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• 🎉 Chainsmokers Raffle Winner Announced!

• 🚀 New Raffle: Win a FREE Demo Table at THE Gigapa …

• Featured Events

• Upcoming Events

• 💼 Founders: The Most Powerful Investors You’re Pr …

Hi Friends,

Happy Easter! 🐣💐 Hope you had a beautiful day with your loved ones. I spent mine coloring eggs with my kids, and headed to BBQ with some of my closest friends (Happy Birthday Huan and Vincent! 🎉).

We are doing another Raffle this week, if you buy your Down the Rabbit Hole: Tech Summit + Gigaparty you can get a chance to win a VIP ticket for the AI Rabbit Hole 2025 conference on Thursday ($1200 ticket) to meet the founders of Perplexity & Benchmark. Buy your Gigaparty ticket here with $15 off » 

Here are a few of our events happening this week:

• Founders Bay Virtual Workshop: How To Get Into Top Accelerators

• Down the AI Rabbit Hole Tech GigaParty @ Temple [Investor Panels, Pitches, Demos, DJs w/ SignalFire, Blackrock, Plug & Play]

Now… let’s talk about this week. Because it’s a big one.
Our most anticipated event — Down the Rabbit Hole: Tech Summit + Gigaparty — is almost here! 🎉

We’ve packed the night with some incredible moments:

✨ AI Investment Trends Panel with LG Ventures, Blackrock, Yes VC, and SignalFire
⚡️ Accelerator Playbook Panel with 500 Global, Plug & Play, Antler, and StartX
👩‍💼 $25K Female Founder Pitch Competition — winner gets funded live on stage
🏛️ Keynote from Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer ($3.7T AUM)
🎤 Tech Pitch Roast with VCs + comedians including Taylor Williamson and The Kleinz Boys (yes, this is actually happening)
🎧 And DJs all night, including Justin Kan (Twitch Co-founder) and TITANICSEND

🔥 Bonus: The first 10 ticket buyers today also get FREE VIP upgrades. Get 25% off with code: FoundersBay25

🎉 Chainsmokers Raffle Winner Announced!

Huge congrats to Yuhang Zhang, Investor at American Express — you’ve just won 2 SUPER VIP backstage passes to The Chainsmokers BlockParty (Discount code VIBE)! 🔥🎶

🚀 New Raffle: Win a FREE Demo Table at THE Gigaparty

Want to showcase your startup in front of top VCs, family offices, and 2,000+ founders?

This week, we’re raffling off 1 FREE Demo Table at Gigaparty — a $500 value. One lucky founder gets to demo live and join the exclusive lineup.

🎟️ To enter:
Buy your ticket today or tomorrow using code FREEDEMO for 25% off

Let’s go down the rabbit hole together:
👉 https://lu.ma/gjtpkqe1?coupon=FREEDEMO

See you soon!
— Mariane

If we’re not already connected, I’d love to hear from you—please follow me on LinkedIn and Instagram. Let’s connect!

Featured Events

Want us to sponsor an event or partner together? Contact us here

Women Leading AI x Investment

Monday, April 21 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

​The panel will explore how investment strategies are evolving in response to AI's rapid advancement, what sustainable value creation looks like beyond the hype cycle, and the practical challenges of building startups in the space today.

Silicon Valley Investing Summit: AI, Climatetech, Healthtech

Wednesday, April 23 - 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Free tix to 48th monthly Silicon Valley AI and Tech Investing Summit Palo Alto produced by Angel Launch. Meet 80 investors and 300 startups and tech professionals for networking lunch with investors, venture forum, huge buffet dinner and demo showcase. Three pitch sessions include : AI and General Tech; Climate tech and sustainability for SF Climate Week; and Healthcare/ Bio/Digital health. Startups can pay to pitch from the stage or host demo table.

