We're bringing together founders, investors, and operators at the forefront of AI-driven breakthroughs in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Digital Health. Join us for a 30-minute fireside chat with Sharad Aggarwal, who leads strategy, partnerships, and AI solutions at Google Cloud, Jim Ryan, Partner at Morrison Foerster, Sherwin Kuo of Fusion Fund and Cedars Sinai, and Vinnie Shahzad, the Executive Director of Bruin Angels. The second half features a startup pitch showcase spotlighting companies applying AI to reshape science and medicine. Pitch judges include Ivy Nguyen, Partner at GFT Ventures, Sophia Zhao, Partner at Alumni Ventures AI Fund and Anant Pai, Investor at General Catalyst. If you’re building, investing in, or curious about the next wave of scientific innovation, this SF Tech Week event is not to be missed. 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.

Join us for a happy hour bringing together leaders in credit, risk, and data science to explore how AI is reshaping cashflow underwriting. We’ll go beyond surface-level transaction enrichment and dive into how banks and lenders can unlock smarter business lending with AI-driven scoring, policy integration, and continuous monitoring. Expect candid discussion, networking with peers, and a relaxed setting to connect over the future of cashflow credit. About Slope: Slope is defining a new category of credit and risk infrastructure, empowering platforms to embed seamless financial capabilities directly into their user experiences. Slope’s real-time underwriting technology enables instant, intelligent capital deployment, transforming how digital platforms deliver financial services to businesses of all sizes. Learn more at slopepay.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.

Persuasive and Engaging Communication for Leaders​ of All Types! Great ideas need great delivery—and behind every powerful pitch lies emotional intelligence: the ability to read a room, build trust, and move people not just with logic, but with connection. Whether you’re rallying your team through change, aligning executives on a bold vision, or persuading investors, this dynamic workshop goes beyond structure and slides. During this two-hour workshop Sylvia Bargellini (Change Management Workshop Facilitator) will facilitate activities guiding how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact by blending strategic storytelling with the empathy and adaptability that define standout leaders. ​Although this workshop is designed for founders and tech leaders who are usually talking with and pitching to investors, this session will help anyone working on developing their comfort and confidence in communication. Topics include: ​- Command Any Room – Strengthen your presence with body language and vocal power, while using emotional intelligence to read and respond to unspoken cues.​ - Master Tech-Tuned Storytelling – Translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that resonate emotionally and intellectually, turning data into conviction. - ​Persuade with Precision – Adapt your message on the fly, whether speaking to engineers, executives, or investors—because persuasion isn’t one-size-fits-all. - ​Drive Decisions, Not Just Dialogue – Create urgency, build credibility, and turn presentations into action by aligning your pitch with your audience’s motivations and concerns. ​The best communicators don’t just inform—they inspire. Learn how to weave foresight, resilience, and trust into every interaction, ensuring your ideas don’t just land… they stick. Workshop facilitated by Sylvia Bargellini. https://create-strategy.com/sylvia-bargellini https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-bargellini-design/ This event is co-hosted by Claire Hinkel at the Commons and #SFTechWeek - a week of events hosted by builders, VCs, and startups. 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.

Join us on the terrace for Pizza & AI: GTM Engineering Talks during #SFTechWeek. Enjoy fresh Neapolitan pizza straight from the oven with panoramic views of San Francisco while diving into the future of AI and GTM. Notable guests include: Jindrich Faborsky (Forbes 30 Under 30) — on how AI is reshaping the future of marketing. Vlastimil Vodička (Founder, Leadspicker, Deloitte Fast 50 CEE) — sharing lessons from building GTM engines for top U.S. and European brands. Tomáš Blatak (Founder of Leadspicker, Deloitte Fast 50 CEE) — one of Europe’s top experts on agentic workflows & n8n — will showcase a live demo of cutting-edge AI agent workflows in action. Ondřej Vymetalik — on GTM for B2C: how he uses AI to build a love brand, amass tens of thousands of followers, and create huge communities on Instagram and beyond. Jakub Zimola (Associate, J&T Ventures) — will share how AI is transforming venture capital, and how he is building data-driven processes for the entire VC funnel, from sourcing to deal close. What makes this event special? 🍕 Fresh Neapolitan pizza straight from the oven, a stunning terrace view over the Golden Gate and Twin Peaks, and intimate conversations with founders, builders, and AI innovators pushing the boundaries of GTM engineering. 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 culmination of our 72-hour Inception team retreat for companies ready to fundraise. ​​Agenda ​4:30pm to 5:00pm: Registration 5:00pm to 5:15pm: Introduction to Inception Studio, Partners 5:15pm to 6:30pm: Fundraise pitches 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Happy hour and reception! This is your chance to meet directly with Inception Founders. ​Engage with our community ​​​Along with the retreats, we organize other exclusive events to propel our community in their entrepreneurial journeys. Here are ways you can be part of it: ​​​- Be our ambassador (share Inception with your community or donate some money to support our mission) - ​​​Be our founder (apply or nominate) ​​​- Be our sponsor (check sponsorship opportunities and become our sponsor) - ​​​Be our partner (coach, advisor, co-host of events) Check out www.inceptionstudio.org for more details. ​About Inception Studio Inception Studio is a non-profit accelerator that organizes intense weekend retreats for AI's most exceptional entrepreneurs and builders. Since launching in November 2022, we've had 17 cohorts that have yielded 40 companies that have raised over $152M from top investors. About Pebblebed Pebblebed is a technical early stage VC founded by Pam Vagata (cofounder of OpenAI, ran AI for Stripe, inventor of FBLearner Flow); Keith Adams (founded Facebook AI Research, was chief architect at Slack, 20th engineer at VMWare); Luke Byrne (former partner at Tapestry) and Tammie Siew (former Sequoia Southeast Asia investor, former Sequoia & GGV backed founder). About Dentons Operating as a boutique within the world’s largest law firm, the Dentons Global Venture Technology Group helps emerging growth tech companies and their investors navigate financing, strategic investments, policy and law. We advise startups, venture capital investors, private equity and corporate venture arms at every stage, backed by a Silicon Valley focus, a consistent Top-10 ranking in PitchBook’s Global League Tables, and the reach of Dentons’ offices in 80+ countries. About Surtona Surtona is a talent boutique that helps investors, founders, and entrepreneurs accelerate the value of their companies by getting the right people, in the right seats, at the right time. We recruit CEOs, their direct reports, and their key lieutenants to fast-growing, private AI, B2B SaaS, Consumer, and Tech-Enabled companies nationwide. About Flagstar Private Bank Flagstar Private Bank’s Innovation and Venture practice is based in Palo Alto, the heart of Silicon Valley. We specialize in supporting Founders, Investors, and Fund Managers looking for industry specific expertise. With more than 300 years of combined banking experience, our focus is on the development of meaningful partnerships utilizing a single-point-of-contact service model. 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.

Are you a startup founder, CTO, or IT lead looking to gear up with Apple’s best-in-class tech—without the usual price tag or IT headaches? Join our free 20-minute online session during SF Tech Week (Oct 6) and learn how your startup can: ✅ Access Apple’s corporate pricing—no large enterprise status needed ✅ Get dedicated support—free up your time to focus on building ✅ Simplify device deployment—perfect for fast-moving teams 🎁 Sign up and receive an exclusive Apple for Startups Resource Pack: 👉 https://istorestm.com/business-program/signup/ About the host: Presented by iStore by St. Moritz—an Apple Authorized Premier Partner trusted by 500+ companies. With 25+ years of experience, we help startups tap into Apple’s ecosystem with personalized solutions and enterprise-level perks. This session is part of #SFTechWeek—a week-long celebration of founders, builders, and innovation across the Bay Area. Learn more at www.tech-week.com Don’t miss your chance to unlock Apple enterprise benefits—tailored for startups.

Join us during SF Tech Week for an afternoon dedicated to digital health. Over coffee and conversations, connect with fellow founders, investors, builders, and healthcare leaders to explore the innovations and partnerships shaping the future of health in 2025 and beyond. DigiTx Partners | Civilization Ventures 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.

This event brings together engineers, product builders, and infrastructure leaders to explore how modern teams can streamline the entire software lifecycle: from data access to workflow automation to application monitoring. Co-hosted by Deskree, Sentry, Weave and WorkOS, the discussion will focus on breaking down silos in engineering systems, creating reliable pipelines, and aligning data, development, and delivery practices. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies for building resilient, scalable, and unified stacks that accelerate innovation without compromising stability. ✨About Deskree✨ Deskree provides the context LLMs need to reason about your system. Ask any question about your infra, services, codebase, and more. ✨About Sentry✨ Sentry is the leading error and performance monitoring platform, helping developers identify, diagnose, and fix issues in real time. ✨About Weave✨ Weave uses LLMs and engineering-specific ML to analyze code, pull request data, and AI tool usage so teams can track real output, compare to benchmarks, and improve engineering performance in the AI era. ✨About WorkOS✨ WorkOS provides enterprise-grade features like SSO, SCIM, and audit logs through simple APIs, making it easy for SaaS apps to scale into the enterprise. 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

