ABOUT THIS SESSION: Vulcury Venture Studio invites accredited investors to an exclusive discussion during SF Tech Week. This session will provide an in-depth look at our unique venture studio model, how we strategically build and launch market-disrupting companies, and discuss two investment opportunities within our portfolio. We'll explore our company-building process, from ideation and team formation to achieving early traction and securing follow-on funding. WHY JOIN: This is a prime opportunity for investors seeking early access to rigorously built, de-risked startups. Discover how our studio approach minimizes common startup failures, enhances capital efficiency, and generates a consistent pipeline of high-potential AI-enabled ventures. Engage directly with the Vulcury CEO to understand our thesis and portfolio strategy. WHAT TO EXPECT: ✔️ An overview of Vulcury's proprietary venture studio model. ✔️ Insights into our current pipeline and investment thesis. ✔️ Discussion on our hands-on approach to company building and de-risking ventures. ✔️ Q&A with Vulcury's CEO. ✔️ Networking with fellow discerning investors. 🍽️ The world famous Palace Hotel breakfast will be provided. Space is limited — RSVP now for approval. ABOUT VULCURY VENTURE STUDIO: Vulcury is a next-generation venture studio that systematically builds, launches, and scales market-leading companies from the ground up. By leveraging internal expertise, strategic resources, and a disciplined approach, we transform innovative ideas into robust, investable startups, reducing early-stage risk and accelerating growth.

Grab a coffee, take a walk, and talk enterprise AI with fellow founders and investors this SF Tech Week! Join Emergent Ventures, Stifel Venture Bank, and Forum Ventures for a morning stroll down the Embarcadero, ending with coffee at the Ferry Building. Plan on networking and chatting all things AI trends, GTM, fundraising, and funding strategies. -- Emergent is based in San Mateo, CA, was founded in 2016, and manages over $200M. We invest across the seed stage in Enterprise AI and Cloud Infra startups. We typically lead or co-lead rounds and take an active role in helping founders get from 0→1, build out go-to-market, tap into scaling resources and raise downstream capital. One of Emergent’s key assets is a tightly knit network of 100+ influential founders, senior corporate executives, and investors, who provide valuable insights and connections to the portfolio. Stifel Venture Bank is a trusted partner to founders and fund managers, providing commercial banking services and debt financing solutions to venture-backed companies and their investors. Stifel’s highly experienced team brings a relationship-based approach to banking, and enjoys being a strategic partner for clients by delivering valuable events, insightful content, and access to the broader Stifel (NYSE: SF) platform, including equity analyst research, investment banking and wealth management groups. Founded in 2014, Forum Ventures backs founders from day zero with three vehicles: an AI venture studio, an accelerator, and a pre-seed fund, writing $100K to $1M checks. Industry agnostic and hands-on, we’re investing in 60+ early-stage companies this year while helping founders navigate the 0→10 journey 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.

​About SeedLegals Making startup legals effortless. SeedLegals is the go-to platform for startup funding, legal docs, share options, and team rewards. We’ve helped over 60,000 startups and investors raise, hire, and expand across borders and we’re here to help you do it right as you scale into the U.S. and beyond. About Angel Club www.AngelClub.com Angel Club is an exclusive membership community and syndicate offering 1:1 and group support and guidance from top investors in tech, media, and entrepreneurship. We’re bridging the gap between angel-stage founders and angel investors from all walks of life and all parts of the globe, across a wide array of sectors. Breakfast will be included and we will be hosting a panel on how to fundraise in the U.S. For all your immigration and visa advice, he'll be there, and he's the guy to talk to. https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvinder-ubhi-3324453b/ ​Disclaimer This event may be lightly photographed or documented for private and promotional purposes (think: future invites, not press releases). By attending, you consent to potential use of general group imagery and non-sensitive info (e.g. firm names, not deals). Let us know if you'd prefer not to be included. I would like to share my details with WeWork for the purpose of emailing me news, offers and surveys about WeWork’s (and its partners’) products and services.” I would like to share my details with SeedLegals for the purpose of emailing me news, offers and surveys about SeedLegals (and its partners’) products and services.” 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 Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for discussions on National Security and AI during SF Tech Week- accompanied by coffee and donuts. Hear pitch presentations from our current cohort teams in the Blue Object Management Challenge. This event is part of the #SFTechWeek- a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Cut Through the Noise: An Exclusive Networking Breakfast & VC Panel on How AI Startups Stand Out & Get Funded 📅 When: Wed Oct 8 | 9 :30-11AM 9:30AM breakfast + networking, 10am panel start 📍 Where: IDEO, Mission District, SF 👥 Who: Founders and VCs building the next wave of AI startups Why This Matters 📣 Trailblazing tech isn't enough anymore. In today's saturated AI landscape, investors are swamped with similar ideas and pitches that blur together. The startups that stand out aren't just building great products - they're telling compelling, unforgettable stories. What You’ll Learn 🧠 Join a panel of leading VCs backing the next wave of AI innovation as they reveal: ⚡ What instantly grabs their attention in a pitch 📊 How they evaluate startups in an over-saturated market 🏆 Examples of founders who nailed their story & raised big ❌ Common pitfalls that kill deals before they even start You’ll Walk Away With 🎯 • A clear roadmap to craft an investor-ready narrative • Tips to prove traction and stand out fast • Insights from real VCs who see hundreds of pitches every week RSVP Now ➡️ Capacity is limited — save your spot 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.co

Join us for an informal morning mixer to explore the future of hardware safety in an era of AI and automation. We’ll be trading ideas on how AI agents can accelerate compliance, streamline certification, and make safety analysis more accessible for innovators in robotics, electronics, and beyond. Whether you’re building, integrating, or certifying hardware, this is a chance to connect with peers, share challenges, and discover new approaches shaping the safety and compliance landscape. 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 the pace of innovation accelerates, tech journalism is transforming to keep up. Join Edelman for a conversation with leading media voices about how newsrooms are tapping into new formats to reach audiences in an age of constant change. From the rise of newsletters and in-depth video storytelling to new audience engagement strategies, this panel will explore the next era of tech storytelling and what comms professionals need to know to stay ahead. Margot Edelman, Lead of Edelman’s Global Tech Practice, will moderate the conversation, with confirmed panelists including Tom Giles (Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology at Bloomberg News), Alistair Barr (Global Tech Editor at Business Insider), Tom Dotan (Reporter at Newcomer), Krystal Hu (Venture Capital and Tech Investment Reporter at Reuters), Katie Roof (Deputy Bureau Chief, Venture Capital at The Information). 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.

