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.

Enjoy 4 curated Asian-inspired tea blends as you connect with LPs, VCs, Angels and Founders. Meet others in a stress-free zone, and slow down from the buzz of everything that's going on in tech week. This event is organised by UpsideDown VC, Angel Club, Root Tea and Assenteo. Root Tea is an East-Asian inspired tea brand connected in community, connection, and culture. Learn more at http://instagram.com/drinkroottea. Assenteo is your day one, data compliance partner to get AI and restricted data startups enterprise ready. Learn more at https://www.assenteo.com/. Angel Club is an exclusive membership community 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. Visit at http://www.AngelClub.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.

This Tech Week, trade your laptop for a foiling and join a crew of founders, investors, and operators for an unforgettable afternoon on the water. Whether you’re a total beginner or already foiling, come meet fellow startup folks for: 🌊 A foiling session in the Bay. (We will have wings, efoils, and other foiling equipment to try) 🚀 Casual convos on AI, building, and investing 🍹 HSBC will be sponsoring beers we will have at the event site. Why this? Because good ideas start where the wind blows and the signal's low. Open to anyone in tech who’s curious, game to learn something new, or just wants to hang by the ocean while in tech. 🛥️ Limited to 30 people — RSVP early. 🏄 DM me if you’d like to co-host. @ryandeverton on insta. 101 Sports Surf Sports will be bringing demo gear for anybody who wants to try new gear or learn to foil. Efoils & Wings. Host: Ryan Everton - Cimate Tech Founder & Investor Geoff Headington - MD Climate Tech @ HSBC Cort Larned - World champ wind surfer and owner 101 Surf Sports 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.

Sujith Joseph is a Principal Engineer and Chief Architect for Enterprise AI & Search in Cisco. He will be presenting about Cisco's Gen AI journey for drastically improving employee experience. Overview: Generative AI is everywhere; turning pilots into production at enterprise scale is the hard part. This talk goes behind the scenes of CIRCUIT—Cisco’s #1-used AI tool and enterprise agent ecosystem—now powering 100K+ employee interactions every business day and serving 4,000+ internal teams via LLM-as-a-Service and RAG-as-a-Service (powered by Pinecone Vector Database). We’ll unpack the search & cloud engineering that makes it work: an LLM router and agent orchestration layer (built with LangGraph) that routes tasks to the right expert agent/LLM; an AI Agentic Mesh with an Enterprise Agent/MCP Registry for discovery, governance, and reuse; and a security-first model using OAuth 2.0 Token Exchange (RFC 8693) so agents invoke one another with with secure identity propagation and a complete, auditable chain of custody. You’ll see how Deep Research Agents blend web + internal knowledge for actionable research reports; Personal & Cisco Data RAG enable safe BYO data (e.g., OneDrive); Data Analysis Agents accelerate insights; and a PPT Agent turns conversations into decks for faster storytelling. With Cisco AI Pods and Leading LLMs, employees can choose the best model for the job. We’ll close with outcomes from assistants in Sales (GSX), Cisco events (Cisco Live), support, and engineering—covering proposal generation, RFP compliance, and bug triage—and share the patterns to replicate this in your org. Takeaways • Reference architecture for agentic, multi-LLM platforms at enterprise scale • Patterns for reliable, stateful agents using LangGraph • Security model with OAuth 2.0 Token Exchange, agent identities, and audit trails • Operating model: registry, governance, and cross-agent reuse • RAG at Scale with Pinecone Vector Database • Practical playbook to move from POC to production with measurable productivity gains

If you've been toying with the idea of going solo or already made the leap, but are stuck on how to scale your fractional, consulting, or freelance business, this panel is for you. Join a fractional, a consultant, and the founder of a platform connecting self-starters to jobs and resources for a lively talk on how to build a business on your own terms and what it takes to be successful and sustainable. 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.

Thought you know which vibe coding tool is the best? Time to put your money where your mouth is! Dualite presents Build Wars - an interactive session where people can bet on their favourite vibe-coding tool. The rules are simple: a random prompt will be given for each to all four vibe coding tools -- Lovable, v0, Dualite and Bolt with a time limit of 5 minutes. While it is being generated, live streaming from four different laptops of just chat windows of the four AI vibe coding tools. People will try and bet on one of these four during that time At the end of the 5 minutes, all the users will be given a form with multiple unlabelled previews, i.e, not labeled which website/app is made from which product. They choose the best one based on their intuition and submit. Whichever preview gets the most vote, wins! After the win, all of the four previews will be shown, with the product from which they were generated. The people who bet on the right one, win! 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.

Vibe coding is not enough to create a monetizable product. DevPlaza takes vibe coding into production with structure, guardrails and release ready tools and workflows. It automates grunt work, kills tech debt, and eliminates the need for costly internal developer portals - so teams can focus on building, shipping, and scaling. No more tech bankruptcy. Just clean code, fast delivery, and real business impact. Outcome? Developer productivity, accelerated delivery, business growth. Why now? AI has amplified inefficiencies—DevPlaza brings order, speed, and scale. ‘What the Dev’ is DevPlaza's flagship product's launch event with a targeted audience consisting of developer communities, C-suite, startup founders, AI vibe coders and investors. Come join us from 3 PM - 5 PM @ WeWork Embarcadero, for an agenda that consists of an interactive breakdown of the problem that developer communities, AI vibe coder founders & tech executives face. This also includes a women-only panel discussion, followed by an introduction to DevPlaza, ending with snacks/ 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.

Join our SF TechWeek AI Gatherings event with Google DeepMind and AGI House! We'll connect with top AI startups and Developers and discuss the latest in AI w/ 2 events in 1. For event 1 (pre-event) Coffee + Vibe Coding: we'll get hands on building w/ Paige Bailey, Google DeepMind. For event 2 (main event) AI Gatherings event: We'll have leading speakers from Google AI, AGI House as well as networking, panels, and startup lightning pitches. Note: if you are an AI startup and would like to be considered to pitch on stage at this event, indicate so when you RSVP. Event Details: Date: Weds, Oct 8, 2025 Location: San Francisco, CA In Person Start Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT Agenda (PT): 3:00pm - 5:00pm: PRE-EVENT: Coffee + Vibe Coding w/ Paige Bailey, Google DeepMind 5:00pm - 8:00pm: MAIN EVENT: AI Gathering (Networking + AI Content) REGISTER NOW: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/ai-gatherings-sftw-2025/forms/registration Note: Due to high demand, all in-person registrants will need to be approved by the host. Please note: event details are subject to change, so we discourage traveling solely for the purpose of attending. We recommend that out-of-town participants join us virtually. 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.

SF Tech Week can feel like a blur. We’re taking it to the water. Join Apollo, Deel, Delve, Google, and Mintlify aboard for an invite-only boat party with YC founders and operators navigating what’s next in tech. No stages, no pitches. Just good food, great views, and even better conversations with people who are actually building. Whether you're swapping founder stories, talking product-market fit, or just catching your breath from the week, this is your chance to connect away from the chaos. Space is limited. Good vibes 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.

