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SF IRL - Oct 23rd, 2023
A curated newsletter showcasing the top tech & startup events in San Francisco
Jonathan Chang
October 23, 2023
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 #59.
Hope everyone is having a great October! I’ll be out of town for Money2020 but there is a record 70+ events just THIS week in SF alone.
I'm Jonathan, the creator of SF IRL. I've been a Bay Area resident all my life and just moved into San Francisco about 2 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 4400+ subscribers. As we keep growing, if you enjoy reading these, please share this with your friends so we can hit 5,000 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!
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October 23rd, 2023 - Greylock Edge Launch Party
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
What: Join the Greylock team in our San Francisco office to celebrate the launch of Greylock Edge, our new company-building program.
Come to meet peers also interested in starting their own companies or in joining companies at the ground stage, meet founders a few steps ahead, and ask us any question about Edge.
October 24th, 2023 - SF Women in Tech Leadership + Networking
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5:45-8:30pm
What: We are hosting a Women In Tech Networking Fireside Chat + Networking.
October 24th, 2023 - Exploring Your Next Thing with OnDeck
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-8pm
What: On Deck's explorer events are curated, intimate gatherings of talented folks, all looking for their next thing.
On Deck has partnered with Plymouth Street for a special Explorer event specifically for immigrant founders. You don't need to navigate being a founder or the US immigration system alone. Come join us!
October 24th, 2023 - FREE Startup Legal Tech Office Hours
Location: San Francisco
Time: 1-3pm
What: Thinking of forming a startup? Already have a startup but you’re not sure what’s next (fundraising, hiring, protecting your IP, onboarding customers, plotting an exit)? Most startup founders (or aspiring ones) have legal questions burning a hole in the back of their brains at any given moment in time, but often the costs of just getting an answer to a very basic question can be extremely high. Venturous Counsel is a mission-driven law firm that endeavors to make this kind of knowledge accessible to people who don’t have access to entrenched networks in the startup ecosystem, and empower unique founders to realize their dreams. Come, grab a drink, meet other founders, and get some legal pointers for your startup at no cost!
October 24th, 2023 - AI x Insurance
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
What: Join us with like-minded individuals currently working on implementing AI solutions for some of the insurance industry’s toughest problems. This panel of CTOs/Co-founders - Mo El Mahallawy from Shepherd, Gordon Wintrob from Newfront, and William Steenbergen from Federato - will explore the transformative potential of AI in the insurance industry. Moderated by Maureen MacIsaac, Product Lead at Shepherd, this group will spark discussion on how insurers can responsibly leverage AI to drive innovation and improve customer outcomes.
October 24th, 2023 - -1 to Acquisition at SPC
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
What: In collaboration with Adverb Ventures, South Park Commons is delighted to host Kayvon Beykpour, Jessica Verrilli, and Jon Chen as part of our -1 to Now series! Jessica and Jon acquired Kayvon’s company, Periscope, making this a rare opportunity to hear real talk from top executives who have been on all sides of M&A decisions and integration, together. We’ll take you behind the scenes to share insights on pre-product acquisition, Twitter’s recent sale and everything in between.
October 25th, 2023 - GenAI Collective x Rocketship VC AI Blastoff Summit
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-9:30pm
What: Join Rocketship VC and the GenAI Collective in exploring the power of data and AI/ML in early-stage investing! Join the General Partners of Rocketship VC as they discuss how AI/ML is used in early stage investing, the future of GenAI and the trends (sectors, geographies, themes) that they see by leveraging the power of data to identify and partner with best-in-class early stage companies. Also hear from Rocketship’s portfolio companies on how they are using AI to supercharge their businesses.
October 25th, 2023 - Young Professionals of SF Happy Hour
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-8pm
What: Please join us for our October Happy Hour! We will be hosting our premier networking event at Harper & Rye at 1695 Polk St. from 6 - 8pm. Gather your friends and coworkers and come and meet other young professionals in a relaxed and fun environment!
October 25th, 2023 - Climate Tech Pitch & Networking
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5:30-10pm
What: Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and networking at the Climate Tech Pitch & Networking event, hosted by Innovation Centre Denmark, Silicon Valley.
The event will include a pitch competition among 10 promising Danish climate tech start-ups within CCUS, ESG, Wave Energy and Circular Economy.
