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 #61.

Happy APEC week. I know SF has been crazy over the last few days and will be crazy packed this week as well.

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Events Coming Up 🎉

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Nov 14th, 2023 - Brexfast with Blumberg Capital (For Fintech, B2B SaaS & Logistics Tech Founders)

Location: San Francisco

Time: 9-11:30am

What: You are formally invited to a Brexfast Club SF with Blumberg Capital.

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November 13th, 2023 - Female Founders & Funders

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

What: We're happy to gather awesome women, both entrepreneurs and VCs. Join us for a fall evening of bites, drinks, and great conversation.

November 13th, 2023 - Misinformation in AI Hackweek

Location: San Francisco

Time: 12-3pm

What: The Misinformation in AI Hackweek will be a full week of hacking, learning, and creating a brighter future.

Starting on November 13 and running until November 17, 50 of the top selected hackers will get the opportunity to work from MindsDB's beautiful HQ located in the heart of SF to build projects around tackling misinformation.

November 14th, 2023 - Climate Tech YC Co-Founder Matching Event

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6pm

What: Join us for a Y Combinator Co-Founder Matching event, designed for promising early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs passionate about addressing climate change! This gathering is an opportunity to connect with potential co-founders and collaborators in the Climate Tech startup space. It is best for people who are currently working on side projects or early stage ideas alone and would like to find a co-founder.

November 14th, 2023 - Institute on Aging

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-7:30pm

What: Join Institute on Aging (IOA) for the Q4 in-person #TechTalk event at the Enrichment Center in the Presidio, San Francisco on Nov 14. The event will kick off with a presentation and Q&A by behaviour change expert Karen Horgan, followed by a presentation and discussions with a selection of tech startups in the AI, dementia, and care innovation space.

November 14th, 2023 - Unstructured Data Meetup SF

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-8pm

What: Connecting your unstructured data with Generative AI

What we’ll do:
Have some food and refreshments. Hear three exciting talks about unstructured data and generative AI with images.

5:30 - 6:30 - Welcome/Networking/Registration
6:35 - 7:00 - Mihail Eric, Founder, Storia.ai
7:05 - 7:30 - Jacob Marks, MLE/DevEvangelist, Voxel51
7:35 - 8:00 - Josh Reini, Data Scientist/DevRel, TruEra
8:00 - 8:30 - Networking

November 14th, 2023 - Generate: AN SME & Startup Forum

Location: San Francisco

Time: 10am-3pm

What: Bay Area small to medium-sized enterprises and startups will showcase stories of impact and the rejuvenation of SF with high-quality speaking & networking opportunities, as well as international media exposure during APEC Summit 2023 in SF.

November 14th, 2023 - AfterWork Pitch Night

Location: San Francisco

Time: 7pm

What: In true Afterwork fashion, we invite you to an after-work event that will be a night to remember! We will have amazing food, themed drinks, and fun entertainment.

Over the last few weeks, we have gotten a lot of attention from people interested in Afterwork. So instead of taking a bunch of 1-1s, we decided that we would show you what we do best.

November 15th, 2023 - Building & Scaling AI Startups

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

What: Join us on Thursday, Nov 15, for "Building and Scaling AI Startups" an insightful event presented by Syncly, Butternut.ai and Codi.

The event features a panel discussion, live AI product demos, audience Q&A and networking opportunities.

Format :
5.30-5.45 pm : Networking
5.45-6.30 pm : Fireside Chat on Building and Scaling AI Startups
6.30-7 pm : AI startup demos
7-8.30 pm : Networking

November 15th, 2023 - VentureBeat Data Summit 2024

Location: San Francisco

Time: 11am

What: At AI Unleashed, you’ll network with peers, hear fascinating stories from leaders at companies achieving results, and gain critical perspective on the strategy of data integrity that is needed as a first step to unleash the power of generative AI, LLMs and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the cutting edge of AI and data innovation.