Join us for a Fireside Chat on the Founder Journey We’re bringing together accomplished founders for an honest conversation about the highs, lows, and everything in between when building a startup. From early wins to hard setbacks — and the resilience it takes to start again — our speakers will share fresh perspectives, real stories, and practical takeaways for founders at any stage. Whether you’re early in your journey or a seasoned founder, you’ll walk away with insights you can put into action. ​SimpleClosure was founded with a simple but critical mission: to make a complicated and confusing shutdown process feel like a manageable reality — the unlock founders were looking for. This is our sole focus, and our team of specialists is dedicated to handling the paperwork, legal filings, and compliance requirements so you can focus confidently on what's next. We take what is traditionally a 9+ month process and get it done in just a few weeks. Find out more at SimpleClosure.com. Who is Fiat Growth? Fiat is the ultimate growth ecosystem for startups. We empower companies at any stage with full-funnel growth strategy and execution, vetted talent placement, and essential back-office financial operations. From go-to-market to scaling revenue and team, Fiat is your partner in building smart, sustainable growth. 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.

Pre-production is one of the most critical yet challenging stages in game development and creative projects. Producers and studios often spend days creating structured, dependency-aware tasks before work can begin. This roundtable brings together producers, studio leads, and innovators to explore how AI orchestration is reshaping pre-production. Attendees will see a live demo, review exclusive production data from projects, and join an open discussion on opportunities and challenges. Gamers Home addresses this bottleneck with Arielle, the AI Assistant Producer, which transforms creative briefs into actionable workflows in minutes. Participants will also receive free credits to test Arielle on their own projects. 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.

Diligence Africa, Sprintly Partners, and the SF Tech Week are hosting an event addressing building on Sand Hill Road for Emerging Market founders and providing an ideal platform to bridge these worlds—sharing insights, forging partnerships, and igniting investment into high-growth African and Middle Eastern ventures to become global companies. Agenda 1. Welcome Address and Introduction by Hosts. 2. Fireside Chat on raising $22Million, Due Diligence for Series A companies and buidling a global fintech company to support credit building for founders. 3. Investor Fireside Chat on Building on SandHill Road 4. Artificial Intelligence Pitch showcase (3 investor-ready founders) + live investor feedback. 5. MENA↔Africa Nexus: Cross-border regulatory differences, payment/currency considerations, successful market entry case studies. 6. Panel Session - Staying investable as a founder in the era of Artificial Intelligence. 7. Navigating US Immigration for Emerging Market founders. 8. Artificial Intelligence Pitch showcase (3 investor-ready founders) + live investor feedback. 9. Mixer. If you are interested in pitching, pls indicate on the form and send us your deck. 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 drinks, networking, and a live masterclass discussion diving into how AI is reshaping finance & accounting. Expect an unfiltered conversation, tactical walkthroughs of automation in action, and live demos from leading AI operators building the future of finance. You’ll leave with a sharper view of how to put AI to work in your own workflows. Joining us for the panel will be: Rebecca Schwartz, Cofounder of Tabs John Glasgow, CEO of Campfire Sowmya Ranganathan, Founder at Lumera (former Controller at OpenAI) Schedule: 4:00 - 4:30 PM — Welcome 4:30 - 5:30 PM — Panel + Live Q&A 5:30 - 6:30 PM — Drinks & Bites About Tabs: Tabs is the AI-native revenue platform for modern CFOs. Tabs automates the entire contract-to-cash cycle including contract ingestion, invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash application for fast-growing revenue teams. Whether you're selling custom terms, usage-based pricing, or a mix of PLG and sales-led, Tabs turns month-end chaos into clean cash flow. Tabs is based in New York and is backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed, and Primary Ventures. For more info visit www.tabs.inc. About Campfire: Campfire is the AI-first ERP powering modern finance and accounting teams. A full replacement to legacy ERPs, it offers a general ledger, revenue automation, close management, and so much more—all on one unified platform. Campfire empowers finance teams with powerful, intuitive software that saves time on the monthly close, unlocks deeper financial insights, and scales with you. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by Accel, Foundation Capital, Y Combinator, Capital49 and notable finance execs from public and private companies. For more, visit www.campfire.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.

Hear from founders and start-up leaders how they have used Generative AI to bring new ideas to life, break down barriers  to entry, or create force multipliers. We will be discussing real-world business use cases and the technology journey to make it happen. 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.

Think less anxiety, more agency. Less financial stress, more financial wellness. Join the founders of Incluya and Hyperglade for an evening where cutting-edge tech meets ancient wisdom. Dive into how AI and blockchain are disrupting finance and revolutionizing our relationship with money and mental health. Come ready for thoughtful conversations, unexpected insights, and connections that could reshape how you think about money, wellness, and the future of finance. 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.

Hosted by H*QUOTIENT & Orrick AI is expected to accelerate drug discovery by up to 70% and reduce R&D costs by over $100B annually by 2030—yet most of biotech still runs on spreadsheets and siloed labs. In this panel, we explore how AI and ML are reshaping the biosciences and health stack—from protein modeling and multi-omics integration to clinical diagnostics, personalized medicine, digital twins, and computational biology startups rewriting the R&D playbook. Join us for an evening with founders, researchers, and investors operating at the intersection of AI, biotech, and health. We’ll unpack how computation is transforming the life sciences, what’s holding the field back, and how to scale TechBio solutions that matter—fast. Founders, students, biologists, neurotech enthusiasts, and the AI-curious are welcome! 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.

Join us for an intimate evening bringing together a group of founders, firm partners, and senior finance leaders at the intersection of AI and financial operations. Over a great meal and lively conversation, we’ll dive into how AI is transforming the industry, and what practical steps forward-looking leaders can take to start integrating it into their organizations. About your hosts Dan Fuwa is a banker and advisor focused on early-stage software and middle-market businesses. His experience across banking and startups gives him a unique operator-banker perspective. At HSBC Innovation Banking, he helps enterprise software founders and CFOs navigate their banking needs, drawing on prior roles at Docyt, Ordiant, SVB, and BofA. Echo Zhong is a tech-forward CPA providing accounting, tax and advisory services for founders and modern business owners. She brings a blended perspective from 15 years of industry and startup operator expertise. As co-founder at Zhong & Sanchez, she implements modern tech stack and builds AI-native tools to help founders and business owners navigate through their financial future.