Kick off SF Tech Week with the Convo AI World Hackathon. Build voice-first agents, real-time TTS, and multimodal assistants with live mentor support and daily office hours. Featuring hands-on workshops from Agora, ElevenLabs, and HeyGen LiveAvatar. Schedule: 5:00–5:45p Check-in & networking 5:45–6:00p Welcome + partner intros 6:05–6:25p Hackathon brief: -- tracks, rules, prizes, timeline, judging 6:30–6:50p :: ElevenLabs Workshop — James Zhou 6:55–7:15p :: LiveAvatars Workshop — Sunny Liao 7:20–7:40p :: AppWrite Workshop — Dennis Ivy 7:45–8:05p :: Agora Convo AI Engine Workshop — Hermes 8:05–9:00p Mixer 9:00p Hackathon officially starts (runs Mon–Thu 3:00p) Winners will be announced Thursday during Convo AI World: Voices of Tomorrow event: https://partiful.com/e/cFENKndM0wTK8XvryHT2 The hackathon is part of Agora’s global Convo AI World event series spotlighting real-time engagement and conversational AI and held around #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

We’re gathering some of San Francisco’s most ambitious founders for an evening of connection, conversation, and rooftop views —hosted in partnership with Accel & Remote. 💬 Fireside Chat: Scaling Smarter in 2025 Capital is scarce, AI is everywhere, and the competition for talent has never been fiercer. In this fireside chat, with Marcelo Lebre (Co-Founder & President of Remote), and moderated by Miles Clements (Partner, Accel), they'll explore what it really takes for founders to scale in 2025. Topics of conversation: - How to stretch capital in lean times - Attracting and retaining talent without overspending - Separating AI hype from practical use cases - Navigating compliance complexity across US states and global markets 📅 When: Monday, October 6 📍 Where: Exclusive venue in South Beach (details shared upon confirmation) ⏰ Time: 5-8:30pm About Marcelo: ​Marcelo is the co-founder and President of Remote. Marcelo was previously VP of Engineering at Unbabel and has held several CTO positions. He frequently speaks at events about leadership and managing remote teams. Marcelo is also a startup advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs. He is a passionate engineer, proud dad, and sci-fi nerd. Connect with Marcelo on X @marcelo_lebre. About Miles: Miles joined Accel in 2009 and helps lead the firm's growth fund, investing in AI, cloud, and enterprise companies. Prior to Accel, he worked in product management at lynda.com. He is from New Orleans and graduated from the University of Virginia and Harvard. Reach Miles here: www.accel.com/people/miles-clements 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.

Food. Drinks. Grid Technology. ​Join the #1 fastest-growing energy technology community in the US (1000+ members in 6 months) for an afternoon and evening of networking with investors, founders, project developers, utilities, and more. ​This is the perfect space to meet your peers on the first day of the event. ​Plus top-shelf drinks, wine, and beers, accompanied by an endless stream of appetizers. ​Plan your week, schedule valuable meetings, and mingle in a relaxed setting. ​We are limited to just 100 attendees, so secure your spot now. ​$20 fee includes open bar and appetizers. --- 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.

Agentic AI is redefining the future of work and automation, but not all trends are worth the hype. In this candid panel, luminary speakers and industry leaders cut through the noise to discuss real-world use cases and emerging opportunities. Gain insights into where agentic AI is truly delivering impact. Speakers Manish Chandra, Founder, Board Member & Former CEO, Poshmark Wen Sang, CoFounder & COO, Genspark.ai Hans Sandhu, Chief Business Officer, TheAgentic.ai Jason Hirsch, Partner & Head of AI, Digital Platforms, & Emerging Technologies Practice at NixonPeabody.com ​Preethy Padmanabhan, EIR/CMO, Emergent Ventures, Host, 10X Growth Strategies, Board Member, TiE SV ​DJ Deep, Mentor, Advisor and Founder Coach Thank you Sponsors - NixonPeabody.com, Genspark.ai, FiscalFounders.com Host - ​Lior Zorea, Partner | Nixon Peabody LLP 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.

Join us for an exclusive GP/LP happy hour, bringing together key players in the venture capital community (NOT just limited to climate and deep tech!) This EXCLUSIVE gathering offers a chance to unwind, share insights, and strengthen relationships with fellow investors and ecosystem leaders over food and drinks! Who Should Attend? * General Partners (GPs) venture funds currently fundraising * Limited Partners (LPs) and Family Offices (FOs) interested in technology * Accredited investors seeking to explore LP opportunities Attending Criteria for GPs: The GP apply to attend MUST bring at least one LP to the event. We make the event free for everyone to attend, so we are expecting every GP to bring LPs to the event for the community! ** Note for GP: Please have your LP connection to register FIRST. Also, indicate in your application which LP you brought in, then we will approve your attendance. Agenda * 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Doors Open & Check-In * 5:30 – 5:45 PM | Welcome Remarks * 5:45 – 7:45 PM | Networking Over Food & Drinks * 7:45 – 8 PM | Closing
 About Co-host: ​Vectors Capital (www.vectors.earth) is an early-stage climate venture capital firm, based in the SF/Bay Area, investing in the frontier of decarbonization solutions. Vectors Capital partners with visionary founders to accelerate the transition to decarbonization. Investment approach combines strategic capital, industry expertise, and global networks to support startups. Vectors Capital works closely with corporations, policymakers, and technical experts to bring strategic support to portfolio startups beyond capital, and support corporations to achieve its strategic innovation and investment targets. A&O Shearman (www.aoshearman.com) is the transformational law firm, created to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients’ most complex, multijurisdictional matters across an ever-changing world and regulatory landscape. A firm of nearly 4,000 lawyers, including 800 partners, working across almost 50 offices in 29 countries, A&O Shearman has the experience, diversity of skills and backgrounds, and global understanding to stay at the forefront of the changes across every sector, market, and jurisdiction around the world. ​A&O Shearman is an international legal practice comprising Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP and its affiliated undertakings. For more detail on A&O Shearman, please visit: www.aoshearman.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.

Join HITMKR for an evening at the intersection of music and technology during SF Tech Week. We’re bringing together a dynamic panel of artists, executives, and innovators shaping the future of the music industry—from distribution to community building and ownership. Whether you’re a creator, founder, or fan of where music meets tech, come gain insight, make connections, and stick around for happy hour with fellow industry changemakers. 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

Join Rootly AI, Elastic, Endor Labs, and Block for a SF Tech Week rooftop kickoff with stunning San Francisco views. Expect sharp panel insights on incident reliability and AI-powered observability, then stick around for happy hour, bites, and conversations with engineering leaders, SREs, and AI builders shaping the future of reliability. ​About Rootly AI ​​Rootly is the AI-native on-call and incident response platform that provides proactive support to help Site Reliability Engineers resolve incidents faster, improve system resilience, and streamline on-call operations. It’s your always-on SRE copilot that automates root cause analysis and identifies patterns that drive continuous improvement—trusted by hundreds of companies like LinkedIn, NVIDIA, Replit, Elastic, Canva, Clay, Tripadvisor, and Shell. About Elastic Elastic, the Search AI Company, integrates its deep expertise in search technology with artificial intelligence to help everyone transform all of their data into answers, actions, and outcomes. Elastic's Search AI Platform — the foundation for its search, observability, and security solutions — is used by thousands of companies, including more than 50% of the Fortune 500. Learn more at elastic.co. About Endor Labs Endor Labs is an application security platform created by practitioners, academics, and builders who are experts in software supply chain security. We believe the biggest problem in AppSec today is that fixing risk is too hard—because security and development teams work differently. And now with AI generating more code than ever, that gap is only growing. Endor Labs bridges it by showing security teams what’s actually exploitable and what could break if you make a change. That way, you can have a smart conversation with developers about what to fix now, fix later, or fix never. ​​​​​​​Photography Disclaimer: Please note that filming/photography is taking place at the event for promotional and archival purposes. These images will be used by Rootly to share news about the event and will appear on the Rootly website and may appear on our social media. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time. 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.

🎨 Paint & Sip: Creative Connections Night 🎨 The best Tech Week conversations don't happen at crowded after-parties; they happen when you're relaxed, creative, and actually enjoying yourself. Who's painting: Founders, operators, VCs, and the executive assistants running the show. People who get that meaningful connections happen outside the pitch-and-mingle grind. What's included: Canvas, paints & all supplies (yours to take home) Wine & drinks throughout Pro instructor (zero art skills required) Intimate group of 40 max This is a ticketed event ($25) to keep the group intimate and cover all supplies, drinks, and instruction. → Grab your spot: https://go.eventsinminutes.com/techweek-creative You'll leave with your own painted canvas and actual friendships; not just another stack of business cards you'll never follow up on. 🍷 21+ (bring ID)

Spec-driven development is shifting how technical founders, software engineers, and early stage startups scale from prototype to production by bringing structure to AI coding. Kiro turns your prompt into clear requirements, structured designs, implementation tasks validated by robust tests, and code generated by advanced agents. It’s the flow of AI coding, leveled up with mature engineering practices designed for scaling companies. Join the Kiro team and special guests for a panel discussion exploring spec-driven development as a cultural shift to more systematic AI development. We'll be serving snacks and drinks throughout but stay for 1:1 discussions and fun following the panel. Agenda: 5 PM - Doors open 5:30 PM - Panel begins 6:30 PM - Audience questions 7 PM - Mixer 8 PM - Doors close Have a question you want to ask the panel? Email laucousi@amazon.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.

SOC 2 is just the start. In this Tech Week session, Trustero AI and Baker Tilly reveal how fast-scaling teams can harness AI to leap beyond checkbox compliance. Expect unfiltered “war stories” from security and tax leaders, live AI-powered demos, and candid conversations about taming the messy, multi-framework reality. 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.