November 15th, 2023 - Fusion Behind Firewalls: Leveraging the Power of Private Date in ML

Location: Palo Alto

Time: 5:30-8pm

What: Come be part of an exclusive get-together featuring top Investors and trabalizing entrepreneurs for an exciting discussion on what comes next. We bring together some of the brightest minds in AI to talk about the uncaptured potential of private data in ML. Join us to spark big ideas, form partnerships, and drive the next wave of groundbreaking ventures!

Fusion Behind Firewalls: Unleashing the Potential of Private Data in ML

November 15-16th, 2023 - Founders & Funders AI with Nat Friedman

Location: San Francisco

What: Seeking: GenAI teams and projects working to enhance human capabilities and improve lives. Let's build the future together!

Awards: $15K Cash Prizes to teams and projects as determined by the judges (more details coming soon); plus valuable platform credits.

November 16th, 2023 - GenAI Collective Doors to Beyond

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6:30-9pm

What: This is not your normal networking event. Each meetup is designed to maximize the number of new people you will meet and meaningful conversations you will have. Expect to find your next cofounder, investment, or great idea right here! Trust us – this is something you will not want to miss 😄

As always, food, drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!

November 16th, 2023 - Building AI Products People Want to Use

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

What: Ever wonder why some AI apps get all the love while others collect digital dust? It’s not just the code—it’s about making something that clicks with the people using it. We've got two seasoned founders who’ve been there, done that, and are totally down to share their playbook on how to make AI products that don’t just compute, but also connect.

November 16th, 2023 - One Year of ChatGPT

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9pm

What: Almost one year since ChatGPT released on November 30th, so let's celebrate before Thanksgiving and the holidays roll around! There will be founders showcasing products, we'll make predictions on what 2024 will look like in AI, and have fun!

November 16th, 2023 - Postgres Extensions: Space & Beyond

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9pm

What: Postgres is one of the most popular databases out there. But it doesn't stop there. It's also one of the most extensible ones!

​Come to learn and share about the Postgres extension ecosystem, its history, current landscape and what its future holds.

November 16th, 2023 - GenAI Collective Doors to Beyond

Location: Mountain View

Time: 6:30-9pm

What: This is not your normal networking event. Each meetup is designed to maximize the number of new people you will meet and meaningful conversations you will have. Expect to find your next cofounder, investment, or great idea right here! Trust us – this is something you will not want to miss 😄

​​As always, food, drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!

November 16th, 2023 - Web3 PitchDojo

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-8pm

What: Join us and witness the excitement of Web3 innovation! Scheduled for November 16, 2023, Thursday, promising an unmissable Web3 Pitch experience.

November 16th, 2023 - Productionization of Custom LLMs

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-7:30pm

What: Productionization of Custom LLMs

November 17th, 2023 - The Product Folks x Product @ CMU

Location: Mountain View

Time: 6-8pm

What: 🎉 Join The Product Folks for a momentous partnership event co-hosted with Product @ CMU, Carnegie Mellon University's premier PM Alumni community!

We will be hosting a fireside chat with Satyajeet Salgar (Director of Product/UX, Google AI) and Tatyana Mamut (ex-CPO Nextdoor, ex-VP Product AWS) to discuss their opinions and the latest happenings in Generative AI. There will be the opportunity to ask questions at the end, followed by a mixer.

November 17th, 2023 - The New Context Conference SF Building Useful & Trustworthy AI

Location: San Francisco

Time: 1-8pm

What: Join us at the 26th NCC San Francisco 2023 Fall, where we come together to explore the theme, "Building Useful and Trustworthy AI."

We've gathered a roster of experts ready to discuss the intricacies of crafting AI systems that find the balance between being implementable and trustworthy. Through insights from real-world applications in marketing and the creative sectors, we'll put together the current discussions in the historical development of AI forging a deeper comprehension of the evolving landscape of Generative AI. Together, let's envision a future where AI isn't just powerful, but is also discerning and transparent in its workings.