Crusoe, NVIDIA, Omni Ventures, Virta Ventures, and HPE are proud to host an exclusive evening bringing together the brightest minds in Deep Tech. Highlights: An evening of curated networking bookended around two panels exploring the future of Physical AI. Conversations will range from sustainable compute and infrastructure to real-world applications in robotics, energy, and manufacturing, with operators, investors, and innovators from across the deep-tech ecosystem. Panel #1, The Force behind Physical AI Bhavik Nadga, Investor, Bessemer Venture Partners Janis Skriveris, Principal, Plug and Play Ventures Martin Cala, Senior Solutions Engineer, Crusoe Sumay Parikh, Robotics & Physical AI startups, NVIDIA Sabrina Paseman, GP, Omni Ventures Panel #2, Physical AI: From Robotics to Automotive Samantha Huang, Principal, BMW iVentures David Sokolic, Partner, Toyota Ventures Jake Simon, Investor, Porsche Ventures Jim Zhu, Founding Architect, Squint AI Brandon Barbello, Founder/COO, Archetype AI Event Schedule 4:00–5:00 PM | Reception & Welcome 5:00–5:20 PM | Panel 1 5:25–5:45 PM | Panel 2 5:45–7:00 PM | Networking Reception Whether you’re building new platforms or backing breakthrough ventures, this is your chance to network and collaborate at the epicenter of San Francisco’s a16z Tech Week. Don’t miss an evening of robust discussion and high-impact connections as we power the next frontier of Physical 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. ​​About Omni Ventures ​​The Manufacturing Tech VC. Led by former Apple product and manufacturing experts, Omni Venture Labs is a first-check VC investing in Manufacturing Tech to digitize the AI value chain. About Virta Ventures Virta Ventures backs the circular economy, investing in early-stage companies building technologies for sustainable materials, closed-loop systems, and resource efficiency. About NVIDIA NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing and AI. Its GPUs and software platforms power AI training, inference, and simulation at scale, enabling innovation across industries from manufacturing to healthcare. About Crusoe Crusoe is an AI infrastructure company and delivers high-performance, sustainable cloud compute for AI and HPC workloads through modular, GPU-powered data centers. About HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) provides hybrid and private cloud solutions that unify VM management, streamline hybrid IT, and power AI-driven operations. About IgniteGTM IgniteGTM accelerates growth for AI-native and deep-tech companies, helping them achieve market traction and scale in enterprise technology sectors.

The Clockchain Network is bringing the Future of Time to SF Tech Week! The Clockchain Network has developed, patented, and operates the world's first blockchain clock. Join us for the first public showing of our new timekeeping and timestamping technology. CEO Ken Yamada will be on hand to showcase our new services, answer questions, and explain why the Clockchain time oracle will soon become critical infrastructure for Web3 development. The presentation will be followed by networking in the blockchain/crypto/web3 space. We look forward to meeting you all! 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 well do you really know your customer? In this hands-on workshop, market research firm KNow Research and buyer psychology strategist Katie Read reveal how AI can bring customer data to life in daily decisions. You'll leave with a fresh look at your buyers and a smarter way to apply insights across teams. Join us for this high-impact, women-led workshop where buyer psychology and AI create living, breathing personas your whole team can use. What is buyer psychology? It's the science of understanding the unconscious drivers behind purchase decisions — the emotions, biases, and mental shortcuts that actually influence buying behavior. Unlike traditional demographics, buyer psychology reveals the "why" behind customer actions, giving you insight into over future behavior. Learn more about buyer psychology fundamentals: https://15.buyerpsych.com/optin You'll learn: ⭐ How consumer insights is evolving beyond static deliverables ⭐ How to turn customer psychology into usable intelligence ⭐ How AI can help brand, insight, and creative teams stay aligned ⭐ Real-world applications of psychological triggers in marketing strategy We're also thrilled to feature a special guest from local brand Every Man Jack - a wellness-focused men's personal care brand - to provide a firsthand testimonial about how interacting with key buyer personas sharpens their messaging and strengthens the connection with their core audience. This event is ideal for marketing leaders, brand strategists, insight professionals, and founders who want to work smarter with the data they already have. https://partnerships.indikater.com/knowresearch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubOT40iegPc&t=141s 🎟️ Space is limited. Whether you're ready to implement AI-powered personas or want to stay ahead of industry trends, this is your chance to engage with brand strategists, marketing innovators, and a community that's redefining customer understanding. 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.

Have questions about egg freezing and preserving your fertility? Don't we all! Come to an open and pragmatic discussion on fertility for women in tech! Dr. Victoria Fritz, a 3x egg freezing alum and mother-to-be via surrogacy, will cover topics of egg freezing, IVF, and surrogacy, in simple, approachable way. Get answers to questions like: When do I need to freeze my eggs? How long can I wait? How much is all of this going to cost? What does this process look like? Who needs IVF? Where do I find a doctor? I think I need surrogacy-- how do I find a surrogate? Get in the know about your eggs, ovaries, uterus, and fertility! All are welcome and all questions are acceptable. 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 one of the internet’s most iconic brands, Yahoo carries a spark of nostalgia while continuing to shape the future of digital experiences – where communications plays a central role. Join us for a mixer that brings together leaders in tech PR and communications for an evening of networking, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections. Together, we’ll share insights and explore the evolving role of communications in today’s fast-moving digital world – all with the energy and camaraderie that make San Francisco’s PR community thrive. 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.

Come join 3D animators, riggers, technical animators, animation engineers and anyone else touching the 3D animation pipeline for a chance to meet peers and chat about our industry. Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and beer in a casual environment with others building like 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.

Founder Mode Live: Tech Week Edition Join us for a live recording of Founder Mode, the podcast where Kevin Henrikson (ex-Microsoft, Instacart) and Jason Shafton (ex-Google, Headspace) cut through the noise on what actually works in startups. For Tech Week, we’re bringing the show to San Francisco with special guests — founders and investors who’ve lived the grind, seen the hype, and know what it takes to scale. Expect: 🎙️ A live, unfiltered conversation on growth, fundraising, and building companies that last 🤝 An intimate happy-hour setting with fellow founders and investors 🍸 Drinks, networking, and candid insights you won’t find on stage anywhere else Capacity is limited. RSVP early 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.

Hosted by Inspiralia USA, this session dives into how deep tech founders can leverage the U.S. government’s SBIR/STTR programs to unlock millions in non-dilutive capital. We’ll share how Inspiralia has guided hundreds of startups through the process—turning complex applications into awarded grants that fuel growth without giving up equity. We will also showcase successful clients who have raised millions through these programs with our support, sharing their journeys and lessons learned. Join us to learn how to access the largest non-dilutive funding source in the U.S., how to position your company to win, and how Inspiralia’s team of experts can help you secure funding to scale the next generation of deep tech breakthroughs. Event participants will reciece a special offer at the event to support them in their non-dilutive journey. Why Inspiralia? * $4 billion raised for our clients in the last two years * Worldwide Group with 8 global offices * 200+ experts across tech, engineering, science and business * Supporting over 1,000 companies annually Why attend? * Hear success stories from founders who secured millions in federal funding * Learn directly from federal agency experts on how to access non-dilutive capital * Connect with deep tech investors actively scouting for their next portfolio companies 👉 Perfect for: * Deep Tech Founders & Entrepreneurs seeking smart non-dilutive funding strategies Agenda: 1. Welcome & Networking Introduction 2. Unlocking Smart Capital for Deep Tech 3. Fireside Chat with Client Testimonials 4. Audience Q&A 5. Networking Power 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.