Opportunity awaits, but will you be in the headspace to grasp it? Come focus on your goals, hit some poses, and feel centered with a curated startup circle during SF Tech Week. Space for this event is limited. Please do update your RSVP if you are accepted and can no longer make the event Schedule: 5:00-5:15: arrival 5:15-6:00: yoga 6:00-6:30: networking 🏔️This event is organized by Assenteo, your day one, enterprise ready, data compliance partner for AI and restricted data startups. https://www.assenteo.com/ 💪 At SF Tech Week, we are organizing several events to support founders focus on what matters: the problem their product exists to solve. 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.

🚀Update 10/05/2025 17:52PM PST 【Total Registrations】 560+ Registrations • 74 Angel Investors x Venture Capitalists • 24 Enterprise Decision Makers • 45 Exited Founders • 61 Multimillion-ARR founders • 406 Pre-Seed to Series C Founders • 2 Limited Partners Stage Breakdown • 2 Series C+ company • 10 Series B company • 36 Series A companies • 34 Pre-Series A companies • 159 Seed companies • 260 Pre-Seed companies( will be approved 20% - 30%) • 56 Bootstrapped Industry Focus • AI, Ai Agent & AI-related → 62% • B2B & SaaS → 14% • Fintech → 9% • Healthtech / Biotech → 7% • Gaming / Media → 4% • Other → 4% Funding Raised • $100k – $200k × 38 • $200k – $300k × 19 • $300k – $500k × 31 • $500k – $1m × 38 • $1m – $3m × 46 • $3m – $10m × 28 • $10m – $30m × 16 • $100m+ × 5 Company Metrics (ARR) • $100k – $200k × 24 • $200k – $300k × 14 • $300k – $500k × 13 • $500k – $1m × 16 • $1m – $3m × 32 • $3m – $10m × 16 • $10m – $30m × 13 MELT - Remarkable participants https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eSrYcH6iZepzXoJHVOA5Xf4J6qu2XuxhD0YhHxRCs5M/edit?usp=sharing 💎 1st VIP Sponsored By - CRWD The World's First Community Activation Intelligence Fast growing startup - $4M Run Rate Website: https://www.joincrwd.ai/ 💎2nd VIP Sponsored By - Scrumball (Pre-Series A ) Influencer marketing AI agent with 120M creator database Ranked #1 on Product Hunt Website: https://www.scrumball.com/ Value Proposition: Launch influencer campaigns within minutes with your AI team ✧ Presented By MELT / Kyosuke Togami MELT Partners in the past: • J.P. Morgan – The largest global bank • Sheppard Mullin – The largest law firm • NECX – Tech Giant in Japan $20B ARR • Minerva University – The hardest university to get into • Y Combinator – Pylon, Parsana Ai • Treasure Data – Raised $288m, $200m ARR • AGI Inc. – Pioneer of AI Agents • Orbiter Finance – $100m+ net profit within 3 years. Ranked #2 globally in the decentralized bridge field 【This event is exclusively for founders, investors, and enterprise decision-makers】 -------- 🚨Check-in is required at the door, and only approved guests will be admitted ​​🤝The event is a dynamic 2-hour networking session ​​🙇‍♀️We kindly ask for your understanding as we carefully review and select attendees, which may result in some applications not being approved. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience. -------- SF Techweek, where over 100,000 professionals gather from around the world, we have decided to hold this event at this momentous occasion. We're bringing together an exclusive group of around 150+ - Exited founders - VC-backed founders - Multimillion-ARR founders - Angel investors - Venture capitalists - Enterprise Decision maker Every interaction brings you closer to future fundraising, potential partners, and mentors who have already solved the challenges you’re facing today -------- 【The previous event, MELT】 • 80+ VC and Angel Investors • 300+ Founders/CEOs Industries: Ai, Fintech, Climate Tech, Gaming, Edtech, Proptech, Web3, AR/VR, Cybersecurity, Insurtech, Retailtech, SaaS, B2C, B2B, and Pre-seed to Series D stages Stage Breakdown: • 3 Series D companies • 2 Series C companies • 6 Series B companies • 35 Series A companies • 15 Pre-Series A companies • 106 Seed companies • 146 Pre-Seed companies • 26 Bootstrap companies • 50+ Executives Additional highlights: • 8 companies featured in Forbes Under 30 • 12 Y Combinator alumni - 1st MELT event • 1,070 registrations from around the world • Carefully selected 300 founders and investors Composition: • 10% Series A and above (Founders/C-levels) • 35% Seed (Founders/C-levels) • 40% Pre-seed (Founders/C-levels) • 10% Investors • Other - 2nd MELT event • 420 registrations • Carefully selected 170 founders and 30 investors Founder profile: • Most had raised at least $1 million, had revenue of $1–$3 million, or had a previous successful exit. Composition: • 33 Series A and above (Founders/C-levels) • 133 Seed (Founders/C-levels) • 112 Pre-seed (Founders/C-levels) • 58 Investors (Tencent, Netease, Docomo Ventures, other VCs and Angel Investors) • Others - MELT for GDC • 29 VC and Angel Investors • 280+ Founders/CEOs Stage Breakdown: • 2 Series D companies • 1 Series C companies • 5 Series B companies • 22 Series A companies • 43 Pre-Series A companies • 85 Seed companies • 77 Pre-Seed companies • 17 Bootstrap companies • 3 Enterprise decision-makers Industry Focus: • 94% Gaming or Ai x Gaming Company Metrics: • Over $1m ARR × 35 companies • $3m – $10m ARR × 15 companies • $10m – $100m ARR × 5 companies Funding Raised: • $500k – $1m × 26 companies • $1m – $3m × 37 companies • $3m – $10m × 24 companies • $10m – $30m × 17 companies • $30m – $100m × 2 companies - MELT in NY https://irradiated-parsnip-a7d.notion.site/Previous-MELT-in-NY-Global-Founders-Investors-Lineup-26b477d2eb60803483e1d3cd916ac99c?source=copy_link -------- MELT is a founder–investor event series curating high-trust, high-impact gatherings with - Exited founders, - VC-backed founders, - Multimillion-ARR founders, - Angel investors - Venture capitalists Every interaction brings you closer to future fundraising, potential partners, and mentors who have already solved the challenges you’re facing today 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- Multimillion-ARR founders

** Fine-Tuning Domain LLMs: Does Better Data Beat Bigger Models? – #SFTW ** Join AWS and Sahara AI for an in-depth technical discussion on building domain-specific LLMs with high-quality data. As models scale, it’s clear: bigger isn’t always better. The true challenge lies in sourcing, curating, and validating the bespoke datasets that actually improve accuracy, safety, and performance for domain LLMs. Our technical experts will share practical insights on: - Candid lessons learned from building domain-specific LLMs - Real-world case studies from industry and academia - Forward-looking strategies to overcome the data bottleneck in fine-tuning - Best practices for balancing data quality, cost, and scalability in production pipelines Designed for Founders, technical leaders and senior engineers, this session will focus on actionable strategies and implementation approaches rather than theoretical frameworks. **ID required for entry into the building** 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.

Venture Unpacked: Deeptech & AI SaaS As part of SF Tech Week, join Founder Social Club for Venture Unpacked: Deeptech & AI SaaS—an evening of candid conversations with the people shaping the future of technology and venture capital. The program features three dynamic panels: Trailblazers in Venture – An all-women panel of investors sharing their journeys, perspectives, and strategies for driving the next generation of innovation. • Jackie Lou Raquidan, Chief Growth Officer @ 5T Wealth LLC • Akriti Dokania, Partner @ Ridge Ventures • Rosalie Manansala @ DOT Capital Advisors • Mala Ramakrishnan, Founder and Managing Partner @ Progressive Ventures Deeptech Investors Roundtable – Leading deeptech VCs on where capital is flowing, how they evaluate breakthrough technologies, and what’s next in frontier innovation. • Rob Fajardo, Founder of Leave Normal Behind (co-host & moderator) • Nikhil Choudhary, Managing Partner @ Nirman Ventures • John Roche, VC @ WI Harper • Abigail Hitchcock, Investor @ Airbus Ventures Catalyst of Change - A Spotlight on a Visionary Leader Making Impact on Thousands • Manuela Testolini, Founder & CEO @ In a Perfect World Founder Spotlight: A candid conversation with a founder on the realities of scaling cutting-edge companies, from fundraising to building teams and navigating markets. • Niosha Afsharikia, PhD, Co-founder & CEO @ TectoAI • Logan Burchett, Co-founder & CEO @ Forecastr • Rana Gujral, CEO, President & Board Director @ Behavioral Signals • Scott Fairley, Founder & CEO @ Optimotive • Amar Amte, Founder @ Pegbo • Saurabh Misra, Founder & CEO @ Codeflash AI The panels will be followed by a happy hour and networking session, giving founders, investors, and operators the chance to connect in an informal setting. 📅 Monday, October 6 · 5:00 PM 📍 San Francisco 🎟️ Hosted by Founder Social Club 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.

AI isn't just disrupting how we build products—it's fundamentally changing how we should design them. While most companies are rushing to slap "AI-powered" onto their features, the real question is: how do we design experiences that truly harness true user value while designing for AI-native products. Join us for an intimate panel discussion with industry leaders who are building the future of AI-driven design. You'll get inside access to: 🤖 How top teams at Amplitude, Webflow and Flexxi identify where AI elevates your user’s experience and fundamentally shapes it’s value proposition. 💻 How AI is changing the way the web, and how we can leverage this to build better digital products. 🎨 Co-creating with AI tools and practical tips for scaling design workflows. Who Should Attend: Designers, marketers, founders, AI experimenters, and anyone curious about the evolving role of design with and for AI. Featured Panelists: Allie Vogel - Founder & Chief Design Officer, Flexxi William Newton - Principal Product Architect, Amplitude Kyle Lambert - Staff Product Designer, Webflow 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.

