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SF IRL - Mar 18th, 2024

A curated newsletter showcasing the top tech & startup events in San Francisco

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Jonathan Chang
March 18, 2024

Hi SF IRL! There's a ton of vibrance and energy coming back into the city and at SF IRL, we are excited to be a part of it. Excited to come with you all with some great events for Issue #78.

If you didn’t know, I’m excited to announce the launch of inreallife.tech. SF IRL is now part of the inreallife.tech family & we’re expanding with LA IRL & NYC IRL to showcase the top tech, startup and venture events in those cities as well and you can subscribe in the link above.

I'm Jonathan, the creator of SF IRL. I've been a Bay Area resident all my life and moved into San Francisco about 3 years ago. My full-time job is at Brex as an XIR where I meet founders and VCs while trying to create a community in the city. My vision for SF IRL is simple. Showcase the best tech + startup events in SF and to connect all of our builders and investors together. We are a growing community having over 5700+ subscribers. As we keep growing, if you enjoy reading these, please share this with your friends so we can hit 6,000 readers. As always, SF IRL is one of my many side projects. If you like to be involved in helping, please shoot me an email!

Events Coming Up 🎉

Applications are now open for Topline - an accelerator program designed to help enterprise startups refine their GTM, get in front of enterprise customers, and boost early revenue traction.

Participants get $250,000 on an uncapped SAFE note, $500,000 + in cloud credits & SaaS software, and unparalleled access to Race Capital’s network of accomplished sales leaders, revenue operators, marketing and growth experts. In addition participants will get mentorship and to pitch customers from JP Morgan, Caterpillar, Morrison Forrester, the NBA, and many other enterprise buyers. 

The deadline to apply is March 31st.

I’ve also been hosting a variety of GP/LP dinners for emerging managers in the Bay Area, if you are an emerging GP or an LP that invests in emerging managers, please fill out this form if you’re interested in getting invited to future GP/LP Dinners that I throw in SF.

Location: Virtual

Time: 9-10am

What: ​Welcome to our online event How will AI impact RevOps! Join us as we explore the different ways AI can help RevOps professionals save time and enhance their productivity. This panel of RevOps leaders have had the chance to see first hand where AI is making an impact. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into one of the most transformative technologies of our time.

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

What: ​We are excited to kickoff a tech talk series on multimodal AI hosted by CRV & Encord.

​Join us to discuss the latest advancements in multimodal, including OpenAI's Sora & GPT4-V, Microsoft's LLaVA, Google's Gemini, to name a few, as well as a deep dive into the various applications of vision-language models.

Mar 19th, 2024 - GDC Afterparty Meetup

Location: San Francisco

Time: 7pm

What: Welcome back to SF Game Development's third annual GDC 2024 After Party Meetup at DNA Lounge on Tuesday, March 19th from 7:00pm-12:00am. This is the largest after hours party and DJ stage production of the entire week, and you won’t want to miss it. Best of all, it’s completely FREE, all you have to do is RSVP on Meetup or Eventbrite. If possible, please leave your backpacks at home. Between both event-channels, we already have 1,000+ RSVPs so make sure to lock in your spot today!

Mar 19th, 2024 - How to Start a DeepTech Company

Location: Berkeley

Time: 6-7pm

What: ​Join us on March 19th, 2024, for an evening with Christian Keil, Chief of Staff at Astranis. Christian will share advice on how to start a deep tech company without being a billionare.

​​Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, engineer, AI enthusiast, or curious student, this evening promises to be an entertaining masterclass that will accelerate your personal + professional growth, and show you how to have as much fun as possible along the way. We look forward to seeing you in Berkeley!

Mar 19th, 2024 - SRECon Happy Hour

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-7:30pm

What: ​Trunk and Prodvana are teaming up again! This time, we're hosting a Happy Hour around SREcon at Harborview — just a few blocks from Hyatt Regency SF.

​Please join us for appetizers, drinks, and conversations around Production & Platform Engineering.

Mar 19th, 2024 - Meet the VCs

Location: San Francisco

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

What: For this round of the Meet the VC series, we invited two prominent Corporate VC firms here in the Bay Area, 3M Ventures and LG Nova to join us for a lunch and learn about the state of the CVC industry through the lenes of the Climate Tech/CleanTech industries. The discussion would include how founders can successfully partner with CVCs in general, insights into their investment strategies, available resources for founders etc. The event will be followed by networking with your ClimateTech/CleanTech founders and peers. Lunch is provided.