Trustworthy AI in Action: Building Responsible, 
Privacy-First Systems from the Ground Up | Panel Discussion + Live Demos --- As AI becomes deeply embedded in critical systems from healthcare and finance to internal enterprise tools, trust and transparency is no longer an option. It’s essential in every use-case: 
at home and for your business. Join us this SF Tech Week for a unique event that combines an expert panel on thought leadership with practical demos. This two-part session will explore the principles, challenges, and real-world solutions for building Trustworthy AI that respects your data and IP. 
 --- AGENDA: ✴︎ PART 1 – Expert Panel: How to trust AI?
 Panel discussion ⏱︎ 10:00AM - 10:45AM A moderated discussion with technologists, ethicists, and founders from Simplito, AI2030, Sindri AI, working on privacy-first and regulation-ready AI solutions. Topics will include:

 •Meeting compliance requirements (EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA, etc); •Explainability, auditability, and AI accountability
 •Human-in-the-loop and AI transparency in practice; •Technological Sovereignity - is it possible to break free from big tech? --- ✴︎ PART 2 – Live Demos/Workshops: 

 ▫️ DeepFellow: A Framework for Trustworthy AI 
 ⏱︎ 11AM-11:25AM
 Get a hands-on look at DeepFellow, a developer-centric AI framework designed for on-premise deployment with built-in:
 • Prompt filtering and anonymization layers • Model evaluation and traceability tools • Compliance-aware design (audit logs, data lineage, policy enforcement) This session is ideal for AI/ML engineers, product leaders, compliance professionals,
and anyone looking to operationalize ethical, secure, and compliant AI. It shows how to build on-site AI system with DeepFellow, based on in-house hardware, fine tuned to Your very own needs. 
 ▫️ Sindri AI: Confidential AI in the Cloud: Secure, Scalable and Trustworthy
 ⏱︎ 11:30AM-12:00PM

 Navigate the next frontier of AI infrastructure with Sindri AI, a cloud-native platform built for confidential computing. Discover how to deploy encrypted AI workloads that protect sensitive data, adhere to compliance standards, and operate with flexible, usage-based pricing. Understand when encrypted execution environments are essential for protecting data in use (e.g., healthcare, finance, private LLMs). Overview of how Sindri AI offers encrypted AI infrastructure as a service, maintaining the highest standards of data protection without performance compromise. --- ✴︎ PART 3 – Networking
 ⏱︎ 12:00PM - 14:00PM
 Stick around for light snacks and conversations with like-minded AI innovators. --- 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, creative, hands-on hackathon during San Francisco Startup Week, hosted by MagicSchool AI! During our hackathon, teams will come together to develop creative, real-world solutions. It's a great chance to collaborate, share ideas, and leave with something. More details to come! 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.

Great Leaders Podcast & Profiles is a new series from NEW MOON Impact Productions that shines a light on the visionaries shaping tomorrow. Expanding on our Podcasts & Profiles program, the series now features in-depth interviews with C-Suite executives, founders, and senior leaders whose decisions influence the future of industries, culture, and social impact. These conversations go beyond titles to explore mentorship, innovation, and the foresight required to guide organizations and communities through rapid change. As part of the Impact Filmmaking Fellowship, the series blends creative storytelling with a focus on nonviolent leadership and global problem-solving. By highlighting executives, innovators, and future forecasters alongside artists and activists, Great Leaders examines how mentorship and bold ideas intersect to drive transformation. More than a podcast, Great Leaders is a traveling platform. Episodes tour internationally at film festivals and impact conventions, sparking dialogue and offering audiences insider perspectives from the people shaping what comes next. The series fosters a global network of changemakers—executives, creatives, and community leaders alike—united by a commitment to harnessing imagination, innovation, and responsible leadership to build a better future. 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.

​​To apply, submit the application form here: https://airtable.com/appxzyAR5F0xPJBkD/shrvLq45KDyKZ3Uzm ​​* Only those who've completed the application form will be approved. Detailed address will be sent to accepted applicants via email. ​​​​We are excited to host our Office Hour in San Francisco, during SF Tech Week! ​​​​This event is open to early-stage startups in entertainment, consumer tech, gaming, generative AI, the creator economy, media & brands, and fintech. We invite founders seeking expert advice, constructive feedback, and support in their development journey to join us. ​​​​During the Office Hour, our team members, Teppei Tsutsui, Yasushi Komori, Brian Takemasa, and Val Siau, will hold 20-minute one-on-one sessions. They will offer mentorship, discuss potential fundraising opportunities, and provide personalized insights to help startups refine their strategies and accelerate their growth. ​​​​If you are a founder eager to leverage the expertise of industry leaders and gain valuable feedback to propel your venture forward, we encourage you to apply. Don’t miss this chance to connect with GFR Fund and join us in shaping the future of digital innovation. ​​​​We look forward to connecting with visionary entrepreneurs who value the power of community and AI-driven innovation! ​​​​*We’ll be accepting applications until October 2. Limited spots are available, and our team will carefully select startups based on capacity* 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.

🚀 Looking to join a fast-growing startup—or to hire exceptional talent? Join Open Atlas, NTG Events, and Julius Ritter for the Startup Job Fair at SF Tech Week. This curated event connects Seed to Series B startups with top technical, operational, and GTM talent. You’ll get the chance to meet innovative startups including: - Lindy AI - Luminal - Paraform - Mission Bit - Next Gen Click - Scorecard - Hippocratic - Two Dots - Morph LLM - Conduit - Emissary - Finni Health - Radion - Nitrode - SalesPatriot - Blok …and 20 more high-growth companies actively hiring during SF Tech Week. Who Should Attend Startups ✅ Actively hiring in engineering, design, growth, or ops ✅ Want to meet high-quality candidates face-to-face ✅ Prefer high-intent talent over generic pipelines 👉 Interested in having your startup join? Email us at namansehgal724@gmail.com to secure your spot. Job Seekers ✅ Looking to join a fast-growing startup ✅ Prefer meeting founders & recruiters directly ✅ Exploring roles in AI, engineering, growth, or design Roles Hiring For - AI & ML Engineering - Back-End, Front-End, Full-Stack - Growth & GTM - Product Design & UX Perks for Employers 🌟 Concierge support with talent pre-matching 🌟 Direct access to top-tier candidates 🌟 Brand exposure through SF Tech Week promotions Partners nSpire AI: Meet Theo, your AI coach for sharper resumes, stronger intros, and smarter applications. Start now for a resume tune up so recruiters see your best: https://web.nspire.ai/sign-up?promo=SF-Tech GoElite: A leading international education agency helping global talent access U.S. university programs with study + work authorization pathways. The Build Fellowship: A nationally recognized cap-exempt H1B visa fellowship with a 99% approval rate, offering work visa pathways for global talent. Boundless Immigration – Our premier partner for immigration and visa support. Boundless will be offering one-on-one consultations for any visa related questions (including OPT, H1B, O1A, EB1A & more) during the event 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. 🎟 Limited spots available — register now!