Down the AI Rabbit Hole Tech GigaParty @ Temple [Investor Panels, Pitches, Demos, DJs w/ SignalFire, Blackrock, Plug & Play] (Use discount code: FoundersBay25 for 25% off)

Subscribe to a VIP Access Membership and attend for free

Thursday, April 24 - 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure down the rabbit hole at the official afterparty for the AI Rabbit Hole 2025 conference — a night where reality bends, imagination thrives, and wonder awaits at every turn!

Highlights

🚀 Panels with VCs from LG Ventures, Blackrock, SignalFire, TPG, Race Capital, Boost VC, Plug & Play
🔥 Fireside with Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer ($3.7T AUM) on unlocking state funding for startups
🏦 Billion-dollar family offices from Avestix, Cazel, Paris-Roubaix & more
🎤 Tech Pitch Roast — where VCs & comedians roast startup pitches (featured in Forbes & The Washington Post)
🎧 DJs from Justin Kan (Twitch co-founder) and TITANICSEND
🤖 A humanoid robot DJ performing live with AI quantum art and music

The AI Rabbit Hole 2025 [FBAY30 for 30% off]

30% off - FBAY30

Thursday, April 24 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

​🎩🤖 Venture through the looking glass and into the whimsical world of AI Wonderland!

​Join us in San Francisco for a tea party of innovation, where algorithms dance, machines chatter, and ideas twirl in a curious mix.

​For Founders, Engineers, Investors and Corporate Leaders

Waiting for the Dust to Settle: Creating Value Despite M&A Uncertainty

Thursday, May 1 - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join CohnReznick, Making Sense, and Mercer for a transformative M&A panel discussion in the Bay Area, centered on value creation in today's volatile market! This dynamic event will bring together leading industry experts to share actionable strategies for unlocking growth, maximizing synergies, and creating long-term value through mergers and acquisitions.

Discover innovative approaches, gain unique insights, and connect with thought leaders to help you navigate the challenges of M&A while driving sustainable success. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to elevate your M&A strategy!

Register through the link or contact Greg Mochizuki at [email protected] for further details.

Don’t miss out on these exciting new offerings! Upgrade your membership today and take your involvement to the next level.

Subscribe To Growth Access and get free tickets to: Founders Bay Virtual Workshop - Raising a Seed Round: Navigating Early-Stage Fundraising

Subscribe To VIP Access, get all the workshops above for free and get free tickets to: Down the AI Rabbit Hole GigaParty, Founders Bay Expert Office Hours: Startup Legal Advice, Founders Bay Virtual Workshop - Raising a Seed Round: Navigating Early-Stage Fundraising, Founders Bay Virtual Workshop - Sales Prep & ICP Buildout: Maximizing Your Sales Strategy, Founders Bay Virtual Workshop - Building Secure AI Systems: Best Practices and Strategies

Upcoming Events

🗓️ Monday, Apr 21

👉 OutRun CO2 Club @ SF Climate Week! 👟 (6:50AM-8AM)
📍 San Francisco
A 5k group run hosted by ReGen Ventures and Planeteer Capital to kick off SF Climate Week. Meet fellow climate founders, funders, and enthusiasts for a morning sweat and community connection.

👉 Hard Tech and Hard Pavement: SFCW25 Welcome Run with Ammobia and Banc of Cal (7AM-8:30AM)
📍 San Francisco
Start the day with a run alongside Ammobia, a startup revolutionizing clean ammonia production. Join fellow climate tech enthusiasts for networking on the move.

👉 SF Climate Week 2025 Energy Hackathon (11AM-11AM)
📍 San Francisco
A one-day hackathon for anyone interested in climate and energy, hosted by six climate-focused organizations. Come with ideas or team up onsite to build impactful solutions.

👉 Planet Positive Personal Finance: Making Every Dollar Count for the Planet (12:30PM-2:45PM)
📍 San Francisco
Explore how your banking, investing, and spending can directly support climate action. This interactive session empowers you to align money with values for tangible impact.

👉 AI for Energy & Energy for AI (1PM-4PM)
📍 San Francisco
Dive into how AI is shaping energy systems and what the sector needs to support AI’s explosive growth. Hosted by Stanford DCI alumni and CLAI Ventures.

