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Swiss Watch AI: The $7B Opportunity - Mexican Brunch in the Presidio
Join ViviScout to explore how AI can enhance Swiss mechanical watches, without changing what collectors wear. We’ll share how our discreet technology preserves the elegance of fine timepieces while capturing rich cardiovascular signals, and how our AI turns those signals into continuous, privacy-first health insights.
ViviScout is building the intelligence layer for Swiss timepieces. We’ll walk through our technology stack, including an algorithm in development for continuous blood pressure monitoring and a full metrics suite: HR, HRV, respiratory rate, SpO₂ trends, sleep staging & quality, cycle insights, stress & recovery/readiness, activity, VO₂max estimates, and more. Our companion app will be a best-in-class experience with modular dashboards, predictive insights, elegant reporting, and seamless data sharing.
We’ll cover: product demo, data moat & IP, regulatory path, margins & unit economics, and partnership opportunities with maisons, retailers, and insurers. Learn how to monetize this $7 billion untapped market via hardware, subscriptions, data services, and strategic partnerships.
Ideal for investors focused on luxury, digital health, and data platforms.
Lunch provided by ViviScout. Space is limited. Private.
Features in development; subject to regulatory review where applicable.
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.
Girls Club, Oui We Studio, The Escapism Retreat
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Personal Branding for founders & creators
Santa Monica
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Girls Club, Oui We Studio, The Escapism Retreat
Join us for a workshop hosted by Andi Alleman from (@ouiwegirl), Brandie Freely (@brandiefreely) and Alex Manderstam (@alexmanderstam) to help you build a cult-like community for your business.
We'll be covering:
- what content is currently working
- how to build a cult-like brand (personal or business)
- how to use AI for content creation without sounding like everyone else on the internet.
We can't wait to see you there!
Sirica Therapeutics, InnovatorMD
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Technology Investments in Autism
San Mateo
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Sirica Therapeutics, InnovatorMD
Join us for a high-impact roundtable bringing together the brightest minds in autism care and innovation. From cutting-edge researchers and visionary entrepreneurs to mission-driven investors and passionate parent advocates, this event is designed to spark collaboration and accelerate progress in autism support.
Whether you’re near Silicon Valley or tuning in virtually from across the globe, you’ll be part of a forward-looking conversation that explores what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.
Through thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions, we’ll:
Unpack the latest breakthroughs in autism therapy and technology
Examine barriers to adoption and scale
Spotlight strategic investment and partnership opportunities
Connect ideas with action to create measurable impact
If you’re driving research, building solutions, funding innovation, or advocating for loved ones, this is your platform to engage, learn, and lead in autism innovation.
Featured Speakers
Keevin O'Rourke – CEO, Multiple
A leader in supporting disabled founders, Keevin has helped over 100 entrepreneurs raise more than $70M in funding. With a strong background in startup acceleration and venture capital, he is driving Multiple’s mission to empower the disability community through entrepreneurship.
Pramila Srinivasan – CEO, CharmHealth; Founder & President, The BRAIN Foundation
A technologist and entrepreneur with deep expertise in medical data, Pramila founded CharmHealth to deliver advanced cloud-based healthcare solutions. Through The BRAIN Foundation, she is accelerating the development of FDA-approved therapeutics for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Robert Fraser – President & CSO, Molecular You Corporation
A pioneer in personalized medicine, Rob co-founded multiple biotech companies and raised over $37M in funding. His expertise spans molecular diagnostics, targeted therapeutics, and precision healthcare, making him a recognized leader in life sciences innovation.
Pooja Shah – Co-founder & CEO, Mindly
A UC Berkeley alum with a background in cognitive and data science, Pooja is passionate about autism and mental health innovation. Her experience at Stanford’s Wall Lab informs her mission to develop new approaches for neurological and behavioral health.
Uli K. Chettipally, MD, MPH – Founder, Sirica Therapeutics; Founder, InnovatorMD
A physician, researcher, and entrepreneur, Dr. Chettipally is developing robotics and VR-based therapeutic solutions for autism, inspired by his daughter, Siri. With decades in emergency medicine and digital therapeutics, he continues to lead physician-driven innovation globally.
Why Attend?