Join this hands-on masterclass to explore the practical applications of hyper-realistic voice technology in call centers. We’ll cover: Fine-tuning LLMs for fast, accurate responses in customer interactions Deploying AI voice agents with low latency for real-time use cases Reducing hallucinations to improve reliability and business impact Handling complex inquiry handoffs and integrating with existing call center tech Through live coding and real-world case studies, you'll gain the technical skills to build production-ready solutions for the future of agentic customer experiences. 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 are bringing our popular Fintech CFO Office Hours to SFTechWeek! Scalepoint provides fractional CFO and Capital Markets Advisory services to Seed to B VC-backed Fintech startups. Early stage Fintech finance is hard, and sometimes founders just need someone to talk to about it. Book a time slot with us here https://cal.com/scalepoint-cfo/sf-tech-week-cfo-office-hours to bounce your ideas, get some hot takes and sage advice from our experienced Fintech CFOs and Capital Markets experts. 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 with Alex Atallah to dive into the real world challenges of tool calling, moderation, pricing shifts, and workload management, plus what we’re seeing in model selection, closed vs. open model adoption, and global usage patterns. Whether you’re scaling AI infra or optimizing inference costs, this session will unpack insights from running inference at massive 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.

Join fellow founders, builders, and tech enthusiasts for a refreshing start to the day with our community run/walk through San Francisco! Whether you're training for a marathon or just getting some fresh air, all paces and fitness levels are welcome. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs while exploring the city's iconic hills and neighborhoods. It's the perfect opportunity to step away from screens, get some endorphins flowing, and build genuine connections outside the typical conference setting. We'll have multiple pace groups to ensure everyone feels included, from casual walkers to seasoned runners. Route will showcase some of SF's best views and finish at a local coffee shop for post-workout networking. What to bring: Running shoes, water, and your best startup stories Distance: 1-5 miles with walk options Vibe: Inclusive, energizing, and community-focused 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 October 8 (10AM–6PM), 200 founders, investors, and operators will gather in San Francisco for a full day of panels, curated networking, a live pitch competition, and wellness mixer. Powered by partners including Stripe, Brex, Middesk, Kroolo, Goodfin, Rosy Finch Method & Co; J.P. Morgan, and Fiat Growth. Seats are capped at 200 — don’t wait to claim 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.

✨ NoowX is redefining how Gen Z shops jewelry and fashion—fusing AI, AR try-on, and cultural storytelling into a seamless digital experience. 🚀 Join us as we unveil our vision, connect with early supporters, and engage with experts from leading global automobile companies. Together, we’re building the future of shopping. This showcase is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of founder- and VC-led events bringing together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Join our breakfast for highly technical engineers at the beginning of the startup idea maze. Come meet the a16z speedrun team, including General Partner Andrew Chen, get to know founders, and learn what it takes to build a company that could get funded by a16z speedrun, all over waffles and acai bowls. This event is for engineers who are in school or within five years of graduating. Apply now 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.

✨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: 10AM on Oct 8, 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.

Money moves politics, but the infrastructure is broken. Galveston unifies fundraising, compliance, spend analytics, and impact tracking in one sleek platform- think Apple-grade UX with bank-level controls. At this Tech Week session, we’ll live-demo donor discovery, PAC portfolios, real-time spend maps, automated FEC compliance, and verifiable “money-to-outcome” reporting. If you’re a PAC, campaign, fintech builder, or investor curious about the next rails of political finance, this is your front-row seat. 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.

Tech Reset: Yoga Nidra for Founders & Leaders Hosted by Plus Ultra Capital Led by Ellen Damaso, Venture Partner, Mindfulness Expert, and Startup Operator Step out of the busy SF Tech Week circuit and take a well-deserved midweek pause to focus on yourself. This yoga nidra session is a unique opportunity for founders, operators, and innovators to step back from the energy of panels, networking, and pitch events—and step into a space of deep restoration, presence, and mindful self-awareness. Led by Ellen Damaso—an experienced yoga teacher, venture partner with Plus Ultra Capital, mindfulness expert, and startup operator—this practice offers a sustaining break for your mind and body. Rather than dynamic movement, you’ll be guided through structured breath work, mindful intention, and deep relaxation. Each step is designed to help you restore your inner resources, recalibrate under pressure, and foster the calm clarity needed for high-impact leadership. Take this moment to recharge, release tech week stress, and build your mindfulness toolkit for greater focus, creative thinking, and resilience—both at the conference and beyond. Ideal for all levels; no prior yoga or meditation experience required. Capacity of 10/class. $20/person. Payment link: https://venmo.com/u/justaskelle EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: mats, blocks, bolsters, and blanks. This event is part of #SFTechWeek—a week bringing together the tech ecosystem with curated offerings for growth and connection. Learn more at www.tech-week.com

Join us at our Deep Tech Founder & Funder Lunch hosted by Foothill Ventures, to bring the top founders and investors together with some meaningful discussion about the current deep tech VC and startup landscapes. 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 Alpaca for a hands-on session on the Alpaca MCP Server, an interface for interacting with trading APIs using natural language. This session will explore how Large Language Models can be connected to live market data and execution, lowering the technical barrier for algorithmic trading. The session will feature a live demonstration. We will show attendees how to perform tasks such as querying account information, analyzing market data, and placing stock and options orders using simple, text-based commands. The goal is to showcase a workflow that focuses on strategy rather than complex programming. This event is designed for traders, developers, and financial professionals interested in the intersection of AI and finance. It is particularly relevant for those who wish to automate trading strategies without extensive coding. ***Please bring a laptop to participate in this workshop.*** Capacity is limited - RSVP now to confirm 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.

Most startups don’t fail because of technology - they fail because the founder journey is risky, lonely, and filled with uncertainty. In this session, Untapped Ventures and Azarian Growth Agency introduce a new model for building AI companies: combining early capital with hands-on growth expertise. You’ll learn how to de-risk your leap into entrepreneurship, validate your market faster, and set up the traction investors and customers look for. Who it’s for: - Builders at frontier AI companies considering starting something new - Founders quietly building in stealth - Early teams raising their first round Takeaways: - How to reduce risk at the riskiest stage of company building - A playbook for validating faster and landing first customers - Strategies for scaling with confidence toward $1–5M ARR and a strong Series A 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 low on runway but not quite ready for your next priced round? Join us for a candid panel discussion designed for founders navigating the ins and outs of bridge rounds. We’ll dive into when and why to raise a bridge, how to approach existing and new investors about a bridge round/extension, what terms to look out for, and how to keep momentum without giving up too much equity or control. Panelists include: ● Lindsey S. Mignano, SSM ● Keshia Theobald-van Gent, BDev Ventures ● Pramod Gosavi, Blumberg Capital ● Vijay Rajendran, gAI Ventures; Author, The Funding Framework (https://a.co/d/iEiruFo) ● Allen Plyler, CFO, Nutcracker Therapeutics Moderator & Host: Adam Fauvre, RSM US LLP Food and Beverage Sponsors: SSM, G-P, Insperity, and Axos Bank ​This event may be attended in person (if approved) or via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4810347305?pwd=dDhvblA3M1JEQTN1MkkyaEpvZzVjQT09). If you attend via Zoom, please enter the room with your camera turned off and your mic muted. 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 herein agree to SSM's Privacy Policy (https://www.ssm.legal/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Use (https://www.ssm.legal/terms-of-use.html).

Join How Women Invest for Female Founder Power Hour—an outdoor gathering designed to spark connection and community. This casual meet-up invites early-stage founders to meet some of the Bay Area's best reporters and learn how to land strategic PR coverage to fuel your GTM. Whether you’ve closed your round or kicked off your raise, this is a space to connect, ask questions, and support one another. Learn more about How Women Invest at howwomeninvest.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.