November 19th, 2023 - Afore Co-Working & Cofounder Matching Day

Location: San Francisco

Time: 11am-6pm

What: Afore is co-hosting casual, low-stakes gathering of engineers, operators, and pre-founders (perhaps somewhere in the "-1 to 0" journey) to co-work together and get to know each other.

You might be searching for a co-founder, you might be tinkering on ideas on the side, you might have quit to go full-time on an idea but haven't raised yet, or you might be a talented operator looking to meet and co-work with other like-minded people.

⏰ Time: runs 11am - 6pm, schedule below (subject to change)

• 11:00am - 12:30pm: arrival, networking, co-working

• 12:30pm - 1:00pm: lunch + fireside chat: “going from -1 to 0"

• 1:00pm - 1:30pm: intros / describe what you're hacking on

• 1:30pm - 5:00pm - open networking + co-working time

• 5:00pm - 5:30pm - dinner arrives

• 5:30pm - 6:00pm - closing remarks and wrap-up

November 24-26th, 2023 - Techstars Startup Weekend

Location: San Francisco

What: Techstars Startup Weekend is a dynamic accelerator program condensed in 3 days where you can develop, prototype, design, and validate your startup ideas. You'll be immersed in an invaluable network of AI mentors and seasoned coaches, and gain access to valuable resources that will help you refine your AI concepts, and pitch your ideas effectively in front of the best investors in the Bay Area.

November 27th, 2023 - Join Future of Human-Level AI Interaction

Location: Berkeley

Time: 9:30am-6pm

What: ​​🌐 AGI Weekend🌐

​📅 Nov 27th 9:30am-6:00pm

​1. 10:00 - 11:00 First-ever real-time human agent social simulation brought to life, Build-Your-Human-Agent Workshop and integrated in the dynamic Berkeley campus interface with Berkeley student-built social app Petkeley

​2.11:00 - 18:00 Human Agent Multimodal Mini Hackathon

​· powered by Unseen Identity Neuroscience Generative AI, and supported by Twelve Labs Video Understanding API and Petkeley, Berkeley student-built social app.

November 29th, 2023 - Data Science Salon SF:

Location: San Francisco

What: Data Science Salon is coming to San Francisco on November 29th. The intimate one-day 250 person conference curates data science sessions to bring industry leaders and specialists face-to-face to educate each other on innovative solutions in generative AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and acceptance around best practices. You will see a mix of use-cases, technical talks and workshops, and you will walk away with actionable insights from those working on the frontlines of machine learning in the enterprise. All sessions are livestreamed, where another 1K+ attendees tune in virtually.

November 30th, 2023 - GenAI Collective Biergarten Bash

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5:30-8pm

What: This event is not your typical corporate meetup – it's a gathering of friends! No agendas, no presentations, just good company and a relaxed atmosphere 😄

What to Expect

• 🍻 Grab a beer (or your drink of choice) and unwind

• 🤝 Connect with fellow AI enthusiasts in a cozy, welcoming environment

• 🗣️ Share stories, insights, and laughter with like-minded individuals

• 🎉 Celebrate the holiday season and the friendships around our shared interest we've built throughout the year!

Our goal for the evening is simple: to create lasting memories and solidify the friendships that make the GenAI Collective so special. Whether you're a seasoned GenAI Collective member or just starting your journey in the community, this event is for you!

December 1st, 2023 - Pegasus Tech Ventures Startup World Cup

Location: San Francisco

What: Startup World Cup is a global pitch competition and conference. More than 50 regional winners from across the globe will come to San Francisco to pitch for a $1M investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures. In addition to the pitch competition, there will be speakers including Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank), Vinod Khosla (Sun Microsystems and Khosla Ventures), Tekedra Mawakana (Co-CEO at Waymo), Ira Ehrenpreis (Managing Partner at DBL Partners, Tesla Board Director), and many more.

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