Discover emerging therapies and technologies in autism care
Learn about strategic investment opportunities driving impact
Engage directly with entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and advocates
Network with leaders building the future of autism innovation
👉 Be part of the movement. Reserve your spot today and help shape the future of autism care and technology.
Tech Eh? A fun social hosted by Canadian founders that created Kanu AI! Come meet your friends from up north and connect with entrepreneurs, builders, and innovators during LA Tech Week. Whether you’re Canadian or not, you’re welcome to join the fun and make new connections over some amazing food and drinks!
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.
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.
Better Angels United, Inc.
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Executives Ending Homelessness
Brentwood
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Better Angels United, Inc.
Founders, tech execs and leaders from Better Angels - LA's nonprofit working to end our homelessness epidemic - will come together at a private residence in Brentwood to discuss how you and your company can help end the homelessness epidemic in LA. Join Adam Miller, serial tech founder and social entrepreneur, and Mark Goldin, a public company software CTO, in conversation with Elissa Unton, a tech founder and operations leader, to learn how you can help end homelessness in LA.
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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Growth in the AI Era: Practical Strategies for AEO
Join us for a focused, expert-led session designed to help founders and marketers capture demand in the emerging LLM landscape. In a time of AI chat hype and speculation, we’re creating space for a practical, data-driven discussion to support your team's growth strategy for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).
M13 — an early-stage venture capital firm committed to backing visionary founders building disruptive software businesses — is hosting this session to equip founders and growth leaders with real-world strategies to capture demand via answer engine optimization (AEO).
We’re thrilled to welcome Ethan Smith, Founder and CEO of Graphite, a vertical AI growth agency powering companies like Webflow, Notion, MasterClass, and Captions. Leading a team of 20 AI engineers and data scientists focused on SEO and AEO, Ethan will share exclusive insights and actionable frameworks based on their frontline experience building with LLMs and driving measurable growth outcomes.
What You'll Learn:
What's changing in how buyers find your products in generative AI search engines- and why it matters.
How AI is Changing Discovery
What’s changing in how buyers find B2B solutions — and why it matters.
How to Identify High-Intent Questions
Find the questions that drive demand in your category.
How to Increase Brand Visibility in LLMs
Tactics to stand out across both third-party and owned channels.
How to Align Content with AI-Prioritized Questions
Discover how to create and structure content that AI surfaces more often.
How to Track and Improve Performance
See how teams measure performance and refine their approach.
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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Future of Work in Finance: From Vision to ROI
How are top finance leaders driving real ROI with AI today?
Join us for an exclusive executive roundtable exploring how human expertise and AI intelligence are coming together to transform enterprise finance. Hosted by LuminaData in partnership with Paul Hastings, this invite-only gathering brings together CFOs, CAOs, finance executives, and investors for an afternoon of insights, live demos, and meaningful connections.
What You’ll Experience
Opening Keynote – Afrozy Ara ( Cofounder & CEO, LuminaData ) sets the stage for the future of finance (15 mins)
Panel Discussions – Perspectives from leading finance innovators and investors, moderated by Rosalina Hiu, CMO at LuminaData (45 mins)
- Mark Flournoy ( Chief Accounting Officer at RealPage )
- Greg Moser ( CEO at ShipCalm )
- Goutham Kapa (Investor at Visa Ventures)
- Afrozy Ara ( CEO at LuminaData )
Networking Break – Build relationships with peers and industry leaders
AI Case Studies + Demos – Real-world examples of AI in action across enterprise finance
- Deepti Chafekar ( Cofounder & CTO, LuminaData )
Closing Notes + Lunch/Networking – Wrap up with fresh ideas and new connections
Why Attend
- Get insights from leaders shaping the future of finance.
- See live AI case studies and demos solving enterprise workflows today.
- Network with CFOs, CAOs, finance executives, and investors.
- Walk away with practical takeaways on driving ROI with AI.
