z portfolio company, offering a chance to connect informally on the water.
Afterward, we’ll gather for a private dinner to discuss the latest trends shaping the evolving office of the CFO, from scaling finance operations and navigating the markets, to adopting new technologies that are redefining how finance teams lead. It’s an opportunity to share perspectives with peers and gain insights into the future of finance leadership in tech.
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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ProductCon San Francisco
ProductCon is structured around the hottest topics in Product, takes place four times per year in New York, San Francisco, London, and Online, and gathers over 45,000 product professionals from all over the world.
You’ll learn from inspirational CPOs, CEOs and VPs from global tech giants.
You’ll learn best practices behind the most successful products, network with the best people in product, and have the opportunity to interact with all our sponsor companies. Get ready to level up your product skills, network with a global community of fellow product leaders, and have a ball!
ProductCon is powered by Product School - the leader in Digital Transformation, Product Training, and Coaching. They work with individuals and organizations around the world to accelerate growth.
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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The Wellness Beach Volleyball Club At
Hi, I'm The Wellness VC from New York and working to help us all GTFO during Tech Week! Let's enjoy the sun, sand, light bites, and friendly competition while mingling with fellow founders, operators, VCs and LPs interested in health, wellness, and increasing HRV.
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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Startup GTM - Find your Marketing ICP
A hands-on GTM workshop for early-stage founders and growth leads at SF Tech Week
Event Description:
Stop burning runway on marketing that misses the mark! In this workshop, I'll guide you through the process I used to coach founders to cut through the noice to find their ideal customers, ICPs and buyer personas. No marketing fluff that plagues startup growth advice.
As a founder and startup executive who's been in your shoes, I know firsthand that theoretical "know your customer" advice falls flat when you're racing against time and capital constraints. This workshop delivers actionable frameworks that will transform your GTM.
What you'll actually accomplish:
- Create evidence-based customer personas that drive real marketing decisions
- Develop a tactical research approach that fits your limited resources
- Build messaging that resonates with both users and investors
- Construct a go-to-market strategy aligned with your specific customer profile
This is specifically designed for:
- Technical founders struggling to translate capabilities into customer value
- Teams making critical early product and positioning decisions
- Founders who need to maximize impact with minimal marketing spend
About the speaker:
Emma Yu is the founder of Gins AI, an AI-native insights platform helping marketing teams simulate audiences and pre-test creatives. Previously Director of Product Marketing at LinkedIn and a core member evangelizing customer-centric growth at Microsoft's EngageLab, Emma has guided multiple startups and product teams through the critical early stages of customer discovery and go-to-market strategy.
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.
Diligence Africa Corp, Sprintly Partners
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Building on Sand Hill Road for Emerging Market Founders
Palo Alto
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Diligence Africa Corp, Sprintly Partners
Diligence Africa, Sprintly Partners, and the SF Tech Week are hosting an event addressing building on Sand Hill Road for Emerging Market founders and providing an ideal platform to bridge these worlds—sharing insights, forging partnerships, and igniting investment into high-growth African and Middle Eastern ventures to become global companies.
Agenda
1. Welcome Address and Introduction by Hosts.
2. Fireside Chat on raising $22Million, Due Diligence for Series A companies and buidling a global fintech company to support credit building for founders.
3. Investor Fireside Chat on Building on SandHill Road
4. Artificial Intelligence Pitch showcase (3 investor-ready founders) + live investor feedback.
5. MENA↔Africa Nexus: Cross-border regulatory differences, payment/currency considerations, successful market entry case studies.
6. Panel Session - Staying investable as a founder in the era of Artificial Intelligence.
7. Navigating US Immigration for Emerging Market founders.
8. Artificial Intelligence Pitch showcase (3 investor-ready founders) + live investor feedback.
9. Mixer.
If you are interested in pitching, pls indicate on the form and send us your deck.
Address: 555 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA
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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LawBeta Bonfire Happy Hour
Ignite the Night: LawBeta’s Second Annual Bonfire Happy Hour (#SFTechWeek)
Join us by the fire for an unforgettable evening of connection, conversation, and community. As the sun sets over the Pacific, gather with fellow tech leaders, founders, and visionaries to share ideas, spark partnerships, and unwind in one of San Francisco’s most iconic settings.
Why Attend:
• Network: Build new connections and strengthen ties within the Bay Area tech ecosystem.
• Relax: Enjoy the warmth of the bonfire, the ocean breeze, and a casual, welcoming vibe.
• Inspire: Trade stories, insights, and bold ideas that fuel your journey—and others’.
Drinks and light fare provided.
🔥 Space is limited—the tides (and opportunities) wait for no one. RSVP to secure your spot!
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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TechWeek Afterparty: Bonfire & Sunset at Ocean Beach
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.
