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The Enterprise Digital Asset Summit (EDAS)
Get ready for the fourth annual Enterprise Digital Asset Summit (EDAS), the premier event for enterprise finance leaders building at the intersection of digital assets, AI, and financial transformation.
EDAS is a curated, one-day experience designed for CFOs, financial operators, auditors, accountants, and other enterprise leaders driving the future of finance. With a focus on real-world adoption and a compliance-first strategy, EDAS 2025 is your front-row seat to the next wave of financial innovation. For the first time ever, EDAS is heading to San Francisco to be hosted at the exclusive St. Francis Yacht Club, with incredible panoramic views of the Bay.
NOTE: EDAS is a ticketed event. Waitlisted attendees will receive a link with instructions on completing ticket purchase. Attendees must have a ticket to attend EDAS 2025.
For more, visit edas.live.
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.
Musa Capital, Microsoft Azure
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Musa Labs Hackathon SF Sponsored by Azure
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Musa Capital, Microsoft Azure
Musa Capital is bringing the energy of next-generation AI development to San Francisco and Los Angeles. This one-day hackathon, co-hosted with Microsoft and Sumtyme, challenges participants to push the boundaries of multi-agent AI systems and time-series intelligence. Builders will leverage Azure AI Foundry alongside Sumtyme’s predictive algorithms to design impactful applications, stress-test AI models, and compete for cash prizes.
Challenge Areas
Microsoft Challenge (Morning): Use Azure AI Foundry to design multi-agent AI systems that tackle real-world problems in logistics, robotics, and manufacturing.
Sumtyme Challenge (Afternoon): Stress-test Sumtyme’s time-series algorithms by applying them to unique market events. Participants will be tasked with finding blind spots or creating innovative applications around the models, similar to a “bug bounty” format.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Microsoft Lab & Challenge: Guided session with Microsoft engineers, hands-on with Azure AI Foundry, and multi-agent system challenge
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Sumtyme Challenge: Teams call APIs, model market events, and attempt to build the most impactful product in just 4 hours
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Judging & Awards Presentations and scoring based on impact, creativity, and completeness
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Networking Happy Hour & Dinner
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated on:
Impact of Industry Use Case: Commercial relevance, dollar-scale, or potential disruption in logistics, robotics, manufacturing, or financial modeling.
Responsible & Ethical AI: Transparency, compliance, and safeguards in multi-agent and time-series applications.
Completeness of Product: Functionality and polish of the prototype or stress-test outcome within the hackathon timeframe.
Prizes
Microsoft Track: $500 for best multi-agent AI system
Sumtyme Track: $500 for best market event stress test or application
Bonus: Teams placing in both tracks are eligible for an additional $500 — bringing the total potential prize pool to $1,500.
Food & Networking
Enjoy lunch, dinner, and happy hour on us. Fuel up while you build, and connect with founders, engineers, and investors during the evening mixer.
Who Should Join
Developers, engineers, and data scientists
Founders and early-stage builders looking to apply AI in industry
Students in computer science, data science, and related fields
Anyone excited about the future of multi-agent systems and AI for real-world impact
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AI for Energy & Infrastructure
Hosted by H*QUOTIENT & Orrick
AI is projected to drive a 20% reduction in global energy emissions by 2030, yet less than 5% of deep tech startups are fully leveraging its potential today. In this panel, we explore how AI is transforming the built environment, infrastructure systems, and the deep tech application layer—from optimizing grid efficiency to accelerating materials discovery and decarbonizing industrial processes. Join leading founders, researchers, and investors at the intersection of AI, energy, and next-gen infrastructure as we unpack what’s next—and what’s needed to scale impact fast.
H*QUOTIENT is a new-age deep tech community with 4,000+ engineers, scientists, founders, investors, and students across 55+ countries. We aim to empower the next generation of founders in IP-intensive industries, connect over niche STEM-adjacent events, and make deep tech sexy again.
Join our community here: https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe and tell us how we can help you! https://linktr.ee/hquotient
Orrick is a tech-focused law firm passionate about helping entrepreneurs, innovators and investors push boundaries. Through its extensive client portfolio, deal volume, and relationships in the ecosystem, Orrick provides commercial insight to each client’s strategy. From financing to protecting IP to retaining talent to advocating for innovation-friendly public policy, Orrick offers a holistic solution across the tech & venture lifecycle. Please reach out to Andy Bloom (abloom@orrick.com) if you're a founder or investor or want to learn more!