October 25th, 2023 - Gentrace & Mem: Beyond the Chatbot
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5-8pm
What: Gentrace and Mem invite you to join for a happy hour and fireside chat, "Beyond the Chatbot", where our panelists will discuss the applications their companies are pioneering today, beyond the realm of chatbots. While ChatGPT took the world by storm, the world is now anticipating its second order effects.
Hear the perspectives of OpenAI, Ironclad, Asana, and Codegen as they share their use cases and learnings over the past year.
October 25th, 2023 - The Future of Coding with AI
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-9pm
What: Join us for an electrifying evening of innovation and networking hosted by Sourcegraph, Airplane, and Neon!
Discover the future of AI and coding as we bring together leading innovators and cofounders for an insightful panel discussion. Dive deep into the latest trends, breakthroughs, and the limitless possibilities that AI holds for the coding world. Our panelists, who are at the forefront of AI technology, will share their visions and expertise, offering a glimpse into the exciting road ahead.
October 25th, 2023 - Voice AI Builders & Explorers Meetup
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
What: Join us to discuss all things Voice AI and connect with builders and explorers in this space.
Who's This For:
Builders: If you're developing or researching in voice AI, this is your scene to exchange notes and learn more.
Startups: You are looking for partnerships or customer insights.
Explorers: Curious about voice AI and want to connect with others
Investors: You want to better understand the landscape.
October 25th, 2023 - MoneyisFunny SF Tech Pitch Roast
Location: San Francisco
Time: 7pm
What: Sure, an evening of early-stage tech pitches might not sound like an uproariously good time, but add in a panel of sharp-witted comedians and veteran VC investors, and that’s just what you get! During the show, four awesome founders of early-stage companies will present their pitch decks, then VCs, advisors, and comedians grill them with questions and roast the pitches. We’ll also offer a speed round during the show for a few lucky audience members to pitch their company ideas.
October 25th, 2023 - GenAI Collective x Rockship VC AI Blastoff Summit
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-9:30pm
What: Join Rocketship VC and the GenAI Collective in exploring the power of data and AI/ML in early-stage investing! Join the General Partners of Rocketship VC as they discuss how AI/ML is used in early stage investing, the future of GenAI and the trends (sectors, geographies, themes) that they see by leveraging the power of data to identify and partner with best-in-class early stage companies. Also hear from Rocketship’s portfolio companies on how they are using AI to supercharge their businesses.
October 25th, 2023 - pysmed ventures mental health social
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5-8pm
What: Join the PsyMed Ventures team on Wednesday, October 25th at 5pm for tasty nonalcoholic drinks, snacks, and conversations about the future of mental health and wellness.
October 25th, 2023 - Pear VC Fireside Chat with Alfred Lin
Location: Menlo Park
Time: 5-6:30pm
What: Pear VC is thrilled to continue our Speaker Series with Alfred Lin of Sequoia Capital. The Pear VC Speaker Series is inclusive of prominent tech leaders and their insights on effective leadership, entrepreneurship, and lessons learned throughout their careers.
October 26th, 2023 - GenAI Collective x OctoML Builder’s Roundtable
Location: San Francisco
Time: 11-12pm
What: Join OctoML and the GenAI Collective for a virtual event featuring leading voices in generative AI! This discussion goes beyond ChatGPT, as companies seek to build customized LLM applications that leverage domain-specific knowledge.
During this live, interactive talk, we’ll dissect the challenges, realities, and burgeoning opportunities of working with LLMs to build domain-aware applications including conversational AI, code generation, and content for highly specialized use cases. Learn from a diverse panel of experts and derive vital insights for your own projects from this engaging, in-depth conversation! 🚀
October 26th, 2023 - SF AI Funders & Founders Happy Hour
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-8pm
What: The AI Furnace 🧨🔥 (an AI community in NYC & London) is doing a takeover tour across the world and is coming to SF for a pop-up event this October.
If you are an AI founder or builder in SF, we'd love to meet you. Sign up and drop by!
October 26th, 2023 - Thursday Nights in AI
Location: San Francisco
Time: 7-8:30pm
What: Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Richard Ngo, research scientist at OpenAI.
About Richard: Richard works on the Governance team at OpenAI. He was previously a research engineer on the AGI safety team at DeepMind.
