Join Upstarts Media and partners Mercury and Vanta at Sequoia's SF space for a tactical founders lunch focused on the New GTM Playbook. Hear Upstarts Founder and Editor Alex Konrad in a roundtable conversation with GTM leaders: - Jesse Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of Decagon - Cristina Cordova, COO of Linear - Paul Klein IV, Founder and CEO of Browserbase A light lunch and refreshments will be served. This event is application-only and part of #SFTechWeek. --- Upstarts Media is a new media company founded in 2025 to focus on storytelling around the startup ecosystem, from inception through IPO. Upstarts includes a Substack newsletter, multimedia and events. Subscribe at upstartsmedia.com. --- Mercury is the fintech that brings all the ways people and businesses use money into a single product that feels extraordinary to use. With banking, credit cards*, and software, Mercury helps more than 200K ambitious companies and entrepreneurs make better decisions and build their businesses. To learn more, visit Mercury.com. *Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. The IO Card is issued by Patriot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard ®. --- Vanta is the leading AI trust management platform that helps simplify and centralize security for organizations of all sizes. Over 12,000 companies including Atlassian, Duolingo, Icelandair, Ramp and Synthesia rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust—all in a way that's real-time and transparent. For more information, visit www.vanta.com. --- The event hosts and sponsors may use the personal information collected from or about you for business purposes, including sending newsletters, updates, and other communications about services, programs, and events, unless you choose to opt out. Please note that a photographer will be on-site, and event photos may be used in marketing materials by the hosts and sponsors. 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.

Breaking into the US market is a milestone for any global startup but it’s also one of the most complex business decisions a founder can make. From structuring capital and navigating compliance to building the right partnerships, success requires more than ambition. Join leaders from SVB, Deel, Qapita, and Antler as they share practical insights on scaling into the United States. This conversation will cover the financial, legal, and operational considerations founders need to know, as well as the opportunities and pitfalls of entering the world’s most competitive startup ecosystem. Whether you’re preparing your first US hire or raising capital stateside, this session will equip you with a clear blueprint for expansion. There will also be some yummy food and drinks! 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.

Calling all bold, overlooked, and underestimated founders – this is your moment to break through. Amplitude, Braze, and Colorwave are teaming up for an exclusive Startup Pitch Competition built to supercharge early-stage growth. Even if you’ve never used Amplitude or Braze before, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how the world’s fastest-growing startups harness these platforms to turn early traction into unstoppable momentum. We’re looking for the best startups that can tell a compelling story around how Braze and Amplitude would accelerate their growth journey. ⭐️WHY SHOW UP?⭐️ - $10,000 in Cash Prizes: Directly fueling the explosive growth and pioneering development of the winning startups. - Over $100,000 in Software Credits: Unlocking a treasure trove of invaluable tools and resources from leading platforms, catapulting their success to unprecedented heights. - Spotlight on Amplitude, Braze, and Colorwave social channels — reach thousands of potential customers, investors, and partners. Space is limited. Whether you pitch or cheer from the sidelines, this is your chance to get on the radar of industry leaders, investors, and a community that thrives on big ideas. 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.

Convert your API GTM into a Winning Growth Engine Streaming live from Postman HQ in San Francisco with a post-event #SFTechWeek Happy Hour in Hayes Valley. In this half day program, we'll cover: Battle-tested API playbooks from leaders at Salesforce, Amazon, Canva, Block, WorkOS, Merge, Continue, Google DeepMind, Google Firebase, Google Maps, Twilio, APILayer, Hubspot, Zoom and more. 😀 APIGTM Speakers 😀 🎤 Keynote: Ankit Sobti, Co-founder and CTO, Postman 🤝 Live interview: learn about Zoom’s success as a Verified Publisher on the Postman API Network — Ojus Save, Sr. Developer Advocate, Zoom and Sterling Chin, Postman 🔥 Beyond the Prompt: Building Your GTM with Firebase, MCPs, and Postman — Ernan Anguiano, Google Product Manager, Firebase 💪 Resilient Vibe Coding: Empower Your Apps with the Latest APIs & SDKs — Paige Bailey, Developer Relations Engineering Lead, Google DeepMind 🗺️ The M.A.P. Strategy: Making APIs Personable and Unleashing Their Value for Everyone — Brian Davidson, Sr Customer Eng, Google Maps 🔄 Continuous AI Best Practice — Brian Douglas, Head of Developer Experience, Continue 🔌 How Merge leverages AI to scale integrations — Nour Eldifrawy, Product Manager, Merge 💼 AI, APIs, and Elusive Enterprise Engagements — Stephen Gheysens, Principal Solutions Engineer, Twilio 💻 Beyond the Endpoint: Connecting Postman to Salesforce over MCP — Kris Harrison, Senior Director of PM, Integration Services, Salesforce 🎨 Building Developer Voice in a Consumer Brand — Meredith Hassett, Sr. Developer Advocate, Canva 🧡 Building API Experiences Your Developers Love — Pratham Kumar, Dev Rel Manager, APILayer 🤑 The Agent Economy: Rethinking API GTM for LLMs — Richard Moot, Tech Lead, Developer Relations at Block 📈 From Relationship Building to Product Adoption: How Postman Connected the Dots for HubSpot — Chris Riley, Sr. Manager, Developer Relations, Hubspot 🚀 AWS Marketplace: The API-First Journey — Paulomi Shroff, Head of Engineering, AWS Marketplace International Expansion, Amazon ✨ Let’s Dream Big for MCP Auth — Tobin South, Secure AI Agents & MCP, WorkOS Here's why to join: - Learn proven techniques on positioning, pricing, and onboarding. - Making your endpoints irresistible to developers and AI Agents today, and into the future. - Proven tactics for converting word-of-mouth into revenue, and turning casual users into evangelists. Skip the theoretical maybes. Come for the surefire lessons that move metrics and drive growth. Then, join the speakers at the AI + APIs Happy Hour: https://partiful.com/e/vAZiyXO07T4wM9Meo1Fj This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com. 📝 By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from Postman with important event updates.

A gathering(capped at 20 for depth) for founders and builders who believe one person can create a billion-dollar company. This session is an open conversation space—no panels, no pitches, no slides. Just ambitious individuals exploring the tools, leverage, and philosophies that make extreme scale possible with minimal headcount. Come if you’re working solo, building with AI, or simply curious about the radical efficiency of the one-person company. Expect candid discussions, peer connections, and sharp ideas over coffee. 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 fellow founders for an intimate meetup to discuss all things strategy. We will be talking about our businesses and ways to build strong foundations that scale. Whether it’s finance, fundraising, or recruiting we look forward to seeing you there! 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. Event Hosted by Cherry Hill Advisory.

This is a cooperative Hackathon designed to collectively develop digital tools that integrate the "Doughnut Economics" framework so that bioregions around the Bay Area (and beyond) can thrive. Learn about California's doughnut economic snapshot: caldec.org/ca-dougnut-snapshot/ This is not a competition. It is an opportunity for collective knowledge sharing, skill building, and collaborative prototyping. There will be regenerative experiences in mental health, connection to ecology, and meaningful networking. 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.

Christine Heckart, CEO and founder of Xapa, has held executive roles at Brocade, Cisco, and Microsoft. She now leads Xapa, an AI-powered platform that helps teams build essential soft skills like empathy, adaptability, and self-awareness. What AI Still Can’t Do. In a world of automation, what’s left for humans? Everything that matters. This session is a no-BS wake-up call about the skills AI can’t replicate: decision-making, prioritization, context, relationship building, conflict management, and more. Powered by Xapa’s research in workplace learning and behavior change, we’ll explore why soft skills are becoming the core skills and how platforms like Xapa are turning them into measurable, scalable competencies. Call it the rise of the liberal arts in business. The future doesn’t belong to the machine; it belongs to the emotionally intelligent, the systems thinkers, and the ones who know how to work with, not like, 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.