Join us for a special SF Tech Week panel celebrating leadership, investment, and innovation in women’s well-being. 🎙️Panel + ☕️ Refreshments + 🧘🏽‍♀️ FREE YOGA. 5:00 PM: Meet our Inspiring Panelists 🩺 Dr. Veronica Jow – Founder & CEO, AVID Sports Medicine; Harvard grad, SF Giants team doctor, women’s wellness advocate. 💼 Saki Oshima – General Partner, NEXTBLUE; early-stage women’s health & femtech investor. 🌟 Julie Zinamon – Founder & CEO, Vataseason; former GP, seasoned VC leader. 🚀 Marla Sofer – Founder & CEO, Knomee; ex-BlackRock, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan. 🥋 Olivia Proops – Head of Ops, aiRaiz; women’s self-defense instructor & wellness advocate (moderator). ​6:00 PM: Rejuvenating yoga class ☮️ Topics We’ll Explore: 💡 What does “women’s well-being” mean in today’s world? 📈 Where is capital flowing, and what gaps remain? 🏆 Success stories: how women-led ventures are innovating in wellness. 🛡️ Real obstacles—and the strengths that come from overcoming them. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜—let’s champion women’s safety and wellness. #SFTechWeek #WomeninTech #WomeninFinance #Investors. 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​.

If you’ve ever been fascinated by UFOs🛸, wondering when the future would finally arrive,  it’s here now. The secrets of vertical flight are no longer classified. From the outer edges of imagination to real-world runways, vertical mobility that once felt alien is becoming tomorrow’s infrastructure. Join us to explore the rise of electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircrafts, autonomous air taxis, intelligent flight routing, and the ecosystems supporting advanced air mobility, from battery innovation and airspace logistics to vertiports and policy frameworks in this firechat with Leo Kayali, CEO of INVO Station. In this session where sci-fi meets sky-tech, you will walk away knowing how autonomous aerial transportation will reshape urban life, mobility infrastructure, and the commute of tomorrow.  INVO Station is pioneering a new era of transportation with autonomous eVTOL vehicles, an integrated mobility ecosystem, and infrastructure solutions designed to bring “your personal flying vehicle” to life.  Event Rundown: 5.00 - 5.30 - Checkin and Networking 5.30 - 6.00 - Fireside chat with Leo Kayali 6.00 - 6:15- Audience Q&A 6.45 - 7.00 - Networking and Closing Speaker: Leo Kayali, Founder and CEO of Invo Station Moderator: Lakshmi Reddy Event promo: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8ANmsyJ/ For more information about INVO Station: https://invostation.com/ Join our INVO Station Waitlist: https://invostation.com/waitlist Pre-Order INVO Station V0 INVO Moon: https://invostation.com/preorder/p/v0-invo-moon iOrchestra voice powered AI Engine: https://iorchestra.ai/ Join iOrchestra Waitlist: https://iorchestra.ai/waitlist 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.

>> Register on Eventbrite to be approved on Partiful. Tickets required for entry https://FFFIIISFTechWeek.eventbrite.com << We currently have 185+ RSVP and limited space. This event will sell out! Join us for the third edition of Funded Female Founders, hosted by Startup Grind & Superconnected, featuring the most stunning skyline views of SF 🌆✨. Secure your spot before we close the list. Enjoy live music, wine, light bites, and two bold panels: Founder Panel (YC Funded Founders): 6:00PM • Moderator: AJ Thomas — Founder & GP, Good Trouble Ventures • Sahitya Sridhar — CEO, Synthio Labs (YC X25) • Tugce Bulut — CEO, Eloquent AI (YC X25) • Catherine Zhao — CEO, Delty (YC X25) • Neha Suresh — CEO, April (YC X25) Investor Panel: 7:00PM • Moderator: Alicia Hanf • Valerie Osband Mahoney — Partner, NFX • SC Moatti — Managing Partner, Mighty Capital • Brianne Kimmel — Founder & Managing Partner, Worklife VC Shoutout to our partners: CBRE, Vanta, Snowflake, TSQ Advisors, Forecastr ⚠️ Important: Entry requires both a valid ticket (via Partiful & Eventbrite) and photo ID. Salesforce Tower enforces strict security, so if you’re not registered and on Eventbrite and approved in advance, you won’t be admitted. Please Note: We have a very limited number of tickets for ecosystem supporters and service providers. These tickets are priced at a premium and are intended for those who are genuinely aligned with our mission and wish to support the founder and investor community. Our goal is to maintain a space that prioritizes meaningful connections for founders and VCs, so service provider slots are extremely limited and selective. Thank you for understanding and helping us create a curated experience! 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

Listen to Her: Founders Who Speak — An Intimate Fireside Chat in Palo Alto featuring Boardy.ai Why Women Founders Should Share Their Stories A Fireside Chat Moderated by Eraina Ferguson This fireside chat brings together a powerhouse lineup of women leaders and founders who are reshaping industries and redefining leadership: Together, they’ll explore why telling your founder story isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a strategic advantage. You’ll hear how sharing your journey can: Build credibility and visibility in your industry Unlock funding, partnerships, and opportunities Inspire the next wave of women leaders Shift narratives in business and entrepreneurship ✨ Special Addition: Boardy will also be attending our event and connecting with speakers before and during the program. That means you’ll be matched with your right person in advance and have the opportunity to connect directly—amplifying the impact of your time on stage. Featured Panelists Emily Latour Founder & CEO, Latour Advisory Emily Latour, based in the United States, is the Founder and CEO of Latour Advisory. She brings deep expertise from her previous roles at Gartner and Accenture, where she worked at the intersection of strategy, advisory, and growth. A graduate of Southwestern University, Emily leverages her background to guide leaders through strategic decision-making and to unlock new opportunities for scaling. Tabby Biddle (she/her) Women’s Thought Leadership Coach & Public Speaking Mentor Tabby Biddle helps female founders, innovators, and change-makers amplify their impact through the power of their voice and story. A former United Nations Foundation press fellow and columnist for The Huffington Post, Tabby has guided hundreds of women leaders to craft signature talks, deliver TEDx talks, and step into greater visibility as thought leaders. She is the creator of The Feminine Voice Revolution Summit™ and founder of the women’s public speaking accelerator Speak & Prosper. Her work has been featured by USA Today, NPR, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and UN Dispatch. Keyaira Lock Keyaira Lock is a mission-driven entrepreneur and ecosystem builder who helps founders scale from the inside out—elevating both their leadership and their businesses. As Director of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s The Garage SF, she has sourced and scaled 200+ startups, launched Northwestern’s flagship accelerator, and built initiatives that unlocked millions in pipeline and capital access. Through her company, Spice & Sage, she works with founders to reframe identity and story into strategic assets that accelerate growth. Keyaira brings a powerful perspective on how women founders can use storytelling not only to attract funding and partnerships but also to build ecosystems, earn trust, and expand what’s possible in business and tech. Moderator: Eraina Ferguson Eraina Ferguson is a 7x TEDx Curator, Founder of Listen to Her—an AI-powered speaker marketplace connecting women speakers with corporate opportunities—and a Product Content Engineer. She has led product marketing at Meta, Udacity, and Lever, and is a champion for elevating women’s voices on global stages. Featured in LA Parent Magazine and The Verge, Eraina also serves on the board of Las Trampas, supporting adults with disabilities. Her mission: help women founders share their stories so they can inspire change, secure resources, and lead with impact. #WomenFounders #FiresideChat #ListenToHer #Entrepreneurship Expect candid stories, actionable advice, and a room full of women committed to raising their voices—and each other. ✨ Space is limited. RSVP required. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, great company, and big inspiration provided. This event is 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

Get ready for a night where the future takes the stage! Founders Bay Deep Tech & AI Pitch Night is your front-row ticket to the boldest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, robotics, and frontier tech. Watch visionary founders battle the clock as they pitch game-changing ideas to a panel of expert judges and a crowd hungry for innovation. From mind-bending AI applications to deep tech that feels like sci-fi, you’ll see the ideas that could redefine tomorrow—before the rest of the world does. The stakes? Big. The energy? Electric. The possibilities? Unlimited. Whether you’re an investor, a founder, or just obsessed with what’s next, this is the room to be in. Connect, get inspired, and witness the sparks that could launch the next billion-dollar breakthrough. This isn’t just a pitch night—it’s the future, live. Judges: - Jessica North, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - Chuck Templeton, Managing Partner, S2G Investments -Hendrik Krack, Developer Advocate, CodeRabbit & Co-founder, n-aible Apply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/qk5fPxnWKSnuki3b9 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 Us ​Founders Bay is a community of 80,000 founders and VCs helping startups grow through curated events, expert workshops, and networking. Paid members get exclusive and free access to workshops, office hours, and top investor connections. JetBuy is a voice-first food ordering platform that makes delivery and pickup effortless. With a one-time setup, customers can save their favorite meals under simple voice commands like “dinner,” “coffee,” or “sushi.” From then on, placing an order is as easy as saying “Hey Siri, JetBuy Dinner”—no apps to open, no endless scrolling, no wasted time. JetBuy turns everyday food ordering into a one-second experience, giving people more time back in their day. ​Perkins Coie is a trusted advisor to innovative companies throughout their lifecycle. As they build and scale, we support clients with comprehensive legal and business counseling from formation to exit, including equity and growth financings, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property strategy, and labor and employment matters. Our lawyers have managed thousands of venture capital and private equity financings, from pre-seed to growth-stage, for both startups and investors. Our national presence and extensive corporate law experience, combined with sector-specific knowledge, ensure our services are tailored to each client's unique needs, investor expectations, and growth trajectories in cutting-edge industries like artificial intelligence, blockchain and other fintech, digital health, gaming, cleantech, digital media, and consumer packaged goods.

