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Find a Cofounder Happy Hour: Founders + Tech Professionals

Find a Cofounder Happy Hour: Founders + Tech Professionals

Wed, Oct 7, 12:00 AM
From Startup Oasis
4.5

Join us for one of the week's largest happy hours as we connect startup founders and tech professionals at an iconic building in SoMa for a night of networking! ​You will be able to pick a colored name tag that reflects your intentions and goals: looking for help for your startup, looking to help or join a startup, or just attending. This will help everyone maximize their time and interactions with each other. The official registration page is [here](https://luma.com/oda14wqy). (Stay in the Startup Oasis by joining the [newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/startupoasis/meetup)!) You'll get a feel for what our Find a Cofounder hackathon is like that will happen later in the week. ​🤝 **Who should attend:** * ​Startup founders * ​Engineers & builders * ​Designers & marketers * ​Investors & operators ​💡 **Why come:** * ​Meet potential co-founders and teammates * ​Get real feedback on your idea * ​Join a startup at the earliest stage Note: Capacity is limited. Drinks and food available for purchase at the bar. ​We will move off-site to an after-party once the bar shuts down. Use this [link](https://www.startupoasis.org/contact-10) to: * Follow us on LinkedIn & YouTube * Join our global online community * Donate to our cause * Visit our website * Sign up for our newsletter

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16 attendees
AI & Tech Networking Event in San Francisco by Ascent Valley

AI & Tech Networking Event in San Francisco by Ascent Valley

Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 AM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem | San Francisco
4.4

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in San Francisco.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-tech-networking-event-in-san-francisco-by-ascent-valley-tickets-1997947852811?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** **🚀 Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies.** * Share your project and get feedback. * Connect with capital. * Expand your network. * This is where conversations turn into partnerships. * Use our participant mini app to keep every contact and insight from the event — nothing gets lost. 👥 Who You’ll Meet • Startup Founders • Angel Investors & VC firms • AI Experts • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK • Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors • Builders & Game Changers Startup Pitch Session Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders. Each startup receives: ⚡ Professional evaluation ⚡ Investor feedback ⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem **Why You Can’t Miss It** • Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors • Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors • Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups • Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room. 📈 Want to Pitch? Send your deck to: 📧 events@ascentvalley.club or fill [form](https://ascentvalley.com/pitch) Limited spots. Curated selection. 🏆 The startup recognized as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter. **🌟 About Ascent Valley** [Ascent Valley ](https://ascentvalley.com/infrastructure)is a global ecosystem connecting founders, innovators, and investors. We believe great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden — they deserve to be heard, challenged, and supported by the right people. Our mission is to create environments where ambitious builders connect, collaborate, and grow together.

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San Francisco AI & ML Professionals, Investors and Start-Ups Networking

San Francisco AI & ML Professionals, Investors and Start-Ups Networking

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 AM
From San Francisco Startup Pitch and Networking
4.1

