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🗓️ Monday, Jan 27

👉 Women's Health Founders: Intimate Funding & Connection Session (10AM-11:30AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 An invite-only session for pre-seed and seed-stage women's health founders. Discuss alternative funding pathways and build meaningful peer connections.

👉 Open Future Forum Co-working - Wait List (10AM-11AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join the waitlist for office space at Open Future Forum Co-working. Limited availability, so apply early.

👉 Bull Run? Let's Demo It. (4:30PM-8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Network with Tier 1 investors and see short startup pitches. Competitive companies in DeFi, RWAs, and more will present their ideas.

👉 SF Awesome AI Dev Tools - January (5PM-8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Learn about groundbreaking AI development tools. A must-attend for AI enthusiasts and builders.

👉 Designer x Founder Meet and Greet + Demos (5:30PM-8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Network with designers and founders while exploring project demos. Includes virtual streaming and an after-party.

👉 A To B Round Fundraising for AI Startups in 2025 (5:30PM-7:30PM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 Join a fireside chat with Chris Yeh on fundraising for AI startups. Open to founders with $100k+ ARR or $250k+ in funding.

👉 SF Founders Brew Mixer (6PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Mingle with fellow founders over drinks. A relaxed evening with no agenda—just good vibes.

👉 Crypto for Change: Redefining Civic Engagement in SF (6PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Learn about City/acc, a crypto-driven urban growth initiative. Meet fellow citizens passionate about improving San Francisco.

🗓️ Tuesday, Jan 28

👉 Women's Health Morning Walk & Coffee (8AM-9AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Start the day with a casual walk and coffee among women’s health innovators. Open to all professionals passionate about advancing the field.

👉 Founders Bay Expert Office Hours: Startup Legal Advice (10AM-1PM)
📍 Online
💬 Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 session with startup attorney Arohi Kashyap. Get insights into fundraising, incorporation, and data privacy.

👉 Capital Efficiency in Tight Times (10AM-10:45AM)
📍 Online
💬 Learn strategies for managing cash flow and raising capital in tough times. Led by seasoned expert Chris Fenster.

👉 Building Reliable AI Agents: From POC to Production (5PM-7PM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 Dive into the complexities of building production-ready AI agents. Perfect for developers, innovators, and tech leaders.

👉 MLOps Community x Google Cloud Meetup: Data Security (5PM-8PM)
📍 Sunnyvale
💬 A gathering of Google engineers and MLOps experts discussing data security in AI. Includes lightning talks and networking.

👉 Women Founders Bay Workshops: Mastering Fundraising for Early-Stage Founders (Marketing & Pitching to Investor) (5:30PM-9PM) [HOSTED BY ME]
📍 San Francisco
💬 Are you a startup founder looking to raise money to grow your business? Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and feedback at the Founders Bay Workshop Series, focused on mastering fundraising in collaboration with the Funding Breakthrough Lab pre-accelerator.

👉 Venture House at Gardenia's in Los Gatos CA (5:30PM-9:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Welcome to Venture House at Gardenia's in Los Gatos, CA! Join us for a night of fun, food, drinks, music, and good vibes at 115 N Santa Cruz Ave—network, mingle, and make lasting memories with friends old and new. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars!

👉 Data in AI - Agents and More (5:30PM-8:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Panels on data in AI and AI agents, followed by product demos and networking. Perfect for developers and enthusiasts.

👉 Deep Tech & AI Innovations in ClimateTech with Tom Chi (6PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join Tom Chi, GoogleX Founding Leader, and other investors for an exclusive ClimateTech salon. A curated gathering for forward-thinking entrepreneurs.

👉 Build AI Projects at Amazon (6PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Learn to build autonomous agents and connect with like-minded developers. Hosted by Weaviate and Restack.

🗓️ Wednesday, Jan 29

👉 Founders Bay Virtual Workshop: Choosing the Right Business Entity (11AM-12PM)
📍 Online
💬 Learn how to set up the best legal structure for your startup. Includes a step-by-step guide to forming a C-Corp.

👉 Smart Home Solutions and AI in Real Estate (3PM-7PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Explore cutting-edge AI and IoT technologies revolutionizing real estate. Interactive sessions with industry leaders.

👉 AI Innovation Summit (5PM-9PM)
📍 San Jose
💬 Experience game-changing product demos and insights into restaurant AI. Includes VC networking and talks by industry leaders.

