Culture // in // Stacks, Motion Creative
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Future Tech Salon Day: Women in Tech Panels & Mixer Event
Hollywood
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Culture // in // Stacks, Motion Creative
Join us at The Aster, a private member's club in Hollywood, for a half-day Future Tech Salon championing the intersection of innovation and community as we feature women leaders in tech across wellness, entertainment, branding, AI, and venture capital. Allies welcome.
Schedule
2:00–6:00pm | Panels
Wellness & Tech: exploring health, longevity, and human potential
Entertainment Futures: storytelling, gaming, and immersive media
Branding & AI: how creators and companies harness new tools
Venture Capital in the Next Wave: funding the future of innovation
6:00–7:00pm | Mixer & Networking
Meet founders, investors, and creators in an open mixer designed to spark meaningful collaborations.
Featured Speakers (more TBA):
Natalise Kalea Robinson, CEO of Parallel Health — leader in future-tech wellness innovation
Jess Furman, Co-Founder/CTO of Kre8tive Group — trailblazer in Blockchain & AI-powered entertainment
Chewy Jang, Chief of Staff of Spaceport — branding strategist & AI creator tools advocate
Featured Performer:
Havilah Malone - Best Selling Author & Spoken Word Artist
Optional: Tax-free donations via our fiscal sponsor, Motion Creative a 501(c)3 to support ongoing community programming are appreciated: Paypal Donations to: motioncreativeorg@gmail.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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Legendary Ventures (Venture Hour)
TrailblzrGO Venture Studio
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Bridging Worlds: The African & Diaspora TechDinner
FiDi (SF)
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TrailblzrGO Venture Studio
This intimate, invitation-only dinner will convene a curated group of venture capitalists, angel investors, tech executives, and leaders from the African diaspora to explore the immense, untapped investment opportunities in the African tech ecosystem.
Hosted by Rodgers Nyanzi, Founder and General Partner of the venture platform TrailblzrGO, the evening will feature a short, insightful talk on our "Think local, disrupt Global!" thesis—detailing the multi-trillion dollar opportunity in digitizing Africa's core industries and backing diaspora founders in North America. We plan to invite one or two luminary guests, such as a successful exited diaspora founder or a senior tech executive with deep ties to the continent, to share their unique perspectives.
What makes this event special is its focus on building a genuine bridge between Silicon Valley capital and the next frontier of global innovation. It offers a rare opportunity for a select group of leaders to move beyond the headlines and engage in a substantive, high-level conversation about a market that will generate the next wave of venture returns. This is not just a dinner; it's the start of a global coalition.
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 SF Living Room: Stories Between the Code
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.
Serious Moonlight Consulting
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Sales & GTM for Founders
Venice
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Serious Moonlight Consulting
Are you a founder doing your own Sales and GTM?
Katie Wilson, former Google Head of Sales and Sales Consultant, will walk you through the top mistakes founders make selling themselves and their business. She will go over some top strategies and tips and take live Q&A/Office Hours with attendees. Opportunity to network with other founders and attendees in the outdoor garden area.
Light breakfast snacks and coffee will be provided. Probiotic soda tasting provided by Culture Pop Soda.
Street parking only. Rideshare recommended.
Event is in the back building at Blankspaces Venice. Follow the signs for Serious Moonlight , and the lobby attendant can also direct you there.
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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An AI Double Feature
Join Us for a Two-Part Look into the Future of AI-Driven Creativity
This special event pulls back the curtain on how next-gen creators and production leaders are using AI to push boundaries, seize cultural moments, and completely rewire how content gets made.
Part 1: Cultural Sync – Real-Time Content That Moves with the Moment
Step into the world of viral creator King Willonious, a trailblazer in AI-powered storytelling. With a knack for tapping into cultural currents as they happen, King will share his approach to crafting hyper-relevant content using 100% AI. Digging into his now-infamous brand videos for McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A (unofficial, but unforgettable) and the tactics he uses that keep his work resonating across platforms.
Part 2: Workflow Rewired – Reinventing Production for the AI Era
Then, we’ll shift gears with Dustin Callif, President of award-winning content partner Tool, as he explores how AI and Agentic pipelines are transforming commercial production from the inside out. Learn how today’s most forward-thinking teams are using automation, modular workflows, and synthetic media to make high-quality content faster, smarter, and more scalable than ever before.
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.
Workday, Globalization Partners
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Blue Angels Experience: Fly Higher with the Workday Ecosystem
Embarcadero
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Workday, Globalization Partners
Join Workday and Globalization Partners as we cruise the San Francisco Bay on the Yacht “Merlot”, watching the Blue Angels Air Show for Fleet Week. You’ll have the opportunity to network with our panel and other attendees, indulge in drinks and small bites, all while enjoying the spectacular show put on by the Blue Angels.