Join Syndicate & Hustle Fund for an exclusive summit focused on the next frontier of software development: AI Vibe Coding and Generative AI. As AI and vibe coding continues to dominate the SF Tech Week conversation, this evening is dedicated to the engineers, founders, and investors who are actually building with it. Featuring deep-dive panels on the evolving developer workflow and the critical infrastructure powering AI applications. Hear directly from leaders in the space, alongside insightful presentations from our partners at Hollo.AI, and JoinSyndicate.co. Enjoy high-level networking with food and drinks, connect with the brightest minds in AI development, and see live pitches from innovative startups building the future of code by vibing it. From Prompt to Production: The New Stack for AI-Powered Development This theme focuses on the practical application of Generative AI for the modern developer. The event moves beyond theoretical discussions to explore the real-world tools, infrastructure, and workflows that engineers are using to build, secure, and scale AI-native applications. It highlights the entire development lifecycle, from leveraging AI coding assistants to deploying intelligent systems on a global scale, positioning the event as a must-attend for the builders of SF Tech Week. PITCH OR SPONSOR: View Media Kit | https://docsend.com/view/sq3fm47u3py6pr5a Or Get in Touch at events@joinsyndicate.co 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 AI-enthusiastic GTM leaders, founders, and operators to discuss strategies and tools for sales and go-to-market. The roundtable will be led by Eric Quanstrom and Desiree-Jessica Pely. Eric is Vice President of GTM Engineering at Apollo.io, where he leads all post-sales motions that help customers successfully build AI-influenced pipeline through the world’s most widely used GTM platform. Eric previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at several high-growth companies, including CIENCE, Pipeliner, and Nimble. He holds a BA from San Diego State University and an MBA from San Francisco State University. Jess is CEO at Loyee.ai, where she is pioneering a new category of AI-driven go-to-market intelligence that helps GTM teams uncover and win their best growth opportunities. Jess has advised and built with enterprise GTM leaders, bringing a unique blend of quantitative finance, AI, and sales strategy to solving one of the hardest problems in B2B growth: precise, efficient market targeting. ​​Schedule: 12:30 pm: Networking & Lunch 1:15 pm: Roundtables 2:00 pm: Networking Join us for Apollo.io NEXT: https://www.apollo.io/next Join us for VIP Apollo.io Founder Lunch https://partiful.com/e/XUMVL3rvyCdHDefPZ9er _____ Hosted by Loyee.ai and Apollo.io ​​​About Loyee.ai: First finance-led sales intelligence platform that finds unique insights of accounts most likely to convert, grow, and outperform the market. About Apollo.io: All-in-one AI sales platform with everything startups need to grow. Find leads, book meetings, close deals, and scale. 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 explosion of AI over the past few years means it's harder than ever for seed stage enterprise startups to stand out in front of investors. This session will discuss challenges like: • How can you rise above the AI noise? • Are you solving a niche problem or creating broad value? • What technical problems in AI have funding potential? • Is it better to be a horizontal or vertical solution? • Will the major AI platforms eventually offer what you do? Monta Vista Capital (www.montavc.com) has been funding seed stage enterprise startups since 2014. Join our panel of business and technical experts to help sharpen your strategy in order to raise your first round of funding. Speakers include: • Venk Shukla, Managing Partner, Monta Vista Capital • Glen Anderson, Partner, Monta Vista Capital • David Park, CEO & Co-Founder, Narada AI • Jai Kumar, Head AI & Data - Emerging Tech Partnerships, TCS • Muddu Sudhakar, Founder, Investor, Entrepreneur, Aisera, Knight.AI • Daniel Paramés, Partner, Cooley 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.

🙏[EVENT IS FULL!] Please RSVP for Session 2 Waitlist → partiful.com/e/I6Jq2VcoteYi0u5Y7IYN ✨Get unblocked on social growth—live✨ We’ll tear down attendee social channels in real time and turn insights into a Custom Growth Toolkit. Expect concrete playbooks, not theory—led by an ex-TikTok Social Media Manager who ran TikTok’s official socials. Every attendee gets post-event access to free office hours to finalize their next 10 posts and customized playbooks for their brand. 🎉Who it’s for: Consumer apps, DTC brands, startup founders, marketers, and creators looking to grow their social presence and build brand awareness. 🔥Why attend: Scale faster with a tested toolkit and expert feedback. 🔔Time & Location: 1PM on Oct 7, 2025 at SOMA, Union Square - Luxury Store (To Be Announced Soon). ✅Take-homes: Personalized Social Growth Toolkit • 30-day Content Plan • Strategy Consultation with Anna (Ex-TikTok Social Media Manager) for your next 10 posts. 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 Human Side of AI and Storytelling What Tech Can Learn from Entertainment About Engaging and Retaining Audiences In a world where AI is reshaping how we create and consume content, the human element is more critical than ever. This session explores what tech leaders can learn from entertainment about the power of storytelling to drive engagement and retention—whether in learning, marketing, or product design. We’ll look at where AI adds value, where human creativity is irreplaceable, and how to bridge creative and technical mindsets to build experiences that truly connect. Speakers Linda Simensky is a renowned leader in animation and storytelling. Most recently, she was Head of Animation and Scripted Content at Duolingo, where she expanded the company’s character-driven stories and helped grow its hit Duolingo Stories product. Before Duolingo, she served as Head of Children’s Content at PBS, Senior Vice President of Original Animation at Cartoon Network (overseeing The Powerpuff Girls), and helped launch Nickelodeon’s pioneering animation slate, including Rugrats, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, and Hey Arnold! She is currently working on a book about her adventures in animation while teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. Jackie Canino is the Chief Content Office at Xapa, where she leads content strategy, curriculum development, and narrative design. With over 15 years of experience in television, gaming, and interactive media, she specializes in creating engaging learning experiences that blend storytelling with professional and personal development. 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 session will be fully virtual. Please join us via this Zoom link: https://xapa.zoom.us/j/81102660698?pwd=hd0AVGGehyAWvO6B2FXx4LjUwwKrtJ.1&jst=2 We look forward to seeing you at Tech Week!"

Most data events are just people talking at you from a stage. We're doing something different. This is practitioner-led: no agenda until you make one, no slide decks, just data engineers and builders figuring stuff out together. ⚙️ How it works: ⚙️ 1️⃣ We start in one room. 2️⃣ Everyone throws problems or ideas on sticky notes. 3️⃣ Vote on what's interesting. 4️⃣ Split into groups. 5️⃣ Discuss and share ideas. 6️⃣ Come back, share what we learned, then grab drinks. The agenda is whatever the room brings. 💡 People have already mentioned: - Getting CI/CD and testing into data work without everything grinding to a halt. - What collaboration actually looks like when your whole team goes code-first? - Balancing speed vs quality when your pipeline is your product. - What does AI exactly mean for the future of our field?  🎯 Why this matters: - Data teams are becoming more like engineering teams. - Engineering teams are doing more data stuff. - Nobody's figured out the best way to do this yet.  👤 Who should come: Data engineers, analytics engineers, tech leads, and anyone building stuff at the intersection of code and data. ❓Why bother: Because the conversations that actually help happen over whiteboards with people who've been in the same mess you're in right now. Space is tight. RSVP or you're out of luck. Drinks after with PostHog + Deskree + Recce → separate invite: https://partiful.com/e/zE0NqSFH0YxukzNF0XWd 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’s your coding buddy now, right? That means you can literally spin up apps without stressing when you’ve got the right tools ⚡ ok bet 👉 Vibe Space is our half-day hackathon for beginners and builders who just wanna vibe. Pull up for chill energy, surprise mini challenges, fire food, and people you’ll actually wanna hang with. 🍕🔥😎 Yo, btw we’re also launching vibespace.so, our accelerator for Vibe-Coded startups. First season’s invite only, but the best teams from this hackathon will snag a golden ticket when we go public. You might’ve noticed we’ve got the space for the whole week, but this isn’t about grinding nonstop. Come for a mix of building cool stuff, meeting cool ppl, and vibing together. 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

This masterclass, revealing the secrets of Silicon Valley, is designed to equip entrepreneurs with practical, real-world techniques and personalized feedback for crafting and refining their pitches to investors and customers.Each attendee will receive a copy of the book, “Getting to Wow! Silicon Valley Pitch Secrets for Entrepreneurs” 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 very warm welcome if you're from Twitter/X: Our mission is to democratize & showcase new topics in tech. ​​|Topics include| Live Demos coming up. From CA-based sponsors! Event is ~1 hr, presentations start at 2:30pm or WMA (when most arrive) » Light topics: Prior OpenAI DevDay mentions ​​» Heavier topics: 1) All 2) the 3) New stuff that gets announced 10/6/25 Refresh page for further updates! Join us for an enlightening evening, nestled in the heart of SF, as we delve into the dynamic world of OpenAI's DevDay. ​After Michelle Fang posts us on X, we'll close apps! Now back to the definitely-not-AI-generated paragraphs. _______________________________________ 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.

