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ParadoxUniverse.com: IMMERSIVE, LIVE EXPERIENCE
Join the ParadoxUniverse.com for a vibrant showcase at Tech Week, featuring immersive AI-human fusion performances from The Paradox Universe artists—ThePrototype.Live, Fruk.Live, and TheAlpha.Live—blending cutting-edge AI, music, and immersive art.
Experience the premiere of a short preview of an episode of THE AVATAR, a groundbreaking AI-artist music competition series, followed by live interactive storytelling and art installations powered by Three.js and WebGL.
This event stands out for its fusion of AI innovation, interactive creative expression, and community engagement, redefining entertainment through immersive experiences.
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.
FUTURE | FUTURE, Aperture Data
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Future Founder Fit: Build With Our Insight and Your Edge
Palo Alto
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FUTURE | FUTURE, Aperture Data
Join a curated group of founders during SF Tech Week for a private session hosted by Prime Origins and Aperture Data. We’re matching experienced builders with deep insights that activate potential for breakthroughs in agentic systems.
This session is invite-only. Apply below.
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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Engineering Leaders × LLMs | Dinner by Optimal AI
You’re invited to an intimate, three-course dinner on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM, hosted near Santa Monica.
Optimal AI is bringing together a small group of engineering leaders across Los Angeles to explore how LLMs are changing the way teams build, secure, and scale software. From AI-powered code reviews to security automation, this will be an off-the-record conversation around what’s working, what’s hype, and what’s next.
Expect perspectives from leaders at fast growing startups and Fortune 500 co's, as we trade notes on:
- Where LLMs are truly saving time (and where they aren't)
- Security risks that are often overlooked
- What internal tools and processes teams are building around AI
- What PR review and debugging might look like in 6 months
Optimal AI is the team behind Optibot, a multi-agent system designed to act as your engineering team's fastest, most consistent code reviewer automating reviews with deep context and surfacing security issues early across repos. Customers include MongoDB, Prometric and Mpulse.
📍 Location to be shared with approved guests
🍽️ Three-course dinner included
Please let us know if you have any dietary preferences or restrictions by emailing Myra@getoptimal.ai.
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.
Polsinelli LLP, The LA Grind
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The LA Grind and Polsinelli's Curated Coffee & Tech Mixer
Santa Monica
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Polsinelli LLP, The LA Grind
Kick off your morning with The LA Grind and Polsinelli’s curated coffee and tech mixer on the beautiful patio at Tiato Kitchen & Garden. This event will bring together founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and tech-industry leaders for valuable conversations and connections over free coffee and pastries....i.e., you will not want to miss this!
Feel free to bring a friend. We look forward to connecting with you!
The LA Grind is the definitive newsletter for the Los Angeles’ tech and startup ecosystem . Founded and curated by Justin Gordon, it delivers the pulse of the city’s innovation community each week — from must-attend events and founder spotlights to venture deals and insider opportunities. With thousands of engaged readers and a fast-growing community, The LA Grind has quickly become the trusted source for founders, investors, and operators who want to stay connected and ahead in LA’s dynamic tech landscape.
Polsinelli is a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm that specializes in technology, startups/emerging growth companies, and healthcare. Ephraim Hintz, a LA-based attorney at Polsinelli, is an experienced technology transactions/venture capital attorney with clients ranging from pre-seed startups to Fortune 500 companies.
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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Taste of Innovation hosted by J.P. Morgan
Please join us for LA Tech Week's Taste of Innovation, an exclusive event hosted by the Innovation Economy team at J.P. Morgan. This invitation-only affair is crafted for our elite network of founders across the ecosystem, offering a one-of-a-kind fusion of gourmet excellence and exceptional networking. Delight in the "Taste of Los Angeles" curated by Executive Chef Tim Cardenas, whose California-rooted culinary artistry will transport you to a world where the beauty of California's coast meets timeless charm. This enchanting setting provides the perfect backdrop to indulge in exquisite cuisine, connect with extraordinary individuals, and experience exceptional hospitality.
*Space is limited, and all guests must receive approval from the hosts to attend.
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.
United Women in Business Foundation
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Women in Tech Happy Hour Mixer - UWIB x
SOMA
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United Women in Business Foundation
Hosted by United Women in Business in partnership with SF #TechWeek, this is the perfect chance to expand your circle, swap ideas, and make meaningful connections—without the awkward small talk. This event is open to women professionals and allies across all industries with a focus on women in tech.
Our friendly UWIB volunteers will be there to help break the ice, so whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll always have someone to chat with. 🍷 Enjoy extended happy hour specials until 8:30pm and light appetizers while they last—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Please note: this is a no-host event—guests are responsible for opening their own tabs at the bar. Make sure you let the bartender know you're with UWIB for the extended happy hour!