🔔 **Please Note:** RSVP on Meetup **does not guarantee entry**. To attend, you **must register through the official ticket link** here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-ai-tech-startups-investors-innovators-networking-mixer-tickets-1999847903915](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-ai-tech-startups-investors-innovators-networking-mixer-tickets-1999847903915) Step into the vibrant world of artificial intelligence and machine learning at our exclusive San Francisco AI & Machine Learnig Network Mixer. This event caters to innovators, thinkers, and investors in the AI and ML spheres, providing a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge projects, and explore potential collaborations. **Event Highlights:** **One-Minute Presentations:** A rapid-fire session where AI and ML startups can pitch their innovations and business ideas directly to a curated audience of peers and potential investors. Each presentation is limited to one minute, emphasizing clarity and impact. **Structured Networking Opportunities:** Engage in meaningful discussions with fellow innovators and industry leaders. This event is designed to foster connections that lead to collaboration, investment, and growth. **Investment & Business Growth Opportunities** – Discover potential deals, secure funding, and connect with professionals offering valuable expertise. **Who Should Attend:** * **Emerging AI and ML Startups:** Showcase your innovations and seek partnerships or funding in a focused setting. * **Investors:** Find pioneering startups within the AI and ML domains that align with your investment criteria. * **AI and ML Professionals:** Network with peers, discuss advancements and industry challenges, and potentially find your next career move. * **Students and Academics:** Immerse yourself in the industry environment, gain insights, and connect with potential mentors and collaborators. **Why This Event is a Must:** * **Effective Networking:** Tailored specifically for the AI and ML communities, this mixer facilitates targeted networking, helping you build meaningful connections that can lead to collaborative projects or ventures. * **Opportunity for Exposure:** Startups can gain visibility by presenting their projects during one-minute pitches, directly communicating their value to an audience that includes potential investors and collaborators. * **Insight into Industry Trends:** Keep up-to-date with the latest research and commercial opportunities in AI and ML through conversations with industry insiders and thought leaders. * **Career Opportunities:** Professionals looking to advance in the AI and ML fields can discover new opportunities and expand their networks in a dynamic, supportive environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the forefront of AI and ML innovation. Whether you’re looking to invest, collaborate, or just learn about the next big thing in tech, our San Francisco AI & ML Network Mixer is the place to be. Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of technology! **Why attend:** **1-Minute Elevator Pitches:** Every attendee will have the chance to do a **short, 1-minute pitch** to the room — introduce yourself, share what you’re building or working on, and let others know what kind of co-founder, partner, or expertise you’re looking for. **Networking**: Experience an evening of dynamic networking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet IT professionals from diverse backgrounds, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more. **Career Advancement Opportunities**: Explore potential career opportunities by interacting with representatives from leading tech companies and startups. Discover the latest job openings and internships in the IT and Technology sectors. The event will be held in a sophisticated and vibrant venue, adorned with modern decor and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout the day. **Register now - space is limited to 50 attendees only!** **P.S. Click Follow for future event alerts!**

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10 attendees
Startup Founders + Tech Professionals Happy Hour

Startup Founders + Tech Professionals Happy Hour

Fri, Oct 9, 2:00 AM
From Startup Oasis
4.5

Join us for one of the week's largest happy hours as we connect startup founders and tech professionals in the Mission District for a night of networking! ​You will be able to pick a colored name tag that reflects your intentions and goals: looking for help for your startup, looking to help or join a startup, or just attending. This will help everyone maximize their time and interactions with each other. The official registration page is [here](https://luma.com/ecns4lay). (Stay in the Startup Oasis by joining the [newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/startupoasis/meetup)!) You'll get a feel for what our Find a Cofounder hackathon is like that will happen later in the week. ​🤝 **Who should attend:** * ​Startup founders * ​Engineers & builders * ​Designers & marketers * ​Investors & operators ​💡 **Why come:** * ​Meet potential co-founders and teammates * ​Get real feedback on your idea * ​Join a startup at the earliest stage Note: Capacity is limited. Drinks and food available for purchase at the bar. Use this [link](https://www.startupoasis.org/contact-10) to: * Follow us on LinkedIn & YouTube * Join our global online community * Donate to our cause * Visit our website * Sign up for our newsletter

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7 attendees
Find a Cofounder Happy Hour: Founders + Tech Professionals

Find a Cofounder Happy Hour: Founders + Tech Professionals

Thu, Oct 8, 1:00 AM
From Startup Oasis
4.5

Join us for one of Tech Week's largest happy hours as we connect startup founders and tech professionals on the water in Dogpatch for a night of networking during Tech Week! ​You will be able to pick a colored name tag that reflects your intentions and goals: looking for help for your startup, looking to help or join a startup, or just attending. This will help everyone maximize their time and interactions with each other. The official registration page is [here](https://luma.com/16jeof0e). ​🤝 **Who should attend:** * ​Startup founders * ​Engineers & builders * ​Designers & marketers * ​Investors & operators ​💡 **Why come:** * ​Meet potential co-founders and teammates * ​Get real feedback on your idea * ​Join a startup at the earliest stage Note: Capacity is limited. Drinks and food available for purchase at the bar. Use this [link](https://www.startupoasis.org/contact-10) to: * Follow us on LinkedIn & YouTube * Join our global online community * Donate to our cause * Visit our website * Sign up for our newsletter

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10 attendees
San Francisco Startup Networking: Real Problems, Real Answers, After Work

San Francisco Startup Networking: Real Problems, Real Answers, After Work

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 AM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem | San Francisco
4.4

