Anne Taylor Communications, LLC., With Mari
[SF]
[LA]
Beachside Female Founder Crawl
Santa Monica
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Anne Taylor Communications, LLC., With Mari
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist and we'll do a final roll call Monday, October 13!
Step away from the buzz of LA Tech Week and choose adventure by the beach. Join fellow female founders for an afternoon walk and talk in beautiful Santa Monica. We'll meet-up at Urth Caffe Santa Monica to grab a quick coffee on the go, followed by a walk to nearby women-owned shops. Along the way, you’ll share quick founder stories, pitch your business in a casual 1-minute format, and end with a final stroll and gathering near the beach, leaving with new connections and one bold next step.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
Consumer AI Pitch Fest | hosted by Maven Ventures
Join consumer-focused VCs, Maven Ventures, Pear VC, and Forerunner to hear 10 lightning pitches from founders building at the forefront of Consumer AI.
Judges:
*Robert Ravanshenas, Partner, Maven Ventures
*Warren Shaeffer, Partner, Pear VC
*Fawzi Itani, Investor, Forerunner Ventuers
Pitches will begin by 6:30p. Please arrive on time to secure your spot. We had hundreds of founders apply to pitch last year - you won't want to miss it! There will be plenty of time for networking with founders, VCs, and builders in AI. Light bites and drinks will be served.
Founders — please apply to pitch in the event RSVP. 10 founders to pitch will be notified on a rolling basis.
Presented by: Maven Ventures, Inworld and Hubspot.
Hosted by Maven Ventures and Inworld.
◾ Maven - Consumer Tech VC
Details: mavenventures.com
◾ Inworld - AI products for Conversational AI applications.
Details: inworld.ai
◾ Hubspot - Unified marketing and sales platform
Details: hubspot.com
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.
What to Where, Cliquebait
[SF]
[LA]
Coffee + Connections
Venice
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What to Where, Cliquebait
Kick off LA Tech Week with coffee and conversation among creatives, founders, and innovators to set the tone for an inspiring week ahead.
Details:
Expect great coffee, meaningful conversations, and a community of forward-thinking minds shaping the future of tech in Los Angeles.
Hosted by What to Where and Cliquebait
www.whattowhere.co
Instagram/TikTok: @joincliquebait and @whattowhereco
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.
[SF]
[LA]
B2B Content in the AI Era
B2B Content in the AI Era: Creating the Right Message, for the Right People, at the Right Time
Join us for a fun & tactical conversation about the future of B2B content marketing during LA Tech Week!
The content landscape has fundamentally shifted. In an era where AI can generate endless material in seconds, the real challenge isn't creating more content - it's creating the right content that genuinely connects with your audience.
This dynamic panel brings together two of the industry's most innovative content strategists to explore how successful brands are navigating this new reality. You'll discover practical strategies for understanding your audience at a deeper level, crafting messages that cut through the noise, and leveraging AI as a powerful ally rather than a replacement for human creativity.
Meet Your Expert Panelists
Heike Young | Head of Content, Social, & Integrated Marketing, Microsoft
With 15+ years of senior marketing experience at powerhouse brands like Salesforce and Microsoft, Heike has cracked the code on authentic engagement. Her weekly LinkedIn videos generate millions of impressions—not through corporate speak, but through genuine humor and relatability that has fans calling her "the Lucille Ball of LinkedIn." She'll share how she balances brand authority with personality to create content that truly resonates.
Devin Reed | Founder, The Reeder
From sales floors to billion-dollar marketing successes, Devin brings a unique perspective to content strategy. As former Head of Content at industry leaders Gong and Clari, he developed the frameworks that helped fuel their explosive growth. Now running The Reeder full-time, he helps SaaS companies create memorable content strategies that drive real business results.
What You'll Learn
- How AI is reshaping content creation and what that means for marketers
- Proven strategies for audience research and segmentation in 2025
- The art of balancing authenticity with brand messaging
- Practical frameworks for content that converts
Hosted by Tofu - The unified AI platform helping B2B marketing teams ship campaigns 8x faster while improving results through personalized, contextual content creation.
Questions? Contact Livia Han at livia@tofuhq.com
By attending this event, you agree to receive marketing communications from Tofu. Unsubscribe anytime.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
Vibe Marketing in Age of Cloud Code
Forget static funnels and bloated GTM decks, this is go-to-market at prompt speed. Join Hamlet Azarian (CEO, Azarian Growth Agency) for a live, solo session where an entire campaign, landing page, ads, and email flows are built in real time using a vibe‑driven framework and Claude Code on a local machine.
Designed for founders, marketers, and operators who move fast and care about what converts, this session reveals:
- The exact workflows and prompt strategies top GTM teams are using right now
- How to turn cultural signals into conversion‑ready campaigns in minutes
- The new AI model stack (Claude for logic, GPT‑4 for copy, Gemini for personalization) and when to use each
- The essential new skills Vibe Marketing is shaping for growth teams, and what it’s enabling that wasn’t possible 6 months ago
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
TYME INC., SilverDoor / AZOS
[SF]
[LA]
2nd Annual LADYDAYDAO #buildinpublic event LA TECH WEEK
Santa Monica
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TYME INC., SilverDoor / AZOS
Truffle Security, Truffle Security - Cohost for logistics only
[SF]
[LA]
Chef's Table by Truffle Security
SOMA
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Truffle Security, Truffle Security - Cohost for logistics only
Sente Ventures, VCPE Groups
[SF]
[LA]
VCPE & FAMILY OFFICES DINNER
Century City
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Sente Ventures, VCPE Groups
SENTE VENTURES FAMILY OFFICES DINNER #LATechWeek
FAMILY OFFICES & INVESTORS. PRIVATE DINNER EVENT!
