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Bootstrappers Breakfast for San Francisco Startups
Fri, Jun 12, 4:00 PMCome Meet Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast At a Bootstrappers Breakfast® we have serious conversations about growing a business based on internal cash flow and organic profit: this is for founders who are actively bootstrapping a startup. The other attendees will all be in startups. It will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. NOTE: We start with round-the-table introductions, so be on-time so you don't miss that! For more information about the group - visit bootstrappersbreakfast.com (http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com/)
🌈 Distance Makes the Disco Grow Stronger
Tue, Jun 9, 2:00 AMWhat happens when you wave your hand at a rainbow and it waves back? In this beginner-friendly Arduino class, you'll build a colorful light show using an ultrasonic distance sensor and an RGB LED strip. As your hand moves closer and farther away, the lights will react in real time—changing brightness, color, or creating animated effects. It's part science experiment, part magic trick, and part tiny dance party. Along the way you'll learn: * How ultrasonic sensors measure distance * How to connect and control RGB LED strips * Basic Arduino programming concepts * Using sensor data to create interactive projects * How to customize colors and effects to make your project uniquely yours No experience is required. If you can wave your hand and click "Upload," you're qualified. **Warning:** Excessive use may result in dramatic hand-waving, unnecessary sound effects, and an overwhelming desire to put LEDs on everything. 🌈 **If you have a laptop, please bring it — but come anyway if you don’t!**
Startup Founders Masterclass
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00 PMBuild, fund & scale your startup with a proven roadmap. Learn to validate ideas, get users & become investor-ready. Limited seats—join now! . **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947)** Click Here - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947) . **This program is for you if:** **Stage 1 — Idea:** You have a startup idea but no clear path from concept to MVP. You need a validated sequence before you spend a dollar or hour in the wrong direction. . **Stage 2 — MVP:** You have built your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and need proven strategies in Product Positioning, Sales & Marketing to get your first real traction. . **Stage 3 — Growth:** You are running a startup and want to achieve YoY growth, secure investment, and map your Exit strategies. . *This startup masterclass walks you through all of it, live and in-depth — whether you are still sitting on an idea, deep in the MVP phase, or already running a startup and stuck on growth, investment readiness, or Exit strategies.* . **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947)** Click Here - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947) . **THE AGENDA OF THIS EVENT:-** **1\. BUILDING A STARTUP BUSINESS** * No idea is too old — the market is always ready for it, when executed properly * How to execute your startup idea with minimal time, money, and effort * How to validate whether your startup idea will work — and what to do if it won't * The exact sequence every founder must follow before spending a single dollar **2\. MARKET RESEARCH & STATISTICS** * Why market research is non-negotiable — and how to do it for your startup * How to use Crowdsourcing to get the data you need, fast and at low cost * How to read Demographics to pinpoint exactly who will buy your product * How to build product and marketing strategies from real data, not assumptions **3\. MVP/POC \(MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT / PROOF OF CONCEPT / PROTOTYPE\)** * What your MVP should actually look like — and how to build it for free * How to test whether the market will accept your product before you invest heavily * How to define your Business Model, identify Early Adopters, and apply Iteration methods * How to generate your first real traction before you have a finished product **4\. PRODUCT & PRODUCT POSITIONING** * How to determine the real value customers will pay for — without hesitation * Whether your startup is B2B or B2C — or both — and what that means for your go-to-market * Whether Loss Leader Pricing applies to your model and how to use it correctly * How to build CTAs (Calls to Action) that convert interest into paying customers **5\. GO TO MARKET \(GTM\) STRATEGY** * How to let the market know what you are building — before you finish building it * How to lock in your First Mover Advantage (FMA) before competitors catch up * Whether Freemium or Gamification fits your startup model — and how to execute it * How to choose between a soft launch and a launch party — and build a Market Penetration strategy **6\. CUSTOMER ACQUISITION & RETENTION** * How to identify your ideal target audience and stop wasting budget on the wrong people * Customer Behaviour Modelling (CBM) — what it is and how to apply it to your startup * How to calculate CLV (Customer Lifetime Value) and use it to project MRR, ARR, and IRR * How CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost) interacts with CLV / LTV for sustainable recurring growth **7\. SALES & MARKETING STRATEGIES** * How to build a complete Sales & Marketing playbook — Direct, Indirect, Offline, and Digital * What actually motivates new customers to buy — and how to engineer that trigger * How to optimise SQLs and MQLs to increase conversion rates at every stage of the funnel * Why Advertorials, Growth Hacking, and PR are essential to hitting your MRR / ARR targets **8\. INVESTMENT READINESS \(STARTUP FUNDRAISING\)** * Why investors keep saying no — and the specific, fixable reasons behind it * How to Bootstrap, Crowdfund, and Equity Crowdfund your startup * Burn Rate, Cash Flow (positive and negative), Churn Rate, and IP (Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks) — explained * How to build a compelling Pitch Deck and Business Plan that earns real traction and fair Valuation. **9\. INVESTOR’S ANALYSIS OF YOUR STARTUP** * The simple questions every investor asks — and why most founders cannot answer them * How to read a Term Sheet and understand the clauses that affect you as a founder long-term * How a founder with 100 customers can raise $1 million — while another with 10,000 customers raises nothing * How to calculate and defend your pre-money and post-money Valuation **10\. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF YOUR STARTUP** * How to build an internal organisation structure that can actually execute your strategy * KAM (Key Account Management) and KPI frameworks — how to set them up from day one * How to build Evangelists inside your team and customer base — and when and how to Pivot * How to run a proper SWOT Analysis and turn it into an action plan **11\. COMMON ISSUES WITH STARTUPS & FOUNDERS** * Why your startup is not picking up — even after months of effort and real money spent * Why customer acquisition keeps breaking down and retention never sticks * How to overcome financial, operational, and customer problems simultaneously * What to do when your startup is on the verge of collapse — and how to find a way out * **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947)** Click Here - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947) . **ABOUT ME:** I am LAKSHMAN SINGH (Angel Investor, Startups Mentor, Fund Management) I have over a decade of hands-on experience in the global startup ecosystem. I have delivered 1,000+ one-on-one startup consultations, worked directly with founders across 110+ cities worldwide, and actively invests in and mentors early-stage startups. I also help founders through direct consultation, business audits, mentorship, angel investment and access to my global network. . **LinkedIn**: [https://linkedin.com/in/iamlakshmansingh](https://linkedin.com/in/iamlakshmansingh) **Website**: [https://www.lakshmansingh.com/](https://www.lakshmansingh.com/) **Email**: Connect@LakshmanSingh.com **Clientele**: [https://www.lakshmansingh.com/clientele](https://www.lakshmansingh.com/clientele) **Services**: [https://www.lakshmansingh.com/services](https://www.lakshmansingh.com/services) . **\*\* [EVENTBRITE RSVP MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947)** Click Here - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988681849947) .
Literary Devices: Writers and Hackers for Noisebridge!
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00 AMSan Francisco Writers Workshop collaborates with our hacker friends to raise funds for everyone's favorite local makerspace: Noisebridge! Several of our best authors will produce stories/poems/word-based constructs. Each will share their literary product with a hacker, who will respond with a device/app/gadget/doohickey inspired by the writing. On the night of the event, audience members will vote for the device that best complements the assigned writer's piece. The winning hacker will receive a prize of dubious value! Expect delicious snackies, and other fun additions: in the past we've included a fun raffle!
26 On the Bay / World's Capital Meets the World's Biggest Sporting Moments
Tue, Jun 16, 12:00 AM# This event is organized by Ultra Plus Capital Venture. Our meetup group is collaborating by promoting this event. In order to attend, please register here: [26 On the Bay -- SF Edition Where the World's Capital Meets the World's Biggest Sporting Moments · Luma](https://luma.com/5erhu08h) Our meetup members get a discount. Use promo code: IPODISCOUNT Hurry! Slots are limited! ## A live, curated panel broadcast at the intersection of the NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup 26™ — anchored in the Bay Area. This intimate gathering brings together family offices, HNW investors, professional athlete investors, and emerging fund managers for a unique exploration of platform-building lessons with a live, curated panel broadcast at the intersection of the NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup 26 — anchored in the Bay Area. ## LOCATION **San Francisco Bay Area** (exact venue shared with confirmed guests) Format: In-Person + Live Streamed *** ## ABOUT THIS EVENT June 2026 is the most globally concentrated sports and capital moment of the decade — the NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup 26™ running simultaneously, anchored in the Bay Area. **26 on the Bay** hosts a live, curated panel broadcast in real time to a global audience of decision-makers deploying capital across tech, real estate, sports, and alternatives. This is where the world's capital meets the world's biggest stage. **What to Expect** * **Live Panel Broadcast** — Curated conversations with operators, athletes, and allocators * **Global Taste of the Bay** — 90-minute networking experience * **Real-time Streaming** — Reaching a global HNWI/FO audience * **Curated Room** — Capped attendance, by application Who's in the Room * $5M–$500M+ net worth individuals * single & multi-family offices * PE & venture capital investors * tech founders * athlete & celebrity investors * emerging fund managers & GPs * real estate operators. If you are a startup or a service provider and would like a demo / marketing table, please send an email message to: siliconvalleysponsor@gmail.com Please put this in the subject header: M 6/15/26 Tabler
DC415
Fri, Jun 12, 2:30 AMThis group was created to bring together people who share a passion for cybersecurity and a curiosity about how things work. The goal is simple — to connect with other humans who enjoy meaningful, inspiring, and sometimes unexpected security conversations more than just once a year. Many of us have returned from security conferences feeling both inspired and overwhelmed — full of new ideas and projects to explore, only to have life pull us in other directions. Maybe a demanding client, a new sprint, or even a new baby shifted priorities away from that funny blinky badge project sitting on a shelf. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This meetup offers a space for like-minded individuals to gather once a month, share what’s captured their attention, discuss recent exploits or discoveries, and showcase projects born from curiosity or necessity. Whether it’s a half-finished experiment, a new idea sparked by a problem, or something ready for collaboration, this is a place to share and grow together. Most of all, this group encourages rediscovering that spark of curiosity — dusting off those badges, boards, and brainstorms — and diving once again into the spirit of exploration that brought us all here.
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