​🚀 Calling all Vertical AI Founders! Join us on October 7 during a16z SF Tech Week for an exclusive Vertical AI Investor AMA (Ask Me Anything) – where top-tier investors meet the sharpest AI builders redefining industry frontiers. ​It’s a no-fluff, candid conversation between vertical AI founders and investors who are actively backing the next wave of deep, domain-specific AI companies - from healthcare to logistics, law to manufacturing, finance to agtech. ✨ Dave Lu : Managing Partner at Hyphen Capital | Co-founder Asian Leadership Center | Co-founder Stand With Asian Americans | Emmy-winning Producer 38 at the Garden | Advisory Board Smithsonian APAC ✨Chris McCann, General Partner at Race Capital | Backed: Databricks, Solana, Groq, GoodNotes, Vectara, ClerkChat, AirMDR, & PlayAI (acq by Meta) ✨Serephina Ha : Managing Director at Founder Institute | Advisor at Loyal VC | Mentor at MIT Sandbox | Former VC-backed AI startup founder with D2C sales across Korea, US, China, Indonesia, and Australia, now supporting startups in growth and fundraising. Also Angel Investor & LP ​🔥 Why You Should Attend: ​- Unfiltered insights from investors backing early-stage vertical AI startups ​- Ask the questions you actually care about - from fundraising and GTM to defensibility and traction ​- Meet other top global founders building in your space ​- Build direct investor relationships in a curated, high-signal environment ​Whether you're idea or pre-seed, if you're building AI that goes deep into solving real-world vertical problems, this is your room. ​💡 Limited spots. Curated audience. Global reach. Apply to attend and be part of the vertical AI founder movement during one of the most important tech weeks of the year. About Hosts ⭐️Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured online programs have helped over 8,000 startups raise over $1.85B in funding. ​​​​​Apply to our fall cohort : https://fi.co/los-angeles ⭐️Frontier Tower is transforming a 16-floor tower in San Francisco into a self-governed vertical village - a hub for frontier technologies and creative arts. Tier-one labs presenting AI, Ethereum, biotech, neuroscience, longevity, robotics, human flourishing, and arts & music. These floors will house innovators and creators pushing the boundaries of human potential in a post-AI-singularity world. ​​Apply here for citizenship: https://frontiertower.io/membership 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 Lina Khan FTC and Jonathan Kanter DOJ antitrust teams and allies in Brussels and London drove strategic exits to historic lows. The Trump administration has promised to enforce the antitrust laws against “Big Tech” but also promises a more business-friendly approach. What is the reality and what does it mean for your exit? Hear from former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson and the Freshfields' teams that quarterbacked major transactions like HPE/Juniper about the new approach in Washington and around the world. Freshfields is the recognized leading law firm in antirust both in the USA and globally and a major force in M&A and litigation globally. With antitrust deal and litigation teams in California and DC and 14 major cities around the world including the #1 in Brussels, Beijing, London and Tokyo we offer clients unparalleled experience and client service to get your deal done and win your case. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

​Where Silicon Valley’s Leaders Meet the Next Wave of Innovation! ​The heart of Silicon Valley has always been its community — a powerful network built on trust, quality, and engagement. Those connections helped shape your success. Now it’s your turn to shape the future. ​Join us at USMAC’s first-ever networking event powered by SuperConnectors — a new kind of pitch experience. ​Instead of asking for funding alone, rising startups will present their Critical Ask — the pivotal resource, partnership, or talent they need to accelerate growth. Whether it’s a visionary CTO, a strategic advisor, an early-adopter customer, or an aligned angel investor, you can be the connection that transforms a founder’s journey. ​Why you should attend: ​• Be part of an exclusive network of leaders shaping the next generation of startups. ​• Discover fresh ideas and cross-industry innovations before they hit the mainstream. ​• Top SuperConnectors win unique prizes — including world class Belgian chocolate. ​With more than 30 SuperConnectors events worldwide — from WebSummit to Slush to SXSW — this is where authentic connections lead to breakthrough opportunities. ​Step into the room. Shape the future. Be a SuperConnector. ​ ​AGENDA: ​2.00-2.45pm: Registration & Networking ​2.45-3.00pm: Opening remarks, Eric Gabrys, Trade & Investment Commissioner @hub.brussels; and Alfredo Coppola, US Market Access Center ​3.00-4.15pm: Startup Pitches from 5 Belgian Startups ​4.30-5.30pm: Refreshments & Networking 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.

Back by popular demand! SF #TechWeek Female Founders and Funders Walk with Venturous Counsel will take place at Salesforce Park on Tuesday, October 7th from 2:30pm until 4:30pm. This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs, startups and allies to bring together the tech ecosystem. No agenda other than to walk and talk, networking with other like-minded women and woman-identifying founders and funders in the startup ecosystem (outside of the usual, noisy bar atmosphere). We look forward to engaging conversations while taking in some fresh air! ​​Additional details: ​​Meet up: You will need to find the elevators/escalators to the 4th level or ride the gondola up (which is free but sometimes has a line). We’ll meet up near the amphitheater stage on the southwest end of the park near 2nd Street—we’ll gather there and then set off on the walking path around 2:45. ​​​More details on the park layout (which will show where you can find elevators/escalators on the ground level): https://www.tjpa.org/salesforce-transit-center/salesforce-park ​​​​About the host: ​​​​Aravinda Seshadri is the Founding Partner of Venturous Counsel, a uniquely mission-driven firm dedicated to representing underestimated startups, investors and values-aligned companies. As a part of that work, she actively maintains and expands her network of diverse-led law firms and diverse attorneys to whom she can refer startups and investors needing the right legal partner. She has initiated a series of Diversity Referral nights in the SF Bay Area, organized to give diverse lawyers in various specialty areas the opportunity to present their practices to other attorneys, particularly those in large law firms, in-house and government positions, to broaden their networks and facilitate referring work to these diverse attorneys. ​​​​Aravinda has been the committee chair of the Solo/Small Firms committee of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area for 3 consecutive years, as well as a Forum Ventures mentor. She also participates in various technology and legal forums that focus on women and women of color, advising accelerators with diverse cohorts, helping to judge startup pitch events at UC Law and her firm works with the UC Law Startup Legal Garage Clinic to provide pro bono services to aligned startups along with training for law students. ​​​​Aravinda has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 7 consecutive years. She was previously a Partner at Silicon Legal Strategy in San Francisco. Before that, she was a corporate associate in the startup practice of Hogan Lovells in Palo Alto. She started her career in Orrick’s Emerging Companies Group in Menlo Park. Aravinda received her law degree with distinction from Stanford Law School and her undergraduate degree with honors in Language and Mind from New York University. ​Make sure to come early for a small giveaway to the first 10 attendees! ​​By registering, you agree that Venturous Counsel can email you about important events, key strategic insights and relevant updates. 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.

