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LA Soirée - Rooftop Kickoff & Startup Dinner
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PR For Small Businesses and Non-Profits Using AI
Join us to learn how to help your small business or non-profit amplify your voice through smarter marketing and PR strategies. Learn how AI-powered tools can save time, stretch limited budgets, and create compelling stories that attract supporters, customers, and donors. Through practical tips and real-world case studies, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to grow your impact. Network with like-minded leaders, discover fresh ideas, and leave inspired to take your marketing to the next level.
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.
GACC West, German Consulate General Los Angeles, SAP Labs Inc.
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Fast Track to 2028: Design Clean Mobility with AI
Arts District
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GACC West, German Consulate General Los Angeles, SAP Labs Inc.
As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city faces an unprecedented opportunity and challenge to transform its transportation system into one that is clean, inclusive, and future-ready. This full-day forum brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from California, Germany, and beyond to explore how AI, innovation, new technologies, and partnerships can drive and accelerate sustainable urban mobility.
AGENDA:
9:00 AM | Registration
9:30 AM | Welcome Remarks
- Andrea Sasse, German Consul General in Los Angeles
9:40 AM | Impulse mayor's office
- Christine Petersen, Senior Director of International Trade & Investment - Mayor's Office at City of Los Angeles
9:50 AM | US Keynote
- Matt Petersen, President and CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
10:05 AM | German Keynote
- Ulrich Leister, President & CEO of DB E.C.O. North America
10:20 AM | Breakout Panels
Panel 1: Innovations in Urban Mobility and Emissions Reduction
Panel 2: Olympic-Ready: Building Smart, Inclusive, and Resilient Transportation Infrastructure
11:05 AM | Fireside Chat: From Vision to Action: How Transatlantic Partnerships Drive Climate-Smart Mobility
11:30 AM | Lunch Break
12:45 PM | Welcome Words
12:55 PM | Keynote
1:15 PM | Panel: AI on the Fast Track: Driving LA Toward an Emission-Free Mobility Future
- Jiaqi Ma, Director of the UCLA Mobility Lab
- Michael De-Bono, Lead Design Strategist @Designworks, A BMW Group Company
- Lisa Lillelund, Vice President, Partnerships @Harbinger
- Daniel Eppstein, Head of Partnerships @CoMotion (moderator)
2:00 PM | Networking & Coffee
3:00 PM | End of Event
Stay tuned for further speakers!
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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Ferry Building Drone Light Show by Gamma
Gamma (gamma.app) is lighting up SF Tech Week with something never done before: a dazzling drone show over the Bay, paired with a massive projection on the iconic Ferry Building 🚀
Join us as we celebrate San Francisco with the nation's first ever (!) large scale drone & projection show — and we're inviting YOU to be a part of it! Vote on an idea that we will bring to life as part of the show: https://gamma.app/events/drone-show ✨
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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AI + API Happy Hour!
During Tech Week and and right after APIGTM, the big conversations about AI, APIs, MCP servers are on the table. The food and drinks? They’re on us 🥳
Stop by to meet the people building what’s next, including APIGTM speakers, founders, and builders driving the future of APIs in the age of AI.
🚨 Space is limited—priority attendance will be given to attendees of the APIGTM.com stream; get on the list here: https://partiful.com/e/qdFeSYSXmeVfui2PGVdv, and let us know in the comments that you registered.
Brought to you by your friends at the Postman API Network 👉 https://explore.postman.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.
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Agentic AI in Underwriting
Agentic AI in Underwriting - Roundtable Dinner
#LATechWeek with #InsurTech Focus
Underwriting is one of the most complex decision-making engines in insurance—messy data, fragmented workflows, endless manual checks. It’s also one of the biggest opportunities for AI-driven transformation.
VirtusLab invites business and technology leaders to business-casual, an in-person event aiming to explore the topic of Agentic AI, specifically in the context of the Underwriting in Insurance. You'll gain valuable insights on the following, but not limited to:
Key challenges in Underwriting, especially regarding data foundations and AI adoption.
- New architectural patterns for building Agentic AI into underwriting workflows, including deterministic state machines, solutions for agent evaluation, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints.
Designing target operating models for Agentic AI systems.
- Learning & culture considerations and the "human-in-the-loop" layer.