October 26th, 2023 - Pitch Dojo Web3 Pitch Session
Location: Palo Alto
Time: 6-8pm
What: Excitement abounds as our October Pitch Dojo soars to new heights with generous sponsorship from Lark, highlighting the industry's recognition of our event. This edition features a diverse lineup of experts for a multifaceted experience. The participating teams from the DeFi, SocialFi, GameFi, Infra, and Web3+AI sectors, some traveling from afar, promise innovation and creativity. Join us on October 26th for an exceptional live pitch event, complete with delectable food, drinks, networking, and captivating Web3 Pitches. Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience with complimentary parking. Save the date for this remarkable event!
October 27-29th, 2023 - Cal Hacks
Location: Berkeley
October 28th, 2023 - SF AI Funders & Founders Happy Hour
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-10pm
What: What are the weird, wacky, Uncanny Valley, satirical experiences AI and new tech can bring us? Featuring finalist demos from Hack o' Lantern Halloween Hackathon by the AI Engineer Foundation and a pop-up from the Misalignment Museum - join for interactive art and conversations about the terrible and beautiful possibilities of AI.
Costumes required, or we will force you to wear one ;) Bonus candy to folks wearing an AI-parody/punny outfit!
October 30th, 2023 - Pitch to Midas List Investors
Location: San Francisco
Time: 3:15-4:45pm
What: Calling all founders! Meet Midas List investors behind some of the most iconic tech companies and pitch your startup for a chance to win $25k. We will also be hosting a networking event afterwards with our famous Pear VC gelato truck! Please complete the application here and we will follow up with you individually. Applications close at the end of the day on 10/22 and decisions will be made by end of the day 10/25.
October 30th, 2023 - Afore AI SWEs, PMs, Founders Gathering
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6-8pm
What: We're hosting a gathering (happy hour + speaker panel) for people building products in AI (software engineers, product managers, and founders)! Enjoy some drinks and conversation, and anticipate meeting other high-quality people :)
⏰ Time: starts at 5:30pm, runs till 7:30pm and beyond
5:30pm - 6:00pm: arrive and mingle
6:00pm - 6:30pm: speaker panel
6:30pm - 7:30pm: happy hour and mingle
November 1st, 2023 - Women in AI Female Founder Dinner
Location: San Francisco
Time: 5:30-9:30pm
What: Women in AI✰ fosters a vibrant community dedicated to empowering, connecting, and elevating women in artificial intelligence. We envision an industry where women are at the forefront of AI innovation, leading groundbreaking discovery and implementation. #WIA
November 1st, 2023 - AI Salon x GenAI Collective Human Flourishing
Location: San Francisco
Time: 6:30-9pm
What: Join the AI Salon and GenAI Collective communities as we explore the harmonious intersection of AI and human well-being! Can AI systems be more than just tools, becoming companions that understand and assist us in our journey toward self-realization? And how do we ensure that in the race towards technological advancement, human flourishing remains the ultimate goal?
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 😄
November 2nd, 2023 - Llama Lounge & 500 Startups Investor & Founder Networking
Location: Palo Alto
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
What: Come meet investors from the 500 Global investment team as well as other founders and co-investors at our 500 Global Palo Alto headquarters. Light refreshments will be provided.
November 3rd, 2023 - Female Founders Walk
Location: San Francisco
Time: 3-5pm
What: Grow your network of other women founders, detox/destress, breathe in that autumn air, and maybe even pick up a couple free legal tips! No agenda other than to meet up and connect (outside the usual, noisy bar atmosphere) with like-minded women in the startup ecosystem. We’ll meet up near the amphitheater stage on the southwest end of the park—we’ll gather there and then set off on the walking path around 3:20.
November 3rd, 2023 - DevBots: Robotics Software Hackathon
Location: San Francisco
Time: 10am-4pm
What: Get ready for a day of innovation and creativity at the DevBots Hackathon, hosted by Schematic Ventures and the Verizon Innovation Lab! Come join us as we 'code for the coders' - building AI-powered software tools for the robotics community.
Ideas can cover any aspect of the robot development lifecycle, from design and development (tools to manage simulations, training data, or testing requirements) to operations (solutions to support logging, security, or maintenance). The end users of your product should be the engineers who are building robots to solve real-world problems.
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