Hosted By
LuminaData (https://www.luminadata.ai/)
AI agents that automate complex enterprise finance workflows
Paul Hastings (https://www.paulhastings.com/)
A premier global law firm
This event is part of #SFTechWeek, a week-long series of gatherings hosted by VCs and startups to connect the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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AI + IS (Artificial Intelligence + Imagined Self)
Inception Studio, Creator Check
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Roast my product
SOMA
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Inception Studio, Creator Check
Got a B2C product? Let a product designer and a consumer founder roast it in front of everyone and call your baby ugly. If you’re brave, you’ll learn something. If not, at least you can eat some popcorn while you watch someone else get dragged. Don't come if you can't take the heat 🔥
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 Investor Happy Hour Mix: Hospitality Tech
Free appetizers, cash bar!
Sponsored by Tabmac LLC. https://tabmac.com
Food, Drink, and Travel are a part of the hospitality industry that each represent unlimited market opportunities. Hospitality Tech - reservation systems, payment systems, and search systems are very different in 2025. Let's develop some of the best ideas and investment opportunities together.
Party Raffle: FREE to enter
(1) Tabmac Ultra Membership for 1 month, $700 worth
(1) Tabmac Max Membership for 1 month. $400 worth
(1) Tabmac Pro Membership for 1 month. $150 worth
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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Berkeley Builders Makeathon
The barrier between a great idea and a functional product is getting smaller every day.
The modern builder is an architect, a director, and a visionary. Their most powerful collaborator is AI.
We're hosting a one-day makeathon to prove it. Teams will form, pick up AI native tools, and race to build. A few hours later: quick demos, prizes, and the satisfaction of shipping something real.
For the students and recent grads (≤5 years) in engineering, design, and product who are ready to build what's next.
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 Law Firm of Shivani Honwad LLC, Doniger Burroughs
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From Prompt to Protection: Creating & Securing AI Enhanced Works
Venice
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The Law Firm of Shivani Honwad LLC, Doniger Burroughs
Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you bring your creative visions to life? Join us for an engaging session designed for creatives like artists, musicians, and filmmakers who want to explore the possibilities of AI in their craft. We’ll break down how you can use AI tools to generate original works and, just as importantly, what legal steps you can take to protect your creations at every stage. Whether you’re experimenting with AI-generated music, digital art, or film, this event will give you practical insights into both the creative and legal sides of the process. Creators include David Minor, Nabil Schiantarelli, Grace Hong and Martin Wave. Attorneys sharing legal insights will be Stephen Doniger, Scott Burroughs and Shivani Honwad. Bring your questions and ideas—more details will be shared soon!
You must purchase your ticket via the Eventbrite link above to attend. Only confirmed ticket holders will receive the venue address and be permitted to enter the event. Ticket includes your first drink and light snacks.
Attendees will get to sip on beverages from our in-kind partner - De Soi, a line of non-alcoholic spritzes with mood-boosting adaptogens.
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.
Opps AI, Verizon Wireless
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Cocktails and Startup Dreams
Playa Vista
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Opps AI, Verizon Wireless
Join us at Two Bit Circus 🎮—a video arcade + micro-amusement park in Santa Monica—for the Opps.ai Launch Party featuring our AI Agent Valet.
✨ What we’re showing off:
- AI Agent–Driven CRM
- Opps → B2B Outreach AI Agent
- Product Market Fit AI Agent
If you’re a B2B founder in the GTM stage, a RevOps/Sales leader, a GTM engineer—or just love disco 🪩 + arcade games—this one’s for you!
🎁 Every attendee gets:
- A free copy of Form Your Own Pack
- Free access to Opps.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.
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Remote Leaders Happy Hour: Tips, Tools & Tequila
Join fellow remote team leaders and startup founders for a casual happy hour on the future of remote work. Connect, swap stories, and share tools and strategies for building productive, happy teams from anywhere.
Running a remote team comes with unique challenges — from staying productive across time zones to keeping teams engaged and avoiding burnout. We’re bringing together startup founders and remote team leaders to share what’s working (and what isn’t) when it comes to running remote teams.
This isn’t a panel or a pitch — just good drinks, good conversation, and a room full of people who get what it’s like to build and lead remotely. Whether you’re scaling your first team or refining how your company works across borders, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and maybe even your next favorite tool for running remote.
Come for the community, stay for the conversations that help you (and your team) work smarter from anywhere.
Hosted by:
WeekWize, a time planning and tracking tool that helps teams plan better, reduce burnout, and boost profitability. www.weekwize.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.