Kick off SF Tech Week with good food, great conversations, and fresh insights. Our Founder & Funder Lunch & Learn is designed to bring together early-stage founders and leading investors for a mix of learning, networking, and community building. What to Expect Panel Discussion (45 mins): A dynamic conversation between founders and investors on building, scaling, and fundraising. Panel Speakers include: Hear directly from founders who’ve built, scaled, IPO’d, and exited iconic companies: - Sam Wen – Cofounder, Square (IPO) - Court Lorenzini – Founder, DocuSign (IPO) - Qing Lu – Serial Founder (WeRideAI IPO, FocusAI acquired by Qualcomm), now building again - Moderator: Jinlin Wang – General Partner, Foothill Ventures; Cofounder of Auryc (acquired) Lunch & Drinks: Enjoy a catered lunch and refreshments while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and operators. Networking & Happy Hour: Continue the conversation after the panel in an informal setting. Event Details 📍 Location: San Francisco (venue details to follow) 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT 🥗 Format: Panel + Lunch + Drinks + Networking Who Should Attend - Founders raising capital or preparing to fundraise - Investors interested in meeting new startups - Operators and ecosystem builders looking to exchange insights during Tech Week Space is limited — secure your spot 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. About the host: Foothill Ventures is a $300M fund that bets on highly technical, very early-stage companies in frontier tech. We are based in Los Altos, California. We are investing in seed and series A startups in North America. Learn more at https://www.foothill.ventures/.

Join us for an inspiring and informative panel discussion featuring leading entrepreneurs who have successfully blended the worlds of public service and business. The Public Service Entrepreneurs Panel is designed for forward-thinking professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in creating ventures that not only drive profit but also accomplish scientific, educational, and charitable activities. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities at the intersection of public and private sectors. Our panelists will share their personal journeys, offering practical advice and candid insights on why everyone should be incorporating tax-exempt organizations. This is a unique chance to connect with innovators who are redefining what it means to be a successful entrepreneur. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Building What's Next in Health AI - Hosted by Cathay Innovation, LifeX Ventures, the AI Collective, SVB and Fenwick. Join us for an exclusive TechWeek event bringing together leading founders, investors, and operators shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences. The program features two founder panels with some of the most exciting companies in the space, followed by a highlight fireside chat with Hippocratic.ai CEO — fresh off a landmark fundraise — in conversation with Sid from World Class Health. Expect lively discussions, networking with top healthcare and life sciences leaders, and plenty of inspiration. Lunch will be served, and we encourage attendees to stay for the full program. This is a three-hour program designed as one continuous conversation — from founder panels to the highlight fireside chat. We encourage attendees to join for the full experience (11:30–2:30), with lunch and networking included throughout. 📅 Date & Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Lunch & networking included) Agenda 11:30 AM – 11:45 PM Arrival, Lunch & Networking 11:45 PM – 12:30 PM Panel 1 - Reinventing Healthcare’s Back Office: top entrepreneurs share how they’re reimagining patient care, access, and outcomes. 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Panel 2 - Building New Models of Science and Care: insights from founders building category-defining tech-bio and life sciences companies. 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM 🔥 AI at the Frontlines of Care: Fireside with Hippocratic.ai Founder & CEO Munjal Shah & World Class Health Founder & CEO Sid Nambiar 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Closing Remarks & Networking Confirmed participants include Munjal Shah (Hippocratic AI), Sid Nambiar (World Class Health), Jeff Liu (Assort Health), Sharif Vakili (Updoc), Tran Le (Grove AI), Fatima Sabar (Bluenote), Alex Beatson (Axiom) and more. About your hosts: Cathay Innovation is a multistage venture capital firm, affiliated to Cathay Capital, investing in founders building transformative businesses across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Its platform connects founders with investors and its ecosystem of leading Fortune500 corporations to help startups scale and transform industries. Founded in Paris in 2015, Cathay Innovation now manages over $2.5B AUM, and recently launched a $1B fund to invest in innovative vertical AI companies, including those at the intersection of AI and health. To learn more, visit us at www.cathayinnovation.com. LifeX is a venture capital firm investing at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and life sciences. With a dual presence in the U.S. and Europe, LifeX partners with visionary founders building technologies that transform how we prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, and the systems that support it. The firm’s debut fund (2022 vintage) ranks among the top of its class. LifeX is currently raising its second fund to continue supporting founders who are redefining the future of human health. Visit us at lifex.vc. Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 600 lawyers, patent agents, engineers, and scientists serving clients all over the world. Named 2024 Practice Group of the Year for both Life Sciences and Technology by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Visit www.fenwick.com to learn more. The AI Collective is the world’s leading grassroots community for artificial intelligence, bringing together innovators to shape the future of AI. With 30,000+ members worldwide, it is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration, open research, and responsible AI progress. Visit us at aicollective.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.

Oslo is one of the fastest growing capitals in Europe and is actively seeking entrepreneurs and startups to address global challenges in health, climate and other critical sectors. Hear from an American founder who is building a game-changing climatetech startup in Norway. Get the inside scoop on how you can take hold of your future and stay true to your values while pursuing international ambitions. Make connections that can make a difference. Join us for lunch and eye-opening talks in the Marina District in downtown SF. RSVP for details. Looking forward to meeting you! 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.

