Tusk Ventures, Cooley LLP, Doctronic
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The New Front Door to Healthcare: AI & Access
Embarcadero
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Tusk Ventures, Cooley LLP, Doctronic
Join Tusk Ventures and Cooley LLP for a compelling conversation at the intersection of AI, access, and the American healthcare crisis. As millions turn to AI for answers, a new front door is opening — one where machine intelligence complements clinical care, and patients are finally seen.
This event brings together voices from all sides of the spectrum:
- Bradley Tusk, investor, political strategist, and long-time advocate for tech-enabled regulatory reform.
- Dr. Adam Oskowitz, vascular surgeon and co-founder of Doctronic, the AI-powered health assistant trusted with over 15M health conversations to date.
- Special Guest Moderator
They'll explore:
→ Why legacy systems are failing to meet patient needs—especially in primary care and chronic illness.
→ How AI can be used not just to disrupt healthcare, but to restore trust, dignity, and faster access.
→ What the new stack for care delivery looks like—across consumer, clinical, and regulatory dimensions.
→ What investors and founders must consider when building for this space in 2025 and beyond.
You’ll leave with:
→ A pulse on where AI and healthcare are converging fastest
→ Firsthand insights from one of the fastest-scaling AI health platforms (Doctronic)
→ Candid investor POV on what it takes to scale in this space and what’s overhyped
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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Form Your Own H-1B CAP EXEMPT EMPLOYER In One Day
DHS seeks to encourage more nonimmigrant entrepreneurs possessing highly specialized knowledge from the attainment of a US degree or its equivalent to participate in the H-1B program as beneficiaries of a Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker submitted by their own United States employer. Participants will learn the basics to incorporate in one day.
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 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.
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Power Reset: Sauna + Ice + Workshop
This experience blends contrast therapy with a deep-dive workshop, designed for high-performers ready to step into their power and level up in business and life.
Led by Megan Dolce, Keynote Speaker, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Ripe, a human leadership development company based in LA. Megan is known for her work with professional athletes, VCs, founders, leaders, and teams from Fortune 100 companies.
RIPE: https://www.get-ripe.com/
Alchemy Springs: https://www.alchemysprings.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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Twill Presents Prompt Exchange: Unicorn Insights
Twill x J2 Ventures Presents The AI Hardware Frontier: Powering Intelligence in the Real World
When: Wed, Oct 8 • 5:00–8:00 PM
Where: Twill HQ, SoMa, San Francisco Meet us at #SFTechWeek!Tech Week (presented by a16z) brings together the startup and VC ecosystem with events across the city. As part of SF Tech Week (Oct 6–12), we’re hosting The AI Hardware Frontier: Powering Intelligence in the Real World
AI is no longer just software—it’s powered by breakthroughs in hardware that push the limits of compute, healthtech, and autonomy. From silicon and systems to biomedical devices and infrastructure, the AI hardware frontier is where innovation meets the physical world.
At this evening gathering, we’ll explore how founders, investors, and industry leaders are building and scaling hardware and vertical solutions to power the next wave of intelligence. Expect candid conversations on challenges and opportunities across compute platforms, healthtech, and dual-use applications, as well as how venture and corporate capital are fueling this space.
Join us at Twill HQ in SoMa for an evening of:
- Keynote insights from leading voices at the intersection of hardware and AI.
- Two dynamic panels: one diving into industry trends and adoption, another on the venture capital perspective.
- Lightning Talks (5–10 minutes each) from startup founders building the future of AI hardware.
- Curated networking with fellow executives, investors, and builders.
Program Flow
- 5:00–5:30 PM: Arrival & networking over food and drinks
- 5:30–6:00 PM: Industry Panel: AI Hardware in the Real World
- 6:00–6:45 PM: VC & Founder Panel: Investing in the Hardware Frontier
- 6:45–7:05 PM: Lightning Talks (Startup Founders)
- 7:05–8:00 PM: Closing networking mixer
Speakers
Christine Keung — General Partner, J2 Ventures
Sam Fok -- CEO, femtoAI, Stanford PhD
Jeff Tatarchuk — Cofounder, TensorWave
Ian Clow — VC Investor, Samsung Catalyst Fund
Jason Novak — Partner-in-Charge, Norton Rose Fulbright
Who’s in the room
Founders (dual-use/defense, cyber, bio, infra), investors, Fortune 500 execs, and government/DoD leaders shaping acquisition and innovation pipelines.