-Ways of measuring and governing Agentic AI systems
- Live demo: Agentic AI for underwriting in action.
Who should attend
The event is tailored for CXOs, including CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, Head of, and senior leadership across enterprises and fast-growing companies, as well as Lead Architects and Innovation Directors exploring concrete patterns for AI adoption in mature environments.
This is a private, invite-only event with a maximum of 20 participants to ensure depth of conversation. If you're responsible for steering your company’s strategic direction, shaping technology strategy and are looking to explore where AI can create measurable impacts, this session is for you.
Why Get Involved?
- Get a pragmatic view of the Agentic AI landscape in the context of actual business cases
-Learn how the process works from data ingestion and enrichment pipelines, through orchestration layers, to audit-ready decision logs - with option to get the questions to achieve full technical clarity.
Learn what’s off-the-shelf vs. custom-built when deploying AI in insurance.
Contribute to shaping the future of underwriting by sharing your perspective.
Expand your network of trusted leaders in the Insurance and InsurTech space.
Agenda
4pm - 5pm| Welcome & Networking Museum Walk through
5pm - 6:15 pm | Presentation from VirtusLab team alongside Q&A
6:15 pm - 8pm | Dinner & facilitated open discussion
No recordings. No product pitches. No sales agenda. Our aim is to create a dedicated space to learn, exchange insights, and validate early-stage ideas in a trusted environment.
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.
Syndicate AI, Startup World Cup, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund
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STARTUP WORLD CUP REGIONAL PITCH 25
Santa Monica
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Syndicate AI, Startup World Cup, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund
Join us in Santa Monica during the vibrant LA Tech Week for the Startup World Cup LA Regional 2025! This is more than just a pitch competition; it's a launchpad for the most ambitious and innovative startups to step onto the global stage.
Hosted by:
Syndicate AI, Pegasus Tech Ventures & Startup World Cup this premier event brings together groundbreaking startups, influential venture capitalists, and key figures from the tech community.
www.joinsyndicate.co | www.pegasustechventures.com | www.startupworldcup.io
Presented by:
Hustle Fund | www.hustlefund.vc
Alumni Ventures | www.av.vc
LA Venture Association (LAVA) | www.lava.org
Founders will compete for a coveted spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025/2026, where they'll have the chance to win a $1 million investment prize.
Throughout the day, attendees will experience:
High-stakes startup pitches from the region's top contenders.
Insightful panel discussions with prominent VCs and industry leaders, exploring the future of AI and the venture investment landscape.
Exclusive presentations from our esteemed sponsors, including Hollo.AI, Syndicate, and Manos Accelerator.
Unparalleled networking opportunities with founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
Whether you are a founder ready to scale, an investor searching for the next unicorn, or a tech professional eager to connect with the bleeding edge of innovation, this is the can't-miss event of SF Tech Week. Light food and drinks will be served. Secure your place and witness the journey to the Grand Finale!
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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From Exec to Founder: What Does It Take?
Downtown (SF)
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Mucker Capital, LeadrPro
This event is perfect for first time founders, specifically those going from a senior executive role or corporate job into the life of an entrepreneur. As a growth advisor at Mucker Capital, Chris Sheng has worked with 500+ founders from various backgrounds and pedigree. Going from 0 to 1 is an entirely different beast and experience that many are ill prepared for. He'll share the various stories and real-life experiences of various founders and what you need to be on the look out for on your journey to startup entrepreneur.
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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APIs to AI: Infrastructure repurposed
As AI agents move to production, a critical infrastructure gap has emerged: how to securely connect AI systems to existing tools and data. Model Context Protocols (MCPs) are emerging as a standard solution, and companies building production implementations are discovering surprising insights.
This fireside chat brings together Jon Dahl (Co-founder and CEO, Mux) and Michael Grinich (Founder and CEO, WorkOS)—two technical founders who have shipped production MCP integrations. Mux discovered that years of focus on video infrastructure had created valuable primitives that were the perfect AI building blocks such as storyboard extraction for content moderation, while WorkOS solved the enterprise authentication challenges essential for secure deployments.
Both saw a broader pattern: established API businesses often have infrastructure that becomes incredibly valuable for AI workflows, even when not originally designed for that purpose. This raises questions about how companies should evaluate existing assets for AI integration.