Join the AACC and BABC for an insightful panel discussion exploring how technology is transforming the sports industry. This event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and sports professionals, offering diverse perspectives from the sports industry. Featured Speakers: Scott Hastings - sports commentator and former Scotland and British & Irish Lions international rugby union player. David White - CEO of the San Francisco Unicorns, a professional cricket team in Major League Cricket (MLC). Vickie Saunders - Founder of The Athlete Brand Builder, an internationally respected author, educator, and athlete brand expert. Peter Hutton - Chairman Wembley Stadium, board member Saudi Pro League, and British Rugby League. Mike Beteag - VP Business Systems and Technology at AEG Worldwide. 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.

Join us for the Entrepreneurs First and Convex Pitch Night to kick off SF #TechWeek! Hear from leading AI startups and founders and stay for music afterwards. Startups will present their ideas before a panel of top Silicon Valley investors, founders, and leaders. The event doesn't stop at pitches. Network with fellow investors and founders, and indulge in complimentary food and drinks with Convex and Entrepreneurs First. About Entrepreneurs First Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, their companies are worth > $11B. About Convex Convex is the backend platform that keeps your app in sync. Where queries are TypeScript code running right in the database. Just like React components react to state changes, Convex queries react to database changes. Convex provides a database, a place to write your server functions, and client libraries. It makes it easy to build and scale dynamic live-updating apps. --- 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.

​Join us for a fun evening of mingling and demos! Hosted by Design Buddies community https://designbuddies.community ​​The CoCreate cohort 20/21 kickoff will feature demos, introductions to coaches and founders, and the chance to connect with fellow cohort members based in San Francisco. Following the main event, there will be an hour of additional activities including a meet-and-greet, photos, networking, music, and an after-party to wrap things up! ​​Venue sponsored by our partner Dovetail. This is a private event - but we welcome +1! ​​Agenda ​​5:15 Come if you're presenting ​​5:30 Welcome ​​6:00 Opening and demos ​​7:00 Group photo ​​7:05 More mingling ​​8:00 Event ends Sponsors! Dovetail is an AI-native software and agents instantly turn every customer interaction into insights that drive action. Stop gathering and analyzing data and focus on building great products: https://dovetail.com/ Replit is an AI-powered platform that lets you create and publish apps from a single browser tab. Now with powerful agents to help you build complex apps and debug. Get $10 of Replit credits: https://replit.com/signup?referral=candyleaf 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.

Building Medicines: Resilience Across the Product Lifecycle: The journey — and the real value — behind every medicine. Join us in the heart of San Francisco for a happy hour and panel discussion. We’re bringing together biotech founders, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate the product lifecycle of medicines — from discovery to generics — and the value they create for patients and society. Run of show: 5:30 PM – Welcome Reception with Refreshments & Light Bites 5:45 PM – Opening Remarks 6:00 PM – Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A 6:45 PM – Happy Hour Networking 7:30 PM – Event Wrap-Up Why Attend: This is more than a panel — it’s a celebration of the biotech ecosystem and an invitation to innovators to tell the story of medicines – from development to impact. Venue: Savills' Life Sciences team partners with biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical technology companies of all sizes to help them secure, optimize, and scale their R&D, office and manufacturing facilities. 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.

Expect candid discussions on what’s ahead in venture capital from emerging markets and sector trends to the evolving LP/GP dynamic. With a room full of decision-makers, the insights and connections you gain here simply won’t be found anywhere else. 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 VC secondary market is booming... ...but what does that mean for founders? "Founder Secondaries: The Why's, When's, and How's" will help founders explore when they should 'take chips off the table' regarding shares on their path to IPO or Exit. (Please note that this is an exclusive event for Series B and beyond, venture-backed founding teams.) In this fireside chat, we will cover: + Different kinds of venture secondary transactions; + Who founders could partner with in those transactions (and the pros/cons of each type); + How much is 'too much' to sell; + What to 'watch out for'; and + How to make sure you're managing your personal wealth in the process. Our fireside chat will feature Corient (corient.com) and Altra Venture Partners (altravp.com) in Corient's beautiful offices in FiDi SF. Adam Katz, the head of Corient's Founder and Entrepreneur practice, will be in discussion with Jamie Melzer, the Founder and Managing Partner of Altra. 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.

A chill happy hour for beauty + tech people Pull up for a laid-back evening exploring how AI is transforming the way we search, discover, and experience nail services. From smarter ways to find the right design or artist to tech that’s streamlining salon bookings, we’re diving into the future of beauty discovery, over drinks, of course. No panels, no pressure, just cool people, cool tech, and maybe a surprise or two 💅🏽✨ 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.

In the age of AI, where LLMs are costly, competition is fierce, and product value shifts faster than ever, your monetization strategy can’t wait. Too often, founders treat pricing as an afterthought — yet how you price, when you charge, and what you charge for often determines whether you stall out or scale successfully. Join us to dig into the state of Monetization in AI — we'll share what's actually working for AI companies today and connect you with peers tackling the same monetization challenges. Plus, stick around for optional 1:1 pricing clinics to walk away with actionable takeaways you can implement right away. Whether you’re looking to figure out AI token pricing or optimizing usage-based models, it’s a great opportunity connect and trade notes with peers tackling similar challenges over complimentary bites and cocktails. What to expect? -Cocktails and light bites throughout the evening -Networking with fellow founders -Raffle with exciting prizes This event is brought to you by Metronome – an infrastructure platform that helps companies define, meter, and monetize product value—bringing together usage data, pricing logic, packaging decisions, and billing execution across product, finance, and go-to-market. Learn more at metronome.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.

📰 The Journalist’s Dilemma: Press Freedom & National Security in the Digital Age 🔐 When breaking news intersects with national security, journalists face the challenge of balancing press freedom with operational security in reporting sensitive matters. Join us for a compelling discussion that explores the delicate tension between the public’s right to know and the imperative to safeguard national security operations. This conversation brings together perspectives from across the national security and media ecosystem. Suzanne Kelly, founder and editor-in-chief of The Cipher Brief—a leading digital platform for national security intelligence and analysis—will share her insights in an interview with Ernestine Fu Mak, founder of Brave Capital and an investor in national security startups like Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Aetherflux, Hermeus, Ursa Major, and others. 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.

CTO Roundtable on What’s Working (and What’s Not) AI agents are one of the hottest topics in tech right now. Join us for a candid conversation with CTOs on the frontlines of scaling agentic systems - featuring leaders from 11x, Fazeshift, Rivio, and Neopolis. 📢 We'll cover everything from challenges and evals, to breaking into AI as an engineer - or even what these CTOs think is still missing for the AI agent stack. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. ⸻ 🎤 About The Panelists – Jeson Patel (CTO @ 11x - www.11x.ai) – Saurabh Palan (CTO @ Neopolis - www.heynavii.ai) – Timmy Galvin (CTO @ Fazeshift - www.fazeshift.com) – Leo Larrere (CTO @ Rivio - www.rivio.ai) – George Portillo (CEO @ Sushidata - www.sushidata.com) ⸻ 🗓 Whether you're building, investing, or just AI-curious, this is a rare chance to hear directly from the engineering leaders shaping the future of AI agents. This event is a part of a16z's #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Space data is having its iPhone moment. With 10,000+ satellites launching by 2030, the bottleneck isn't hardware - it's turning orbital data streams into billion-dollar applications. Agriculture, defense, and climate intelligence buyers are paying premium multiples for real-time orbital intelligence. The infrastructure layer is still wide open. Panelists, ▫️Dennis Wingo : Founder of Spacebilt leading in-space assembly and manufacturing (ISAM). Spaceflight pioneer with foundational patents in space-certified avionics, computing, and storage. Architected Northrop Grumman's commercial space servicing business. ▫️Ghonhee Lee : Ex-Navy/SCO GNC engineer. Founder of Katalyst Space Tech leading post-launch satellite retrofitting via in-space upgrades. Backed by AFWERX, TACFI, NASA. This event is for VCs hunting the next Palantir, founders building data-hungry applications, government procurement officers sourcing next-gen capabilities, and anyone who believes space data is the new oil. Previous cohorts closed deals. 🚀 Limited capacity. High technical density. 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.