🤖 What happens when sci-fi rules meet real-world robots? Join us for an interactive session exploring Isaac Asimov’s legendary Three Laws of Robotics and how they hold up in today’s age of AI, autonomy, and rapid robotics innovation. We’ll dive into: 🔘 The origins of the Three Laws and why they captured the world’s imagination 🤖 🔘 Where real-world AI & robotics are aligned — and where they break the rules 🚀 🔘 Ethical dilemmas, design challenges, and what responsibility looks like in 2025 and beyond ⚖️ Expect a mix of history, philosophy, and practical insights from the frontier of robotics. Whether you’re a sci-fi fan, an engineer, or a founder building the future, this is your chance to debate: What rules should we choose for robots? 🔥 Come ready to question everything you thought you knew about AI — and maybe even write the next law of robotics yourself. 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.

Approximately 95% of AI pilots never make it past testing—yet the fear of job loss looms large. So, what’s really happening at the frontier of AI adoption in enterprises? Join us during #SFTechWeek for a candid conversation on what it takes to move from AI experiments to real-world impact. Panelists include: • Rebeca Hwang, Partner @ Kalei Ventures • Vejay Lalla, Technology & Venture Partner @ Manatt • Nikhil Sharma, Assistant General Counsel @ AI Fund • Colin Wiel, Co-Founder and CEO @ Qurrent We’ll dive into: • How agentic AI systems are already augmenting human teams • What’s blocking most companies from going into production • The IP, regulatory, and trust challenges ahead • And what new workforce models will emerge as automation scales Featuring a live demo from Qurrent, an AI workforce company whose autonomous agents are already in production—handling over 1 million business actions this year alone. Co-hosted by Citizens Private Bank, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, and Qurrent. 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 Conversation on Venture Investing Across the Pacific Step into the future of global venture capital. This dynamic session brings together leading voices to explore how innovation, capital, and culture flow between Asia and the U.S. and what it means for the next wave of startups and investors. Join us as we set the stage for East Meets West Hawaii 2026 on April 9th in Honolulu. Speakers: Maya Rogers – CEO, Tetris The woman behind one of the most iconic games in history! As CEO of Tetris, Maya has transformed a legendary brand into a global cultural phenomenon. Expect insights on building timeless IP and what it takes to shape industries at scale. Nobu Morita – Venture Builder, NEC X The mastermind behind Japan’s corporate venture powerhouse. Nobu turns cutting-edge ideas into thriving startups, bridging enterprise power with entrepreneurial speed. He’ll share how to supercharge innovation from the inside out. Holly Liu – Co-Founder, PKO Investments & Kabam A Silicon Valley legend who helped build Kabam into a billion-dollar gaming company. Now a top investor at PKO, Holly brings the inside scoop on scaling fast, investing smart, and leveling up in the startup arena. Chris Yeh – Co-Founder & Author, Blitzscaling, Blitzscaling Ventures The co-author of Blitzscaling with Reid Hoffman. Chris is the authority on hypergrowth, advising founders and investors on how to build companies that move at lightning speed and dominate global markets. Moderator: Casey Lau – EVP Asia Pacific, Web Summit Global connector, community builder, and startup whisperer. Casey has his finger on the pulse of tech across continents and will guide this powerhouse panel with energy and insight. ​Host: ​David Holt - Program Director, Blue Startups ​Learn more about East Meets West at emwhawaii.com In partnership with Startup World Cup Event Sponsor: Web Summit Event Partners: Digital Garage [dg717.com] Elev X! by NEC X [elev-x.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 us for a fireside chat and deep dive with Eric Simons, founder of Bolt.new, the platform that lets you create stunning apps & websites by chatting with AI. P.S. Include a good question for Eric, and we’ll prioritize your spot. 🦄 --- 🦄 Unicorner brings the stories of up-and-coming startups to your inbox every Monday morning. With over two hundred startup covers and tens of thousands of global readers, it's a top read for those who want to find the next unicorns before they become big. ⚡️ Bolt.new is the platform that lets you create stunning apps & websites by chatting with AI. Build and launch like you already have a team. With Bolt, you can turn concepts into investor ready demos and MVPs in days, not months. ​​🏦 Fidelity Private Shares is committed to supporting the startup and venture capital ecosystem. We help companies prepare for their next round of funding with our cap table management and data room platform and offer educational content, events, and opportunities for community connections. Attendees of this event get 20% off our paid accounts and all onboarding fees waived. 🔐 Auth0 helps startups secure apps and AI agents with simple, scalable login. Enjoy enterprise-grade privacy and security, plus a free Auth0 for Startups program designed just for early-stage founders. Learn more at https://auth0.com/startups/profiles 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. Disclaimer: By registering for this event, I understand and agree that the information I am providing will be processed in accordance with the Fidelity privacy policy. https://privateshares.fidelity.com/privacy-and-terms.html Notice: Fidelity Private Shares (FMR LLC) is taking photographs and video recordings in this area. By entering, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded and understand Fidelity Private Shares may use such photographs/recordings for any purpose. By registering for this event, you consent to receive post-event communications from the hosts. You may unsubscribe at any time.

​No headset. No glasses. No gimmicks. Just real holograms. ​Avalon Holographics is opening the doors for an exclusive hands-on look at NOVAC - the world’s first true holographic display. ​Built on breakthrough light field technology and cutting-edge ray tracing, NOVAC creates dimensional visuals with depth and realism you simply can’t get from flat screens or VR headsets. It's not AR. It's not VR. It's holography - finally real. ​Be one of the first in the world to play 3D holographic Asteroids - a retro classic reimagined in true holography. ​Swing by for a live demo, talk to the team behind the tech, and experience first-hand how true holography is poised to reshape industries: from defense and medicine to luxury, entertainment, and beyond. ​Demos run continuously during event hours. RSVP to guarantee 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.

Join us for an intimate conversation with Curri Co-Founders Matt Lafferty and Brian Gonzalez as they share their journey building the logistics platform for the built environment. Moderated by Darren Bechtel, Founder and Managing Director of Brick & Mortar Ventures, this session will provide actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs seeking to build technologies for the construction industry. Food and drinks will be available starting at 3:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to settle in for the panel discussion from 3:15 to 4:00 PM, followed by networking from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This event is hosted by Brick & Mortar Ventures, the first sector-focused venture capital firm investing in the construction industry. Our portfolio exits include PlanGrid, BuildingConnected, Fieldwire, and Levelset. Curri operates the nation’s largest and most diverse last-mile logistics network, covering 49 states 24/7 with over 800,000 drivers and carriers. This event is part of #TechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com .

How does AI move from concept to enterprise? This panel brings together three critical voices in the AI ecosystem: a venture investor, a corporate AI leader, and a startup founder. Together, they’ll explore how investment, technology, and enterprise needs converge to drive real-world transformation. Expect candid insights into the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned along the way. Drinks and deeper conversations follow at our networking happy hour. 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.

Christine Heckart, CEO and founder of Xapa, has held executive roles at Brocade, Cisco, and Microsoft. She now leads Xapa, an AI-powered platform that helps teams build essential soft skills like empathy, adaptability, and self-awareness. AI will change what we do at work, but it may also impact the 'why' of work - purpose, growth, impact, and meaning. This session dives into the 150-year history of the changing ‘why’ of work (and marriage, too!), including how the unprecedented uncertainty from AI and macroeconomic stressors is rocking our boats and ushering in a new era of growth through transformational change. As AI takes over task execution, the real value of human workers lies elsewhere in creating meaning, navigating ambiguity, fostering alignment, and leading through uncertainty. But how do we get through this transformation, and what, specifically, is on the other side? We’ll discuss how organizations can navigate the massive disruption of AI adoption and ultimately redefine, reinvent, and reimagine “work.” We will also be offering this session over zoom: Please join us via this Zoom link: https://xapa.zoom.us/j/81102660698?pwd=hd0AVGGehyAWvO6B2FXx4LjUwwKrtJ.1&jst=2 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.

