• SF IRL
  • Posts
  • SF IRL - Nov 25th, 2024

SF IRL - Nov 25th, 2024

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

Author

Jonathan Chang
November 25, 2024

In partnership with

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 #115. Happy Thanksgiving week, hope your week is filled with great friends & family.

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 8000+ subscribers. As we keep growing, if you enjoy reading these, please share this with your friends so we can hit 10,000 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!

An entirely new way to present ideas

Gamma’s AI creates beautiful presentations, websites, and more. No design or coding skills required. Try it free today.

Events Coming Up 🎉

Dec 12th, 2024 - Brex SF Holiday Party

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-8:30pm

What: ​🎁 Please join us at our Brex SF Tech Holiday Party.

​We will have a holiday-themed space with seasonal cocktails, tasty food, and great conversation with some of SF bay area's biggest movers & shakers in tech.

I’ve made a form to connect the best founders raising with my list of VCs. If you are a founder raising your next round and want to potentially be featured to investors in the SF IRL network, please fill out this form.

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-9pm

What: ​Hey, Bay Area builders and tinkerers!

From GitHub and Stripe to Chime and Stackblitz, Ruby powers teams that go HUGE with less.

​Join us as we re-kindle the SF Ruby community's flame! It is a place to meet authors of your favorite open-source and Ruby/Rails core, experienced Rubyists and new converts, entrepreneurs, and, well, people who hire. We meet every month and gradually make new Ruby friends.

Location: San Mateo

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

What: ​Join us for refreshments, lively conversation, and a panel discussion on payments with Ayo Omojola (founding member at Cash App), Justin Zhao (Visa), and Gil Akos (Astra).

Dec 4th, 2024 - SF Demo Night

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9pm

What: Join us as we gather together the entire Bay Area tech community and its most brilliant creators for a night of mind-blowing demos that push the boundaries of what's possible! From cutting-edge tech to groundbreaking ideas, these 10 showcases will leave you speechless and eager for more!! 😮

Dec 4th, 2024 - The New Economics of Customer Service

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-8pm

What: The Intercom Team is thrilled to invite you to an in-person event in San Francisco on December 4th where we’ll unpack the findings of our latest guide: "The New Economics of Customer Service".  

​This isn’t just a data drop – you’ll hear firsthand from Intercom customers who’ve embedded AI into their support strategy and fundamentally shifted their cost structure, efficiency, and team impact. Through their stories, you’ll see how AI has changed the game for them and how it can do the same for you. We'll also have food, beverages, and plenty of time for networking with peers.

Dec 4th, 2024 - Fintech & Women AI Panel

Location: San Francisco

Time: 6-9pm

What: Jointly organized by ​Women in AI Club, Sardine, and Women in Fintech, this event is a networking platform and an opportunity to dive deep into current trends in fintech and AI, featuring expert insights, interactive discussions, and ample time for socializing!

Dec 5th, 2024 - AI After Hours

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-8pm

What: ​AI After Hours Is Where Innovation Meets Celebration

​San Francisco is missing a monthly AI meetup for the community to chill, crack open a drink and network with founders, developers, and enthusiasts in the space.

Location: San Francisco

Time: 5-9pm

What: Join the Women in AI Club for an engaging workshop designed to empower AI entrepreneurs and aspiring founders. This event combines insights on becoming “fundraising ready” with opportunities to meet founders and learn how to build strong, productive partnerships. Collaborate with industry experts, VCs, and fellow AI enthusiasts as we support those shaping the future of AI.

Location: Palo Alto

Time: 8:30-10:30pm

What: ​You are invited!

​Deep Tech Connections is hosting their monthly breakfast networking event on Friday, December 6th from 8:30-10:30am.

​This is an exclusive opportunity to network with key players in the deep tech community, including entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, corporate innovators, and government representatives.

Location: San Francisco

Time: 10:30am-5:30pm

What: ​​Women in AI Club is dedicated to connecting, empowering, and elevating women founders, investors, and talents in artificial intelligence. We partner with AI leaders, VCs, and service providers to support women in founding, investing, and building in the AI space.Brunch & Opening Remarks

Location: San Francisco

Time: 9am-9pm

What: ​​Join us as we gather 60+ of the most prolific hackers in the Bay Area for an exclusive AI video generation hackathon hosted by the one any only GenAI Collective community in partnership with HeyGen! 🚀

​Imagine this: the Bay Area’s sharpest minds gathered under one roof, racing against time to build what the rest of the world hasn’t even dreamed of yet. No limits. No boundaries. Just you, a blank slate, and the tools to create something unforgettable!

SF IRL is Sponsored By