Networking & Drinks: 6pm ​Dinner: 6:30pm Sponsored by Good Trouble VC https://www.goodtrouble.vc/ ​Welcome to the Female Creator and Investor Dinner, an exclusive gathering of visionary female founders, creators, and investors, proudly sponsored by Musa Capital. This event is designed to celebrate and empower women in the entrepreneurial and investment landscape, fostering a vibrant community where ideas are shared, networks are built, and collaborations are forged. Good Trouble Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing at the intersection of emerging technology and entertainment including music, film, television, media, sports, gaming and creators. ​​About Musa Capital Musa Capital is a early-stage venture capital firm with a strong commitment to investing in teams with underrepresented founders within the high growth markets of Enterprise SaaS, Healthtech, Fintech and Tech, Media and Telecom. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and we're dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups, particularly women. www.musacap.com ​​Event Highlights ​​Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women who are leading the way in entrepreneurship and investment. Build relationships that can fuel your growth and open doors to new opportunities. ​​Inspiring Speakers: Hear from successful female founders and investors who will share their stories, insights, and advice for navigating the challenges of the startup world. ​​Showcase of Innovative Ventures: Get a glimpse of innovative projects led by women creators and founders, offering a platform to showcase their work and gain exposure. ​​If you're a female founder, creator, or investor looking to make meaningful connections and be part of a community that values your contribution, we invite you to join us at the Female Creator and Investor Dinner. This is an event you won't want to miss—register now to secure your spot! 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.

DETAILS Each month, we bring together an invite-only group of TA, HR, and People leaders. It’s a chance to connect with peers, swap stories about what’s working (and what’s not) when it comes to hiring elite talent. Come for the conversation, stay for the community, and enjoy a drink while you’re at it. ABOUT THE HOST The happy hour is hosted by Bec Bliss. She is the Head of Talent at Fonzi.ai (Lightspeed port co with $24 million in funding), a curated talent marketplace built to help companies hire top elite engineers. Previously, Bec founded BKB Talent a speciality technical recruiting firm that was acquired in 2025. She has hiring engineering teams at Datadog, Ro, Prepared, Oscar Healthcare, SevenRooms, and ForeRunner to name a few. LOCATION Each month, we’re hosted in the office of a top-tier venture fund. This month, a very special thanks to Lightspeed for hosting us. 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.

An approval-only rooftop dinner for engineers, researchers, and product leaders who have recently left or are preparing to leave Big Tech, top AI labs, or high-growth startups to pursue new ventures. Hosted on a private rooftop with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline and the ocean at sunset, this supper offers an unforgettable setting for meaningful conversation. This is not another tech week happy hour. It’s a curated space to share ideas, compare notes, and build trusted relationships with peers who are also stepping into the unknown to create what’s next. Seats are intentionally limited - the view, the company, and the conversations are ones you won’t want to miss. If you're not a Day Zero AI Founder, make sure to check out if one of our other two dinners might be more fitting: Stealth: https://partiful.com/e/FYa5EAYJtA8nlVQZfk98 Pre-Seed/Seed: https://partiful.com/e/i4jCnIHC1ZSzLHEcOd7R 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 AI Infrastructure Buildout Speaker Lineup Evan Conrad - CEO, SF Compute Evan will dive into the emerging world of offtake agreements for data centers - how guaranteed demand contracts are reshaping financing and deployment models for compute infrastructure. Ryan Cunningham - Energy & Compute Innovator Working at the intersection of energy and compute, Ryan will explore how power availability has become the defining bottleneck for data center expansion - and how new models can energize the next wave of AI infrastructure. Honour Masters - Partner, Crucible Capital In “How to Build a Data Center”, Honour will unpack Crucible’s hands-on work financing and developing cutting-edge data centers, and the evolving landscape in the sector. Asher Dayanim - Sovereign AI, Cerebras Asher will share insights from the frontier of sovereign AI - how nations and large institutions are building their own AI infrastructure using next - generation compute technologies. Zander Steele - Founder, Kratos AI Zander will explore how Kratos AI is addressing the “missing middle” in data centers - bridging the gap between hyperscale facilities and small edge deployments with flexible, right-sized infrastructure designed for the new wave of AI workloads. Marilyn Miller - Vantage Data Centers Marilyn will discuss the financing and development of hyperscale and enterprise data centers, offering a practical look at equity structures, funding models, and developer - investor alignment. Margarita Groisman – CEO, Aravolta Margarita will present how AI-driven DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software is redefining data center operations - enabling automation, optimization, and intelligent management across power, cooling, and assets. AI is driving the biggest wave of data center growth in history. This event dives into the core challenges and opportunities of scaling GPU clusters, advanced cooling, and power systems for the AI era. Hear from builders and investors shaping the next generation of AI infrastructure — from modular data centers to energy-optimized designs — and learn what it takes to power the future of AI. 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.

A low stakes, networking dinner to connect all of us foreign founders at SF tech week. Looking forward to some great conversation, food and drinks to help you make connections that will carry you through SF tech week. About the host: Inkle (www.inkle.ai): is an AI based accounting and tax platform. Focus on building your startup—we’ll handle your bookkeeping, tax, and compliance. Founded by Anand Krishna (YC alum from S17), Inkle currently supports ~ 10% of all YC companies globally. Get $1000 off with a Tech Week discount, book a demo on Inkle and add coupon code Tech-Week. 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.

Let’s talk about what’s actually working in 2025. ​You’re spending on digital ads. You’re personalizing outbound. You’re running Account-Based Marketing (ABM) campaigns with a dozen touchpoints — but your leads still ghost, your deals stall, and your marketing feels… forgettable. ​Meanwhile, companies hosting just one thoughtful, in-person event are closing six-figure deals in weeks. Why? Because IRL is outperforming every other marketing channel — and no one’s talking about it. ​This event is for the people behind the events: ​➡️ Event marketers trying to prove ROI ​➡️ Community builders looking to grow and retain the right members ​➡️ Event producers juggling vibes and budgets ​➡️ Heads of marketing who are finally waking up to how powerful in-person connection can be ​We’re going deep on how top companies are flipping their growth strategies by treating experiences like revenue engines — not just brand plays. ​What You’ll Learn: ​WTF is “IRL-as-ABM” and why it’s changing B2B marketing as we know it ​Real examples of events that drove pipeline, not just vibes ​How leading brands structure event-led funnels that turn guests into deals ​Tactical breakdowns: targeting, personalization, follow-up, budget allocation ​What to measure, what to skip, and how to make the case to your CRO ​Behind-the-scenes playbooks from founders, heads of events, and marketers at breakout companies ​Who’s Speaking: Diana Nicholas - Head of Event Marketing @ Pilot Jon Stein - Co-Founder @ Alchemy Springs Teddy Kramer - Founder @ NEON ​Expect CROs, heads of growth, and event leads from some of the most innovative tech brands in SF. ​ ​Why You Can’t Miss This: ​There are dozens of happy hours this week. ​There are very few conversations that will change the way you work. ​This event is built for the people driving Tech Week behind the scenes — the operators, producers, and community strategists who know that the best marketing is felt, not just seen. ​You’ll leave with new connections, tactical ideas you can use next week, and a powerful reminder: ​✨ Events don’t just support your growth strategy — they are your growth strategy. ✨ ​ ​Format: ​5:30 PM — Arrival & Welcome Drinks ​6:00 PM — Panel + Live Q&A ​7:00 PM — Mixer, bites, and big ideas with great people ​8:30 PM — Close ​Who Should Come: ​Event marketers and producers at early- to growth-stage startups ​Founders and operators investing in IRL engagement ​Community managers and heads of CX/brand ​Anyone planning events who wants to turn energy into pipeline ​RSVP Now — Capacity Is Limited ​We’re keeping this tight, intentional, and worth your time. ​The room will be full of people you actually want to meet. ​Request your invite now to lock in your spot. 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.

​​In October 2025, A16Z #SFTechWeek will once again take over San Francisco and we are organizing NEXT.BIO, a world-class week long tech conference featuring the best startups, industry leaders and investors in AI x BIO across a series of Tech Events and a unique Hackathon and DEMO Day 🚀 ​ PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU NEED TO REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR EACH ONE OF THE SUB-EVENTS OF THE CONFERENCE THAT YOU WANT TO ATTEND. The conference is organized around: # TECHWEEK EVENTS: 6-9th of Oct A serie of partners and ecosystem builders tech events all around San Francisco. • 💊 Drugs & Therapeutics: Next era of AI-driven drugs & therapeutics: https://luma.com/7qpou3a6 • ⌛️ Longevity: Decoding aging and longevity with AI models: https://luma.com/25qa34s4 • 🧠 Neuroscience: Brain and BCI as the next frontier interface: https://luma.com/quuw02ir • ⌚Wearables: From trendy wearables to multi-molecular biosensors: https://luma.com/w5x0ihis • 🌍 ClimateTech: Sustainability & ClimaTech through the power of AI driven enzyme engineering: https://luma.com/devlcigd • 🌱 Food & Agriculture: Enhancing food production through AI biomanufacturing: https://luma.com/yt0tkfpe • 👄 Cosmetics: Advancing AI-driven ingredients in Cosmetics: https://luma.com/5qzcue1f • 👗 Biomaterials and FashionTech: Reinventing pigments and dyes through AI: https://luma.com/jfapwd3d • 🪐 SpaceBio: Ushering the era of space biomanufacturing: https://luma.com/1paywjt9 • 🦠 Immunotherapy: Programming innate immunity through AI: https://luma.com/dxr2kehy • ⚗️Biomanufacturing: AI driven enzyme and protein engineering for biomanufacturing: https://luma.com/ld5cdrtm • ⚙️ Lab Automation: Building fully reproducible, scalable and automated labs by leveraging AI: https://luma.com/0lmteqw2 • 🧬 Biocomputing: DNA storage the future of AI infrastructure: https://luma.com/5gporz4w • ⚛️ QuantumBio : When AI meets Quantum sensing: https://luma.com/lzx5dgtb # HACKATHON & DEMO Day : 10th of Oct A full day of #building and the final event of the full-week conference featuring: Register here: https://luma.com/wuqccdje ​. THE AIxBIO RAG-a-thon hackathon: Join us in bringing to San Francisco our global competition held through our series of Hackathon from New York, London, Paris, all the way to Hong Kong to build and show off your best AI models and agents for Biology. ​. and a DEMO Day : Our unique opportunity for VCs and investors to connect with the Next Sequence AIxBIO Accelerator cohort—a diverse group of global founders building bold solutions in deep tech, biotech, and beyond. It’s also a chance for founders to meet aligned investors and advisors in an informal, high-energy setting. ​Organizers: ​• Next Sequence accelerate and invest globally in start-ups from the #TechBio ecosystem through a 6-12 months accelerator program taking them from 0 to 1 in leveraging AI and Quantum Computing. Our mission is to contribute to the development of the most disruptive companies who want to enable humanity to face up to its next challenges as a species, from fighting genetically transmitted diseases and pandemics to preventing ageing and climate change. Want to stay updated ? Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter 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 a16z speedrun "Titans of New Media" dinner is a private, off-the-record event. The dinner will take place on the evening of Monday, October 6th. We'll have a residence w/ staff for a cocktail hour + a private chef for dinner. ☝️ Accepted guests are also welcome to attend the a16z speedrun DEMO DAY, which takes place the following day at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Ask Ryan Rigney for details. 🕒 6:00–9:00pm (cocktails + dinner, we'd appreciate it if you can stay for the duration of the event) ✅ Bring ID for check-in 🍽 Dietary restrictions? Let us know 👥 Expect a great group 👗 Smart casual | 🧥 Coat check available 🔒 Private, off-the-record event 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.