🎟 RSVP today to secure your spot
Space is limited; curated admission for builders and decision-makers.
✉️ Subscribe to our calendar for priority invites to upcoming events: https://luma.com/twill
Check out clips from the speakers:
- https://youtu.be/USjrK5OznXs?si=aH3amH5DerP-QX58
- https://youtu.be/XoS4vxhYVow?si=wL51x5GyW6drf9p5
- https://youtu.be/l3K-4dgjjhA?si=0v7P7B7GWFNuNejN
- https://youtu.be/f79VJk4gSdc?si=HMlSsZe32Bh3vdCg
✉️ Subscribe to our calendar for priority invites to upcoming events: https://luma.com/twill
Highlights from previous events
Twill and Norton Rose Fulbright Present: The Horizon Forum
https://youtu.be/l3K-4dgjjhA
AI Founders, Investors, and Execs at the Ballpark: https://vimeo.com/1111514560?fl=pl&fe=sh
🤝 Interested in Partnering or Investing?
We’re opening a channel for those who want to connect with the incredible founders from Y Combinator. If you’re an investor, advisor, or potential partner looking to explore opportunities, submit your details below and we’ll make sure you’re on the radar.
FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrJPfHEkIWiqLF2AEMdFclI2WGcINKktEJHnL8nFuLRktnaw/viewform?usp=header
Looking to make your next career move in tech? We have some exciting roles currently available from within the community!
Join a seed-stage startup as a Founding Engineer and work directly with the founder to shape the future of the company. Backed by Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, Progressive Ventures, and other leading investors, this is a unique opportunity to have a front-row seat in building and scaling a high-growth startup.
Founding Engineer - Own major features end-to-end: API design, backend logic, frontend UI, and everything in between. We’re building the control center for U.S. duty drawback—a $10B/year opportunity hiding in plain sight. We use AI and automation to recover tariffs paid by importers when goods are later exported, returned, or destroyed. Most companies don’t even realize they’re eligible. We make sure no dollar is left behind.
San Francisco - In person
This founding team has scaled and led engineering teams through multiple successful acquisitions, including one valued at over $350M and one bootstrapped AI infra company that exited within two years.
LLM EVALUATION ENGINEER - you’ll build the evaluation layer in a—the part of the system that decides whether an LLM prompt, response, tool call, or agent behavior is acceptable. This includes designing and tuning guardrails, classifiers, and semantic judgment systems that operate in real-time.
Engineering - Remote - Fulltime
FOUNDING SOFTWARE ENGINEER - you won’t just be piping logs or tuning models—you’ll architect systems that reconcile latency, correctness, and observability across distributed pipelines. You’ll be designing the nervous system of a new class of software—where AI Agents reason, act, and fail in unpredictable ways. If you're excited by AI and want to shape its safe deployment—not just watch from the sidelines—this is your opportunity.
Engineering - Remote - Fulltime
BACKEND / PLATFORM ENGINEER, AI ANALYTIC ENGINES - Design and optimize streaming data pipelines using Kafka, Redpanda, or similar technologies to support high-throughput, low-latency processing of LLM interactions.
Engineering - Remote - Fulltime
FILL OUT THE FORM TO APPLY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8WDg2nJJTfXTQcur0BOlSAnwN9ZJEoaY9bvxv5Jv_x_NVUw/viewform?usp=header
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SF Tech Week 2025: AI Hustlers Meetup
The event is sponsored by
- founding.dev
- blackstone.studio
- stripe.com
Why This Event Will Change Your Game
AI is minting millionaires and billionaires — and the wave hasn’t even peaked. The people who win big are the ones who network, share insights, and act fast. This isn’t another “panel” where you sit and listen. This is a founders-and-doers-only meetup for those who want to move from idea → execution → scale → exit.
Who’s This For?
AI founders, builders, and product tinkerers
Hustlers turning AI experiments into revenue streams
Investors scouting the next breakout venture
Engineers and creators hungry to launch something big
What You’ll Get Out of It
💡 Insider Tactics: How founders are making real money with AI — from SaaS plays to niche automation to content empires.
🤝 High-Value Connections: The kind of introductions you can’t get on LinkedIn.
⚡ Fast-Paced Idea Swaps: No fluff, just strategy, tools, and growth hacks.