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.
By registering for this event, you consent to be photographed and receive email updates from the hosts and be added to the H*QUOTIENT newsletter mailing list. Photographs may be used for marketing and media purposes without compensation.
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Pitch Your Startup in Spatial to Raise Funding
Tired of pitch decks? Good.
Learn how startups are turning 2D websites into immersive Apple Vision Pro apps — and why spatial computing is your edge to win attention (and funding) .
🎙️ Hosted by XR legend Tony Parisi (co-creator of VRML and glTF, ex-Unity head of XR), this session will walk through:
• Why XR is the next big edge for startup fundraising
• How to turn your website into a spatial app using WebSpatial (open-source, cross-platform SDK)
• What’s working right now for cutting through the noise
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🚀 Want to pitch your startup?
If you have a live website and want to turn it into a webspatial app for Vision Pro — you’ll have a chance to pitch live during the event.
Only 5 startups will be selected to join the WebSpatial Startup Program, where you’ll get white-glove support to build your spatial app with our team.
🧠 Investors will be in the room. an
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Stablecoins: powering instant, programmable money
Join us for an exclusive happy hour gathering at the edge of fintech and infrastructure.
We’ll sip, snack, and dive into the future of global money movement, how stablecoins are quietly becoming the invisible rails powering cross-border payments, programmable finance, and institutional interoperability.
Whether you're building in crypto, fintech, or just curious how money moves in 2025 and beyon, this is for you.
Drinks. Real conversation. Big ideas.
Space is limited RSVP required & subject to approval.
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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SF Marketers Tech Week Dinner
As part of San Francisco Tech Week, we’re delighted to invite you to a Andreessen Horowitz exclusive executive dinner reception for startup marketing leaders.
Please join us for an evening of networking with marketing leaders from other high velocity portfolio companies and discussions with advertising executives from the Google, Linkedin and Meta. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy some amazing food, hear from the 3 largest ad platforms on where performance marketing is heading, and trade notes with marketing colleagues across industries.
Please register as soon as possible, as there are very limited spaces.
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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Beyond Vibe Coding: Community Mixer on AI Dev Tools
Interesting things happen outside the local machine comfort zone, so let's meet and discuss what happens when AI dev-tools meet messy, mission-critical code at scale.
This mixer + mini-panel is about turning AI speed into safe, team-level delivery.
- AI Dev-Tools: how to search across huge repos, makes coding agents understands your project, and set up simple, repeatable LLM workflows and quality checks.
- Code Migration at Scale: choosing a migration path, automating safe refactors, building pipelines, and automate the boring bits.
We want a real conversation - what’s worked (and what hasn’t!) for cutting trust debt, using spec-first habits to make delivery predictable and reviews calm, and adding lightweight checks/guardrails that keep the “vibe” speed without the chaos. Bring your wins, scars, and questions.
We’re explicitly looking to discuss the “beyond individual contributor” side: scalable code changes, design governance, quality gates, migration guardrails, and project context management. On top of that, we’ll cover LLM-aware practices at the org level. So if this is your scope of responsibility/interest, you’ll feel at home.
Bonus: After the official tech presentations - we’re going to celebrate VirtusLab’s 15-year anniversary - come raise a toast! The event will be in a legendary THE BOX SF Venue, with open bar for everyone.
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.
Winston Francois, Founder Mode
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Founder Mode: Founders in Flight
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Winston Francois, Founder Mode
Tech Week meets the open sky.
Founder Mode, the podcast for builders, is taking off—literally. In this special edition, we’ll select a handful of founders to join Kevin Henrikson aboard his Vision Jet for in-flight interviews with him and co-host Jason Shafton, recorded high above the Bay. Expect unfiltered conversations about scaling companies, navigating turbulence, and finding clarity at 10,000 feet.
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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18th LA Hardware Meetup @ First Resonance
We're bringing together a community of people building physical products and hardware across LA. From designers, founders, engineers, investors, and more, everyone is welcome!
We're back with another LA Hardware Meetup, hosted at First Resonance. This is your chance to connect with industry peers who are as passionate about hardware innovation as you are. Come socialize, share what you’re working on, and talk shop!
We have great speakers lined up for you:
- Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance
- Gustavo Castillo, CEO of Pinto Robotics
Hardware Meetups happen in over 30 cities around the world, helping bring together founders, engineers, and other hardware professionals to network, share insights, and collaborate with one another.