The best launches don’t come from ads—they come from people. At this session, CRWD reveals how brands build sell-out launches powered by real consumers, not bots or fake reviews. Hear case studies, frameworks, and founder stories of going from zero to sold out—driven entirely by authentic CRWD activations. Agenda: 20 min: Founder stories of CRWD-powered launches 20 min: How to structure a community-first go-to-market 15 min: Tools & platforms to stack for launch success 15 min: Q&A + breakout 30 min: Happy hour networking Who should attend: Early-stage founders, consumer investors, brand builders, growth teams. Why join: Inspiration + tactical frameworks for building community-led distribution. Drinks & light bites provided 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 Silicon Valley Bank for the premier impact-focused event of SF Tech Week. The Impact & Innovation Showcase is a celebration of the founders building the future, today. In an ecosystem dominated by discussions on AI and Deep Tech, we are spotlighting the entrepreneurs who are harnessing these powerful technologies to generate both exceptional returns and meaningful, scalable change. This exclusive evening at the SVB Experience Center will bring together the most forward-thinking founders, mission-aligned VCs, and ecosystem builders. The event will feature a high-stakes pitch competition with 20 curated startups tackling critical challenges in areas like climate tech, health equity, ethical AI, and economic inclusion, all competing for the coveted Impact Innovator Award. The night will also include a thought-provoking panel discussion with leaders who have successfully navigated the path of scaling with soul. This event is proudly sponsored by Hollo.AI, and Syndicate. Come connect with the change-makers defining the future of venture.4 Where Purpose-Driven Innovation Meets Venture Scale This theme is designed to capture the core of the event: showcasing startups that are not only commercially viable but also fundamentally committed to solving significant social and environmental challenges. It speaks directly to a sophisticated audience of investors and founders by acknowledging the necessity of a strong financial return (the "bottom line") while elevating the importance of measurable impact (the "double bottom line"). The theme positions the event at the cutting edge of modern venture capital, where the most resilient and valuable companies are increasingly those with a clear purpose. 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 Radical Ventures, WRITER and AI leaders for drinks and conversation during SF Tech Week This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Turso is the next evolution of SQLite. It's the small database that powers your biggest ideas, and it's built for apps, AI agents, and everything in-between. Turso is an embedded database engine that goes anywhere. Join us in-person as we celebrate the Turso Beta with drinks on us! Join our Happy Hour and meet some of the team in-person. 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 Tech Week re-energizes San Francisco, Vault Society is proud to host an evening at The Bank at Amador, reintroducing the city as a hub for ideas, innovation and connection. Meet new people who share a common purpose — creating meaningful global impact. Hosted at The Bank at Amador - a historic San Francisco landmark, recently featured in Modern Luxury magazine for its architectural elegance and role as a gathering place for the city’s most discerning leaders. Honoring the legacy of A.P. Giannini, who founded the Bank of Italy, The Bank at Amador carries forward his values: expanding access to opportunity, building community, and championing bold ideas that shape the future. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Amador Club. Enjoy light bites, a welcome glass of champagne and a cash bar. About Vault Society Vault Society is a private collective that brings together innovators, investors, and strategic partners to collaborate on globally impactful opportunities. Our mission is to curate meaningful connections, align capital with purpose, and support bold ventures that shape the future across life sciences, technology, real estate, energy, 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.

As Agentic AI moves from concept to implementation, it is not just the technology that needs to scale — it is also the people. Today, organizations across every industry are being forced to rethink what talent means, how roles evolve, and what it truly takes to be “AI-ready.” But here’s the problem: while AI product vendors continue to launch capabilities at breakneck speed, their System Integrator (SI) partners and enterprise customers are falling behind on enablement. Most employees don’t just need to learn new tools — they need to reinvent how they work. And yet, training systems are stuck in legacy mode: outdated content, low certification rates (often below 30%), and one-size-fits-all approaches that don't stick. This session addresses a critical — and often overlooked — gap in the AI transformation journey: scaling workforce readiness with the same speed and intentionality as the technology itself. 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 at the Georgian Innovation Hub during San Francisco Tech Week for a fireside chat featuring Amit Patel (Rakuten) and Zaza Pachulia (Angel Investor, 2X NBA Champion). This engaging conversation will bring together two unique perspectives: Zaza as an angel investor, sharing how he spots founders and ideas worth the very first check. Amit as a global operator, reflecting on how Rakuten has scaled and continually reinvented the consumer experience. If you’re a founder, investor, or builder shaping the future of consumer experiences, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Following the fireside chat, enjoy networking with Georgian wine and cuisine—a chance to connect with speakers, fellow founders, and investors in a relaxed setting. About Georgian Innovation Hub The Innovation Hub is San Francisco’s newest platform for startups, investors, and tech leaders, offering space for collaboration, events, and community building.​RSVP 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

We're back!! We had such a great response to our first event that we're hosting one for AI Founders & Builders... ​Poker is intimidating: complicated rules, quick mental math, potentially losing money, and an intense atmosphere. ​So how do you learn? ​We’re curating a group of kick-ass people who want to learn how to play poker in a judgment-free zone. ​Already know the game but still want to join? Register and volunteer to teach! ​Free pizza, gambling, and music...what more could you want? (We're not playing for money). ​And sorry boys, but poker tends to be male-dominated; to make this event as inclusive as possible, we're keeping the gender ratio 1:1. ​SCHEDULE ​4:00pm Arrival & Mingling 4:30pm Texas Hold'Em 101 4:45pm Practice + Game 1 5:15pm Game 2 5:45pm Game 3 6:15pm Wrap up ​Extremely limited spots, so make sure to sign up soon to guarantee acceptance! ​And please share this with your friends! We're looking to invite as many cool people as we can :) 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 dynamic event to celebrate the landmark Tech Prosperity Deal signed between the UK and US on 18 September 2025. This event will shine a light on how the San Francisco tech community can use the new Tech Prosperity Deal to engage with the UK’s thriving innovation ecosystem, leveraging new opportunities for investment, trade and collaborative research. We are delighted to confirm a stellar line up with thought leaders across AI, quantum and fusion sectors: - Kanishka Narayan MP, UK Minister for AI - Dr. Pete Shadbolt, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of PsiQuantum - Dr. Tammy Ma, Lead of the Inertial Fusion Energy Institutional Initiative at Lawrence Livermore National Lab - and Ian Klaus, Founding Director of Carnegie California, as chair Whether you're a business, investor, or academic, this event will open new opportunities for transatlantic growth and partnership in science and technology. Do not miss this unique and engaging discussion on critical emerging technologies and how they are shaping geopolitics 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.