Speakers:
Nat Natarajan, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Globalization Partners
Jennifer Serrato, CTO, Platform, Workday
Kathy Pham, Vice President, AI/ML, Workday
To scale cost-effectively, you need to lean into digital agents, but managing a human-machine workforce can be challenging and expensive. During the cruise, you’ll learn how Workday is building out an ecosystem of partners and solutions designed for growth companies with big ambitions but small budgets and lean support teams, including:
• How Workday's Agentic AI System of Record and Workday GO preconfigured solutions for small business can manage your people, your money, and your digital and human workforce in one system.
• How the Workday GO Ecosystem can help you meet your unique industry needs and regulatory requirements.
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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Founders and Funders Rooftop Party
Join an iconic rooftop gathering—where the energy is high, and the innovation is unstoppable—brought to you by Morrison Foerster, Carta, Escalon, Google Cloud and Mercury.
• Seed Connections – Network with top founders, funders, and innovators shaping the future.
• Pitch and Party – Swap ideas, scout deals, and unwind.
• Music and Memories – Enjoy a DJ and capture #SFTechWeek connections in our photo booth.
• Skylines and Gourmet Bites – Elevate the evening with skyline sights as bold as your next move, paired with signature cocktails and bites.
Space is limited—get on the list now!
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.
UK Government Dept of Business & Trade
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Transatlantic Tech: A new Era of UK-US Partnership
FiDi (SF)
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UK Government Dept of Business & Trade
Join us for a dynamic event to celebrate the landmark Tech Prosperity Deal signed between the UK and US on 18 September 2025.
This event will shine a light on how the San Francisco tech community can use the new Tech Prosperity Deal to engage with the UK’s thriving innovation ecosystem, leveraging new opportunities for investment, trade and collaborative research.
We are delighted to confirm a stellar line up with thought leaders across AI, quantum and fusion sectors:
- Kanishka Narayan MP, UK Minister for AI
- Dr. Pete Shadbolt, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of PsiQuantum
- Dr. Tammy Ma, Lead of the Inertial Fusion Energy Institutional Initiative at Lawrence Livermore National Lab
- and Ian Klaus, Founding Director of Carnegie California, as chair
Whether you're a business, investor, or academic, this event will open new opportunities for transatlantic growth and partnership in science and technology.
Do not miss this unique and engaging discussion on critical emerging technologies and how they are shaping geopolitics today.
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.
MachineTrader.io, Alpaca Markets
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MachineTrader in Action: Low-Code Infrastructure for Serious Traders.
Santa Monica
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MachineTrader.io, Alpaca Markets
The rules of investing are changing. In a world where passive strategies no longer guarantee performance, investors are turning automation, adaptability, and smarter execution.
Join us for an exclusive Tech Week session hosted by MachineTrader, where we’ll explore how low-code algorithmic systems are opening the door to institutional-grade trading, without the need for engineering teams or complex infrastructure.
This is not another pitch deck. It’s a live look at how we are building, testing, and deploying adaptive trading strategies in real time, leveraging the power of automation to gain an edge in today’s markets.
Whether you're managing your own capital, overseeing a fund, or advising clients, this event is designed to showcase what’s possible.
Build strategies that adapt. No Python required.
Capacity is limited - RSVP now to confirm your spot.
***Please bring a fully charged laptop for this event.***
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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Hawk Hill Ride + Croissants
Join us for a ride over the Golden Gate Bridge and up Hawk Hill. Enjoy the vistas of San Francisco on one of the world's most beautiful climbs. Enjoy all of this with fellow founders and riders. Afterwards, we'll have croissants and coffee courtesy of Pebl and GetProven. Great exercise, networking and afterwards the best croissants in the world, in Arsicault.
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.
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
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LA Game + Entertainment Tech Founders Luncheon
All these Tech Week events are making me thirsty - and hungry!
Swing by for a networking lunch with some of LA's hottest game and entertainment startups and see what Web Summit is cooking up in the game and film tech space.
Very limited space!
Sponsored by
Web Summit (www.websummit.com)
Lisbon. Vancouver. Rio de Janeiro. Doha.
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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Scaling across borders:Navigating European growth
Taylor Wessing will host a dynamic panel discussion featuring senior representatives from the governments of key European markets, including the UK, Germany, and Ireland. Each panelist will highlight the strategic advantages of doing business in their respective countries and will cover topics such as economic stability, growth opportunities in priority sectors and investment incentives offered by national trade agencies and government bodies. Following the panel discussion, this event will be opened for Q&A and a networking period.
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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Unpacked: A Midweek Happy Hour for Creative Women in Tech