👉 Sustainable Sparks: Innovators’ Gathering on Future of Energy (4PM-5:30PM)
📍 Menlo Park
Join a vibrant group of innovators and leaders sharing cutting-edge developments in energy. Features talks on battery tech, geothermal, and EV infrastructure.

👉 Data Reboot: Lightning Talks & Mixer (5PM-7:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
An evening of quick-fire ideas and casual networking the night before Data Council kicks off. Expect 5-minute talks, food, and lively mingling.

👉 SF Climate Week Happy Hour with Mercury & Leap Forward Ventures 2025 (5:30PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
Connect with builders, investors, and climate tech leaders over drinks and bites. A relaxed mixer to kick off SF Climate Week.

👉 Creating Change: The Power of Art in The Climate Movement + A Creative Workshop (5:30PM-8PM)
📍 San Francisco
Explore how art drives emotional climate engagement and social change. Includes a creative workshop to help develop your own impactful project.

👉 Women Leading AI x Investment (5:30PM-7:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
Hear how women leaders are shaping sustainable AI investing and startup building. A focused conversation on value creation and strategy.

👉 AI Pioneers in San Francisco (6PM-8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
Join top AI investors for a panel and networking over Korean food. Learn how they’re navigating AI’s future across investment landscapes.

👉 The Initial Commit: Day 0 Welcome Party with Bessemer, Zetta & Zero Prime (6PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
Kick off Data Council 2025 with drinks, networking, and good vibes. Hosted by top VCs, it’s the unofficial welcome party you won’t want to miss.

🗓️ Tuesday, Apr 22

👉 SF Climate Week Run 2025 (7AM–8AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A casual morning run to break up Climate Week with wellness and fresh air. Hosted by Streamline and A Runner's Mind—everyone’s welcome.

👉 FC SF • Founders Run & Coffee! (7AM–9AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join founders, creatives, and operators for a social run followed by coffee. Great way to start the day and meet the startup community.

👉 Data Council 2025 | AI & Data Conference | Oakland (8AM–6PM)
📍 Oakland
💬 A premier gathering for AI engineers, researchers, and founders to dive deep into the future of data. Network with 1,200+ technical leaders.

👉 Agentic AI Hike and Smoothies, Vol. II (8AM–10AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Casual coastal hike with AI founders and VCs. Wrap it up with smoothies and seaside chats—no agenda, just vibes.

👉 Into the Vectorverse at AWS GenAI Loft (9AM–9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A full day of GenAI exploration with Weaviate and HackerSquad. Learn, build, and connect with other developers and innovators.

👉 Carbon Connections: A Climate Week Networking Walk (9AM–10AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Scenic walk through the Presidio for funders and climate tech developers. A relaxed way to connect and spark new collaborations.

👉 UC LAUNCH DEMO DAY Spring 2025 (10AM–1:30PM)
📍 Berkeley
💬 See top startups from the UC system pitch their breakthrough ideas. Celebrate student innovation and entrepreneurial energy.

👉 Designing and scaling desirable climate solutions (1:30PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Explore how design, engineering, and market strategies scale climate impact. Featuring panels and workshops with cross-industry leaders.

👉 Family Offices & Investors Summit – SF Climate Week (2PM–7PM)
📍 Alameda
💬 A summit for capital allocators funding decarbonization and AI-driven climate tech. Engage with 22B+ in represented funds and innovation.

👉 Harvest Home Tour in the Mission 4 (2PM–3PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Live demo of the Smart Thermal Battery in action. Discover a better, cheaper, smarter alternative to heating and cooling your home.

👉 World Wild Web & AI Hack Night @ Cloudflare (4:30PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Dive into HONC stack tools and AI web dev with Twilio, Cloudflare, and more. Code, learn, and meet fellow builders.