About UWIB: UWIB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the professional and personal development of women across all industries (including tech), fostering meaningful connections through educational programming, membership events, and philanthropic initiatives.
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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Founder & Funder Lunch & Learn
Kick off SF Tech Week with good food, great conversations, and fresh insights. Our Founder & Funder Lunch & Learn is designed to bring together early-stage founders and leading investors for a mix of learning, networking, and community building.
What to Expect
Panel Discussion (45 mins): A dynamic conversation between founders and investors on building, scaling, and fundraising.
Panel Speakers include:
Hear directly from founders who’ve built, scaled, IPO’d, and exited iconic companies:
- Sam Wen – Cofounder, Square (IPO)
- Court Lorenzini – Founder, DocuSign (IPO)
- Qing Lu – Serial Founder (WeRideAI IPO, FocusAI acquired by Qualcomm), now building again
- Moderator: Jinlin Wang – General Partner, Foothill Ventures; Cofounder of Auryc (acquired)
Lunch & Drinks: Enjoy a catered lunch and refreshments while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and operators.
Networking & Happy Hour: Continue the conversation after the panel in an informal setting.
Event Details
📍 Location: San Francisco (venue details to follow)
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT
🥗 Format: Panel + Lunch + Drinks + Networking
Who Should Attend
- Founders raising capital or preparing to fundraise
- Investors interested in meeting new startups
- Operators and ecosystem builders looking to exchange insights during Tech Week
Space is limited — secure your spot 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.
About the host:
Foothill Ventures is a $300M fund that bets on highly technical, very early-stage companies in frontier tech. We are based in Los Altos, California. We are investing in seed and series A startups in North America. Learn more at https://www.foothill.ventures/.
Sisters with Ventures, Good Trouble Ventures, Untapped Ventures, Emmeline Ventures
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Capital Queens: Building through Presence, Power and Partnership
East Bay
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Sisters with Ventures, Good Trouble Ventures, Untapped Ventures, Emmeline Ventures
An Intimate Gathering for Black Women Leaders in Investment
Join us for an exclusive brunch experience during SF Tech Week, where Black women General Partners, Investors (Angels, VCs, Fund Managers), and check writers come together to celebrate our collective power and forge meaningful connections in the investment ecosystem.
Host: Lisha Bell (Sisters with Ventures), Monica Pool Knox (Good Trouble), Mica Mayo and Felicia Mayo (Untapped Investing), Monique Woodward (Cake Ventures), Cherryrock Capital
Sponsors:
Conversational Traveler (Michelle Green)
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.
About Sisters With Ventures:
Sisters with Ventures is a podcast and movement by Lisha Bell that showcases Women of Color General Partners and Angel Investors to inspire women to pursue venture capitalism for positive change. By featuring these trailblazing leaders, Sisters with Ventures aims to bridge the gap between aspiration and action, empowering women to make their mark in venture capitalism. Our mission is to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capital investment as a meaningful way to advocate for marginalized founders.
About Cake Ventures:
Cake Ventures is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm that invests in companies creating technology products and solutions that meet the needs of tomorrow’s internet users. Cake is a thesis driven fund focused on areas of demographic change that are changing technology including: aging and longevity, the increased spending power of women, and the shift to majority-minority.
About Good Trouble Ventures:
Good Trouble Ventures is an early stage (Pre-Seed / Seed / Series A) venture fund investing at the intersection of tech and entertainment. Led by an all-female GP team, Good Trouble Ventures looks for category creating founders innovating through emerging technologies and creative sectors such as music, film, television, media, sports, gaming, and the creator economy. https://www.goodtrouble.vc/
About Cherryrock Capital
Cherryrock Capital backs underinvested entrepreneurs building transformative software companies that will shape the future. We lead and co-lead Series A and B funding rounds, partnering with visionary founders to help them scale through operational excellence. Stacy Brown-Philpot and Saydeah Howard leverage their combined 40+years of operating experience to help the best-emerging technology companies achieve $100 million+ in revenue. We invest in high-growth industries with nascent markets across five areas: digital health, enterprise SaaS, fintech, future of work, and consumer infrastructure.
About Emmeline
Emmeline Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in the next generation of founders transforming the future of women’s health, wealth, and climate. With a focus on tech-enabled, women-led startups, Emmeline backs visionary entrepreneurs who are building purposeful, high-growth companies that drive both innovation and systemic progress. Guided by a conviction that capital can be a catalyst for change, the firm partners deeply with founders to scale ideas that redefine what’s possible—and make tomorrow more equitable, sustainable, and inspired.
A blockbuster gathering of the Indian founders community in LA for tech week. Meet fellow founders, operators and investors from the thriving Indian tech community.
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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Hackathon - From Job Loss to Job Shift
AI Hackathon in SF - builders, founders and YC judges.