🚀 Collab Opportunities: Walk in with an idea, walk out with a cofounder, investor, or your next growth partner.
Topics We’ll Spark Conversations Around
Monetizing AI quickly — MVPs that print revenue
Bootstrapping vs. raising — when and how to choose
AI + Automation — scaling without extra headcount
The next AI gold rush — where opportunities are shifting in 2025
Exit strategies — building with the end in mind
The Vibe
Think speed-dating for AI deals — but with craft cocktails, strong coffee, and people who actually ship. You’ll leave buzzing with ideas and contacts who can 10x your trajectory.
Sponsors
Blackstone.studio helps companies achieve ultimate efficiency with Agentic AI and Nearshore software development. Their Constellation Agentic Framework powers automation of complex workflows, sharper decision-making, and adaptive customer experiences.
Stripe.com builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.
Founding.dev makes it simple for first-time founders and developers to launch faster. Run CLI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor Agent, and Gemini Code in the cloud, integrate with GitHub in minutes, and skip the hassle of managing tools and API keys.
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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TechWeek Afterparty: Bonfire & Sunset at Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
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European Startup Embassy
No official agenda, no panel discussions, no dress code, no photos 😎. Just watching the sunset, grabbing a drink, and connecting with fellow founders and VCs in a relaxed vibe.
We’re the European Startup Embassy, bringing together European founders and US partners to build the next generation of global tech leaders. Bonus points if you can play guitar (or any instrument)! 🎸🔥
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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International Founders
Calling all international Founders to come meet fellow founders travelling to LA. Get your week started off with the right connections and community to help carry you through tech week.
More to come soon .....
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.
Exo AI, Build and Cactus Talent
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Africa Ecosystem Breakfast
Venice
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Exo AI, Build and Cactus Talent
Special African breakfast cooked by a Ghanaian chef. This is for those interested in investing in Africa, outsourcing to Africa, the creative scene, or marketing to the dynamic African ecosystem. Eat, chat, make connections!
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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Immigration for Founders and First Hires
Key immigration approaches every startup should be aware of when founders or early team members require immigration or visa support.
Join David Zaritzky Brown, Founder and Managing Partner of Brown Immigration Law, and Ryan Kelly, Partner at Brown Immigration Law, for a lunch and learn opportunity where they will walk through key visa classifications that new and growing startups commonly use to support their teams.
He will discuss visa and travel issues, maintaining immigration status during this period of increased immigration enforcement, and highlight green card options available to founders and early hires.
David will be taking questions from the audience at the end if attendees have any questions.
Also, enjoy some free lunch - it's on us!
📆 Agenda
11:30AM: CHECK-IN
12:00PM: PRESENTATION STARTS
12:40PM: Q/A
1:05 PM: 10 Minute 1-1 Opportunity
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More about Brown Immigration Law
Brown Immigration Law is one of the 30 largest business immigration firms serving the North American market, dedicated exclusively to employment-based immigration. We guide employers and foreign talent through every stage of the U.S. immigration process—from nonimmigrant visas to permanent residency—offering tailored, high-quality solutions at every step. Unlike larger or multi-practice firms, immigration is our core focus. We pride ourselves on delivering creative, responsive, and effective strategies for a wide range of clients, from fast-growing startups to established global companies.
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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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Immersive Morning Breathwork
Kick off #LATechWeek with clarity, presence, and power. Set in a private garden in LA's historic South Carthay neighborhood, this breathwork experience is designed for founders, builders, and creators looking to ground their vision and energize their nervous system before diving into Tech Week.
Led by Breathwork With Carly, this session blends conscious breath techniques with curated music and mindful intention to help you:
- Clear mental fog and stress
- Reconnect with your deeper “why”
- Activate focus and creativity
No prior experience with breathwork needed. Just bring an open mind, yoga mat, and your most ambitious ideas. If you don't have an opportunity to join us in person, you can still tap into our breathwork community by following us on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nyr6IE1yLFPcne1edP5d1?si=c10177efcdc9424e
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.
Human To Human, House of Coda
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The Human House: Connect By Design
Venice
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Human To Human, House of Coda
Step inside The Human House, where intentional design and authentic connection come together.
House of Coda and Human To Human invite you to an evening that redefines what networking can feel like. In a setting curated with intention, we’ll use the Human To Human game to turn introductions into insights, and casual encounters into memorable interactions.