In the pre-AI era, building products was a deterministic motion. Founders knew what they were building, users knew what they were getting, and the tension to PMF was in combining the right data and insights. But what happens when products are no longer deterministic? What changes when the product you build is determined by the user, is ever-evolving, and produces rapidly diffusing data points? In this sit-down with Nick Ryder (VP Research, Foundations @ OpenAI), Elizabeth Weil (GP @ Scribble, early executive @ Twitter), and other top ai researchers/operators, we'll talk about the new paradigm of startup development and break down how the startup funnel - from engineering to growth to marketing to finance...and even team culture - will radically and rapidly shift in the best AI startups. 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.

Join us for a fast-paced, hands-on evening where everyone rolls up their sleeves to dream up the next big thing in women’s health. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll form teams, brainstorm bold ideas, and pitch them in a rapid-fire competition. Here’s how it goes: 6:00 PM – Doors open, grab a drink and snack, meet your future teammates. 6:25 PM – Teams form (3–5 people). 6:35–7:30 PM – Build your startup idea: name, value prop, customer, uniqueness. The only rule is that you company must focus on women's health. Think fitness, menstrual health, breast cancer, maternal health, menopause—anything that pushes women’s health forward. Be bold, be avant-garde, and don’t copy what’s already out there. Bring a laptop! 7:30–8:20 PM – Pitch time! Every team has 90 seconds and up to 2 slides to wow the judges. 8:30 PM – Winners announced! Prizes TBD 🎉 This is participation-only—no spectators! Whether you’re a grad student with a spark of an idea, a founder looking to experiment, or a VC eager to shape fresh thinking in women’s health, join a team and help create something new. 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.

Satlyt is proud to invite innovators, investors, and industry leaders to SpaceTech Uplink, an exclusive evening designed to showcase the future of space and technology. This event brings together the brightest minds shaping the future of space, AI, and cloud. Guests will have the opportunity to explore demos of Satlyt technology, gain insight into Satlyt’s new launch, and sip on beverages at the bar and engage in conversations through mixer sessions. Whether you're an emerging startup founder, partner, or an investor seeking new opportunities, Satlyt’s SpaceTech Uplink offers an in person forum to exchange ideas, form relationships, and explore the next frontier of innovation. Enjoy an evening of insightful discussions and networking designed to connect visionaries driving change on earth and beyond. 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.

A new era of capital is emerging — one where purpose and profitability reinforce each other. This panel brings together global impact investors with experience from the US, Asia and Latin America, who have achieved strong financial returns while funding technologies and ventures that uplift humanity and regenerate our planet. Investors and founders alike will gain insights into the strategies, mindset, and opportunities driving this new wave of capital — and learn how to engage with investment approaches that truly align profit with purpose. 🌍 Light DAO is a global network of over 5,000 founders, investors, and innovators reimagining how business, technology, and capital can better serve humanity. 🌐 Across chapters in LA, SF, NYC, Lisbon, Australia, Taipei, and beyond, DAO Owner Members connect through values-aligned IRL and online gatherings that spark collaboration and new ventures in Tech for Good, human wellbeing, and conscious innovation. 💫 Together, we’re cultivating a living network that transcends borders — a movement of founders and investors co-creating the foundations of a more conscious, regenerative civilization. If Light DAO’s vision sparks something in you, we’re co-hosting gatherings nearly every evening during SF & LA TechWeek — you’re warmly invited to join us as your home base for connection and collaboration. 👉 Click on the next section, “More Light DAO Gatherings during SF & LA TechWeek,” for list of our events across both cities. INVESTOR PANELISTS SHEN TONG Shen Tong is a global impact investor, serial entrepreneur, and founder of TheFutureCo and FoodFutureCo, with over 100 investments in regenerative food, health, and conscious tech — including 11 exits and experience at a Tier 1 VC. A longtime advocate for social change, Shen has played key roles in movements like Tiananmen Square and Occupy Wall Street, bringing a lifetime of systems thinking into ventures that serve humanity and the planet. BONNIE LIN Bonnie Lin is an impact investor, strategic advisor, and creative place-maker with 25 years of experience across tech, finance, and manufacturing. She has raised over $100M for venture and impact investments, closed $250M in cross-border M&A, and advises family offices, corporates, and governments deploying capital to accelerate innovation and shared prosperity. She also co-founded ThirdPlace Partners and COVEN, blending real estate, art, and systems change. RUBEN HERNANDEZ Ruben Hernandez is a global venture investor and financial strategist with deep expertise in Latin American markets and emerging economies. A former partner at Devlabs and advisor to the Inter-American Development Bank, he has deployed capital and advised funds across four continents — championing tech-driven solutions in financial inclusion, education, and climate resilience. 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.

🎉【Smart Money, Smarter AI: DeAI x Crypto Asset Management Night】 Join the exclusive side event "Smart Money, Smarter AI: DeAI x Crypto Asset Management Night" during SF Tech Week, hosted by CGV (Cryptogram Venture) and DeAI. This event will delve into how DeAI is revolutionizing crypto asset management through automation, transparency, and efficiency. 🎤 【Event Highlights】 Cutting-Edge Insights: Explore how DeAI technologies enhance returns and security in crypto asset management through automated trading strategies, real-time market analysis, and risk management systems. High-Level Dialogue: Industry leaders will share practical applications of DeAI in optimizing quantitative models, high-frequency trading, and cross-chain asset allocation. Premium Networking: Connect face-to-face with DeAI founders, top fund partners, quantitative traders, and technical experts to expand your professional network and collaboration opportunities. 🤝 【About CGV (Cryptogram Venture) - https://x.com/CGVFOF 】 CGV (Cryptogram Venture) is a crypto investment firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. CGV and its predecessors invested in more than 200 crypto projects since 2017. CGV also incubated a licensed Japanese yen stablecoin JPYW. Additionally, CGV FoF is a limited partner in several globally renowned cryptocurrency funds. Since 2022, CGV has successfully held two Japan Web3 Hackathon (TWSH) and gained joint support from institutions and experts such as Keio University, Sony, and NTT Docomo. Currently, CGV has branches in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Toronto. Furthermore, CGV is one of the founding members of the Bitcoin Tokyo Club, based in Tokyo, Japan. 🎯 【Who Should Attend?】 Crypto asset management institutions and quantitative trading teams DeAI projects and developers High-net-worth investors and family offices seeking AI-driven investment solutions Venture capital and hedge funds focused on the DeAI sector 📌【How to Participate】 This event is invitation-only, with limited seats open for application. Formal invitations will be sent upon approval. Join us to witness the transformative moment of DeAI redefining crypto asset management! In addition, we are about to launch an Asset Management Competition in December. Co-hosted by CGV (Cryptogram Venture) and Barron's, this event aims to bring together industry resources and global perspectives to jointly promote innovation and excellence in the asset management field. Welcome to sign up and participate when the time comes. 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.

On the sea of time and memory, civilization becomes rhythm, the universe replies in melody. Tonight, the Renaissance is reborn— through AI DJ, igniting the future with music. ________________________ Start Tech Week with an exclusive private penthouse club party in the heart of San Francisco. Celebrate with founders, investors, and creators while enjoying AI-powered music and immersive soundscapes that set the tone for the week ahead. 🎶 AI DJ Experience: Dance to a live adaptive set that evolves with the energy of the room, creating a one-of-a-kind party soundtrack. 🚀 Immersive Highlights: From space-inspired music created with NASA and OpenAI, to adaptive sound in Assassin’s Creed, to global fashion and retail showcases, this is where technology and culture collide. 🤝 Network and Celebrate: Meet the people shaping the future of AI, gaming, music, and creativity, all inside a private penthouse setting. ✨ Your host is Wavv: A Music AI venture behind Musica, the world’s first largest AI music language model, creating fully copyright-clean adaptive sound for entertainment, gaming, retail, and beyond. This is more than a happy hour. It is an exclusive kickoff party that blends nightlife and innovation for an unforgettable start to SF Tech Week. 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.