Caffeinate and converse with us before your marathon of happy hours and dinners. Join us for a 3PM casual coffee meetup with founders, investors, and deep tech enthusiasts at the intersection of defense and deep tech. Event hosted by the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum and Deep Tech Connections. Expect short lightning intros from the hosts with plenty of space for open networking and coffee binging before the evening marathon of happy hours. 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deep Tech Connections (https://deeptechconnections.com/) is hosting the monthly breakfast networking event on Friday, October 31st, from 8:30-10:30 am in Palo Alto. ​This is an exclusive opportunity to network with key players in the deep tech community, including entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, corporate innovators, and government professionals. Hope to see you there: https://luma.com/xq8pvck3

Dear Accredited Investor, You are cordially invited to an exclusive gathering curated for a select group of accredited investors in the heart of Silicon Valley. No panels. No pitches. Just high-value networking. Coffee will be available for purchase. ​💝 Why attend? - New business opportunities - Meaningful dialogue with fellow accredited investors - Learn more about how we help accredited investors 📍 Where is it? Mountain View. The exact location will be shared with confirmed guests the day before or on the day of the event. ☕ Who is this for? Accredited investors, as defined by the SEC (https://www.sec.gov/resources-small-businesses/capital-raising-building-blocks/accredited-investors), who are interested in public markets 🔍 How do we confirm guests? All guests are reviewed through sources such as LinkedIn to ensure a high-caliber experience for everyone. 👋​ About the hosts Equity X Investments, LLC Registered Investment Adviser in Silicon Valley (CRD#332527) https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/332527 Akio Kurata He is the Founder & CEO at Equity X, Inc. and Equity X Investments, LLC, an active equity portfolio manager, a FinTech entrepreneur and a former investment banker at Nomura and Rothschild with over 15 years of experience in fundamental analysis, AI and software development and portfolio management. He achieved a 32.3% average return on investment from 2023 to 2025 in public markets. He holds the FINRA Series 65 license, 3 patents granted and a U.S. O-1A visa for individuals with extraordinary ability. He graduated from the University of Tokyo with a B.A. in Economics. He is passionate about longevity and generational wealth. His favorite formula: $100.0k * (1 + 10.0%) ^ 25 years = $1.1m. Arnold Lee, MD He is a technologist at heart, a trained physician and a recognized leader in modern primary care with over 18 years of experience in clinical practice, product development, operations, and investment. As an early team member at One Medical, he pioneered scalable care models and integrated digital solutions that improve quality, outcome and access, contributing to its IPO in 2020 and subsequent $3.9 billion acquisition by Amazon in 2022. He advises a healthcare technology VC fund in San Francisco and is driven by the belief that the simplest product may be the next big thing. He completed his internal medicine residency at Columbia University. ⚠️ Please note Reserve your seat now. Attendance is limited. If your registration is approved, your pass will be non-transferable. Confirmed registration will be required for entry; unregistered guests will be turned away at the door. We look forward to welcoming you. Sincerely, Equity X Investments, LLC - - - 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.

Manual processes drain time and morale. Many leaders suspect there’s waste but lack the data to know which tasks to automate. This session helps firms pinpoint high‑impact opportunities and roll out AI responsibly. What you’ll learn 1. Identify and quantify repetitive work so you can focus on high‑value processes. 2. Measure cycle times and other bottlenecks, then translate savings into a clear business case. 3. Build a phased roadmap—from simple scripts to AI agents—illustrated with examples from financial services, healthcare and other regulated sectors. About the speaker Andrej Hano is a former strategy consultant and the founder/CEO of one of Europe’s fastest‑growing broker‑dealers. He has led automation initiatives in his own company and as a consultant to others, giving him a unique perspective on modernising processes in both regulated and unregulated sectors. Andrej will share frameworks and lessons learned from real automation projects. Format and logistics This is a forum‑style discussion for up to 15 executives to share challenges and exchange peer‑to‑peer advice. The session is free; refreshments provided; the exact location will be sent to approved guests. 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.

🍕PRODUCT & PIZZA: BUILDING AI ACROSS BORDERS 🌎 Tired of building products that work in Europe but fail in the bay? Join us for a happy hour to empower your global product vision. No theoretical fluff, just actionable insights from product leaders, investors, and operators who've launched globally and lived to tell the tale. WHAT TO EXPECT: 4:00 - Doors open and quick chit-chat 4:15 - Introductions 4:30 - Fireside chat on product building US vs EU 5:00 - Meet other folks over pizza and beer WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS PRODUCT PARTY: - Founders scaling AI products from local to global - Product managers navigating dual-market roadmaps - Product designers balancing regional UX requirements - Investors seeking product teams with global ambitions WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY: - Proven frameworks for building EU-US compatible product strategies - Battle-tested product prioritization techniques for global markets - Connections with co-builders, investors, and advisors from both continents Brought to you by the product dream team: After5ive (your product growth partners), Assenteo (making compliance a product feature), and Cathay Innovation (the folks with $1B+ to scale your global product vision). Who are we? After5ive, your Fractional Product Co-Founder that specializes in helping ambitious founders transform ideas into scalable businesses. With expertise in product development and cross-border expansion between North America and EU markets, the After5ive team builds globally competitive products that succeed in multiple markets. www.a5ive.com Co-hosted with: - Assenteo, your day one, enterprise ready, data compliance partner for AI and restricted data startups. www.assenteo.com - Cathay Innovation, a global venture capital firm with $1B+ in AI-focused funding for transformative startups. www.cathayinnovation.com Speakers dropping soon! Trust us, they're worth the wait. 🍕 Pizza will be served. Product roadmaps will evolve. Geographic barriers will dissolve. Don't miss it! 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.

Everyone’s building AI agents — but most are toys, not operators. The missing ingredient is context: agents that know your tools, remember your history, and act in real time. Join 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 scaleagentic.ai (The Brain + Actions for hyper-personalized AI Agents) and 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹 (𝗬𝗖 𝗙𝟮𝟱) hyperspell.com (Memory & Context for AI agents) for a hands-on workshop at SF Tech Week. Together, we’ll explore how to pair agentic orchestration with persistent, permission-aware memory to create agents that are truly useful in the enterprise. This event is sponsored by ​​J.P. Morgan and the Innovation Economy: We support founders by offering banking solutions, corporate cards, and additional benefits like a free cap table management platform, partner discounts, and more. Contact mayra.ceja@jpmorgan.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 us for an evening of learning and connection as we explore the future of robotics. A panel of experts will share their views on how robots are changing the way we work, live, and solve problems. From factories to healthcare to everyday life, robotics is shaping the world around us. After the panel, we’ll continue the conversation over a casual happy hour. This is a chance to meet other founders, builders, and curious minds who care about the future of technology. Whether you are working in robotics, building a startup, or just interested in where the field is going, this event is for you. Come for the ideas, stay for the people. Panelist: - Daniel Theobald, Founder & CEO, Mekable 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. ​Focus Innovation Studio SF provide flexible workspace, a pop-retail collective and a corporate meeting venue for artists, founders, designers and technologists. Focus Innovation Studio is a private members studio, designed to generously spawn creativity and collaboration between our members. Our second and third-floor workspaces are designed for flexible and affordable lease rates. We offer private offices, dedicated desks, and hot desks and will host companies for as long as they need. Our unique building is able to hold lectures, events, and large meetings.