✅ Challenge:
A hackathon-inspired pitch event where teams explore the future of work in the AI era.
Participants will brainstorm and deliver 1–3 minute pitches on how society can move “From Job Loss to Job Shift”
👉 highlighting how the meaning of work itself is shifting, what careers will emerge, and how individuals can stay ahead in the AI-driven economy.
Motto: Think broader. Act faster. Show your difference.
📅Schedule
11:00 AM | Doors Open
11:05 AM | Breakfast - Networking
11:45 AM | Doors close at 12 PM or earlier when the venue reaches capacity. Once full, no further entry will be possible.
12:00 AM | Team Kick‑Off
12:15 AM | Hacking Starts
2:00 PM | Lunch Break + Fleet show (Blue Angels)
3:00 PM | Final Demos (3 min per team + Q&A)
4:00 PM | Networking
5:00 PM | Doors Close
Our guests will have a unique opportunity to watch the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco. Right from our location, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entire Bay, we will be able to see the Blue Angels and the entire Fleet Show.
🏆Prizes:
🏆1st Place | $30k ** + Final Round Interview with YC‑backed company (internship, founding engineer) + TBA
🏆2nd Place | $20k ** + TBA
🏆3rd Place | $10k ** + TBA
** -Please read the disclaimer at the bottom.
✅ Judges’ Panel
🌀 OpenAI
🌀 YC Alumnus
🌀 Google
🌀 Apple
🌀 Perplexity
🌀 LinkedIn
🧑⚖️ Judging Note:
Judges are invitation-only. Their participation does not imply endorsement of any team, product, or tech.
Want to join the panel? Apply here: https://tally.so/r/w4lK7O
Judges’ participation does not imply endorsement of any team, product, or technology.
✅ Mentors:
🌟Rashid Aliyev | Innovator, ex. Big-4, People's Choice awardee
🌟Sako M | Senior Software Engineer @ Gladly, Hackathon Champion
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Previous hackathon in San Francisco:
🌟GPT Hackathon, San Francisco
https://lu.ma/f5bo1xqu
🌟AI Vibe Coding Hackathon, San Francisco
https://luma.com/8clf1otc
✅Hosts:
🌟TatianaSF.com | Tatiana Isa | CEO of HackathonSF and 🌟Yar Doroshenko, Co-Founder & COO Geekle AI Labs (0docs CDE)
🌟Sport Basement Presidion, San Francisco
🌟The Official Tech Week, presented by a16z
www.Tech-Week.com, Andreessen Horowitz
✅Sponsors:
🌟Sports Basement
🌟Pilum24 - YouTube Video Promotion
🌟SF TechWeek
🌟 TatianaSF.com
✅ Why Join?
🌟Power Network: 100 + AI experts, YC founders, hackathon participants, mentors, and advisors.
🌟ALWAYS Delicious Meals
🌟Electric Vibe
✅If you have ideas or would like to support the hackathon as a 🤝sponsor, 🤝volunteer, or you have any 📩 questions, please reach out anytime at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianasf/
Let’s build something extraordinary together.
🚀 Register now!
#AIhackathon #techweek #a16z #AndreessenHorowitz
#SFLife #Hackathon2025 #YC #StartupLife #AIcareers #TechEvents #YCombinator #Founders #SanFranciscoEvents #AIinSF
✅ ABOUT SECTION:
About me TatianaSF.com
🌟 Tatiana Isa is a San Francisco–based entrepreneur and five-time founder, best known as Co-Founder & GP at kitSF and as an advisor to AI and edtech startups. With over 20 years of experience and holding O-1A and EB-2 NIW visas, she champions innovation in education and technology.
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.
‼️‼️‼️Attention!
Old Mason Street will be closed‼️ at 1:00 PM on October 11, 2025. 🟥We strongly advise not to use the parking lot next to Sports Basement, as it will not be possible to leave once the street is closed.
Instead, all guests should park at Tunnel Tops and walk in (about 3 minutes). Parking instructions will be shown in the pictures below this description.
We also recommend using taxi, carpool, or public transportation.
The Fleet Show ends at 4:00 PM, but the road will reopen only after 6:00 PM.
Please also be prepared for loud moments during Fleet Week — but we will enjoy the show together!
🟥Equipment and IT Access‼️
A guest Wi-Fi network will be available, but please bring your own mobile hotspot if possible, as our Wi-Fi has limited capacity.
Please bring your laptops and mobile devices fully charged, as the location has very few power outlets with limited capacity.
Don’t forget to bring extension cords and power strips if needed.
🟥Internet Notice‼️
Due to Wi-Fi restrictions at Sports Basement, please bring your own hotspot if you need to connect more than one computer to the internet.
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Pitch Competition “Future of AI Infrastructure & Robotics”
Orion VC is hosting the AI Infrastructure & Robotics Startup Pitch Competition on Thursday, October 9.