Surrounded by furniture crafted for story and longevity, you’ll experience how design and dialogue combine to create networks that are not just successful, but deeply human. This is a space to get real, recharge, and connect with a community of heart-centered innovators.
Chloe Street, founder of Human to Human, is a passionate advocate for authentic connections and transformative relationships in both personal and professional spheres. As a visionary career coach, keynote speaker, and culture consultant, Chloe helps others go after their dreams by becoming better relationship builders.
For over 30 years, House of Coda has been quietly shaping the interiors of America, crafting furniture for the most respected names in the industry. Now, for the first time, we’re opening the doors to our own world. Our Venice showroom is more than a place to see what we make, it’s a place to feel what we believe.
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
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Is Trump Continuing the Wrath of Khan?
The Lina Khan FTC and Jonathan Kanter DOJ antitrust teams and allies in Brussels and London drove strategic exits to historic lows. The Trump administration has promised to enforce the antitrust laws against “Big Tech” but also promises a more business-friendly approach. What is the reality and what does it mean for your exit? Hear from former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson and the Freshfields' teams that quarterbacked major transactions like HPE/Juniper about the new approach in Washington and around the world.
Freshfields is the recognized leading law firm in antirust both in the USA and globally and a major force in M&A and litigation globally. With antitrust deal and litigation teams in California and DC and 14 major cities around the world including the #1 in Brussels, Beijing, London and Tokyo we offer clients unparalleled experience and client service to get your deal done and win your case.
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 Morning Grind: AI Meets Recycling
Join EverestLabs for specialty coffee, pastries, and an eye-opening conversation on how AI is reshaping our approach to waste, sustainability, and the circular economy. At the heart of our work is RecycleOS, the first AI-powered operating system built to drive real-world environmental impact—by helping communities, brands, and industries recover more materials, reduce landfill waste, and make data-informed decisions that matter.
This is operational AI with dirt under its nails - built for the real world, and built to make a difference.
- Doors open at 9am
- Presentation at 9:30-10:00
- Use the left bank of elevators, you may tell security you are going to 9Zero - 4th floor
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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Reimagining E-Commerce: How AI is Transforming Brand Growth
E-commerce is undergoing a profound transformation, with artificial intelligence at the center of the change. As products themselves become the building blocks of campaign creative, growth teams are turning to AI-powered reasoning and generation tools to achieve hyper-efficient scale.
This fireside panel, part of a16z LA Tech Week, brings together leaders from across the ecosystem to explore what’s next.
• Tadas Jucikas, CEO of Genus.AI, will share how enterprise reasoning is just around the corner, supporting growth teams with reporting, audience insights, creative generation, and campaign execution. Genus.AI and their AI agent Sage already processes over $1B in e-commerce revenue annually, powering growth for iconic brands like Lulus, Chubbies, Gorjana, and others.
• Neil Popkin, Vice President at a high growth agency Brand.co, will discuss how Dynamic Product Ads (DPAs) are rewiring digital commerce across all channels. With Brand.co’s work for brands such as Caddis, Kut from the Kloth, and Larroude, Neil will share the best practices how products as creative, combined with AI tools, unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Tyler Prone, Director of E-Commerce at Parks Project, brings the brand perspective. Parks Project is a leading apparel and accessories company innovating with collaborations from Red Hot Chili Peppers to Dr. Seuss, while donating a percentage of profits to U.S. National Parks. Tyler will share how the brand leverages AI to drive customer acquisition, retention, and engagement—maximizing its mission-driven impact.
• Steve Morales, Head of Growth at Swat Frame, will discuss how multi-brand operators are scaling with AI. Swat Frame’s portfolio includes Kut from the Kloth, a high-quality denim wear brand that has experienced dramatic growth through AI-driven customer engagement and campaign execution.
• Rita Zahir, VP of Marketing & E-Commerce at Unique Vintage, brings two decades of digital marketing expertise. At Unique Vintage, she’s using AI to dynamically generate 20,000+ SKUs across platforms like Meta, Google, Criteo, and Pinterest, demonstrating how technology can accelerate growth for mission-driven brands.
Together, this panel will explore how AI is reshaping e-commerce—from personalization and automation to reasoning-driven systems—and what it means for platforms, agencies, and brands building the future of digital commerce.
📌 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.
