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Stripe x Inkle: India AI Founders Mixer
At this Tech Week mixer, hosted by inkle.io and Stripe Atlas, we’re bringing together the community of Indian-origin builders who are building AI across borders.
✨ Why this event matters
Cross-border entrepreneurs, especially Indian and diaspora founders, are scaling faster by blending Silicon Valley’s capital with India’s engineering depth and global ambition.
The moment is now: AI adoption in India has grown 4x in the past year, developments like ChatGPT Go and global talent flows are creating the strongest bridge yet between SF and Bangalore.
This event is designed for founders from all backgrounds, especially welcoming India-origin founders/operators, and investors & ecosystem partners who believe in next generation of iconic companies will be cross-border.
Expect conversations on:
- What it takes to build and scale AI-native products across borders
- The unique advantages (and challenges) of being a cross-border founder
- How India’s surging AI adoption and talent base are reshaping the global startup ecosystem
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 PORT GLOBAL, GLOBAL PORTAL INSTITUTE
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Driving a Digital Ecology Relay: What is at Stake
Santa Monica
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THE PORT GLOBAL, GLOBAL PORTAL INSTITUTE
No ecology, no economy. No biosphere, no business. Today, nature-based innovations are leading the way in integrative approaches that apply precious climate assets towards modern market applications, scaling successful millennia frameworks that parallel biodiversity adaptation. Humanity holds the key to a legacy that is its own, translating vital resources into commodities with nature-based elements driving trillion-dollar economies.
From the historical and geographical heart of both the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, we can now leverage the solutions that have already been in existence since the wild beginning of mankind. This conversation brings to discussion something bigger than the market, something that is not a challenge for tomorrow but an immediate urgency that starts here at the crossroads of tech and new models of transmission of threatened millenary intelligence, to scale longevity and dividends rather than disappearance.
Following presentations at Climate Week NYC and the Davos World Biodiversity Forum, and ahead of COP 30 in the Amazon, this session held by the Global Portal institute* in partnership with The Port Global** will explore these respective leverages, including:
— A global Nest-Work mapping strategic human-environment interactions to encode biodiversity and reinforce adaptive actions;
— The establishment of platforms across Diasporic communities for knowledge transfer, impact, and investment;
— The enabling of legacy practices and tools to properly value and scale critical resources.
This international event, taking place for the United Nations International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, will be broadcast between the Americas and Asia from Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Athens (Greece).
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Crucial millenary regions’ commitments toward disruptive technologies in their fields — particularly in agriculture, climate, energy, and logistics shared between the Mediterranean and the Amazon Basin — combined with the wake-up call of current natural disasters, bring together the most precise combination of representatives from civil society, policy-makers, industry leaders.
After embracing these issues creating meaningful local connections for innovation and network reinforcing strategic actions for nearly a decade, The Port Global has partnered with GPI to leverage the next major opportunity: the millenary praxis held by the Hellenic Republic, in parallel to other long-standing civilizations.
Speakers with experience at the intersection of digital development and environmental education will highlight the essential elements that can already be applied to businesses, markets, and other ecosystems.
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*The GLOBAL PORTAL INSTITUTE (GPI) is a research institution based between New York, the Amazon rainforest and Greece, providing up-to-date diagnoses of critical resources and new standards analysis, partnering with markets, ministries, and stakeholders across the supply chain to develop actionable frameworks enabling the scale of climate innovation across communities and markets through cross-disciplinary cooperation. For more information, visit: www.globalportal.in.
**The Port Global (TPG) is an international innovation consultancy supporting innovation in emerging arenas. For more information, visit: www.theportglobal.com.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Builders x Backers: The Next Wave in Venture
Venture capital isn’t broken—but it’s due for a reset. Too often, funding chases unicorns while steady-growth companies get overlooked. Our funding solutions back bold founders building lasting businesses in under-invested categories like CPG, ParentTech, EdTech, and Women’s Health.
Join us for a morning with builders, backers, and funding to explore a new model of venture—one that’s more human, grounded, and possible.
Through an interactive discussion, we’ll cover:
1) Why now is the right time to think about alternative funding models
2) How founders benefit from capital paired with real support
3) What it means for investors and founders to engage beyond the traditional approach
4) You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and opportunities to help shape the next wave of venture.
Hear from:
- Kate MacCabe, Founder and Digital Advisor of Flywheel Strategy
- Lizzy Reano, Chief Creative Officer of Collective Women's Leadership
- Chris Yang, Co-President of Shopline
Chris will unpack the ways Shopline is investing not only in a platform that accelerate growth for businesses, but also their non-traditional approach to infusing capital into the most promising emerging brands.
Lizzy will share how she’s built CWL from the ground up on the foundation of self-advocacy, and why capital paired with mentorship is key to building ventures that last.
Kate and the Flywheel Strategy team translate business vision into actionable roadmaps—grounded in today’s realities and built for tomorrow’s growth. She'll highlight the untapped opportunities investors and founders alike can leverage to create win-win capital and brand growth combinations.
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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Pitches & Punchlines
A pitch competition like no other! San Francisco's finest Elsa Touche and Fran Zaya will read founders to filth as they pitch their ideas, investors will dig deep to judge, and each founder will get pro feedback from other founder peers! We'll end the night with arcade games and networking.
The Format:
Five-minute startup pitches blended with comedic roasts and coaching to improve everybody's game.
The Scene:
The Detour arcade bar, where downtown meets The Castro, with craft cocktails, elevated bar food, giant screens, and arcade games for post-pitch networking.
The Crowd:
Everybody's in! Founders, investors, and operators who know the best businesses come from authentic perspectives.