VCPE GROUPS, ECVC Ventures & Sente Ventures would like to invite a small and curated group of family offices and investors to join for a private dinner event during LA #TECHWEEK
APPROVAL will be done by the planning committee.
⏰️ TIME
6:00PM: CHECK-IN
7:30PM: DINNER START PROMPTLY
✅ APPROVAL REQUIRED
The location will be provided upon approval and before the event.
We have a limited guest list due to venue capacity. Priority access for guests of VCPE GROUPS, ECVC ACCELERATOR, Sente Ventures & partners.
If your registration is approved, your pass is non-transferable and does not include +1. Please have your colleague or guest register separately. Thanks for your interest!
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/
Sente Ventures is a venture capital investment group focused on investing in deep-tech solutions within energy transition, agriculture, and industrial circular economy domains.
VC/PE GROUPS is a peer group that supports the growth and establishment of diverse and exceptional, high performing emerging managers, investors, and founders to build the ecosystem.
Technology Founders of America
[SF]
[LA]
Tech Cafe
Santa Monica
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Technology Founders of America
Start Tech Week off with some caffeine & connections.
Founders, Investors, & Operators.
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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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PARTNERS
TechnologyFoundersOfAmerica.com is a casual community for founders, consisting of IRL events, virtual events, online chats, and other perks.
Join for an entire year, for $20.
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Post4Food.com allows foodies to get discounts in exchange for posting on Instagram.
That’s it. Simple.
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Angel Club
Connecting Investors & Founders with Coaching, Capital & Community
www.AngelClub.com
[SF]
[LA]
Fashion & AI Happy Hour with Mirror Mirror AI
Step into an evening with Mirror Mirror AI, where fashion meets technology and progress is worth toasting to. Join us as we reflect on the past year, share ideas shaping what’s next, and connect with a community at the forefront of fashion and innovation.
The setting: one of San Francisco’s most intimate spots, with cocktails by a trusted friend and sweeping views of the Golden Gate as backdrop.
No dress code required. Though in our world, style is always assumed.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
la tech x wellness social
this tech week, moss is bringing together innovators, founders, creators, and wellness leaders for an evening of connection and inspiration. in the midst of the week’s busy-ness, slow down and connect at our wabi-sabi inspired space designed to calm your senses upon entering.
mingle with la’s most forward-thinking minds in tech and entrepreneurship, explore the intersection of business and wellbeing, and enjoy djs, local activations, an elixir bar, and incredible food from top wellness brands. drop in at sundown to our rooftop deck for light tastings and live music from our local partners — the perfect way to unwind after a long tech week.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
Mercury x a16z speedrun Luncheon
Join us for an exclusive luncheon celebrating a16z speedrun. This will be a curated room of Mercury investors, partners, and founders focused on connecting with founders from SR005, the latest speedrun class.
Mercury is the fintech that brings all the ways people and businesses use money into a single product that feels extraordinary to use. With banking, credit cards*, and software, Mercury helps more than 200K ambitious companies and entrepreneurs make better decisions and build their businesses. To learn more, visit Mercury.com.
*Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. The IO Card is issued by Patriot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard ®.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
The Re-Up: A Tech, Wellness & Art Experience
[SF]
[LA]
AI x Government: The Future of Public Sector Tech
Interested in AI and the future of government? Join us for a panel and networking happy hour, hosted by Google and Chief AI.
GovTech Panel - 6:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour - 7:00 PM
A new generation of tech leaders is building AI for government. From how agencies communicate to how leaders make decisions, they’re reimagining entire systems across the public sector.
This panel brings together builders who've worked at Google and Twitter, from Congress to City Hall, to discuss what it really takes to modernize government: how you design for public-sector users, earn trust, and navigate the compliance landscape that shapes what’s possible.
Speakers:
- Rex Brown, Government Affairs & Public Policy at Google
- Shannon Beckham, CEO at Chief AI (former Congress, Together AI)
- Mark Friese, COO at Rep'd (former Twitter)
- Rachel Stern, Founder of GovTech Ventures
- Stephen Caines, CIO & Budget Director for the City of San José
Who Should Join:
- Founders and operators building in govtech, civic tech, and other regulated industries
- Policymakers, procurement officials, and public sector decision-makers
- Investors exploring durable AI opportunities beyond consumer markets
- Journalists, civic technologists, and anyone curious about the next wave of public sector innovation
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 our Event Space: Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some join with an early idea, others are searching for a cofounder—but what matters is their potential. EF backs these founders first, then provides a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, EF-backed companies are collectively valued at more than $11B. Learn more at www.joinef.com.
[SF]
[LA]
Unlocking Our Quantum Future with IBM
iHeartMedia and IBM Present: A Live Conversation on Quantum Computing at SF #TechWeek
Join Malcolm Gladwell and Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and the newly appointed Director of IBM Research, as they dive into the transformative potential of quantum computing, from groundbreaking research to real-world applications and a growing ecosystem driving the future of technology.
This discussion will be a live recording of the Smart Talks with IBM podcast series. Registration will open at 8:45AM, with the podcast recording beginning promptly at 9:30AM. A reception with coffee and light bites to follow. Seating is limited and subject to approval - request an invite ASAP!
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.