👉 SF Demo Night 🚀 (6PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Witness live tech demos from the Bay Area’s boldest innovators. Hosted by GenAI Collective and Product Hunt.

👉 Female Founders Dinner w/Puzzle & Rippling (6PM-8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Female founders come together to share insights, stories, and plans for 2025. Hosted by Puzzle and Rippling.

👉 fireside chat with Philip Rosedale (7PM-8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A chat with Philip Rosedale, pioneer of the metaverse and VR concepts. Gain insights into his entrepreneurial journey.

🗓️ Thursday, Jan 30

👉 SF Venture Capital 2025 Kick-Off! (5:30AM-8:30AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Start the year networking with fellow VCs at this fun, casual happy hour. A great way to connect and plan for 2025.

👉 AI Privacy Forum (2PM-5PM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 Experts discuss consumer data rights and AI privacy challenges. Engage in meaningful dialogues and discover key insights.

👉 AI+Photonics Founder & Funder Summit (5PM-9PM)
📍 Sunnyvale
💬 Explore how AI and photonics are revolutionizing data centers and advanced computing. Hosted at Google Sunnyvale.

👉 Founders & Investors Social 🦄 (5PM-8PM)
📍 San Jose
💬 Network with visionary founders and forward-thinking investors. Build meaningful partnerships and exchange ideas.

👉 AI for Good Pitch Night + Networking (5PM-8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 AI founders pitch innovative ideas with social and environmental impact. Learn key trends shaping the future of AI for good.

👉 Navigating a Sustainable Future w/Auden Schendler (6PM-8PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Climate activist Auden Schendler shares insights from his book on climate inaction. Learn how to create meaningful environmental change.

🗓️ Friday, Jan 31

👉 Deep Tech Connections Breakfast (8:30AM-10:30AM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 Join deep tech entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers for breakfast networking. Share ideas, discuss trends, and build meaningful connections in a casual setting.

👉 Pitch & Pace - Run Palo Alto (8:45AM-10:30AM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 A unique 3-4 mile run where founders and investors network on the move. Coffee and conversations follow for pitching ideas and making connections.

👉 Founders Bay Virtual Workshop - Technical Architecture for Agentic SaaS (11AM-12PM)
📍 Online
💬 Learn to build scalable, secure, and adaptive agent-based SaaS platforms. A must-attend for technical leaders and developers.

👉 DIY LLMs: Hosting Your Own LLM Inference, from Silicon to Service (12:30PM-2PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Dr. Charles Frye shares insights on building AI applications, from neural optimization to creating defensible AI businesses. Perfect for anyone interested in the technical depths of AI development.

👉 Quarter of the Century Tech Gigaparty @ Temple (Tech summit: 5PM-10, Party: 10pm -2AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Celebrate 25 years of tech innovation with 2,000+ founders, VCs, and visionaries. Expect futuristic experiences, immersive art, and cutting-edge demos w/ a16z, Khosla Ventures, Softbank.

🗓️ Saturday, Feb 1

👉 Coinbase Onchain AI Hackathon (8AM-4PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Build autonomous onchain agents at this hackathon hosted by Coinbase Developer Platform, Replit, and Anthropic. Workshops, prizes, and networking included.

👉 Resilience: Bouncing Back Without Burning Out (1PM-3PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Learn strategies to build resilience and avoid burnout in tech and design. A guided session for sustainable career growth and well-being.

👉 You Are Where You Go: Purpose-Driven Traveler Meetup (2PM-3:30PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Meet like-minded travel enthusiasts and hear tips from Caitlyn Lubas, author of You Are Where You Go. A fun gathering for transformative travel stories and connections.

👉 Gamers Home Career Event (5PM-7PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A career networking event for freelancers and recruiters in music, animation, and gaming industries. Connect with talent and hiring professionals.

👉 Wearable Web: After Dark Mode (6PM-9PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 A party-meets-demo night showcasing cutting-edge wearable computing projects. Join the fun with live DJ beats and tech exploration.
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🗓️ Feb 3 to Feb 9 - Upcoming Events

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1. Y Combinator (YC)

Y Combinator is one of the most prestigious startup accelerators globally, renowned for its rigorous selection process and extensive alumni network, including Dropbox, Airbnb, and Stripe. Startups receive substantial funding, mentorship from industry leaders, and access to a community of successful entrepreneurs.