Location: Entrepreneur First office in SF Downtown.
🚀 Startups – Apply here before Sep 30:
https://airtable.com/app9dZmMYF74smD19/pagEuf3TOXQifvjaO/form
👥 Guests – To join the event, simply click the “Get on the List” button.
Competition Highlights
• Opportunities: finalists get feedback from top investors, media mentions, access to guest VCs, and a comprehensive prize package.
• Sponsored by Lovable
• We’re honored to welcome investors, builders and advisors from tier one companies to judge our event.
Jury roster:
Matt Vail @OpenAI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-vail
Jason Cui @a16z - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonscui/
Joseph Ros @EF - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephros/
Vincent Vanhoucke @Waymo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanhoucke
Olga Chumanskaya @Khosla Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgachum/
Armen Fljyan @Orion VC - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fljyan/
Keenan Wyrobek @Zipline - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenanwyrobek/
Marissa Ramirez de Chanlatte @Playground Global - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-ramirez-de-chanlatte-398702196
Radhika Malik @Dell Tech Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhikamalik/
Dan Stolyarov @Almaz Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstolyarov/
Matviy Kruglov @ Berkley Skydeck Fund, AWS - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matviykruglov/
• Networking: A chance to have a 1-1 conversation and share insights with the jury members and cherry-picked guests from the industry.
• Finalists: Only 10 startups selected from a global pool of applicants
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Venue sponsor: Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, EF-backed companies are valued at more than $11B
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This event is hosted by Orion VC as part of #SFTechWeek — a week of events by VCs and startups bringing together the global tech ecosystem. Orion VC is an early-stage fund backing frontier AI—infrastructure, Physical AI/robotics, and multimodal—often as the first check at pre-seed/seed. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
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Longevity & Biohackers Brunch
Join us for a mindful brunch curated to fuel your body and mind, paired with micro-panels and intimate conversations with leaders in women’s health, performance, and longevity.
Expect nourishing bites, thoughtful dialogue, and powerful connection.
What to expect:
Cycle-supportive, adaptogen-infused brunch menu
Fireside chats with founders, longevity & performance experts - TBA
Conversation circles on longevity, energy, and female-specific protocols
Early access to Petal & curated wellness gifts
Audience: Tech founders, wellness innovators, biohackers, and anyone building the future of health and longevity.
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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Let Your Funding Take Flight!
A Blue Angels Watch Party hosted by Astia CEO & Managing Partner, Sharon Vosmek with food and beverages generously provided by Osborne Clarke.
Exceptional startups are invited to join us atop Russian Hill to enjoy food, beverages, networking and great views!
Wanna know if we think your startup is exceptional? Here is our measure...
* An innovative company solving real-world problems, led by an inclusive team with both women and men in positions of equity and influence
* High growth and raising capital to achieve that growth
* Any sector, any geography
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/
AI hype is everywhere — but what do we really know about how it’s used and where it works? Join us for a focused Tech Week session that digs into recent landmark studies from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Stanford, which measure AI’s impact on productivity, automation, and the future of work.
We’ll feature a series of short talks from researchers at OpenAI, Stanford, and Epoch that cut through the noise and share fresh insights from research and adoption in the field. The goal is to provide a clear, evidence-driven perspective on the economics of AI in 2025 — and spark conversation about what it means for founders, operators, and investors.
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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Pitch4Capital.com tech demo day at LA Tech Week!
🚀 Pitch4Capital Brunch Demo Day: Startup Funding with Stablecoins, AI & Crypto Tax Strategies!
Every paid LA Tech-week attendee ticket includes:
Brunch + beverages and a copy of Buy and Sell Using Bitcoin: Your Guide to Cryptocurrency Transactions E-Book and 9-part Bitcoin video course — everything you need to confidently buy & sell with Bitcoin!
Thursday, Oct 16 | 11:00 AM PT | Beverly Hills
Join us at LA Tech Week 2025 for an exclusive brunch demo day designed for founders, investors, and builders ready to reshape the future of tech funding.
🎟️ Your ticket includes:
Full brunch + beverages
A copy of Buy and Sell Using Bitcoin: Your Guide to Cryptocurrency Transactions our 9-part Bitcoin video course — master crypto transactions with confidence
Let's revolutionize tech funding!
Host: David Whiting
Founder: Pitch4Capital.com & Co-Founder: Phoenix Games https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhwhiting/
Notable guest speakers:
Mohit Kapidaya Co-Founder Phoenix Games https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-kapadiya/
Product @Quranium, Investor, Core Contributor @Ethereum, Building On-chain Smart Trading @Solana and Jiri Fiala, 10X AI Business Builder. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jirifiala/
Event Name: Pitch4Capital Brunch Demo Day
Startup funding using Stablecoins, AI, and Crypto Tax Strategies
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.
