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MIT Founders AI Demo Night @ SF Tech Week
Join us for a bold night where creativity meets code and visionary AI founders take the mic.
Hosted by AI Builders (https://www.aibuilders.land/) and MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS), this event brings together the firepower of MIT, the energy of San Francisco’s AI scene, and the backing of the E14 Fund, an MIT-affiliated early stage VC.
We’ll close out the night with networking, delicious apps, drinks, and conversations that matter.
✨ What to expect:
🔹 Real talk on building with AI
🔹 Inspiring demos from AI founders
🔹 MIT energy, SF startup vibes
🔹 Seriously good food + smart convos
Come for the insights. Stay for the energy.
Space is limited – RSVP now.
📌 Registration: Venmo @dima-ayyash ($10)
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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Building An AI Startup Panel
Join Mucker Capital for a panel discussion to hear POVs from different experts (investor, lawyer, AI PhD, and founder) on various considerations for building an AI startup.
From what investors look for to legal considerations, you’ll hear practical advice and real-world applications for building an AI startup.
Confirmed panelists include:
- Danny Pantuso, Investor at Mucker
- Irina Kukuyeva, PhD AI
- Vejay Lalla, Partner at Manatt
- Collin Overbay, Cofounder at Quome
- Mark Lee, moderator from Mucker
Whether you’re building with AI or just starting to explore it, this session is designed to share practical insights and lessons learned from those that are doing it.
Stick around after the session for food, drinks, and networking.
Note:
This session is designed for startup founders. Space is limited, and preference will be given to early-stage founders. Final location details will be shared upon approval.
Sponsored by Google for Startups, Manatt & Fidelity Private Shares.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive communications from Mucker and sponsors.
By registering for this event, you understand and agree that the information you are providing will be processed in accordance with the Fidelity privacy statement here - https://privateshares.fidelity.com/privacy-and-terms.html
By registering for and attending this event, you consent to potentially being photographed or recorded during the session. These materials may be used by Mucker Capital and its partners for marketing and promotional purposes.
If you do not consent to being photographed or recorded, please withdraw your RSVP prior to the event.
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 in Private Credit Masterclass
A 60-minute, lender-only masterclass for private credit leaders. We’ll show exactly how to deploy AI in underwriting that drives real value and no fluff – you can scale your portfolio while lowering risk.
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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Elevating Voices Pitch Competition hosted by UCLA
Tiny Desk Apps, EHVM Capital
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Consumer apps roundtable
Santa Monica
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Tiny Desk Apps, EHVM Capital
AGENDA ↓
· 5-6pm: welcome drinks and intros
· 6pm: rountable with top consumer tech CEOs
· 7pm: drinks & healthy eating
Hosted by RevenueCat, MAU Vegas, Paywalls.design and EHVM Capital
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.
Lenny's Newsletter, Merge
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Product Meetup by Lenny's Newsletter
Nob Hill
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Lenny's Newsletter, Merge
Calling all product people – founders, product managers, product marketing managers, designers, etc. Come through for drinks, meet fellow product folks, and get to know our vibrant community!
This event will be co-hosted by Merge and Karen Hsieh.
The Friends of Lenny’s Newsletter community is for anyone building product, driving growth, or looking to uplevel their product career. The community includes 20,000+ PMs, founders, growth leaders, and builders. Join us at LennysNewsletter.com.
Free drinks for the first ~50 attendees are courtesy of Merge.dev - Merge makes integrating with your customers' software vendors easy. Add hundreds of integrations to your B2B SaaS products with unified APIs for file storage, ticketing, CRM, ATS, HRIS, and accounting.
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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a16z Health AI Builder Dinner
Please join us for dinner as we bring together entrepreneurs building a healthier future for all.
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.co
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Pre-Seed & Seed AI Founder Exclusive Dinner
An approval-only dinner for pre-seed and seed AI founders who are actively building their companies and raising their first institutional round.
Taking place in a private Los Angeles venue, this evening will offer an intimate environment to connect with peers on the same journey, exchange lessons, and build lasting relationships while enjoying dinner and drinks together.
Seats are intentionally limited - the company and conversations will make it a night worth remembering.
If you're not a Pre-Seed/Seed AI Founder, make sure to check out if one of our other two dinners might be more fitting:
Day Zero: https://partiful.com/e/WHZuXkcmrRobx63C8NX7
Stealth: https://partiful.com/e/zhf9KawiQptyrRWOuP3O
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 and Disaster Response
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Zero to $5M ARR in 12 Months: The Sales-First Growth Blueprint for Founders
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.
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Gen AI European X SF Founders Meet
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
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VC & Founders Breakfast Mixer w/ Qapita, Remofirst
Start your day at LA Tech Week with Qapita’s VC & Founders Breakfast Mixer — a relaxed morning meetup for meaningful conversations, fresh connections, and great company. Join us in Los Angeles for a casual breakfast and engaging dialogue with fellow attendees from across the startup and tech ecosystem.
About the Hosts
Qapita (https://www.qapita.com) enables startups to streamline equity and ownership management across the lifecycle.
Remofirst (remofirst.com) helps companies simplify global hiring and manage remote teams with ease.
Event Details
📅 Thursday, October 16
📍 Los Angeles
🗓️ Part of: #LATechWeek – a city-wide celebration of innovation hosted by startups and VCs.
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.
Community 3.0X, LightDAO, Earth Rights Institute, Mission Matters
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Rooted Tech>Extractive Tech: Women
Beverly Hills
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Community 3.0X, LightDAO, Earth Rights Institute, Mission Matters
Join women and BIPOC tech leaders as they reimagine Los Angeles' technology landscape through indigenous wisdom and regenerative practices. We're shifting from extractive tech models that deplete resources and exploit communities to rooted approaches that heal and strengthen ecosystems. This groundbreaking panel centers ancestral knowledge systems and community wellbeing in tech innovation. Discover how diverse voices are building a more sustainable, equitable future that honors both nature's wisdom and human dignity. Learn actionable strategies for putting regenerative principles at the heart of LA's tech ecosystem.
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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Global Founders Happy Hour
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The Palace Hotel with Vulcury Venture Studio
ABOUT THIS SESSION:
Vulcury Venture Studio invites accredited investors to an exclusive discussion during SF Tech Week. This session will provide an in-depth look at our unique venture studio model, how we strategically build and launch market-disrupting companies, and discuss two investment opportunities within our portfolio. We'll explore our company-building process, from ideation and team formation to achieving early traction and securing follow-on funding.
WHY JOIN:
This is a prime opportunity for investors seeking early access to rigorously built, de-risked startups. Discover how our studio approach minimizes common startup failures, enhances capital efficiency, and generates a consistent pipeline of high-potential AI-enabled ventures. Engage directly with the Vulcury CEO to understand our thesis and portfolio strategy.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✔️ An overview of Vulcury's proprietary venture studio model.
✔️ Insights into our current pipeline and investment thesis.
✔️ Discussion on our hands-on approach to company building and de-risking ventures.
✔️ Q&A with Vulcury's CEO.
✔️ Networking with fellow discerning investors.
🍽️ The world famous Palace Hotel breakfast will be provided. Space is limited — RSVP now for approval.
ABOUT VULCURY VENTURE STUDIO:
Vulcury is a next-generation venture studio that systematically builds, launches, and scales market-leading companies from the ground up. By leveraging internal expertise, strategic resources, and a disciplined approach, we transform innovative ideas into robust, investable startups, reducing early-stage risk and accelerating 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.