Key immigration approaches every startup should be aware of when founders or early team members require immigration or visa support. Join David Zaritzky Brown, Founder and Managing Partner of Brown Immigration Law, and Ryan Kelly, Partner at Brown Immigration Law, for a lunch and learn opportunity where they will walk through key visa classifications that new and growing startups commonly use to support their teams. He will discuss visa and travel issues, maintaining immigration status during this period of increased immigration enforcement, and highlight green card options available to founders and early hires. David will be taking questions from the audience at the end if attendees have any questions. Also, enjoy some free lunch - it's on us! 📆 Agenda ​​11:30AM: CHECK-IN ​​12:00PM: PRESENTATION STARTS 12:40PM: Q/A 1:05 PM: 10 Minute 1-1 Opportunity --- More about Brown Immigration Law Brown Immigration Law is one of the 30 largest business immigration firms serving the North American market, dedicated exclusively to employment-based immigration. We guide employers and foreign talent through every stage of the U.S. immigration process—from nonimmigrant visas to permanent residency—offering tailored, high-quality solutions at every step. Unlike larger or multi-practice firms, immigration is our core focus. We pride ourselves on delivering creative, responsive, and effective strategies for a wide range of clients, from fast-growing startups to established global companies. --- 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 invite-only executive gathering designed to help senior Customer Success and Revenue leaders make sense of the agentic era. In a few focused hours, you’ll get: ✧ A curated briefing on how agentic tech is actually being used in Customer Success today ✧ An interactive workshop to design the ideal workflows and leave with a playbook you can share back with your team ✧ A chance to compare notes with senior CS and Revenue leaders facing the same challenges The quickest path to agentic clarity, executive connections, and practical steps you can use immediately – live from San Francisco. 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 Nordics innovation system is booming and outperforming Europe, Asia and now also the US. Want to know how this is happening and get to know Nordic Founders in person? 🚀 Then we should meet! This event seeks participation from US Series-A VCs, LPs, angel investors, expert advisors, M&A advisors, Big Tech company or service providers that can help Nordic companies in the bay area. Join us for this exciting event. Why attend? • Get a Nordic VC overview and learn why the region produces so many unicorns per capita. • Meet top Nordic funds (Luminar Ventures, Foundry Ventures) and hear directly from their most promising portfolio companies — Opper, Codescene, Corsmed, Lightbringer, Ivy Interactive, and top early stage AI start-ups. • Engage in a high-caliber panel on building a strong bridge between the Nordics and US — with VCs, founders, Y-Combinator voices, and global ecosystem builders. • Network over "Swedish Fika" with Business Sweden and some of the most ambitious founders and investors shaping the future across both markets. The Nordics are known for design, sustainability, and deep tech — now is the time to connect with the founders and funds driving the next generation of global tech companies. Space is limited — apply to secure your spot and be part of the conversation that could shape your next big deal. ⸻ 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 an intimate roundtable with like-minded leaders to explore responsible AI practices and our roles in shaping a broader movement toward more trustworthy AI. After a brief presentation on what trustworthy AI means in practice and the risk, revenue and go-to-market implications of untrustworthy AI, we will discuss topics like: - Preparing for an evolving, global regulatory and legal context, more strategically and agilely - Navigating the 'messy middle' of AI adoption and experimentation with resolve and agile adaptivity - Operationalizing and productizing trustworthy AI with strategic groundwork What to Expect - A guided discussion, among a select group of executives and leaders, focused on clarifying how trustworthy AI underpins business strategy - and what individual leadership roles and contributions can be. - An exploration of functional responsibilities for operationalizing trustworthy AI — including product, legal and risk — starting with a focus on privacy and security. - Practical strategies and approaches for operationalizing AI governance amid evolving global regulatory contexts. - Takeaway an implementable action to move the needle toward more trustworthy AI — whether it’s defining strategy, gaining buy-in, or building a sustainable foundation for safe, responsible AI across the AI lifecycle. - Chatham House Rules: to ensure privacy and foster open, candid conversations, comments will not be attributed to any single company or individual. - Social hour at the end of our salon. 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.

DAY 1 of 4 Keep your eyes open during Tech Week—you might just spot our traveling magician 🪄! Dressed in full magic attire, he’ll be roaming the streets of San Francisco and popping into Tech Week events, ready to amaze. Stop him when you see him and experience jaw-dropping magic tricks powered entirely by AI—each one custom-built with code. 🎩✨ We’ll be capturing the best reactions along the way, so you might even catch yourself in the buzz on social media. Don’t miss this chance to see tech, magic, and a little bit of wonder collide! For live updates on where to find him, we’ll be commenting here with his latest location. #twiliomagician #twilio 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.

Taking place alongside the 2025 SF Tech Week with a focus on impact media opportunities. ​Join international leadership in funding for creative activism including members of NEW MOON's Impact Investment team and learn about different investment communities & trending impact opportunities in the US and abroad. ​Includes access to a sneak peak into our programs and pre-release trailers for NEW MOON's upcoming projects, and featured projects from participants (featured projects selected based on their support for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals). Participants will also be provided a complimentary 1 on 1 remote meeting with a NEW MOON executive producer to discuss strategy for making an impact through their work. ​​NEW MOON is a nonprofit organization supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Creative Activism, including impact filmmaking. Our team is specialized in trend forecasting, building campaigns that capitalize on cultural momentum to effect lasting change. 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.

VIRTUAL EVENT: a virtual meeting link will be shared a few days ahead of the event. Most hardware startups never make it to market - but not for the reasons you’d expect. In this candid panel, Hardware Velocity, brings together three founders who’ve scaled and exited companies (Room, littleBits, and Coin) who will share the toughest lessons they learned through failures, pivots, and near-death moments. A rare chance to hear unfiltered stories and walk away with practical insights to avoid the pitfalls that derail most hardware startups. What to expect: - Honest lessons on product validation, R&D, and the leap into manufacturing - Practical takeaways you can apply directly to your own journey - Interactive discussion with time for Q&A Panelists: - Brian Chen – Founder, Room (acquired); Founder, Kite Compliance - Ayah Bdeir – Founder, littleBits (acquired); Open Hardware & AI Strategist - Karthik Balakrishnan – Co-founder, Coin (acquired by Fitbit); Co-founder, Actual About Hardware Velocity: Hardware Velocity helps early-stage hardware startups avoid costly mistakes on the path from prototype to production, through scale-up - partnering with founders on product, engineering, operations and go-to-market. 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. Make sure to also check out Part II, with senior operators! https://partiful.com/e/Drze4oH0zVStbQFfbT9c

Learn how to build and launch an AI agent in just minutes using Dedalus' purpose-built infrastructure and agents SDK. The agent you build in this workshop will: - access advanced tools and MCP servers, - switch between multiple AI models, and - run as many times as necessary to complete a given task Our team will guide attendees step by step, with no prior experience required. 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.

How is AI transforming the way we hire, train, and work together? Join Future/Builderz and Peak Mojo for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of research and entrepreneurship. This live-recorded panel and interactive roundtable will feature top researchers and startup founders building the next generation of workplace tools. We’ll explore: • AI’s impact on hiring, talent assessment, and upskilling • Shifts in workplace structures and roles • The evolving balance between human skills and automation • Opportunities for innovation in the future of work Format: 1. Moderated panel (recorded for the “Builderz AI Playbook” podcast) 2. Open roundtable for attendee perspectives and 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.

Are you a technology professional with vested stock units from companies like Google, Amazon, or Apple? Curious about how you can leverage those assets to become a Limited Partner (LP) in a venture capital (VC) fund? Join us for an exclusive Office Hours event where we’ll guide you through the process of converting your vested stock units into investments in VC funds. ​In this session, you’ll learn: ​How you can use in-kind securities as an LP investment. ​The unique investment opportunities available for Employee LPs. ​The benefits of diversifying your portfolio through VC investments. ​How Musa Capital’s fund model is democratizing access to venture investing. ​Whether you’re new to venture capital or exploring ways to maximize your equity holdings, this event is designed to provide practical insights and answer your questions. Don’t miss this chance to learn from experts and discover how your vested stock can work for you beyond the tech industry. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Tired of pitch decks? Good. Learn how startups are turning 2D websites into immersive Apple Vision Pro apps — and why spatial computing is your edge to win attention (and funding) . 🎙️ Hosted by XR legend Tony Parisi (co-creator of VRML and glTF, ex-Unity head of XR), this session will walk through: • Why XR is the next big edge for startup fundraising • How to turn your website into a spatial app using WebSpatial (open-source, cross-platform SDK) • What’s working right now for cutting through the noise ⸻ 🚀 Want to pitch your startup? If you have a live website and want to turn it into a webspatial app for Vision Pro — you’ll have a chance to pitch live during the event. Only 5 startups will be selected to join the WebSpatial Startup Program, where you’ll get white-glove support to build your spatial app with our team. 🧠 Investors will be in the room. an