👉 Carbon Markets Happy Hour (5PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Mingle with sustainability leaders and investors over drinks. Discover what's shaping the future of nature-based and engineered carbon solutions.

👉 Modern AI Data Lake Talk (5:30PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Learn how data lakes drive modern AI development from LanceDB’s cofounder. Real use cases, smart infrastructure, and scalable AI workflows.

👉 2nd Climate Value AI Forum – SFCW25 (5:30PM–8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Where climate meets AI in a global alliance of researchers and builders. Includes panels, networking, and zero-waste refreshments.

👉 YPE 5th Annual Earth Day Trivia (5:30PM–7PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Earth Day-themed trivia night with drinks at Orbit Room. Test your green knowledge and celebrate with fellow sustainability folks.

👉 Stanford Flagship Climate Event (6PM–8PM)
📍 Stanford
💬 Faculty across all 7 Stanford schools unite to discuss climate action opportunities. A multidisciplinary panel to inspire student-driven impact.

👉 Rooted in Rainbows: Cultivating Queer Climate Connections (6PM–10PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 SF Climate Week’s first queer-centered event blending trivia, drag, and community. Celebrate the intersection of queerness and climate action.

👉 Data Renegades: Break the Rules, Build the Future (7PM–10PM)
📍 Oakland
💬 A rebel mixer for data engineers during Data Council. Sip drinks, swap bold ideas, and challenge the status quo.

🗓️ Wednesday, Apr 23

👉 The AI x Marketing Summit (9AM–7PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Master how to scale brand and growth strategy with AI without getting lost in shiny tools. Go beyond trends and focus on mindset, frameworks, and real automation workflows.

👉 Building AGI for Climate and Weather (9:30AM–11AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Learn how AWS HyperPod is transforming large-scale climate and weather modeling. Get insights on AGI infrastructure, model training, and real-world sustainability applications.

👉 Certified Blockchain Associate (10AM–12PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A beginner-friendly crash course to understand blockchain fundamentals and its enterprise applications. Explore cryptocurrency, decentralized systems, and industry use cases.

👉 Statsig Community Lunch (11AM–2PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join product teams and engineers for lunch and a deep dive on experimentation and analytics using Statsig. Expect practical demos and feature management workflows.

👉 The Tenderloin People’s Garden (11AM–5PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Explore grassroots urban farming and decentralized organizing models in the Tenderloin. A beautiful dive into community-led land stewardship and food access.

👉 Founders Bay Virtual Workshop: How To Get Into Top Accelerators (11AM–12PM) [HOSTED BY ME]
📍 Online
💬 Learn from Techstars and SkyDeck alum Dasha how to craft a winning accelerator application. Hear practical advice for solo and co-founders on what accelerators really want.

👉 SF Climate Week Energy Summit - Presented by Climatebase (11:30AM–6:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join energy leaders and policymakers to discuss clean tech, V2G systems, and virtual power plants. Wrap up with a networking session over local wine and bites.

👉 Silicon Valley Investing Summit: AI, Climatetech, Healthtech (12PM–6:30PM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 Network with 80+ investors and hundreds of founders at this free summit. Pitch your startup or explore demos in AI, healthtech, and climate tech.

👉 Carbon Newbie Summit at SF Climate Week 2025 (12:15PM–5:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A relaxed, inclusive gathering for anyone curious about climate and carbon. Walk away with tools to measure and lower your impact.

👉 Female Founders & Funders Gathering @ SF Climate Week (2PM–5PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 An outdoor meet-up of women founders and check-writers in climate. Expect real convos, real funds, and real community.

👉 Workshop: Build & Launch 🚀 AI Agents on Agentverse by Fetch.ai (5PM–9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Bring your laptop (and appetite) for this hands-on developer session on AI agents. Build with Fetch.ai’s latest tools and meet fellow builders.

👉 🎯 Crack Your Product-Market Fit (5PM–7PM)
📍 San Mateo
💬 A tactical workshop for SaaS teams working toward scale. Learn how to test features, automate GTM, and align product-market messaging with AI.