Mar 20th, 2024 - Turing Presents: AGI Icons - Charting the Future with Sam Altman

Location: San Francisco

Time: 4-7pm

What: ​AGI Icons spotlights the people behind the rapid advancement of AI-powered technology.

​Hear directly from visionaries at the world’s leading companies as they share the opportunities and challenges on the road to accessible and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI).

​The first event in Turing's new series will feature a conversation between Turing CEO Jonathan Siddharth and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, followed by a moderated Q&A session.

Mar 20th, 2024 - Code, Connect, Collab Coworking Day

Location: San Francisco

Time: 11am-4pm

What: ​Join us for a day of coding, collaboration, and connection at the Code/Collab/Connect Coworking Day hosted by MindsDB.

We're excited to reopen our doors for our first coworking event of the year at the MindsDB HQ. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just diving into the world of AI, this is the perfect opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals and expand your network.

​Our technical ambassadors and development team will be on hand to share insights about MindsDB and support you in your projects.

It's more than just a coworking session; it's a chance to learn from the pros, get a glimpse into the future of AI, and maybe even find new collaborators for your next big idea.

Mar 20th, 2024 - Bites & Brews Startup Happy Hour

Location: San Francisco

Time: 4:30-7:30pm

What: Hey there! We're gearing up for an exciting evening bringing together the fintech community at Sam's Tavern, and we'd love for you to join us!

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9:30pm

What: We're teaming up with Daily for an unforgettable evening that promises to weave together the threads of AI and voice technology into a rich tapestry of conversation and innovation! Imagine an event where every discussion and connection blooms from a shared passion for the limitless possibilities of AI and voice applications. This isn't your run-of-the-mill networking gig — it's a cozy, curated gathering designed to spark authentic dialogue, share insights, and cultivate collaborations in the warmest possible atmosphere. 🤩

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9pm

What: This is not networking, it's Nerdworking!

It's a chance to take a break from pitching and being pitched to, and nerd-out about AI with other top startup and scale-up operators.

We've secured a beautiful, intimate venue in downtown Mill Valley for this event. There will be no investors or service providers, so you can relax and focus on sharing your insights and learning from other top quality operators.

Tell us what you are most interested in discussing and we'll curate small discussion groups around your chosen themes.

The venue is providing dedicated service with a full bar, menu and indoor or outdoor space. Together we will provide engaging conversation, and incredible company.

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-8:30pm

What: ​​Connect with fellow founders, creators, and pioneers leading the AI innovation and attend an exclusive panel with Roman Stanek (CEO of GoodData), discussing product building on a global scale with Filip Orth and Milo Poplar. The panel will be moderated by Bisi Obateru.

​Roman is a serial entrepreneur who founded GoodData in 2007. GoodData is backed by top VCs such as a16z, General Catalyst, Tenaya, Intel Capital, and more. Roman had previously founded and exited NetBeans (sold to Sun Microsystems in 1999), as well as Systinet Corporation (sold to Hewlett Packard in 2006).

Location: San Francisco

Time: 1:15-7pm

What: Virtual Beings Summit 2024 during GDC week is focused on AI, Gaming and Agents!

​Presented in San Francisco by Founders Inc & The Simulation

Join AI founders, investors, gamemakers and researchers for a day of talks, panels and demos followed by a mixer.

Mar 21st, 2024 - Crypto & Real Estate

Location: San Francisco

Time: 10am-12pm

What: Join us, Thursday morning (03/21/24) at 10AM for a compelling panel discussion exploring the intersection of Real Estate and Crypto. 

​Distinguished industry experts in real estate will be sharing insights alongside innovative founders leading projects in both domains. 

​Our discussion will traverse topics ranging from the evolving landscape of real estate transactions facilitated by cryptocurrency to the profound influence of blockchain technology on this established industry. 

​Breakfast burritos will be served and audience participation is highly encouraged. 

Mar 21st, 2024 - GDC Closing Cocktails

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6:30-10:30pm

What: ​Help us close out GDC 2024 with food, drinks, and great conversation with people building the next generation of gaming and technology.

​​This event will take place in San Francisco, CA near the Ferry Building and is by invitation only. Location details will be shared with approved guests.

Mar 21st, 2024 - AI Meetup & Panel

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:45-8:30pm

What: Come join us on Thursday, March 21st, for a meetup and panel featuring speakers from Codi, Vouch, Google Deepmind, and General Catalyst. Connect with fellow founders over snacks and drinks, and tune in to an inspiring conversation on the impact and future of AI.