We're disrupting education. Join us to launch MOSaiC with bemosaic.ai with live product demos and audience input in designing the future of learning and self-development. Hear our panel with Industry leaders in AI, Ed-Tech and Consumer tech on the disruption of the ed-tech and consumer-tech markets with AI. Panelist details coming soon! 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.

Medplum, Awell and Category Ventures would like to invite #SFTechWeek participants to a happy hour for healthcare developers and open source enthusiasts, featuring open source VC Villi Itchev (https://x.com/Villi) 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 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! ​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: ​4.30-5.00pm: Registration & Networking ​5.00-5.10pm: Opening remarks, Martin Medek, Co-founder, Unicorn Attacks; & Alfredo Coppola, US Market Access Center ​5.10-6.45pm: Startup Pitches from 7 Czech Startups ​6.45-7.30pm: 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.

Join in a panel discussion with the founders who have successfully raised multiple rounds of funding: ✨ Abhinav Asthana, CEO and co-founder of Postman ✨ Shreesha Ramdas, CEO and co-founder of Lumber ✨ Sri Ganesan, CEO and co-founder of Rocketlane Moderator: Anshu Agarwal, Converge VC These founders will focus on what it takes to raise funding: *️ Storytelling vs. metrics — which matters more at different stages? *️ Avoiding common pitch deck mistakes - dos and don’ts *️ Spotting “smart money” vs. “silent money” *️ Building relationships between rounds *️ Common founder surprises during diligence This event is hosted by Converge (an early-stage VC) and Cooley (a law firm focused on helping startups at various stages). This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

In the era of rapid technological progress, we often underestimate how deeply the built world shapes our lives. While Silicon Valley races toward AGI, construction, one of the oldest yet most critical industries, still struggles with inefficiencies that touch us every day. Even something as simple as the price of the milk you buy at your local grocery store is influenced by the hidden costs of construction inefficiency. At this SF Tech Week event, hosted by Surfaice, we’ll dive into the challenges construction faces today and how AI is reshaping its future. The panel will feature a unique conversation structured across three “horizons” of AI in construction: – Distant Horizon: Nelson Koen, lecturer at Stanford and expert in real estate and construction, will share his long-term vision for how far AI can go and what excites him most about the future. – Mid Horizon (3–5 years): KP Reddy, Managing Partner at Shadow VC and a leading voice in AEC disruption, will explore where he sees the industry heading from an investment and innovation perspective. – Near Horizon (Now): Alexey Dubov, engineer and entrepreneur turned VC, will discuss what’s actually happening today as startups adopt AI and push for pilots across the industry. – Today’s Impact: A special guest speaker with a deep AI background (Google DeepMind/Stanford PhD) will reveal what they’re launching now — and how it’s already changing the daily life of construction professionals. – Alim Uderbekov, CEO & Founder Surfaice.pro, aerospace engineer and serial entrepreneur will moderate this session. By taking this step-by-step approach across horizons, we’ll explore how AI can unlock massive productivity gains and transform one of the world’s most important industries. Join us to explore how AI can unlock massive productivity gains in construction and transform one of the world’s most important industries. This event is proudly supported by Surfaice, Silk Road Innovation Hub and our friends and partners. 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 Chief -the most powerful community of women leaders- for an inspiring panel conversation spotlighting the groundbreaking contributions of women leaders in the AI space—each transforming industries and communities through purposeful innovation. Hear from leaders across diverse backgrounds as they share how they’re applying AI to address complex challenges, create lasting impact, and open doors for new possibilities. From navigating career transitions to advancing climate solutions, shaping ethical AI governance to expanding access to education, our panelists are tackling the issues that matter most. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to break barriers, build responsibly, and lead with vision in one of the most rapidly evolving fields of our time. Following the panel, continue the conversation at an informal networking reception with peers and changemakers across the Tech Week community. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

>Register on Eventbrite to be approved on Partiful. Tickets required for entry and pitching. https://AIPITCHTECHWEEK.eventbrite.com< ✨ $2M VC Commitment to 1–2 AI Startups ✨ We currently have 185+ RSVP and limited space. This event will sell out. Al PITCH NIGHT with Startup Grind, Al Collective & Superconnected - A16z SF Tech Week. Join 100+ founders, 50+ investors, and top AI leaders for an evening of high-energy pitches, curated networking, and real deal-making. Our judges are committing $2M to invest in 1-2 category-defining Al startups. Watch 12 founders deliver bold 2-minute pitches (no slides), just their story followed by direct feedback from a panel of top-tier VCs. VC Pitch Judges & Experts: Bryan Liu — VC Investor, Alumni Ventures Ryan Taylor — VC Investor, Fusion Fund Kevin Jiang — Founding Partner & CEO, Mangusta Capital Melissa Daniel — Partner, AGI House Ventures Investors from Menlo Ventures, Greylock, Sequoia Capital, A16z, Accel, Lightspeed, Kleiner Perkins, Benchmark, GV, Redpoint, Bessemer, along with many more leading firms will be in the room. Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with the VCs shaping the future of startups. ✨ Startups: Applications to pitch are now closed. We’ve received 130+ applications for AI Pitch Night. Submissions closed on September 22, and all applicants will be notified by September 23. Thank you to everyone who applied — we’re excited to showcase the finalists on stage. We’re grateful to our sponsors — SVB, DevRev, and Stratis Advisory — for making this event possible. Want to sponsor? Email the hosts: mabel@superconnected.io or james.gee@startupgrind.com ⚠️ Important Disclaimer: Entry requires both a valid ticket (via Partiful & Eventbrite) and photo ID. This event is 21+. SVB enforces strict security, so if you’re not registered on Eventbrite and approved in advance, you won’t be admitted. ⚠️ This event is prioritized for founders and investors. If you are a service provider or part of the ecosystem support community, please purchase the correct ticket tier. If you register under the wrong tier, your ticket will be refunded and you will still be responsible for the processing fees. This policy ensures we maintain the highest quality event experience 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.