Expect a candid conversation about technical realities, integration speed, and strategic considerations. Two founders discussing what works, what doesn't, and how the MCP ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
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 & Funders Connect
Founders & Funders Connect is a relaxed, open-door happy hour designed to bring together builders and backers from across the SF tech ecosystem. Whether you're raising, investing, hiring, or just meeting great people—this is your room.
No stage. No panel. Just real conversations over drinks.
🥂 Agenda
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Doors open, drinks + music
6:30 – 6:45 PM | Quick welcome from Beta University
6:45 – 8:30 PM | Mingling, light bites, and conversation starters
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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Whiskey & Cigars: An Evening of Bold Connections
Whiskey & Cigars: An Evening of Bold Connections
Step into an evening where rich flavors meet rich conversations. Join San Francisco’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers for a sophisticated night of networking over premium whiskeys and hand-rolled Caribbean cigars.
🥃 Whiskey Tasting Experience
Explore a flight of distinctive whiskeys — each with unique tasting notes — guided by an expert who will share the craftsmanship behind every pour.
💨 Caribbean Cigar Pairings
Select one of three premium Caribbean cigars to enjoy alongside your whiskey, each chosen to perfectly complement the evening’s pours.
🤝 Refined Networking Atmosphere
This isn’t just an event — it’s an experience. Forge meaningful connections in a relaxed yet elevated setting designed for conversation, collaboration, and enjoyment.
A night for those who appreciate the finer things — and the people who share that appreciation.
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 Media Dinner Club
Due to the overwhelming response, and to ensure we have a great night with a full table, please venmo your dinner host $50 by October 1st to confirm your spot. @kenia-cobb (last 4 digits of her number 3076)
The Media Dinner Club is a dinner party series and online community of 1800+ women in the media industry with a mission to Supercharge Your Network with Friendship. We’re inviting San Francisco Tech Week to experience the authentic moments and intimate connections that lead to dynamic professional networks and lifelong industry friends.
This is an invitation to come as you are and connect with other local women in the tech industry.
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 for AI Agents as Users with David Cramer, Co-Founder of Sentry
Join us for a fireside chat with David Cramer, Founder of Sentry, about building dev tools and technical products in the AI era.
There's a massive new set of users--AI agents and copilots. How do you build when they don’t click buttons, but instead execute tasks autonomously?
We’ll dig into:
• How Sentry is adapting its product for an era where engineers increasingly build with coding agents
• Frameworks for treating AI agents and copilots as first-class users of your software
• Lessons on extreme PMF
This conversation is especially relevant for founders and engineers of who are thinking about building for AI users.
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This event is hosted by Tadata. Tadata helps companies make their products AI agents and copilots ready - turning complex APIs and workflows into experiences AI can understand and use magically. In just a few months, Tadata's open source crossed 700K downloads, 10K+ GitHub stars, and they've helped companies across industries launch production MCPs. Learn more at tadata.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.
Hub101, TCA Venture Group, BioScience Alliance
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The Emerging Biotech Cluster in the Conejo Valley
Westlake Village
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Hub101, TCA Venture Group, BioScience Alliance
The Conejo Valley is rapidly becoming a hub for biotechnology innovation, fueled by a growing ecosystem of startups, established companies, academic partners, and investors. Join us during LA Tech Week for a conversation on the region’s emerging biotech cluster, the forces driving its growth, the opportunities for founders, talent, and capital, and how AI is shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.
Co-hosted by Hub101, BioScience Alliance, and Tech Coast Angels Venture Group.
Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
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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Building AI Agents with ADK Workshop
Workshop on Building Your Own AI Agent with Google ADK
(For Technical Audiences - Coding Required)
This is a hands-on developer workshop where you will learn how to utilize Python's simplicity and flexibility to build custom agents on the Agent Development Kit (ADK). Participants will integrate data and tools, test their agent, and deploy it. The workshop provides the foundation for continued agent building and customization.
This workshop will be facilitated by Lucas Fontaine and Arthur Santos from the Google for Startups team.
Come and experience what it is like to build and deploy AI Agents in production.
Note:
This session is designed for technical startup founders. Space is limited, therefore approval to attend is not guaranteed. Final location details will be shared upon approval.
Sponsored by Google for Startups, Manatt & Fidelity Private Shares.
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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.