Join us for an unforgettable evening at SF Tech Week as EMPIRE, Mantis VC, OpenAI, and Gold House Ventures come together to explore the cutting edge of creativity in the age of AI. From generative music and storytelling to new business models redefining media, this conversation will unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of creation and what it means for artists, builders, and culture at large. Featuring insights from: Ghazi Shami (Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EMPIRE) Jeffrey Evans (Founder and Managing Partner, Mantis VC) Varun Shetty (Head of Media Partnerships, OpenAI) Woosung (The Rose) Megan Ruan (General Partner, Gold House Ventures) We’re bringing together leaders in creative industries to explore how AI can empower artistry. The discussion will focus on collaborative relationships between tech, creativity, and venture communities, and how AI advancements are unleashing the imaginative power of music, cinema, art, and design. Special thanks to Wilson Sonsini and Colliers for their generous sponsorship. 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.

Tired of boring speakers, mundane panels and inane chit-chat? Come join us for a No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Open mat 1pm to 3pm on Wednesday, October 8th for TechWeek's weirdest event. Nothing builds connection like trying to strangle your fellow VCs, founders or investors. Open to anyone with previous grappling experience. You don't have to be good. You just can't be day 1 new. We don't want anyone getting hurt. Attire is no-gi (rashguard or tight t-shirt, shorts with no pockets/zippers and/or tights. Sponsored by venturefightclub.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.

Welcome to the R42 AI and Longevity Showcase ​​A part of the #SF TECH Week Events (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 Schedule (1:00 PM – 5:30 PM) 1:00 – 1:20 Introduction & Welcome Session 1 1:20 – 1:40 NeuroAge – Brain Aging Longevity 1:40 – 2:00 Cloudcath – Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid Analysis 2:00 – 2:20 x10e – Continous Non-invasive Biomarker Sensing 2:20 – 2:40 Break Session 2 2:40 – 3:00 R42 Group Ecosystem - AI, Longevity, Author42 3:00 – 3:20 Swaza – Breathable Nano-fluid 3:20 – 3:40 Genomelink – DNA Sequesing App Store 3:40 – 4:00 Break Session 3 4:00 – 4:20 Secret Desires - AI Emotional Companion 4:20 – 4:40 Mitrix - Bioreactor Grown Mitochondria 4:40 – 5:00 Reservoir Neuroscience: Blood-Brain-Barrier Rejuvenation 5:00 - 5:30 Closing & Networking Please join R42 x Perkins Coie during the San Francisco Tech Week. R42 x Perkins Coie will present a series of AI and Longevity breakthrough ideas and companies

As a founder, you’re constantly juggling fundraising, hiring, and finding (and keeping!) customers. Each of these topics could take up your entire week… but you don’t always have a trusted place to get answers. That’s why on October 8th from 1-4pm PT, we’re hosting Breakouts, an office hours–style event designed for early stage founders and investors. At Breakouts, you'll join small groups for tactical, intimate discussions on topics like fundraising, GTM strategies, compliance, growth, and more. Each group will be led by a subject matter expert — typically an investor, founder, or expert operator. No strategic hovering. No awkward networking for five minutes of valuable feedback. You'll get direct access to experts and connect with other founders who are going through the same things as you. Skip the generic advice and get help with the challenges you’re wrestling with right now. How it Works: - Sessions will be 30 minutes each. - When you arrive, you’ll be matched with a session that best fits your preferences listed when registering. - Fundraising sessions take place from 1–2pm. - All other sessions (hiring and customer-focused topics) take place from 2–4pm. Who's behind this? This event is hosted at the Frontier Tower: ​We are 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 founding citizenship: https://frontiertower.io/membership ​Why should I become a citizen? ​- Be part of creating the first self-governed vertical village ​- Connect with the most creative people in the city ​- Get access to all floors, free event space & movement floor From two-person startups to public companies, Rho is the banking platform with everything businesses need to manage cash, control spend, and automate finance busywork. Rho offers corporate cards, banking, treasury, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and more in one integrated platform backed by award-winning support. Learn more at http://rho.co/startups For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investing, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. ​-YOUR TEAM: A unified in-house team of planners, investors, accountants, and estate strategists that designs — and executes — your financial plan. ​-YOUR PERSON: A hand-picked wealth advisor who is focused on serving you, not on finding new clients. -YOUR PORTFOLIO: An institutional-grade, personalized portfolio managed by a team of 70+ investment professionals, not just one advisor. -YOUR FIRM: An independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in your best interest. Whether you’re pre-seed or post-Series C, we tailor strategies to your stage and your goals. Learn more at https://www.merceradvisors.com/?utm_source=community&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=2025HustleFundSFTechWeek and book a call at: https://calendly.com/mercerjeffblum/initial-consultation-wm?utm_source=community&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=2025HustleFundSFTechWeek Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more at hustlefund.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. ​**By signing up for this free event, you agree to hear from us and our highly vetted, super amazing partners**

Join us for an exclusive luncheon celebrating a16z speedrun. This will be a curated room of Mercury investors, partners, and founders focused on connecting with founders from SR005, the latest speedrun class. 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 ®. 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.

Keep your eyes open during Tech Week—you might just spot our traveling magician 🪄! Dressed in full magic attire, he’ll be roaming the streets of San Francisco and popping into Tech Week events, ready to amaze. Stop him when you see him and experience jaw-dropping magic tricks powered entirely by AI—each one custom-built with code. 🎩✨ We’ll be capturing the best reactions along the way, so you might even catch yourself in the buzz on social media. Don’t miss this chance to see tech, magic, and a little bit of wonder collide! 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.

Freshfields, DFIN and NYSE invite you to join an exclusive Bootcamp for tech companies contemplating their next move. The program will feature legal and finance experts, as well as advisors with proven track records of guiding leading Bay Area tech companies to successful exits—through both IPOs and M&A. The program will also include CFOs, GCs and investors, each of which will provide valuable insights based on their experiences. 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Getting Your House in Order - Preparing for an IPO or a Sale 2:30pm – 3:30pm: From Private to Public: Navigating the Tech IPO Journey 3:30pm – 4:30pm: The Art of the Deal: Mastering a Tech M&A Exit 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Networking Cocktail Reception 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.