Join us for a VC & Founders Happy Hour during SF Tech Week! Unwind over drinks, make meaningful connections, and share real conversations with fellow founders, VCs, and operators from across the SF tech scene. Whether you're swapping stories, exploring collaborations, or just enjoying the vibe — it's the perfect way to wrap up the day. Drinks are on us. Come by, raise a glass, and connect with the community. About the Hosts Qapita-empowering startups to streamline equity and ownership management across their lifecycle. Vistra-enabling companies to expand beyond their home countries quickly and compliantly, building the right foundation for a global business from step one. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Join us for an exclusive SF Tech Week happy hour where every connection is intentional. Ghost Social and Adverb are bringing together top-tier AI founders and builders. We're using AI (of course!) to make sure you walk into the room knowing exactly who to talk to and about what. This isn’t your typical mixer. To join, each guest much create a private profile via short voice-based intake. Our AI then matches attendees based on shared values, goals, and interests - so you skip the small talk and dive straight into the conversations that matter. Why Apply? - Meet AI founders and/or builders based on your goals - Save time by connecting with the right people, faster - Access high-signal conversations without awkward intros Spots are limited and attendance is by application only. Accepted guests will be notified on a rolling basis, with priority given to those who stand to gain the most from the room. Apply now to join a smarter way to connect. 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 Evening to Honor, Connect, and Celebrate the Women Shaping the Future of AI ​Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and rising stars featured in our inaugural 100 Women in AI list. This gathering is more than just a recognition—it's a moment to connect with the boldest minds in AI, technology, and venture. In collaboration with Women in Product at LinkedIn, our SF-Based XFactor Ventures Investment Partners, SignalFire, and Rho we're looking forward to an incredible conversation and night of connection during SF Tech Week. Whether you're a founder, investor, or builder in AI, this event is your chance to be in the room with the women redefining the space. ​✨ What to Expect: - Honoring the 100 Women in AI Program: 5:00PM - Networking and Wine Reception 6:00PM - 100 Women in AI Recognition 6:15PM - "Backing the Future: The Women Betting Big on AI”: Caroline Duffy, Cowboy Ventures Christine Tsai, 500 Global Dorothy Chang, Flybridge Capital Joanna Lichter, Emerson Collective Monique Woodard, Cake Ventures Aihui Ong, XFactor Ventures This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Scaling AI is as much a financial challenge as a technical one. From limited availability to opaque pricing structures, leaders are scrambling to make sense of the compute landscape. Join us for a discussion and networking with luminaries in AI finance and infrastructure as we unpack the true costs of scaling AI and how to navigate them. Meet founders, CFOs, finance leaders, and infra heads who are tackling the same challenges. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Venture capital isn’t broken—but it’s due for a reset. Too often, funding chases unicorns while steady-growth companies get overlooked. Our funding solutions back bold founders building lasting businesses in under-invested categories like CPG, ParentTech, EdTech, and Women’s Health. Join us for a morning with builders, backers, and funding to explore a new model of venture—one that’s more human, grounded, and possible. Through an interactive discussion, we’ll cover: 1) Why now is the right time to think about alternative funding models 2) How founders benefit from capital paired with real support 3) What it means for investors and founders to engage beyond the traditional approach 4) You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and opportunities to help shape the next wave of venture. Hear from: - Kate MacCabe, Founder and Digital Advisor of Flywheel Strategy - Lizzy Reano, Chief Creative Officer of Collective Women's Leadership - Chris Yang, Co-President of Shopline Chris will unpack the ways Shopline is investing not only in a platform that accelerate growth for businesses, but also their non-traditional approach to infusing capital into the most promising emerging brands. Lizzy will share how she’s built CWL from the ground up on the foundation of self-advocacy, and why capital paired with mentorship is key to building ventures that last. Kate and the Flywheel Strategy team translate business vision into actionable roadmaps—grounded in today’s realities and built for tomorrow’s growth. She'll highlight the untapped opportunities investors and founders alike can leverage to create win-win capital and brand growth combinations. 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 Pizza Club Experience: craft, connect & enjoy 👨‍🍳🍕 Be part of an evening where flavor meets community. Discover the joy of crafting your own pizza —stretch the dough, play with fresh toppings, and watch it transform in the oven. Alongside your creation, enjoy carefully paired drinks that elevate every bite. This is a curated experience designed to spark genuine connections✨, bringing together inspiring founders, creatives, and investors in an atmosphere that’s as relaxed as it is energizing. 📌Limited spots. Invitation only. About Lazo Lazo supports startups with everything they need to grow — from accounting and legal to fundraising — so teams can focus on building. With AI-powered tools and a thriving global community, we’re more than back-office support: we’re your co-pilot on the path to 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.

Scale Latino is an exclusive reception celebrating the innovation, resilience, and vision of Latino founders. Hosted in partnership with Tribaja, this event brings together established entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders for an evening of networking and connection. Guest will enjoy meaningful conversations with peers, access to Braze's Tech for an Equitable Future Program, and opportunities to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts. Applications for Cohort 6 of Tech for an Equitable Future open on September 30. Braze's product grant program helps underrepresented founders grow and scale their businesses with 12 months of free access to Braze—the leading customer engagement platform—along with supporting services. With Braze, startups can strengthen customer relationships, drive revenue, and accelerate growth. Applications are open Sept 30 - Jan 16, so mark your calendars! What to expect: - Light bites and cocktails - Demo of the Braze platform - Open Mic for Founders - Swag Giveaways!! 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.

NOTE: We have reached capacity, but are still reviewing registrations and will allow waitlisted guests to attend on a first come first serve basis, depending on day-of event attendance. You're Invited: LATAM Tech – Happy Hour in San Francisco! The Consulates General of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay in San Francisco, in partnership with the Chile California Council and Reciprocal Venture Studio, are pleased to invite you to LATAM Tech Happy Hour, an evening of networking, innovation, and conversation. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 8 🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: San Francisco Financial District (exact address will be shared upon RSVP confirmation) Hosted by LATAM Tech Diplomacy, this event brings together startup founders, scientists, investors, tech leaders, and others passionate about Latin America’s innovation and governance ecosystem. This inaugural event kicks off the LATAM Tech Network — a community designed to strengthen ties between the LATAM tech community and the broader global innovation space. Join us for a Happy Hour where you’ll have the chance to connect, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities. 🍹 150 complimentary drink tickets are available and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. 👥 Space is limited — please RSVP to secure your spot For questions or more information, feel free to contact us at: [sectec.sf@itamaraty.gov.br] 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.