​We have an amazing lineup of speakers for this event, each offering insights drawn from their area of expertise. You won't want to miss out!

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

What: Arthur Mensch & Guillame Lample + others from the Mistral team will give a short talk on the roadmap, demo and do Q&A.

​Please join us for a casual hang in our open source series, with AI builders and founders — especially if you are doing a project with Mistral models!

Location: San Francisco

Time: 2-5pm

What: Join us at Bunny House to make friends with other UX researchers and product managers. Enjoy complementary snacks and feel free to bring more to share ✨

​Bunny House is the newest founder/creatives house in SF 🐰

Location: San Francisco

Time: 10am

What: Design Buddies and The Catalyst Society will go for a beautiful Saturday morning hike on Presidio Loop Trail, then follow it up with a delicious lunch at The Presidio Cafe. The plan is to meet up at 10:00 to hike about two miles of Presidio Loop Trail, then at 12:30 get lunch at The Presidio Cafe.

Mar 26th, 2024 - Hack Night at Github

Location: San Francisco

Time: 4-9pm

What: 🎉 Join us for an exciting evening of challenges and camaraderie at our upcoming developer event with Weaviate.io, Jam.dev, NeoSync.dev, and the Haystack.Deepset.ai ! 🚀

​We've crafted an engaging evening to ensure high value learning for you across all our products, offering something for everyone. Here's what you can expect:

​🏆 Mini Challenges:

  • ​Compete to accumulate the most jams throughout the evening. Whether it's insights from challenges, bug discoveries, or your journey through our Quickstarts, every jam counts!

  • ​QuickStarts Challenge: Be the first to complete all our Quickstarts to claim the top spot.

  • ​Demo Challenge: Showcase your creativity by combining Quickstarts or products.

Mar 27th, 2024 - Hardware Job Fair in SF

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-8pm

What: ​We've noticed a gap between the Hardware and AI communities, so we wanted to bring them together at the studio.

​Join top companies from across the Bay Area that are hiring full time for different roles. Hear from different teams on what they are looking for to hire across AI and Hardware.

Location: San Francisco

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

What: South Park Commons is delighted to host Jessica Lessin, founder and CEO of The Information, as part of our -1 to Now series! Please join us to hear the story of how The Information has grown into one of the largest subscription communities in the world. 

​Event Details

  • ​11:30am Doors Open

  • ​12:00-1:00pm Discussion with Jessica Lessin 

  • ​1:00-1:30pm Networking

  • ​Open to members, alums and guests of SPC

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9pm

What: What do Taylor Swift, Hacker News, and Llama Guard have in common?

​With Haystack 2.0 released to general availability in March, generative AI development is more accessible and fun than ever. Join us for a meetup and celebration, with three expert speakers inspiring you about what’s possible.

​No matter what your knowledge level, you are welcome in this space! Expect a casual vibe with plenty of opportunities to network, learn, and party. Let's toast to the future of LLMs and the community that's making it happen. See you there!

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

What: Join us for a fun social to meet other friendly designers and researchers with Design Buddies and Dovetail. Hosted by Grace Ling and Jeremie Gluckman. ​​​

​We'll also have lightning talks by:

​​Date & Time: Thursday March 28th, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm PST

​​Location: Dovetail San Francisco office

Location: Mountain View

Time: 6:30-9pm

What: Marking the GenAI Collective's thrilling return to the South Bay, join the community for an evening where the future of AI unfolds in real time! 🤩

​This is a rare opportunity to dive deep into the intricacies of AI research, directly engaging with the researchers leading the charge. This isn't just an event; it's a breeding ground for inspiration, a space where the next big ideas are born. Whether you're an industry veteran or a curious observer, your presence will contribute to a richer, more diverse exploration of what AI can become. Get ready to explore, learn, and grow!!

Apr 4th, 2024 - AI x Humane Technology

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9pm

What: This AI Salon event invites you to an intimate conversation between participants as we delve into questions like:

​What are the essential characteristics that make an AI product 'humane'? What are potential harms of 'inhumane' products? How can we increase public awareness and understanding of these issues?

​This is an in-person event. To facilitate smooth and cohesive conversations, we kindly ask attendees to arrive within the first 15 minutes of the event. The doors will be closed at 30mins mark.

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