Interesting things happen outside the local machine comfort zone, so let's meet and discuss what happens when AI dev-tools meet messy, mission-critical code at scale. This mixer + mini-panel is about turning AI speed into safe, team-level delivery. - AI Dev-Tools: how to search across huge repos, makes coding agents understands your project, and set up simple, repeatable LLM workflows and quality checks. - Code Migration at Scale: choosing a migration path, automating safe refactors, building pipelines, and automate the boring bits. We want a real conversation - what’s worked (and what hasn’t!) for cutting trust debt, using spec-first habits to make delivery predictable and reviews calm, and adding lightweight checks/guardrails that keep the “vibe” speed without the chaos. Bring your wins, scars, and questions. We’re explicitly looking to discuss the “beyond individual contributor” side: scalable code changes, design governance, quality gates, migration guardrails, and project context management. On top of that, we’ll cover LLM-aware practices at the org level. So if this is your scope of responsibility/interest, you’ll feel at home. Bonus: After the official tech presentations - we’re going to celebrate VirtusLab’s 15-year anniversary - come raise a toast! The event will be in a legendary THE BOX SF Venue, with open bar for everyone. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

"Beyond Pipelines: The Future of Autonomous Data Infrastructure" is a forward-looking panel hosted by TensorStax, featuring leading voices in data engineering and infrastructure. Join us for a candid conversation with data leaders from top tech companies as we explore how LLMs, metadata graphs, and agentic systems are transforming the modern data stack—from brittle DAGs to intelligent, self-healing pipelines. Speakers include: * Aria Attar, CEO of TensorStax Event detail will be updated by Email 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 **AIxGames Playing with Inference Mixer** brings together developers, founders, and innovators who are actively building and shipping AI-native games and tools. This curated networking mixer features 8-12 hands-on demo stations showcasing breakthrough AI games, from shipped products to cutting-edge prototypes, where attendees can actually gets hands on with latest in this cutting edge field. Organized by the hosts of *Playing with Inference* podcast, we're bringing together teams building at the frontier of AI gaming and hand-select demos that showcase real technical innovations: cost breakthroughs, novel gameplay mechanics, and production solutions. Whether you're solving ML inference challenges, pioneering new game mechanics, or exploring the business side of AI gaming, you'll connect with the builders who are defining this emerging category. Come for the games, stay for the conversations with the people actually shipping the future of interactive entertainment. 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.

Not every growth story follows the traditional VC path. For some founders, private equity can be a smarter option—offering capital, operational expertise, and a path to liquidity without another dilutive raise. But how do you know if PE is right for you, and what does it really look like behind the scenes? Hear from those who’ve been there: Matt Moore (Partner, Alpine Investors), Steve Reardon (CEO, ASG), and Josh Seidenfeld (Partner, Cooley LLP), moderated by Kemp Moyer (Partner, BPM). This conversation will cover: • Why some founders are exploring PE instead of another VC round • How PE investors evaluate opportunities (and what they expect in return) • What operators have learned scaling under PE ownership • Legal, governance, and structural considerations you can’t ignore • Preparing your company for optionality: PE, M&A, or another raise Following the panel, stay for the networking reception to connect directly with investors, operators, and advisors who are shaping today’s deal landscape. Speakers • Matt Moore, Partner, Alpine Investors • Steve Reardon, CEO, ASG • Josh Seidenfeld, Partner, Cooley LLP • Moderator: Kemp Moyer, Partner, BPM 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 leaders from Rillet, Ramp, Armanino, and TriNet at Merkado for a cocktail session and a candid conversation about how AI is reshaping finance and all things accounting. Come meet and mingle with accounting and finance leaders in the Bay. Part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events bringing together the startup and VC community. www.tech-week.com

Hosted by H*QUOTIENT & Orrick AI is projected to drive a 20% reduction in global energy emissions by 2030, yet less than 5% of deep tech startups are fully leveraging its potential today. In this panel, we explore how AI is transforming the built environment, infrastructure systems, and the deep tech application layer—from optimizing grid efficiency to accelerating materials discovery and decarbonizing industrial processes. Join leading founders, researchers, and investors at the intersection of AI, energy, and next-gen infrastructure as we unpack what’s next—and what’s needed to scale impact fast. H*QUOTIENT is a new-age deep tech community with 4,000+ engineers, scientists, founders, investors, and students across 55+ countries. We aim to empower the next generation of founders in IP-intensive industries, connect over niche STEM-adjacent events, and make deep tech sexy again. Join our community here: https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe and tell us how we can help you! https://linktr.ee/hquotient Orrick is a tech-focused law firm passionate about helping entrepreneurs, innovators and investors push boundaries. Through its extensive client portfolio, deal volume, and relationships in the ecosystem, Orrick provides commercial insight to each client’s strategy. From financing to protecting IP to retaining talent to advocating for innovation-friendly public policy, Orrick offers a holistic solution across the tech & venture lifecycle. Please reach out to Andy Bloom (abloom@orrick.com) if you're a founder or investor or want to learn more! This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com. By registering for this event, you consent to be photographed and receive email updates from the hosts and be added to the H*QUOTIENT newsletter mailing list. Photographs may be used for marketing and media purposes without compensation.

Everyone’s building AI agents — but most are toys, not operators. The missing ingredient is context: agents that know your tools, remember your history, and act in real time. Join 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 scaleagentic.ai (The Brain + Actions for hyper-personalized AI Agents) and 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹 (𝗬𝗖 𝗙𝟮𝟱) hyperspell.com (Memory & Context for AI agents) for a hands-on workshop at SF Tech Week. Together, we’ll explore how to pair agentic orchestration with persistent, permission-aware memory to create agents that are truly useful in the enterprise. This event is sponsored by ​​J.P. Morgan and the Innovation Economy: We support founders by offering banking solutions, corporate cards, and additional benefits like a free cap table management platform, partner discounts, and more. Contact mayra.ceja@jpmorgan.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.

Founders Brew: Where Ideas Flow Join us during SF Tech Week for an evening that blends community, creativity, and connection. Founders Brew brings together entrepreneurs, builders, and innovators for casual drinks and energizing conversations. This isn’t just another happy hour—it’s your chance to check out the Yes SF HQ and meet the latest cohort of Yes SF Top Innovators, connect with leaders from the Sustainable Innovators Network, and swap insights with members of the Non-Profit Innovators community. Come spark connections, find your next co-founder, brainstorm big ideas with your team, or alongside fellow innovators. Drinks, ideas, and opportunities are on tap—don’t miss it. @Yes SF inside of Red Bay Coffee. 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.

Presented by Mangusta Capital Mangusta Capital is bringing 40–50 high-caliber early-stage (Seed–Series A) Vertical AI startups together with top-tier venture investors for an exclusive evening of curated connections. The evening centers on a 1-hour, structured speed dating session where founders rotate through rapid, focused meetings with investors — 3 to 4 high-value VC conversations each — followed by unstructured networking to deepen relationships. Our mission: create meaningful, 1‑to‑few conversations that lead to real fundraising and partnership outcomes. 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 your Tech Week evening with Reka! Join us for an interactive session where developers and builders will get hands-on with multimodal agents in a focused workshop, followed by an early happy hour mixer. We’ll dive into how Reka’s latest tools can power real-world workflows, then shift gears to casual networking over drinks and bites, with fellow devs, founders, and partners. Designed as a pre-game to the busy Tech Week nights, this 4–7 pm gathering gives you the best of both worlds: learn something new, connect with the community over drinks and light bites, and still make it to your evening plans (we know how exciting things can get during the #SFTechWeek) 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. Optional: Bring your own laptop if you’d like to follow along during the workshop. We’ll walk through building simple multimodal agents together, and having your own device means you can try the tools live, experiment with prompts, and leave with something you built yourself. If you prefer to just watch the demos and enjoy the conversation, that works too!

Kick off your Tech Week evening with Reka! Join us for an interactive session where developers and builders will get hands-on with multimodal agents in a focused workshop, followed by an early happy hour mixer. We’ll dive into how Reka’s latest tools can power real-world workflows, then shift gears to casual networking over drinks and bites, with fellow devs, founders, and partners. Designed as a pre-game to the busy Tech Week nights, this 4–7 pm gathering gives you the best of both worlds: learn something new, connect with the community over drinks and light bites, and still make it to your evening plans (we know how exciting things can get during the #SFTechWeek) 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. Optional: Bring your own laptop if you’d like to follow along during the workshop. We’ll walk through building simple multimodal agents together, and having your own device means you can try the tools live, experiment with prompts, and leave with something you built yourself. If you prefer to just watch the demos and enjoy the conversation, that works too!