👉 Indie Dev Bytes with Heavybit @Data Council (5PM–8PM)
📍 Oakland
💬 Connect with devs and founders over drinks, bites, and convos on AI-native dev tools. Hosted by Heavybit and Data Council during conference week.

👉 Unicorn Battle in Silicon Valley (5PM–8PM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 Watch 10 top startups pitch to VC funds with $5B+ AUM. Judged by execs from Tesla, MAANG, and leading accelerators.

👉 Reshaping Climate Through Design (5:30PM–7PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join designers and strategists to explore how design thinking can supercharge climate solutions. Includes guided discussions and creative networking prompts.

👉 SF Climate Week: SWE GGS AI and Sustainability Panel (5:30PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A panel of experts explores AI's role in driving sustainable solutions. Hear how data and machine learning are being used to address climate challenges.

👉 Arize AI Builders Meetup @ GitHub (5:30PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 This month’s meetup explores self-improving AI agents through tracing, evaluation, and prompt optimization. Hear from the community and demo your experiments.

👉 Dawn of the agentic economy: Meetup by Apify @ Intercom (5:30PM–8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Discuss business models for AI agents and the emerging B2A/A2A ecosystem. Explore how new protocols are enabling a decentralized agentic economy.

🗓️ Thursday, Apr 24

👉 The AI Rabbit Hole 2025 [FBAY30 for 30% off] (8AM–6PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Step into an immersive AI Wonderland where innovation meets play. A full-day experience of mind-bending ideas, tech tea parties, and future-forward networking.

👉 Session 3: AI Agents & Combating Digital Misinformation (12PM–3PM)
📍 Oakland
This free workshop supports underrepresented communities by teaching foundational AI and cybersecurity. Learn how to combat misinformation and protect digital spaces through hands-on training.

👉 AI Agent Masterclass (5PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
A practical, code-intensive workshop on building real-world multi-agent systems. Perfect for engineers who want to deploy smarter, production-ready AI agents using CrewAI, DeepLake, and more.

👉 SkyPilot AI Infra Meetup (5PM–9PM)
📍 San Francisco
Meet fellow AI infrastructure builders and learn about scaling batch workloads, Kubernetes, neoclouds, and open-source tools. An essential meetup for those shaping the backend of AI systems.

👉 Living Sustainably with Wildfire: Science for Solutions (5PM–6PM)
📍 San Francisco
Experts discuss how wildfires affect ecosystems and water, with science-based strategies for resilience. A timely conversation for those interested in environmental and climate science solutions.

👉 The Future of AI-Driven Reliability (5PM–8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
Rootly AI Labs gathers leaders from Google, Anthropic, a16z, and more to rethink reliability engineering. Explore open-source tools and new standards for operational excellence.

👉 Climate Tech's Next Winners (5PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
Discuss the next wave of climate tech beyond solar and wind with Heatmap and top industry voices. Discover which innovations could define the future of clean energy.

👉 AI on the Edge Series: Sustainable Tech & On-Device AI (5:30PM–9PM)
📍 San Francisco
A hands-on, developer-focused session exploring sustainable on-device AI with Snapdragon & Qualcomm tools. Learn to build AI that operates efficiently at the edge.

👉 Next-Gen Maritime: The Future of Resilient Supply Chains (5:30PM–8PM)
📍 San Mateo
Port authorities, maritime tech leaders, and AI innovators convene to reimagine global shipping. Discover how autonomy and analytics are modernizing maritime trade.

👉 The Empowered Woman: Take Charge of Your Finances & Your Future (5:30PM–7:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
This empowering workshop helps women step into financial leadership and confidence. Walk away with tools to manage money, build wealth, and own your value.

👉 SHE Pitch Competition (6PM–7:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
Pitch your business and compete for an $800 prize to attend NAWBO's 50th Anniversary Gala. A supportive, fun space to sharpen your pitch and connect with fellow women entrepreneurs.