West coast travel techies, founders and investors unite! Nappr, Jetzy and Bubbl are taking our hearts BACK to San Francisco for the second Tech Week in a row and it's going to be more lit than a Mission burrito at 2 a.m. 🌯 Like our previous shindigs, this will be a pit stop for the globally curious and a space where you can swap big ideas about the future of travel, trade road warrior hacks or just recharge with fellow innovators over a drink. Here’s what'll be waiting for you: 💤 Nappr rest kits to keep you powered up (plus the chance to win free hotel stays!) 🧳 Jetzy exclusives with travel perks & discounts that make your next adventure smoother 🌍 A community of kickass founders, dreamers and travel lovers who know that the best journeys start with great conversations 🤖 A talk from Jetzy founder Shama Zehra about the Agentic AI they are building for travel in Jetzy ...and lastly 🏨 A super cool venue in the heart of Union Square See you soon SF! 🥂 _____________________________________ ​​About Us ​Nappr is a marketplace that offers thousands of 2 to 12-hour hotel stays to help people catch up on rest and meet the demands of their unique schedules. Our network of 1,135 global properties enables anyone on-the-go to book rooms same-day at chains like Marriott and Hilton for up to 75% off the overnight rate - and with all of the amenities included. This also gives hotels the ability to fill their unused capacity and generate extra revenue with convenient, hourly scheduling. Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/nappr _____________________________________ Jetzy is an exclusive lifestyle social network for travel & leisure enthusiasts. ​On Jetzy you can connect with like-minded people, find authentic unique experiences and access VIP perks and significant discounts of up to 70%, for example: ​- Priority seating, up to 30% off, complimentary drinks, appetizer or dessert for the whole table at trendy restaurants ​- Exclusive discounts of up to 70% for hotels, car rentals, flights, private jet, yachts, sporting events, luggage (Tumi, Samsonite, etc.), and many more. ​Link for Jetzy app: www.jetzyapp.com/downloadapp.html ​Invite code: Jetzy-me ____________________________________ Bubbl is a community travel platform for sharing accommodation, catering to tech preneurs for conferences, digital nomads, and all travelers for vacations, events, and unique experiences. You can find a Bubbl House or Hotel poad to join or a hotel room to share on our platform or if you can't find one, create your own. You'll arrive thinking you bought a bed and leave with new friends. We are offering Bubbl Houses or curated hotel stays for all of the major tech conferences and attracting some of the most thoughtful retreat leaders who are curating excellent experiences. Our app creates a vibrant ecosystem where both Leaders and travelers can engage in meaningful interactions, fostering a sense of belonging and shared adventure. ​Join the Bubbl movement today! ​www.bubbl.co Use founders code to sign up for $20 for coming to this event. https://bubbl.co/referral/H4YB8BL2 ____________________________________ 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.

Leader Connect is a way to engage with fellow leaders from the tech community in a relaxed, after-hours setting in San Francisco. We're featuring Brian Bell, CEO of FusionAuth. It will be a short, deck-free conversation, packed with wisdom and insights, and most importantly, introductions to peers in your area. We’ll also have plenty of time for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and catching up This event is intended for Senior Leaders (Founders, CFOs, CHROs) at Tech 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.

We're bringing the Future of Developer Experience back after our amazing debut during NY Tech Week! Join Deskree, Vercel, Arthur AI, Grafana and Recce at Convex HQ for an evening of dev tools, drinks, and meaningful conversations. This event is all about exploring where developer workflows are headed and getting a firsthand look at the tools shaping what’s next in the dev world. Expect live demos, real conversations, and plenty of good food and drinks. Agenda: 5:00-6:00 PM: Arrivals + Food & Drinks 6:00-7:00 PM: Live Demos 7:00-8:00 PM: Continued Networking Come by, meet other engineers and technical founders, and talk shop in a laid-back setting! MEET THE HOSTS ✨About Arthur✨ Arthur is the leading AI performance company, empowering organizations to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning and generative AI models at scale. ✨About Vercel✨ Vercel is the infrastructure behind the world’s fastest websites and apps, powering global-scale frontend development with seamless deployment, instant performance, and unmatched developer experience. ✨About Deskree✨ Deskree provides the context LLMs need to reason about your system. ✨About Grafana✨ Grafana is the leading open-source observability platform, enabling teams to visualize, monitor, and analyze data from any source with powerful dashboards, real-time alerts, and seamless integrations. ✨About Recce✨ Recce is the data change-management toolkit for dbt, giving teams clarity and confidence with lineage, diffs, and shareable reviews before changes hit production. ✨About Convex✨ Convex is the open source, reactive database where queries are TypeScript code running right in the database. Just like React components react to state changes, Convex queries react to database changes. 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 curated social for the people building and backing the future of deep tech. We’re bringing together top-notch founders and investors across stages for off-the-record conversations on what really matters: what founders want from investors, how capital is shifting, and where exits in deep tech have and will come from. ​This isn’t a pitch night or a panel, it’s a chance to trade unfiltered lessons and build meaningful connections over good food and better company. Co-hosted by ACME, Grit Ventures, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

The AI revolution is being shaped at two levels: the infrastructure that powers it and the applications that bring it to life. This panel brings together serial founders, technical pioneers, and researchers who’ve scaled unicorns, built transformative AI products, and advanced the science behind them. 🌟 Featured Speakers: 🔹 Muddu Sudhakar - Founder and Investor Founding CEO of Aisera (Series D+ Unicorn), SVP & GM ServiceNow, Splunk, VMware; CSO, VP & GM Dell/EMC; Founder & CEO of Caspida (acquired by Splunk), Cetas (acquired by VMware), Kazeon (acquired by Dell/EMC), Sanera (acquired by Dell/EMC) 🔹 Yandong Liu - Co-founder and ex-CTO at Connectly.ai (Series B+), CTO at Strava, ex-VP Engineering at NetEase, PhD CS at Carnegie Mellon University 🔹 ​Mahi de Silva - Co-Founder and CSO at Higgsfield AI ($50M Series A+); Chairman of the Board, Co-founder and CEO at Amplify.ai; ex-CEO at Triller Group (NASDAQ: ILLR) ​🔹 Shawn Shen - Co-founder of Memories.ai, Assistant Professor at University of Bristol. ex-Research Scientist at Reality Lab Research at Meta ​🔍 Topics We’ll Explore 🔹 Building & Scaling – Lessons from seed to unicorn, exits, and trade-offs between speed, tech depth, and GTM. 🔹 Infra vs. Apps – Enterprise vs. consumer AI, where infra ends and apps begin, future convergence. 🔹 Generative AI in Practice – Real-world deployment, moats in a fast-moving landscape, open vs. closed models. 🔹 Human-Centered AI – Augmenting memory, creativity, and productivity while balancing ethics and privacy. 🔹 Research to Market – Turning breakthroughs into products, hiring the right mix of researchers and engineers. 🔹 Ecosystem & Exits – Investor view on AI startups, who’s buying/building, and where the next big opportunity lies. 🍽️ Food and Drinks Included ​​ ​​​💥 Our Partners Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS) is a full-stack, AI-native cloud platform with cutting-edge GPUs and infrastructure optimized for intensive AI and ML workloads, including training, fine-tuning, and inference. Backed by investors like Accel, Nvidia, and Orbits Investment, Nebius is building one of the world’s leading AI infrastructure companies to empower the demands of modern AI development. Learn more at https://nebius.com/ Influcio: Get Viral. Grow Fast. Influcio.com is your AI influecer marketing agent — helping you scale your brand with personalized campaign, faster than ever. Get your startup viral on social media today and get millions of exposure with Influcio AI! Contact us today at hello@influcio.com. Protopia AI helps AI-native companies and enterprises deploy models on sensitive data without exposing it. Our Stained Glass Transform integrates with existing infrastructure like AWS, NetApp, and NVIDIA, enabling secure RAG, private LLM inference, and compliance-ready AI—so you can move fast on innovation while meeting enterprise-grade data protection needs. Learn more at protopia.ai or contact Randy Persaud at Randy@protopia.ai. ​​​💥 This event is hosted at the Frontier Tower (https://frontiertower.io/) We're 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 for founding citizenship: https://frontiertower.io/membership Learn more: https://frontiertower.notion.site/ ​​​​By registering for EntreConnect events, you consent to the use of your name, likeness, event photos, and provided details for marketing and promotional purposes by EntreConnect and its partners. We’re excited to have you with us! 🌳 About EntreConnect (https://entreconnect.us/) ​​​EntreConnect is a dynamic community of entrepreneurs and investors, founded in 2023 to empower those building and scaling businesses. We understand the challenges and isolation of the entrepreneurial journey and exist to bridge that gap through world-class events, unparalleled speakers, and transformative connections. We have brought together 21,000+ entrepreneurs, operators, business leaders, and investors through our events — fostering collaboration, exchanging insights, and fueling innovation across the global startup ecosystem. Follow our LinkedIn for upcoming events. Follow here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entreconnect-sf/ == 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.