Hosted By
Nate Padgett
Nima Ashraf
Michael Corr
Joseph Fryer
Thank you to our partners:
informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware and hardtech. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to automotive, climate tech to medical devices, informal members work with clients at every stage to design, manufacture, and scale top-quality physical products. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more.
If you want to help support the next meetup, please reach out to nate@informal.cc for sponsorship inquiries.
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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Beautéverse: Where beauty +fashion Tech meet
Where Beauty, Fashion, and Tech Innovators Shape the Future of beauty x fashion x tech and sports.
The BeauteVerse Summit is a groundbreaking event that unites the trailblazing women of the beauty, fashion, sports and tech industries. It’s a celebration of innovation, influence, and impact, designed to elevate and empower creators, founders, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of these dynamic fields.
What’s Happening:
5:15 PM - Doors Open
5:30 to 7:00 PM - Panels and Fireside Chats
[Fireside Chat] Power Plays & Portfolio Moves: How Innovation Gets Funded and Backed
Speaker:
Kristen Rodgers, Director of Retail, Media & Sports at Plug and Play Ventures, one of the most active venture firms in the world.
[Fireside Chat] Connecting the Dots: Scale, Strategy & the Global Innovation Pipeline
Speaker:
Rochi Cairo Presepi is a powerhouse at the intersection of startup acceleration and global innovation. Sr. Program Manager at INNOVIT and Board Member at techtrust.ai.
No frills — just high-value conversations, high-caliber energy, and a room full of women and men moving culture forward.
Your RSVP includes a $20 entry fee (paid at the door), which comes with one complimentary drink-premium coffee included & bites.
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.
---Summit Host & Host Partner---
Christina Rodriguez is a founder, CEO and creator and the editor at Beauté in Tech a magazine published by La Beauté PR Group. Christina is a leading voice in beauty, and fashion tech (coined the terms the industry now uses). She curates conversations that blend culture with innovation, connecting creators, founders, and investors shaping the new digital economy. Follow her on Linkedin and Substack for industry takes in beauty and fashion tech and events in NYC, SF and LA.
At Neighbourgood, our mission is to create community-centered spaces where people can truly connect. In San Francisco, our co-living and co-working properties are designed to bring people together through shared spaces, curated events, and a strong sense of belonging. We're building more than just places to stay—we're growing a neighborhood where our members feel at home, supported, and inspired.
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Robotics Happy Hour with Parallax Worlds
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AI Agent Connect LA: Founder & Investor Happy Hour
Join us for an exclusive evening connecting the brightest minds building AI agents with the investors funding the next wave of autonomous intelligence. Agent Connect LA brings together founders developing cutting-edge AI agent technologies with VCs, angels, and strategic investors actively deploying capital in the AI space.
This isn't just another networking event—it's where the future of AI agents gets built. Whether you're scaling an AI agent startup, exploring investment opportunities in autonomous systems, or looking to understand how agents will reshape entire industries, this gathering is designed for serious builders and backers only.
We'll feature lightning demos from select AI agent startups, intimate discussions on the technical and market challenges of deploying agents at scale, and structured networking designed to facilitate meaningful connections between founders seeking capital and investors hunting for the next breakthrough in 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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The Golden Hour powered by Better Flip
Come join Better Flip for an #LAtecheweek Happy Hour that's buzzing with big bets and even bigger rewards. Let us introduce to you a smarter way to build your sportsbook... because who says the grand prize can't come with peace of mind?
Learn more about our exciting AI-assisted financial strategist, that can provide you with powerful player insights, equip you with relevant budget suggestions, and enhance your e--sports experience, all from your pocket.
This LA TechWeek experience is sure to be one for the books! We're looking forward to seeing you at The Golden Hour...
powered by Better Flip
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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ClassX - Tech Week Closing Party
🌟 VIP Closing Ceremony: SF Tech Week 🌟
An exclusive evening hosted by ClassX & Funding Breakthrough Lab to celebrate the close of SF Tech Week.
This VIP mixer brings together visionary founders, leading investors, and ecosystem builders for an intimate night of connection, collaboration, and exchange. Expect meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and a chance to be part of the next wave of breakthrough projects emerging from San Francisco.
✨ Curated networking
✨ Private discussions on the future of tech
✨ A celebration of community and 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.