Forget the hype. Let's talk about what it really takes to get AI agents into production. Join our panel of engineers from the trenches for a candid conversation about the infrastructure that powers autonomous systems. We're skipping the demos to discuss: * Infra & Deployment: Where and how do you run agents at scale? * Evals & MLOps: How do you know they're not failing? * Battlestories: Real talk on what breaks and how to fix it. If you care more about observability, orchestration, and operations than prompt engineering, this is the meetup for you. Connect with fellow builders and learn from those on the front lines. Space is limited! Agenda: 6:00-6:30 Networking 6:30-8:00 Talks/Panel Discussion + Q&A Charles Frye - Developer Advocate, Modal Hamza Tahir - Co-founder, CTO, ZenML Samuel Colvin - Founder, Pydantic 7:30-9:00 Networking and Food 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 Spice King’s Poker Nights at Techweek ----------- ​Founders, investors, LPs — the Spice King summons you. During Techweek, every night Sunday through Saturday, I’m hosting a private poker/founders lounge inside the sleek offices of AngelList. Yes, you read that right: poker in the house that built modern startup investing. ​I’ve teamed up with AngelList because there’s no better backdrop for big bets and bold bluffs. Think polished floors, startup lore, and the kind of place where “all-in” could mean your next round. ​*****Drinks & Snacks Included!***** ----------- CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR: ​At the table (or around it), you’ve got three ways to play: ----------- ​- 10c/20c No-Limit Hold ’Em — for the poker-curious - ​1/1 No-Limit Hold ’Em — light sparring, the warm-up ring. ​- 5/5 No-Limit Hold ’Em — where the sharks circle and the pots get real. ​- Drinks & Socializing — because sometimes the best move is sitting back with a whiskey and letting others show their tells. ----------- ​Who Belongs Here ----------- ​Founders who’ve raised $1M+ (you’ve proven you can ante up). ​Investors & LPs who know that real deal flow happens after-hours. ​Anyone who understands that poker is about character, risk, and nerve. ​Why Show Up? ​Because you’ll learn more about someone’s true game in two hours here than in twenty pitch meetings. Because this is AngelList + the Spice King — two brands that don’t exactly do “casual.” And because in this room, even a losing hand might win you your next deal. ----------- ​The Ground Rules ----------- ​No sneaking in: This is badged-in, ID-checked, guest-list-only. If you’re not approved, you’re not crossing that lobby. ​Respect the seat: Take a spot, then ghost? You’ll be exiled from the Spice King’s future events. No second chances. ​Special guests: Each night will feature surprise players — the kind who don’t just play the game, they change it. ​Seats are scarce. The vibe is sharp. The room is swank. ​— Spice King of Zanzibar https://lu.ma/spicekingofzanzibar ——— RSVP TO OTHER POKER NIGHTS DURING TECHWEEK! ——— ——— RSVP TO OTHER POKER NIGHTS DURING TECHWEEK! ——— Tue Oct 7 - https://partiful.com/e/60mj0wQK2dFvfD32WS7A Wed Oct 8 - https://partiful.com/e/4lctWXCytcey9e4RyVtM Thu Oct 9 - https://partiful.com/e/4ZomYSAK9jE18kGcZez6 Fri Oct 10 - https://partiful.com/e/GDPbUkJbQoOg06yzEaKR Sat Oct 11 - https://partiful.com/e/qXfdoYoNqdhuEGvouM64 ----------- 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.

Join Inkeep for a casual Tuesday evening mixer for those who make CX actually work: Support leaders, Product managers, Platform/AI engineers, and Technical Docs/Knowledge teams. No panels, no pitches—just casual networking with great people in customer experience, good drinks. Hosted by Inkeep, the CX platform used Anthropic, Midjourney, Pinecone, and PostHog to build AI Assistants for CX. Check us out at: https://inkeep.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.

Running an engineering team has never been more complex, from balancing AI adoption and platform choices to sustaining velocity while managing tech debt and talent dynamics. Panelists: Aileen Lee, Founder & Managing Partner at Cowboy Ventures Tushar Jain, EVP of Engineering & Product at Docker Rahul Iyer, VP of Engineering at Vercel/V0 Michael Barrett, VP of Engineering at Chime Together, they’ll explore the evolving expectations of engineering leadership, how to navigate the trade-offs between innovation and efficiency, and what the next decade of engineering management may look like. Format: Moderated fireside chat followed by audience Q&A Why Attend: - Learn how top leaders are rethinking engineering org design in an AI-first era - Explore practical strategies for managing velocity, tech debt, and shifting skill sets - Gain investor and operator perspectives on the future of engineering leadership Who Should Attend CTOs, CPOs, VPs of Engineering or product, Tech Leaders, and Founders who want to stay ahead of the curve in how engineering teams are run, scaled, and led. --- About Enrich ​Enrich is a private network for ambitious, growth-minded leaders who want to invest in themselves. Through structured workshops, facilitated discussions, and intimate dinners, we help people make better decisions, lead more effectively, and grow in their careers. https://www.joinenrich.com/ --- About Cowboy Ventures Cowboy Ventures is an early-stage focused venture capital firm founded by Aileen Lee. The firm partners with seed-stage technology companies that are reimagining work and life, helping founders build iconic, enduring businesses. Cowboy Ventures is known for its hands-on support, deep network, and commitment to backing diverse, mission-driven teams shaping the future of technology and society. https://www.cowboy.vc/ --- 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.

We're Zingroll (www.zingroll.com)- YouTube/Spotify for AI Movies! Before Zingroll and AI takes over all of Hollywood, we're paying one last tribute to the current form of cinema by hosting a traditional movie screening for Tech Week 2025: The Social Network. After the screening, we'll have Pizza, an open bar and ~1 hour of space to network. The event will be attended by engineers, filmmakers, students, interns, early stage investors, and of course - Zingroll's 33 person team. We're also hiring across two continents and several roles- so feel free to come and say hi! Looking forward to seeing you this Fall 🍺 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.

From build to breakout—this is where founders exchange real stories about scaling AI companies. Join us at Fusion Fund's AI-at-Scale Mixer (co-hosted with KBTG), an evening of networking + sharp insights on how to go from building core tech to breaking out with a GTM strategy that sticks. 🌟 Panel & Networking The event will feature a panel moderated by Lu Zhang, Founder & Managing Partner of Fusion Fund. This panel brings together three powerhouse AI founders from our portfolio: Tengyu Ma (Voyage AI) – recently acquired in 2025 by MongoDB, pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure. Chief AI Scientist at MongoDB and Professor at Stanford University. Jiantao Jiao (Nexusflow) – successfully exited his company to a top AI technology corporation, scaling AI for enterprise adoption. Professor at UC Berkeley. Dr. Amr Awadallah (Vectara) – serial entrepreneur and veteran AI leader who sold his last company for $1B, currently driving innovation in search and knowledge systems. Former founder of Cloudera. Micah Breakstone (Somite) - serial entrepreneur who sold his previous company, Chorus.ai, for $575M to ZoomInfo. These founders will share their hard-won lessons on scaling teams, navigating GTM strategy, and seizing breakout opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. 🤝 Who Should Join Early-stage founders, operators, and builders who want practical insights on scaling their companies, sharpening GTM, and connecting with the AI community at SF Tech Week. ✨ Expect sharp conversations, actionable takeaways, and plenty of time to connect with fellow founders and investors. A huge shoutout to our co-host, KBTG Venture Capital Arm, and sponsors SVB and Trinet, for their unwavering support and dedication to fostering this special community. 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.

🏡 Bubbl Club - Founders Hotel Pod for SF Tech Week Stay together, connect deeper, and experience Tech Week like never before. Bubbl is taking over SF Tech Week with curated, pop-up co-living houses and hotel pods designed for connection, convenience, and serendipity. Whether you’re a founder, investor, builder, creator, or community leader—this is your chance to stay with like-minded innovators just blocks away from the action. Think of it as your conference hack: 🚫 No overpriced hotel rooms 🚫 No endless solo Ubers ✅ A comfortable, stylish house with smart, social people you’ll actually want to hang with We’re creating multiple Bubbls across San Francisco—each one a shared stay centered around specific vibes and tribes (e.g. Fintech Founders, Product Leaders, Startup Operators, Crypto Curious, Community Builders). Each house comes with a dedicated Bubbl Leader who handles the logistics, invites the crew, and sets the tone. 🔑 What’s included: Your room or bed in a handpicked house (private & shared options) Like-minded people you’ll meet before check-in A shared calendar of optional dinners, coffees, IRL meetups, and last-minute invites Group chat and bulletin board access ID-verified guests + safe payment through Bubbl Option to BYO group or join solo—we’ve got you 💸 Rates start at around $150–$350/night depending on the room and length of stay. Book by room or bed. Most houses are walking distance or <10min Uber from the main venues. Some even have rooftops, home offices, and backyards for morning coffee + late night hangs. 🧠 Who's it for: Solo travelers who want connection Groups who want a home base Startups hosting team offsites Communities sending members Creators who want to monetize with meaning 🎯 Bubbl is your passport to travel adventures of infinite possibilities—because Tech Week isn’t just about panels, it’s about the people. 🌐 See the full Bubbl collection here: https://bubbl.co/events/tech-weekend-sf 📩 Want to lead your own Bubbl house? DM us or apply via the listing. Let’s Bubbl. 🚀 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.co