Why You Can’t Miss It: Aly Owens – Ex-Microsoft Product Manager of Microsoft’s AI-agent verticals. Aly will pull back the curtain on how enterprise teams deploy AI automation today—and show you how to use the same playbook to launch your own AI-powered business. Kate Vasilieva – Growth strategist and closing keynote. Kate reveals her “secret sauce” for getting ChatGPT to recommend your business—a must-hear for anyone chasing organic reach in the AI era. Who Should Attend Entrepreneurs, product managers, growth hackers, investors, and anyone ready to trade spreadsheets for self-running systems. What You’ll Walk Away With A practical framework to automate core business operations with AI agents. Insider tactics to make generative AI your most powerful marketing channel. 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. P.S. Bakery and Coffee will be provided

Join Athena Alliance and Xapa at Deloitte’s FiDi office during San Francisco Tech Week for an interactive session on transformational change and unleashing your impact. Together, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping the workplace while highlighting the uniquely human strengths—strategic perspective, presence, resilience, persuasion, and purpose—that define lasting leadership. From Xapa’s groundbreaking work on emotionally intelligent AI and the future of human performance, to Athena’s focus on building executive brand, presence, and influence, this joint program will provide fresh insights and practical tools to navigate disruption, amplify your leadership, and expand your impact in an AI-powered world. 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.

Everyone’s building AI agents — but most are toys, not operators. The missing ingredient is context: agents that know your tools, remember your history, and act in real time. Join 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 scaleagentic.ai (The Brain + Actions for hyper-personalized AI Agents) and 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹 (𝗬𝗖 𝗙𝟮𝟱) hyperspell.com (Memory & Context for AI agents) for a hands-on workshop at SF Tech Week. Together, we’ll explore how to pair agentic orchestration with persistent, permission-aware memory to create agents that are truly useful in the enterprise. This event is sponsored by ​​J.P. Morgan and the Innovation Economy: We support founders by offering banking solutions, corporate cards, and additional benefits like a free cap table management platform, partner discounts, and more. Contact mayra.ceja@jpmorgan.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.

You are invited to our dialogue about what lessons, in the age of AI and continued tech acceleration, we would be wise to re-learn about building community and human connection through small groups and shared experiences—like a pizza party! ​Speakers ​Noah Aptekar is a founder and serial intrapreneur who drives strategic initiatives across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Currently, he is one of the co-founders and directors of a new 501c3 nonprofit, Atlas for Democracy, distilling and disseminating the art and science of civic small groups—how they form and how they multiply—and why every organization needs a small group strategy today. Previously, Noah cofounded a Nasdaq SPAC, led instrumental initiatives for SpaceX’s Starlink and established a >$100m program for the Governor of Colorado to support entrepreneurs in advanced industries. ​Tim Jellison is a veteran of the tech industry and a committed organizer for equity and justice. He began his career as an engineer in Silicon Valley, then spent more than three decades as a strategic and operational consultant to major tech companies. Today, he trains leaders across sectors with the Groundwater Institute, helping them understand the structural root causes of inequities and work toward systemic change. He also supports anti-racism and community organizing through the California Anti-Racism Alliance and co-convenes the Bay Area circle of White Men for Racial Justice. 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.

As part of San Francisco Tech Week, join an exclusive panel discussion with Consuls General from Georgia, Austria, Kazakhstan, and Switzerland to explore how global innovation hubs serve as bridges between their countries and Silicon Valley. Agenda 4:00 – 4:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks 4:05 – 4:50 PM | Panel Discussion – Bridging Continents: How Global Innovation Hubs Connect to Silicon Valley 4:50 – 5:00 PM | Audience Q&A 5:00 PM onward | Networking Reception – Enjoy Georgian wine and light bites Why Attend? Gain unique diplomatic perspectives on innovation and global collaboration Learn how international hubs can help startups expand across borders Connect with consuls, founders, investors, and Tech Week guests in an intimate setting 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 Future Of Jobs In An AI-Driven World ​ Join the Indeed Investment and Okta Ventures teams on Tuesday, October 7th to connect with founders and executives shaping the future of work at the intersection of AI and Robotics. The evening features thought leadership, live demos from leading Agentic AI and Robotics startups, and insights from Indeed's Chief Economist, Svenja Gudell, on AI’s impact on jobs and the labor market. Agenda 4:30 Doors open (drinks & food) 5:00 Opening remarks by Indeed’s Investment Team 5:15 Keynote - Adapting to Uncertainty: How Shifting Economic Trends Are Reshaping Work by Svenja Guddell, Indeed's Chief Economist 6:30 Event ends Space is limited—RSVP to secure your spot! About Indeed's Investment Team Indeed.com is the world’s #1 job site, helping over 350M people each month find work. Indeed’s Venture team invests in Series A–C HR Tech and Future of Work startups, with a portfolio including Paradox, TrueWork, Compa, and Ashby. About Okta Ventures Okta Ventures invests in and supports companies building cutting-edge technologies in identity, security, and privacy. As part of the leading identity cloud, Okta Ventures provides access to Okta’s APIs, technologies, and engineering expertise, while supporting portfolio companies’ go-to-market and brand growth. Learn more at www.okta.com/okta-ventures. 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.

Co-organized by Fitofan (https://fitofan.com/) and Network VC (https://network.vc/), this event brings together 300 founders and investors interested in diving deep into the intersection between Sporttech and AI. This event will consist of a startup pitch competition, panel discussion, and networking mixer. - Startup pitch competition: In this startup pitch event, 10 extraordinary startups will compete for the attention of VCs, angel investors, top AI, Robotics, AR, Product experts. The finalists of our 400+ previous events in 55 countries have raised $1b+ - they are alumni of the YC, Alchemist, NVIDIA Inception, Techstars and more. Please submit your pitch deck to info@fitofan.com for a chance to participate! - Panel discussion: For the panel discussion, we will be talking about the future of IT in the sports industry, from amateur to professional sports. New vision of global sports social media space for athletes, statistics, data and engagement. If you are interested to be a speaker or a panelist, please send an email to info@fitofan.com and let us know your topic of interest! - 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 some of Greater Madison’s fastest growing early-stage companies and investment leaders for a networking reception on Tuesday, October 7, beginning at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) at The Press Club in San Francisco. The event is an opportunity to network with Wisconsin and Bay-area entrepreneurs, investors and other business leaders as well as learn more about what's happening in Greater Madison's thriving startup ecosystem. Register at https://members.madisonbiz.com/events/details/san-francisco-meets-madison-2025-25008. The reception is hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, with support from the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, UW-Madison Office of Business Engagement and Michael Best. 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 GC AI for a happy hour this Tuesday, October 7th at Arcana from 4:30-7:30pm. Host Cecilia Ziniti, Co-founder & CEO of GC AI, is ditching the PowerPoints and instead is bringing General Counsels, attorneys, and legal leaders in tech together for real conversations about leading in an AI-driven world. GC AI is building the future of legal practice together, and the best ideas come from connecting with the right people. Join us and walk away with new perspectives, meaningful connections, and practical ideas for navigating what's next. Spots are limited, RSVP now. Can't wait to see you there! 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.

Join the a16z & Patron team for the official investor reception post demo day. Drinks & light bites served. Patron backs early-stage founders who are defining next-generation consumer technology. Learn more at https://patron.fund/ 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.

NachoNacho.com - The B2B SaaS & AI + Services Marketplace, Deel, Ancient, Shopline, Zeni.ai, OneSixOne Ventures, Posha Private Chef, Molli Health, and Kaminitz Law are hosting this exclusive Founder + Investor happy hour event (includes sponsored open bar and food provided by the Posha Kitchen Robot Chef!) alongside key high-profile brands and VC firms. This is part of our NachoTuesday series, which includes in-person events as well as online thought leadership C-Suite interviews (https://nachonacho.com/nachotuesday). The location is secret and will be shared with approved guests only!