During SF Tech Week, step into our pop-up podcast studio for a tight, founder + GTM interview hosted by Aquibur Rahman (Founder & CEO, Mailmodo). ​In five minutes, we’ll capture your clearest growth insight on camera—how your product works, who it serves, and how you’re using AI to drive acquisition, activation, retention, or revenue. We’ll then turn it into short-form videos you can post on all your social channels. We will also post the clips on our channels. ​This is built for founders and GTM leaders who want high-quality, no-fluff content without production overhead. You speak; we handle prompts, setup, shooting, edits, captions, and delivery. ​How it works We spend ~2 minutes aligning on your angle (product story or specific growth play), record a focused 5-minute interview on pro audio/video, then our team edits everything into platform-ready shorts for LinkedIn, X, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Bring one metric and one customer example if you can. ​What you get ​1–3 edited clips (captioned; sized for LinkedIn, X, Shorts, Reels) ​Suggested hooks + post copy for each platform ​Optional master cut for your site/YouTube ​Fast turnaround via shared folder ​Selective distribution on Mailmodo/Aquibur channels for extra reach ​Why join ​Immediate assets: we will deliver the clips within 10 days ​Credibility: show real product value and the growth levers behind it ​Distribution boost: ride SF Tech Week momentum + our audience ​Recruiting & partners: shareable proof of your mission and traction ​Sharpen your story: the guided format clarifies your narrative in minutes ​Choose your angle (pick one per session) A) Founder Product Spotlight ​What problem you’re solving, for whom, and the “aha” moment ​One live use case and the metric it improves ​Your distribution wedge (community, ecosystem, integrations, PLG, partners) ​B) GTM + AI Growth Play ​The AI workflow driving a measurable lift (sign-ups, SQLs, CAC/LTV, expansion) ​How you use LLMs/agents in segmentation, creative, journeys, QA, or sales assist ​Stack overview (build vs. buy) and guardrails (review loops, evals) ​A failed attempt, the fix, and the before/after metric ​Who should book a slot Founders, CMOs, growth leads, PMMs, PLG operators, and builders with a concrete story or metric. 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 way we build companies is changing fast, and AI engineers are leading the shift. We’re bringing together the people designing the agents 🤖 and tools 🛠️ to offer an inside look at how tomorrow’s companies are getting built today. Join us for an afternoon of live demos, behind-the-scenes playbooks, and real stories from the builders re-architecting teams for the AI era. (Light food + boba tea will be provided!🧋) Whether you’re an engineer, founder, or investor focused on how AI is reshaping org charts, hiring, and product velocity, this is the room where the future of engineering takes shape. Come meet the builders, see the stacks, and imagine the team you’ll want to be part of — or lead — in Tech Team 3.0. ✨ Agenda 🕑 2:00–2:20 — Arrivals, refreshments & drinks 🎉 2:20–2:30 — Welcome remarks from the host 🎤 2:30–3:15 — Presentation 1: "Mentoring the Machine" from Augment Code 🤖 3:15–4:15 — Demo Session: AI Tech Teammates in action 💬 4:15–5:15 — AI Tech Team Panel 🎤 5:15–5:45 — Presentation 2 🤝 5:45 — Networking & founder conversations Demo Companies & Featured Panelists Shaping the future of AI infra & engineering: - AugmentCode.com | Presenter: Eric Hou ✅ The Developer AI that deeply understands your codebase and how your team builds software - Bacca.AI | Co-Founder & CEO: Eric Lu ✅ First AI SRE to own your on-call shift - Classie.AI | Co-Founder & CEO: Poonacha Kongetira ✅ Supervise your Agent and GenAI fleet in production with AI-native observability and security - Entelligence.AI | Founder & CEO: Aiswarya Sankar ✅ AI engineering agents to streamline your engineering team overhead - Hexo.AI | Co-Founder & CEO: Kunal Bhatia ✅ AI-powered data infrastructure built for MLEs to unify, query, and activate company knowledge - Shiplight.AI | Co-Founder & CEO: Will Zhao ✅ The AI-native platform that makes end-to-end QA testing 10x easier) …and more ⚡️ RSVP to join. Space is limited! Host Embedding.VC: Pre-seed/seed fund backing the builders embedding AI into everything Sponsors Bacca.AI: First AI SRE to own your on-call shift Entelligence.AI: AI engineering agents to streamline your engineering team overhead 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.

Exits don’t happen by accident—they’re built. In this SF Tech Week session, Alex Shartsis (former head of M&A at Opendoor, CEO of Skyp.ai) will share the process for a sale and what you can do right now—at any stage—to make a deal happen on your terms. Alex has sold companies and bought them–these are the tactics that work. Learn how to set yourself up today for the outcome you want tomorrow. 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. IPG powers entrepreneurial visionaries with smart, innovative property solutions. Learn more at IPGSF.com. Skyp is the leading AI platform for email microcampaigns. Skyp helps founders build their companies with the most advanced GTM playbooks. Learn more about Skyp and microcampaigns at skyp.ai. Silverwood Advisors helps founders with strategy, M&A and GTM. Find out more at silverwood.ai

Everyone's product looks the same these days: stripped down black-and-white minimalism, bordering on skeletal. Why? Because everyone's using the same damn vibe coding tools 🙄 In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn from an ex-Dropbox, award-winning product designer (Kathy Wang) how to prompt like a designer. This isn't your typical AI demo (no shade to any of the other SF Tech Week events 😛). This is the workshop that'll make your product impossible to ignore. 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.

Robert Dong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdong-ai/), founder of Jobotics (https://jobotics.ai/) will showcase how his AI platform is redefining industrial construction. By transforming fragmented project data into real-time insights across the organization, Jobotics empowers contractors to make faster, smarter decisions on the ground. For investors: the platform opens exposure to a $1.8T industry primed for automation, with scalable applications across the full lifecycle of construction. For construction industry players: Jobotics functions as an AI-powered answer engine, streamlining operations, reducing waste, tightening schedules, and unlocking new growth levers. For AI builders and entrepreneurs: it represents the future of how AI can embed into essential industries, not replacing expertise, but amplifying it. Robert has built and refined the product in deep and on-the-ground partnership with the team at Sylvan, one of the largest specialty multi-trade contractors in North America with operations in the US, Canada and Mexico. Jobotics.ai isn’t just building an AI-powered knowledge engine; it’s building the connective tissue between data, people, and performance in one of the largest and most underserved sectors of the economy.

SE Asians are all over Silicon Valley! And we're meeting up during SF Tech Week. If you're an operator, founder, or investor, a SE Asian SF native or SF bound, get visibility /know the room via⚡️ 30-second lightning talks, or mingle over AI, robotics, fundraising, food hunting, and light snacks and drinks in a Sam Altman–backed hacker house with Victorian vibes. Presented by 500 Global, Web Summit, Actioners, The Residency, with special guests from SE Asian unicorn founders. The SE Asia SF Salon will be the first of many exclusive mixers — RSVP required, limited spots! 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 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.

Annex 1 | Background: Event Description Join us for our "International expansion high tea with cross-border law firm Taylor Wessing: Ready for your startup to take on the world?" 🚀If you have…. • Landed your first customer overseas; • Made plans to launch your product on the European market; • Raised funding and are ready to expand your business to overseas markets; • Started considering your first overseas hire; 🚀…Then we would love to welcome you to this exclusive, interactive event aimed at US-based startups embarking on their cross-border growth journeys. Hosted by leading UK/European tech law firm, Taylor Wessing, this session will provide guidance for startups considering doing business internationally for the first time, including all the legal do's and don'ts. We will also narrow in on key considerations for companies that develop and deploy AI-based products and solutions, in line with new regulatory frameworks created by the EU's AI act. This won't be just any business education event - enjoy tea and scones (or a stronger drink) while learning from experts in the field. 🚀Get practical advice and strategies all in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Our speakers include experienced international expansion partners from host Taylor Wessing, who specialise in cross-border legal support for tech and life sciences companies. Panellists will discuss Taylor Wessing's wide market coverage and legal capabilities across Europe, to cater to any range of geographies you may be considering entering. 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.

Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ) measures “mental fitness,” which is your ability to respond to challenges with clarity and strength. It is about activating your inner sage through curiosity, empathy, and creativity while quieting your inner saboteurs such as self-doubt, perfectionism, over-control, or avoidance. Tech professionals will explore how Positive Intelligence impacts peak performance, resilience, and relationships at work. WHY IT MATTERS With many shifts in the world, the economy, and the workplace, markets adjust, strategies pivot, teams reorganize, and AI accelerates possibilities and the unknown. 🎯 Many leaders are left asking the same question: How do I and my team stay focused and perform on what truly matters? ✨ In high-pressure environments, performance is not just about effort: it is about energy. Leaders who strengthen their mental fitness not only deliver stronger results but also sustain their own well-being and build higher-performing teams. 📈 Research on PQ shows that improving mental fitness can increase: ·  team performance by 30% ·  sales performance by 40% INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION In a facilitated conversation, attendees will: · Identify their dominant saboteurs and sage patterns · Share insights on how these patterns play out in daily leadership · Learn practical strategies to build resilience, strengthen decision-making, and lead teams with greater presence and impact Speakers and facilitators will include: ·  Shirley Braun, Ph.D., Managing Partner at Swift Insights ·  Mary Beth Snodgrass, Managing Director at the Product Advisory Collective (PAC) PRE-WORK BEFORE EVENT (10 mins) Attendees are encouraged to take the PQ Assessment (http://positiveintelligence.com/), created by Shirzad Chamine, a Stanford-educated, widely-recognized executive coach (watch TedTalk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zdJ1ubvoXs). Completing this before the session will maximize value gained. SESSION AGENDA (75 minutes) 1. Introduction (5 min): Why mental fitness matters in high-pressure environments 2. Intelligent Leadership Primer (10 min): Overview of the ten saboteurs, their traits, and how they show up at work and Q&A with audience. 3. Group Breakout Discussion (20 min): Attendees join groups based on the top saboteurs identified by the assessment for in-depth discussions. 4. Facilitated Discussion (15 min): Group representatives share highlights of discussions. Facilitator highlights overlapping patterns and differences. 5. Increase Resilience and Wisdom Practice (10 min): Facilitator guides individuals on how they can redirect from saboteur to sage in the moment. 6. Wrap-Up (5 min) 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.

Please include your first and last name when registering! Join Lowenstein Sandler for an unforgettable afternoon of fresh air, cold drinks, and good conversation with tech company founders and funders. Start with a short guided tour of the urban oasis in the sky that is Salesforce Park, followed by craft beer, wine and pizza. It’s the perfect blend of nature, networking, and nosh. What makes it special? A unique chance to explore one of San Francisco’s most iconic parks, while connecting with top minds in tech and venture. This gathering is a part of Lowenstein Sandler’s VentureCrush event series. Explore more upcoming events at www.venturecrush.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.

Enter The Halls: The atmosphere may be chic and exclusive but make no mistake, the smell of clout, Daddy’s cash, and counterculture is in the air. At this elite institution, appearances matter and last names carry weight but nothing is more important than the signature your scent leaves… How will The Halls address you? A ScentHaus Experience powered by GalleryAI in partnership with Google Women TechMakers, and The Fuzzy Cow Podcast 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 Inception Studio for an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of the most influential minds in AI from Silicon Valley and around the world. Taking place at the heart of SF Tech Week, this exclusive event in downtown SF brings together top AI founders, visionary investors, and technical experts for an afternoon of groundbreaking insights and unparalleled networking opportunities. 3:00pm - 3:30pm - Registration & Welcoming Remarks ​3:30pm - 4:30pm - Panel Discussions ​4:30pm - 6:00pm - Open Networking ​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. 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 battle for modern SMB ERPs is heating up, as buyers demand AI platforms with user-friendly experiences; real-time data and open APIs; verticalized solutions; and frictionless, inexpensive deployments. Join Fortune Term Sheet's Allie Garfinkle, top VCs and founders, and executives from Workday and B Capital to network and learn more about: • Why the traditional SMB ERP playbook is being disrupted by agentic AI, and how startups are poised to benefit • Why VCs are leaning into vertical-specific AI agents that solve domain-focused problems • What horizontal plays are on the rise, especially those integrated with low-code/no-code platforms that allow businesses to deploy AI solutions rapidly without extensive technical expertise. • How Workday is investing to build out an ecosystem of partner and solutions designed to help early to late-stage portfolio companies scale and grow profitably. Speakers: Allie Garfinkle, Fortune Senior Writer and Author, Term Sheet Karen Page, General Partner & Board Partner, B Capital Surojit Chatterjee, Founder and CEO, Ema Barbry McGann, Senior Vice President, Workday Ventures Max Wessel, SVP, Growth, Workday Shane Luke, VP, AI and ML, Workday Justin Joseph, Senior Director, GTM Strategy, Workday 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.

🚨 REALITY CHECK: The Legal Industry's $600 Million Wake-Up Call The Most Critical Legal AI Conversation of SF Tech Week AI is revolutionizing the legal industry at an unprecedented pace, attracting major investments from top firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and Bessemer Venture Partners.  Harvey AI just raised $600 million and is processing 1 million legal queries daily. Meanwhile, 300+ lawyers got sanctioned this year alone for AI hallucinations because they thought they could wing it. And 53% of legal teams still have zero AI strategy—while their competitors save 5 hours per lawyer per week and unlock $100,000 in annual productivity gains. Join four leaders who've seen how AI implementations succeed spectacularly and where more work needs to be done: 🎯 Monica Zent – Pioneering AI-native ALSP founder who's boldly bringing AI to the legal services realm. 🚀 Martin Felli – Chief Legal Officer, Alight (balancing legal risk and AI needs at scale), and more! ⚡ Russ Philpott – Director, Legal Operations, Okta (transforming enterprise legal operations). 🛡️ Rajiv Batra – Head of Legal & Compliance, Arc (driving compliance and legal innovation in AI adoption). 💡 Leo Murgel – SVP, Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Salesforce (leading tech, data, and legal enablement initiatives). Topics will include:   * The challenges GCs and Legal Ops teams face in adopting AI tools in their departments. * What founders (and the investors backing them) need to know when building AI-powered LegalTech solutions.  * How founders, investors and legal department leaders can accelerate the industry’s next era. After the panel chat, join the most strategic legal AI networking event of Tech Week: Connect with the VCs writing checks to legal AI startups, the founders building the next Harvey, and the GCs and Legal Ops leaders who've cracked the code on AI ROI. 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.