👉 Down the AI Rabbit Hole Tech GigaParty @ Temple [Investor Panels, Pitches, Demos, DJs w/ SignalFire, Blackrock, Plug & Play] (6PM) [HOSTED BY ME][Discount code: F
📍 San Francisco
Five floors of mind-bending AI demos, art installations, and dance floors powered by quantum lights and DJ sets. Mingle with 2,000+ founders, investors, and engineers in SF’s most iconic tech rave.

👉 Art and Change - Opening Mixer (6PM–9PM)
📍 San Francisco
Celebrate the intersection of art and climate with local creators and activists. This inspiring event includes installations, hands-on art, and climate community building.

👉 Atmo AI + Typhoons Reception (6PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
Get an inside look at how Atmo AI predicted six typhoons in 27 days. Mingle with engineers and national security leaders while exploring unreleased forecasting tech.

👉 Ocean Film Screening - Sequoias of the Sea (6PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
Watch the award-winning documentary on the loss of Northern California's kelp forests. Followed by a live Q&A with directors and a call to action for underwater conservation.

🗓️ Friday, Apr 25

👉 SF Climate Week Gravel Ride – feat. the reveal of a new custom bike startup! (7AM–9AM)
📍 San Francisco
Join fellow cyclists for a morning ride and the unveiling of Kielo, a custom-fit bike startup. Meet the founder and enjoy refreshments post-ride.

👉 Community Run @ SF Climate Week (7:15AM–9:15AM)
📍 San Francisco
A relaxed 5K run along the Embarcadero with coffee and treats to follow. Open to all paces—bring a friend and enjoy the cool down!

👉 Global Climate Solutions Summit - Invest in Innovation, Scale Impact (9AM–5PM)
📍 San Francisco
Meet top climate investors, founders, and philanthropists in a day of keynotes, panels, and awards. Use code “FOBEKKER25” for a discount.

👉 Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event (9AM–12PM)
📍 Online
Virtual hiring fair featuring roles in AI, engineering, design, sales, and more. Upload your resume for visibility to top hiring partners.

👉 Rising Tide (LIVE) (11:30AM–12:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
Be part of a live podcast taping about oceans, marine culture, and climate challenges. Expect engaging dialogue, guest speakers, and ocean storytelling.

👉 SF Climate Week: Climate Careers Picnic (12PM–2PM)
📍 San Francisco
A casual, agenda-free lunch on the grass with climate professionals and jobseekers. Network in nature and make meaningful connections.

👉 🌿✨ Rooted and Rising: Women Founders Gathering in Golden Gate Park ✨🌿 (1PM–3PM)
📍 San Francisco
An intimate afternoon for women climate leaders to reflect, connect, and set intentions. Expect nature, inspiring stories, and creative energy.

👉 Meet & Make: An interactive gender x climate workshop by IDEO.org (3:30PM–5PM)
📍 San Francisco
Interactive lightning talks and design workshops spotlighting underfunded women-led climate initiatives. Create futuristic artifacts with expert guidance.

👉 DEV TOOL Founders x Investors Night (5:30PM–8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
Connect with dev tool founders, investors, and enterprise leaders to launch SF’s dev tool founder community. Build relationships and share expertise.

👉 Climate Policy Jeopardy + Mixer (5:30PM–7:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
Play Jeopardy, learn climate policy, and make new friends in a casual, fun format. Hosted at Manny’s near 16th St. BART.

👉 Democratizing AI: AI is Nothing Without Non-tech People (6PM–9PM)
📍 Menlo Park
A curated evening exploring how non-tech industries can use AI to unlock value and efficiency. Hear from leaders on real-world applications and strategy.

👉 The Future of AI for Good: Transforming Industries for a Sustainable Future (6:30PM–8PM)
📍 San Francisco
Panel discussion with climate-tech founders on using AI to address sustainability challenges. Hosted by Replate with insights from leaders in circular innovation.