During Tech Week and and right after APIGTM, the big conversations about AI, APIs, MCP servers are on the table. The food and drinks? They’re on us 🥳 Stop by to meet the people building what’s next, including APIGTM speakers, founders, and builders driving the future of APIs in the age of AI. 🚨 Space is limited—priority attendance will be given to attendees of the APIGTM.com stream; get on the list here: https://partiful.com/e/qdFeSYSXmeVfui2PGVdv, and let us know in the comments that you registered. Brought to you by your friends at the Postman API Network 👉 https://explore.postman.com This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com. 📝 By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from Postman with important event updates.

An Evening of Conversations, Community & Celebration Hosted by AIX Ventures Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving—and women are shaping the future. Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration as leaders in AI share their perspectives on the next frontier: agentic AI systems. This event will feature a dynamic panel discussion followed by networking over food, drinks, and community vibes. Whether you’re a founder, builder, researcher, or investor, you’ll walk away inspired and more connected to the women driving real AI innovation. 🗓 EVENT AGENDA 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Arrival & Networking Welcome drinks, bites, and casual mingling. 6:00 – 6:10 PM | Opening Remarks by Event Leads: Claire Xie, Isa D’Elia, and Lucy Chong. 6:15 – 6:45 PM | Panel: Women Innovating in Agentic AI — A conversation with leading women in AI: Dilshoda Yergasheva (Head of Financial Services, WRITER AI), Erika Bahr (Co-Founder, Daxe), Sarah Choi (Partner, Wing VC), Silvia Chen (Founder & CEO, Bilrost) 6:45 – 7:00 PM | Audience Q&A Interactive discussion with the panelists. 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception Drinks, food, swag, and deeper conversations with the community. 🌟 Who Should Attend? Founders & operators building in AI Investors backing the next wave of innovation Researchers & engineers curious about agentic AI Anyone passionate about diverse leadership in AI Male and non-binary allies are more than welcome to attend! Our Speakers: Dilshoda Yergasheva Global Head of Financial Services, WRITER AI Dilshoda Yergasheva leads the financial services practice at WRITER. She works closely with product, sales, and marketing teams to help drive genAI enabled transformation at top financial institutions. A seasoned industry veteran, she has 15 years of experience as a portfolio manager and investment director at top hedge funds and investment management firms, including Wellington Management, Bridgewater Associates, and State Street Global Advisors. Dilshoda graduated cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in Applied Mathematics and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School. Erika Bahr Co-Founder, Daxe Erika Bahr is the co-founder of Daxe, a seed-stage AI company building solutions at the frontier of enterprise automation. A Harvard alum with experience across startups and consulting, Erika has worked at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and organizational change. She brings a founder’s lens on the realities of scaling early-stage ventures, navigating fundraising, and building diverse teams in the AI ecosystem. Her work focuses on making AI both powerful and practical for organizations of all sizes. Sarah Choi Partner, Wing VC Sara Choi is a recovering founder and General Partner at Wing VC where she oversees Wing’s investments in healthcare and biotech. Wing VC is a leading early-stage tech VC whose team has partnered with 24 companies that have IPO’d or sold for over $1b. Sara has partnered with several category-defining companies at inception and Series A that are now unicorns and market leaders. Prior to Wing, Sara was a multi-time founder having most recently founded the mobile data company, Airfox, acquired in 2017. Sara holds a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. She enjoys being active in many communities in technology, media, and the arts, and runs the Healthcare x AI (HAI) community. Silvia Chen Founder & CEO, Bilrost Silvia Chen is a principled, analytically minded builder whose leadership spans in-house and entrepreneurial journeys. After beginning her career at Bridgewater and evolving through Head of Product roles, she founded and exited two startups before launching Bilrost, an AI-powered platform that automates key workflows in commercial real estate financing, helping lenders close deals faster and more confidently. Her prior product initiatives unlocked over $1B in liquidity, scaled trading volume 30×, and delivered nine-figure revenue. At bilrost, she’s driving impact in smarter capital deployment, affordable housing, and disaster recovery. Outside of building, she invests as an angel, kitesurfs, trains jiu-jitsu, hits Barry’s, meditates, paints, and reads. Hosts of the Event: AIX Ventures is a leading seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to funding and supporting AI-native startups. Founded and operated by top AI practitioners and experienced investors, the firm is deeply embedded in the artificial intelligence ecosystem, ensuring it remains at the forefront of technological advancement and company-building expertise. Notable investments include Perplexity, Hugging Face, Weights and Biases, Ambience and Athelas. Women in AI is built to connect, empower, and elevate female founders, investors, and engineers in artificial intelligence. Subscribe to our newsletter to join us! Berkeley Female Founders & Funders at Berkeley is a campus-wide club across UC Berkeley’s Business School, Engineering Schools, Masters students and Alumni network. With >250 members, we launched in 2023 to unite women founders and investors on campus and the Bay Area. Our mission is to empower women-driven entrepreneurship and to narrow the persistent VC funding gap, with only 2% of funding going to female founders. Let’s celebrate the women leading in AI — and build a more inclusive, brilliant future, together. 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.

Base Power Company is on a mission to modernize the grid for the electrified era. Our software, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing teams are building the systems that are redefining how energy is stored and delivered at scale. Join us at a16z to meet Base’s CEO, Head of Software, Head of Hardware, and other Base teammates to hear what we’re building. The event will feature a leadership panel with live Q&A, giving you a chance to engage directly with the team. Drinks, bites, and exclusive Base merch provided. Space is limited - RSVP 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.

Technology is reshaping the creative world, but how do we make sure it works for us, not against us? Better Tech for Creative Humans brings together industry leaders, builders, and radical creatives to explore the bridge between tech and creativity. From adapting workflows to embracing AI tools, we’ll dive into how creative humans are innovating, experimenting, and staying ahead in a world that changes fast. This isn’t just another panel. It’s a conversation with you. Come ready to share your opinions, feedback, and questions. We want to learn as much from the community as we share. Why join? - Panel discussion with industry leaders sharing real-world insights on creative-tech integration + audience Q&A - Demos of top creative tech that upscale creativity - Networking opportunities with radical creative minds and innovative builders - Live DJ setting the creative energy with DJ Ragbar - Food and drinks to fuel collaboration and connection. Cocktails by Spirit Punks Panelist: • Enrique López López (Freepik) • Keith Botha (Foxtail Studios) • Branko Lukic • Natasha Podogova (Co-Founder, The Club SF) • Johnny Rohrbach (Silverside AI) • Duygu Gun & Cigdem Oztabak (SHIFT+Create) This event is in collaboration with FoxTail Studios, serving as the creative partner bringing tech that truly works for creatives; The Club SF, as community partner keeping a pulse on San Francisco’s creative scene; and SHIFT+Create, another community partner crafting spaces and experiences where creativity, technology, and culture intersect. And of course, hosted by Freepik, building the best AI suite in the market for creators of all types. Join us during #SFTechWeek for an evening of learning, sharing, and celebrating the future of creativity powered by better tech. 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.

Women are driving innovation in fintech - reshaping financial services, expanding access, and creating impact across industries. Join us on October 7 at Visa Global Headquarters. We'll kick off the event with a 15min fireside chat with Nicole Casperson (Founder, Fintech is Femme) about Storytelling and Brand building as a fintech founder. Followed by a dynamic panel featuring fintech leaders: * Joyce Zhang (Gray) - Head of Fintech Growth, Visa * Linda Kreitzman - Berkeley SkyDeck fintech/blockchain * Gwyneth Borden - Founder, Remynt * Drew Glover - Co-founder Fiat Growth, GP at Fiat Ventures * Mona Ahmadi - Director of FP&A at EarnIn, President FWSF * Sandra Wasicek - Founder, ZorroFi Together, we’ll explore leadership, inclusion, partnerships, and the future of fintech - from AI to regulation. After the panel, stay for networking with light bites and drinks - generously sponsored by Baker Tilly, Bpm, Countsy, Dentons, and Open Austria. 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.