Twill x J2 Ventures Presents The AI Hardware Frontier: Powering Intelligence in the Real World When: Wed, Oct 8 • 5:00–8:00 PM Where: Twill HQ, SoMa, San Francisco Meet us at #SFTechWeek!Tech Week (presented by a16z) brings together the startup and VC ecosystem with events across the city. As part of SF Tech Week (Oct 6–12), we’re hosting The AI Hardware Frontier: Powering Intelligence in the Real World AI is no longer just software—it’s powered by breakthroughs in hardware that push the limits of compute, healthtech, and autonomy. From silicon and systems to biomedical devices and infrastructure, the AI hardware frontier is where innovation meets the physical world. At this evening gathering, we’ll explore how founders, investors, and industry leaders are building and scaling hardware and vertical solutions to power the next wave of intelligence. Expect candid conversations on challenges and opportunities across compute platforms, healthtech, and dual-use applications, as well as how venture and corporate capital are fueling this space. Join us at Twill HQ in SoMa for an evening of: - Keynote insights from leading voices at the intersection of hardware and AI. - Two dynamic panels: one diving into industry trends and adoption, another on the venture capital perspective. - Lightning Talks (5–10 minutes each) from startup founders building the future of AI hardware. - Curated networking with fellow executives, investors, and builders. Program Flow - 5:00–5:30 PM: Arrival & networking over food and drinks - 5:30–6:00 PM: Industry Panel: AI Hardware in the Real World - 6:00–6:45 PM: VC & Founder Panel: Investing in the Hardware Frontier - 6:45–7:05 PM: Lightning Talks (Startup Founders) - 7:05–8:00 PM: Closing networking mixer Speakers Christine Keung — General Partner, J2 Ventures Sam Fok -- CEO, femtoAI, Stanford PhD Jeff Tatarchuk — Cofounder, TensorWave Ian Clow — VC Investor, Samsung Catalyst Fund Jason Novak — Partner-in-Charge, Norton Rose Fulbright Who’s in the room Founders (dual-use/defense, cyber, bio, infra), investors, Fortune 500 execs, and government/DoD leaders shaping acquisition and innovation pipelines. 🎟 RSVP today to secure your spot Space is limited; curated admission for builders and decision-makers. ✉️ Subscribe to our calendar for priority invites to upcoming events: https://luma.com/twill Check out clips from the speakers: - https://youtu.be/USjrK5OznXs?si=aH3amH5DerP-QX58 - https://youtu.be/XoS4vxhYVow?si=wL51x5GyW6drf9p5 - https://youtu.be/l3K-4dgjjhA?si=0v7P7B7GWFNuNejN - https://youtu.be/f79VJk4gSdc?si=HMlSsZe32Bh3vdCg ✉️ Subscribe to our calendar for priority invites to upcoming events: https://luma.com/twill Highlights from previous events Twill and Norton Rose Fulbright Present: The Horizon Forum https://youtu.be/l3K-4dgjjhA AI Founders, Investors, and Execs at the Ballpark: https://vimeo.com/1111514560?fl=pl&fe=sh ​🤝 Interested in Partnering or Investing? ​We’re opening a channel for those who want to connect with the incredible founders from Y Combinator. If you’re an investor, advisor, or potential partner looking to explore opportunities, submit your details below and we’ll make sure you’re on the radar. ​FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrJPfHEkIWiqLF2AEMdFclI2WGcINKktEJHnL8nFuLRktnaw/viewform?usp=header ​Looking to make your next career move in tech? We have some exciting roles currently available from within the community! ​Join a seed-stage startup as a Founding Engineer and work directly with the founder to shape the future of the company. Backed by Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, Progressive Ventures, and other leading investors, this is a unique opportunity to have a front-row seat in building and scaling a high-growth startup. ​Founding Engineer - Own major features end-to-end: API design, backend logic, frontend UI, and everything in between. We’re building the control center for U.S. duty drawback—a $10B/year opportunity hiding in plain sight. We use AI and automation to recover tariffs paid by importers when goods are later exported, returned, or destroyed. Most companies don’t even realize they’re eligible. We make sure no dollar is left behind. ​San Francisco - In person ​​This founding team has scaled and led engineering teams through multiple successful acquisitions, including one valued at over $350M and one bootstrapped AI infra company that exited within two years. ​LLM EVALUATION ENGINEER - you’ll build the evaluation layer in a—the part of the system that decides whether an LLM prompt, response, tool call, or agent behavior is acceptable. This includes designing and tuning guardrails, classifiers, and semantic judgment systems that operate in real-time. ​Engineering - Remote - Fulltime ​FOUNDING SOFTWARE ENGINEER - you won’t just be piping logs or tuning models—you’ll architect systems that reconcile latency, correctness, and observability across distributed pipelines. You’ll be designing the nervous system of a new class of software—where AI Agents reason, act, and fail in unpredictable ways. If you're excited by AI and want to shape its safe deployment—not just watch from the sidelines—this is your opportunity. ​Engineering - Remote - Fulltime ​BACKEND / PLATFORM ENGINEER, AI ANALYTIC ENGINES - Design and optimize streaming data pipelines using Kafka, Redpanda, or similar technologies to support high-throughput, low-latency processing of LLM interactions. ​Engineering - Remote - Fulltime ​FILL OUT THE FORM TO APPLY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8WDg2nJJTfXTQcur0BOlSAnwN9ZJEoaY9bvxv5Jv_x_NVUw/viewform?usp=header

We are hosting a GP and LP networking social to connect emerging managers and capital allocators in SF. We will be hosting a panel on “Unlocking Liquidity in the US Private Market” with plenty of time set aside for networking Join us during #SFTechWeek to connect with GPs and fellow investors in SF over drinks 🍹🍷⚡ ​About Host - Vencapital ​Vencapital is a VC accelerator for aspiring minority and female investors, so far we have supported 200+ alums through the program and have 100+ active VC fund managers and experienced investors that instruct and hire through our program. 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.