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in San Francisco.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-startup-networking-real-problems-real-answers-after-work-tickets-1997948335254?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** You don't need permission to enter the startup world. You need one working session. The way into a founding team isn't an application — it's being visibly useful to someone who's stuck. This evening is built exactly for that: founders bring the problems they can't crack, and the room works on them together, five people at a time. **🎯 WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT** Pricing, first hires, distribution, retention, churn — the things you've already solved at your job are exactly what's on the board tonight. Being the person who unlocks that conversation is how operators end up as co-founders, advisors and first hires. And you bring your own problem too: everyone here is both client and consultant. Yours can be "should I leave my job for a startup" — that's a real problem and the room has opinions worth hearing. **⚙️ HOW THE EVENING RUNS** Everyone submits one problem before the event, so the board is full when you arrive. The room votes, tables form — five people, one problem at a time. Two minutes to explain it, three minutes of questions only, eight minutes while the table works on it out loud and the author takes notes without defending. Halfway through, a second vote: the problems that didn't make the first round get their turn. **⏰ BUILT AROUND A WORKDAY** Doors at 7, structured part done by 9:10, bar open after. Home when you want. **🎤 NOBODY LEAVES WITH NOTHING** Near the end the host asks who still has no answer, and the room finds them a contact — by name, out loud. **🤝 MUTUAL MATCHES ONLY** You mark who you'd work with, we connect when it's mutual, within 48 hours. No cold lists, no awkward follow-ups. **📋 ONE THING IS REQUIRED BEFORE YOU COME** After booking you'll get a three-minute form in our [Mini App:](https://ascentvalley.com/community "https://ascentvalley.com/community") your problem in one line, some context, how long it's been unresolved. Only submitted problems make the board. **👥 WHO'S IN THE ROOM** Product, engineering, GTM and sales operators · solo founders looking for a commercial or product partner · builders exploring their next move · founders with teams who came to solve something specific. Hosted by **Andrew Krylow.** He greets every guest at the door, seats you at the right table, and makes the introductions. WHAT'S GUARANTEED: a curated room, two working sessions, mutual matches within 48 hours. WHAT WE DON'T PROMISE: a room full of investors. Some evenings have angels and scouts, some don't — better you know before you buy. Three rules said out loud: what's said here stays here · we share experience, not advice · switching tables mid-session is normal. Registration required. Contacts saved through the Ascent Valley Mini App inside Telegram — no new account. Ascent Valley — a founder and investor ecosystem across 20+ cities. [IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.](https://ascentvalley.com "https://ascentvalley.com")

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup entrepreneur groups are communities where individuals gather to network, share ideas, and support each other in business ventures. In San Francisco, these groups provide opportunities to collaborate with local entrepreneurs.

To find entrepreneur meetups in San Francisco, search on Meetup by entering relevant keywords like “entrepreneur” or “business” and setting the location filter to San Francisco.

Yes, you can join multiple entrepreneur groups on Meetup. Engaging with different communities offers diverse perspectives and broadens your networking opportunities.

Some Meetup events may require a fee, while others are free. Check each event’s details for any costs associated. Generally, information about fees is included in the event description.

Entrepreneur groups focus on networking, skill sharing, and business development. They aim to bring together local entrepreneurs to collaborate, exchange ideas, and grow their ventures.

Event quality varies since they are organized by different group hosts. While many are well-structured, it depends on the individual organizer creating the event.

Anyone interested in entrepreneurship can join. Whether you're starting, scaling, or simply networking, Meetup groups in San Francisco welcome members from all business stages.

Not all. Some events may be virtual, depending on the organizers. Check event listings for specifics about the format, whether they're in-person or online.

While Meetup offers opportunities to meet potential business partners, it cannot guarantee finding specific connections. Success depends on active participation and engagement in events.

To RSVP, log into your Meetup account, navigate to the event page for any entrepreneur group event, and click on the RSVP button to confirm your attendance.

Entrepreneur groups provide networking opportunities, access to mentorship, and peer support. These meetups can help expand your network and enhance business knowledge in San Francisco.

Yes, many groups focus on niche industries, from tech startups to sustainable businesses, allowing targeted networking within your field of interest.

The frequency of events varies depending on the group's activity. Some host weekly events, while others might meet monthly or quarterly.

Absolutely. Meetup allows you to form your own entrepreneur group if you have a unique focus or want to gather like-minded individuals in San Francisco.

Meetup provides user guides to help newcomers navigate group searching, event joining, and interactions on their platform efficiently.