🗓️ Saturday, Apr 26

👉 TeenTechSF STEM Inclusivity Forum @TheLabSF (9:30AM-1PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Free and open to all students ages 11-18 and their families, TeenTechSF offers an exciting opportunity to meet and learn from a variety of STEM and tech professionals. Explore diverse careers and opportunities in STEM, tech, and the Bay Area!

👉 Death Cafe - Downtown Berkeley Central Library (10AM-12PM)
📍 Berkeley
💬 An open, community-led discussion about death aimed at helping people make the most of their lives. No agenda or counseling—just honest conversation among peers.

👉 California Native Homeland Festival (10AM-5PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A celebration of Indigenous art, culture, and scientific connection to the land and water. Meet renowned Native artists and explore deep-rooted cultural practices.

👉 Future of Web Hackathon (10:30AM-8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A full day of collaboration, creation, and competition focused on the future of web experiences and AI. Win prizes, meet collaborators, or fly solo—your imagination sets the limit.

👉 The Matchbox Games (7PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Not your average mixer—this matchmaking experience blends music, games, and curated vibes for real connections. Hosted by 611 Events at Soundtrack Bar.

🗓️ Sunday, Apr 27

👉 BARRE, BRUNCH & BAUBLES 🥂✨ (11AM-1PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A fun and energizing morning blending a barre class, delicious food, and creative jewelry-making. After sculpting your body, treat yourself to a bagel bar and create a personalized keepsake.

👉 #StartupNetworking for Entrepreneurs #Professionals #Virtual #SanFrancisco (4PM-6PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A virtual event for entrepreneurs and professionals to expand their network and collaborate in the startup ecosystem. Ideal for those exploring roles in tech, marketing, and business development.

👉 Rooftop BSidesSF Afterparty (RSAC opening) (6PM-10PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join fellow techies and cybersecurity professionals at a relaxed, pitch-free afterparty celebrating BSidesSF. Enjoy food, drinks, and networking with over 250 attendees on a beautiful SF rooftop.

💼 Founders: The Most Powerful Investors You’re Probably Ignoring

By Mariane Bekker

When we think of startup funding, most people go straight to VCs.

But there’s another capital source quietly backing unicorns, writing big checks at early stages, and moving fast when they believe in a founder’s vision:

👉 Family Offices

These are private wealth management firms for ultra-high-net-worth families — and together, they manage over $4 trillion in assets.

That’s twice the capital managed by the entire venture industry.

🧠 Why Family Offices Matter to Startups

Family offices aren’t tied to fund cycles. They’re not chasing unicorn outcomes on a set timeline.
Instead, they’re relationship-driven, long-term partners who can support you from Seed to Scale — and beyond.

Many invest directly into startups, funds, and ecosystems they care about.
But they’re quiet. They don’t post on Twitter. You usually won’t find them on PitchBook.

To get in, you have to be in the right rooms — and have the right intros.

🎉 That’s Why We’re Bringing Them to Gigaparty

On April 24, at our Down the AI Rabbit Hole Tech Summit + Gigaparty, we’re hosting a VIP Family Office Panel featuring:

• Jasmine Shih, Managing Partner, Avestix Group

• Brett Horton, CIO, Paris-Roubaix Group

• Chad Cazel, Managing Partner, Cazel Family Office

• Mariia Eroshin, Operating Partner, Multi-Family Office

And they’ll be there — alongside SignalFire, Blackrock, Plug & Play, TPG, Fiona Ma ($3.7T AUM) and 2,000+ founders, VCs, and investors.

🎟️ https://lu.ma/gjtpkqe1?coupon=FAMILYOFFICES
Use code FAMILYOFFICES for 25% off (browser only)

Hi! I'm Mariane Bekker, an investor and a tech executive with over a decade of experience building high-performing engineering teams at leading startups such as New Relic and Mindbody. I've led engineering through 5 acquisitions and 1 IPO. 

I’m the founder of Founders bay and Women Founders bay, connecting founders with expert guidance, events and funding opportunities in the Bay Area.