• 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA

• 🚀 Start Date: Spring 2025

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None

• 💸 Investment: $125k for 7% equity plus $375k uncapped MFN SAFE

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: February 1

• ⏳ Duration: 3 months

• 🔗 Apply: Y Combinator Application

2. 500 Global Flagship Accelerator Program

Formerly known as 500 Startups, this flagship program emphasizes growth and scaling. Participants receive a comprehensive curriculum, mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, and access to a broad network of investors, supporting startups across various sectors.

• 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA

• 💰 Upfront Cost: $37.5k program fee

• 💸 Investment: $150k for 6% equity plus $37.5k program fee

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: Rolling basis

• ⏳ Duration: Typically 4 months

• 🔗 Apply: 500 Global Flagship Application

3. Alchemist Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator is dedicated to early-stage ventures that generate revenue from enterprises. The program offers mentorship, funding, and access to a network of industry leaders, aiding startups in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses.

• 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA

• 🚀 Start Date: February 7 2025

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None

• 💸 Investment: Average of $25k for 5% equity

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: December 27th

• ⏳ Duration: 6 months

• 🔗 Apply: Alchemist Accelerator Application

4. South Park Commons

South Park Commons is a vibrant community-driven accelerator that provides substantial investment and support to startups. The program fosters collaboration among entrepreneurs and offers resources to help scale businesses effectively.

• 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA

• 💸 Investment: $400k for 7% equity plus $600k in the next round

• 🚀 Start Date: March 2025

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: February 2

• 🔗 Apply: South Park Commons Application

5. Founder Institute

• 📍 Location: Virtual in SF

• 🚀 Start Date: April 8

• 💰 Upfront Cost: $799

• 💸 Investment: None

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: February 23

• 🔗 Apply: Application

6. Berkeley Skydeck

We support startups founded by UC Berkeley students, alumni, and faculty who are seeking to bring their scientific and technical discoveries to market, and commercialize groundbreaking UC Berkeley research.

• 📍 Location: Berkeley, CA

• 🚀 Start Date: May 5 2025

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None

• 💸 Investment: 

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: February 14th 2025

• 🔗 Apply: The Mint Application

7. a16z Crypto

• 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA

• 🚀 Start Date: Monthly

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: February 17

• 🔗 Apply: Program Application

8. Antler

Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm that supports founders from ideation to scaling. The program provides substantial funding, mentorship, and access to a diverse network of industry experts and investors.

• 📍 Locations: Austin, TX - San Francisco, CA - New York, NY

• 🚀 Start Date: March 18, 2025

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None specified

• 💸 Investment: $500k total; $200k for 8% equity plus $350k ARC

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: Rolling basis

• ⏳ Duration: Varies by cohort

• 🔗 Apply: Antler Application

9. HAX

HAX specializes in hardware startups, offering mentorship, funding, and access to manufacturing resources. The program is designed to help startups develop, prototype, and scale their hardware products efficiently.

• 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA

• 🚀 Start Date: Monthly

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None

• 💸 Investment: Up to $500k investment in exchange for equity

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: Rolling Basis

• 🔗 Apply: HAX Program Application

10. The Mint (FinTech)

The Mint focuses exclusively on FinTech startups, providing specialized mentorship, funding, and industry connections. The program aims to accelerate the growth of financial technology innovations through strategic support and investment.

• 📍 Location: San Francisco, CA

• 🚀 Start Date: March 2025

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None

• 💸 Investment: $500k for 10% equity

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: Rolling basis

• 🔗 Apply: The Mint Application

11. Greylock Edge

Greylock Edge offers flexible financing options tailored to the needs of startups at various stages. In addition to funding, participants receive substantial cloud credits and resources from leading tech companies, enhancing their operational capabilities.

• 📍 Location: Menlo Park, CA

• 💰 Upfront Cost: None

• 💸 Investment: Flexible financing from a priced seed round to an uncapped SAFE note, plus $500k+ in credits with AWS, Google, Microsoft, and more

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: Rolling basis

• 🔗 Apply: Greylock Edge Application

12. MuckerLab

 MuckerLab focuses on early-stage startups, offering investment, mentorship, and resources to help companies grow. The program emphasizes hands-on support and provides access to a network of entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors, fostering a collaborative environment for innovation.

• 📍 Location: Santa Monica

• 🚀 Start Date: Multiple cycles annually

• 💸 Investment: $125k for 7.5% equity

• 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: Rolling basis

• ⏳ Duration: 3 month + 

• 🔗 Apply: Application Link