Produced by StartOut, the national organization connecting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with resources, community, and capital.
Want to pitch? Want to partner on this event? Please drop a line in the questionnaire.
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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YPO Private Event
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APIs to AI: Infrastructure repurposed
As AI agents move to production, a critical infrastructure gap has emerged: how to securely connect AI systems to existing tools and data. Model Context Protocols (MCPs) are emerging as a standard solution, and companies building production implementations are discovering surprising insights.
This fireside chat brings together Jon Dahl (Co-founder and CEO, Mux) and Michael Grinich (Founder and CEO, WorkOS)—two technical founders who have shipped production MCP integrations. Mux discovered that years of focus on video infrastructure had created valuable primitives that were the perfect AI building blocks such as storyboard extraction for content moderation, while WorkOS solved the enterprise authentication challenges essential for secure deployments.
Both saw a broader pattern: established API businesses often have infrastructure that becomes incredibly valuable for AI workflows, even when not originally designed for that purpose. This raises questions about how companies should evaluate existing assets for AI integration.
Expect a candid conversation about technical realities, integration speed, and strategic considerations. Two founders discussing what works, what doesn't, and how the MCP ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
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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FUTURE of 3D GenAI content production
Quebec Government Office, Global Affairs Canada
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MTL x SF: Unicorns, AI & Connections
Downtown (SF)
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Quebec Government Office, Global Affairs Canada
✨ An exclusive lunch bringing together Montréal and San Francisco’s innovation ecosystems for meaningful connections at the frontier of AI.
With a panel discussion moderated by JF Gauthier from Startup Genome, we’re joined by two powerhouse founders who launched companies in Québec’s thriving tech ecosystem:
Francis Davidson — Co-founder of Sonder, the hospitality unicorn redefining global guest experiences.
Carl Chouinard — Co-founder & CEO of Vooban Labs, pioneering the development and commercialization of next-gen AI agents.
🔗 Why join:
Connect with founders, VCs, and AI leaders from both sides of the border
Gain insights from a unicorn founder and a leader in AI agents
Experience a curated, informal setting designed for high-impact networking
🌉 Why this matters:
Montréal has become a global hub for AI innovation, while San Francisco remains the world’s capital of scale and venture. This event bridges the two—creating the connections that spark the next big opportunities.
⚜️This lunch is presented by the Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles (Silicon Valley-based team) & Montreal International.
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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LA-Tech CEO Summit
Brex, Sourcery, Cerebral Valley
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Silicon LA, Brex+ Sourcery+Cerebral Valley Edition
Santa Monica
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Brex, Sourcery, Cerebral Valley
Freshfields US LLP, Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
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Next Steps for Tech: Mastering Successful Exits
SOMA
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Freshfields US LLP, Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Freshfields, DFIN and NYSE invite you to join an exclusive Bootcamp for tech companies contemplating their next move. The program will feature legal and finance experts, as well as advisors with proven track records of guiding leading Bay Area tech companies to successful exits—through both IPOs and M&A.
The program will also include CFOs, GCs and investors, each of which will provide valuable insights based on their experiences.
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Getting Your House in Order - Preparing for an IPO or a Sale
2:30pm – 3:30pm: From Private to Public: Navigating the Tech IPO Journey
3:30pm – 4:30pm: The Art of the Deal: Mastering a Tech M&A Exit
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Networking Cocktail Reception
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.
Ugly Talk, Founder Institue
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Ugly Talk: The future of tech startup in 2026
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Ugly Talk, Founder Institue
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Culture & Belonging Brkfast: Gap Inc.
Join Gap Inc. and Tribaja for a breakfast reception at the intersection of culture, belonging, and innovation.
Connect with founders, technologists, and leaders as we explore representation, inclusive design, and the role of AI in shaping the future of tech.
Hear from Gap Inc.’s Black in Technology Community, Tribaja, and others, then take part in an interactive challenge to design AI-powered solutions—with select individuals competing for a prize.
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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Udio Presents: AI Afterhours
AI Afterhours is an immersive listening lounge hosted by Udio during LA Tech Week. A one-night-only event for creatives and enthusiasts of all kinds, this rooftop cocktail party is where you can network and vibe to music crafted using Udio's technology. Set against the backdrop of Santa Monica, AI Afterhours is a seamless blend of tech, culture, and nightlife, designed to introduce guests to Udio's tech without the panels and pitches. R.S.V.P. to mingle with Udio Co-Founder & CEO, Andrew Sanchez and more special guests.
Andrew Sanchez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Udio, where he oversees the general operations of the company and explores how generative AI can expand the music industry and augment the artist experience.
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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Bob’s Workshop: Hackathon Showcase
Join us for Demo Day during Tech Week!
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
Step inside the Bob’s Workshop Hackathon where builders, dreamers, and innovators come together to push boundaries. Whether you’re a coder, designer, founder, or just curious, this is your chance to see what’s possible when creativity meets technology.
✨ What to Expect
Enjoy food and drinks as we experience Live demos from hackers & creators
First glance at new Product updates and Sneak peek into projects created within Bob's Workshop along.
Contest for FREE Subscriptions, Gemini 2.5 Pro & Claude 4.1 AI credits $10,000+ in total prizes 🎉
💡 Who Should Attend
Developers (Flutter, Web, Mobile, AI/ML)
Startup founders & entrepreneurs
Students, makers, and tinkerers curious about new technology
Anyone passionate about the future of innovation
📍 Why Join
We're building a community of developers, founders, and tech enthusiasts ready to connect. Get inspired, network with peers, and experience hands-on what the future of building looks like.
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.
