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Where builders are showing up this week
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๐ฅ Who you can meet this week
Founders, investors, and builders already showing up:
๐ Founder building AI agents
โ๏ธ Engineer at OpenAI
๐ฐ Investor at early-stage fund
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Hi Friends,
Just coming back from a family office brunch and between that and juggling all the kidsโ play dates this weekend, Iโm pretty tired ๐
But honestly, Iโm also really excited because this week Iโm doing something I havenโt done in a long timeโฆ taking a little time off and heading to LIB on Wednesday ๐
Before that though, we have a packed week ahead with AI pitch competitions, founder workshops, and a C-Suite Dinner with executives from some of the biggest tech companies.
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This summer, we're opening up a beautiful home in Hawaii for founders, investors, and creatives looking for a place to work remotely, recharge, and slow down for a bit ๐บ
Located in Makalei Estates on the Big Island, the house has ocean views, sunsets every night, a pool/spa, private office space, and enough room to host dinners, brainstorms, or just disappear into deep work for a few months.
Perfect for anyone looking for a โlive/work abroadโ experience this summer.
You can book here >>
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HYBRID: Google I/ORSVP โMountain View ยท 5PM-5PM PTHYBRID: Google I/O is Google's annual developer conference showcasing new technologies and innovations.
GraphQLConfRSVP โUSA ยท 5PM-5PM PTGraphQLConf is a dedicated conference that focuses on the GraphQL ecosystem.
Google I/O 2026RSVP โVirtual ยท 5PM PTGoogle I/O 2026 is an annual developer conference presenting keynotes, sessions, and announcements on AI, Android, Cloud, and more.Virtual
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๐๏ธ Tue, May 19
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200,000+ members see who's attending before they walk in.
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VIP Founder Meetup: Fundraising, Hiring & Branding Conversations
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Pre-Seed Fundraising 101: Plan a Round That Actually Closes
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Tue, May 19
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AI-Intensive Pitch Competition @ Hanwha AI Center
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Tue, May 19
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Founders Bay Expert Office Hours: Startup Advice With Mariane Bekker
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๐๏ธ Wed, May 20
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200,000+ founders are networking at these events โ join them.
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๐๏ธ Fri, May 22
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Need a Little Escape This Summer?
Work and stay at a luxury real estate in Kona on the Big Island
| โข 3 bed / 3 bath ยท 3,008 sq ft ยท 3.11 acre estate |
| โข 180ยฐ unobstructed ocean & sunset views |
| โข Heated gunite pool & spa, full solar system, 2-zone central AC |
| โข Cherry wood cabinets, travertine floors, multiple skylights |
| โข Gated Makalei Estates โ privacy, security, multi-million dollar neighbors |
| โข Monthly rental available โ fully furnished |
| โข Inquire Directly at: https://halemakalei.com/ |
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