Out Pro is thrilled to partner with the 
SF Chamber of Commerce 
and 
Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA)
, the world's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, to recognize LGBTQ+ owned and operated small businesses, and those who support the community, during 
SF Small Business Week
. The theme for this year is 
Rising Together
.

We welcome you to join us for this celebration on the exclusive patio of 
Dirty Habit at Hotel Zelos
!

Blending naughty and nice with 640+ whiskeys, creative cocktails, and elevated New American fare, its award-winning restaurant is a custom too good to quit. Cozy up just steps from BART and Moscone Center to share a few rounds. Head outside to Angel’s Share Patio and fan the flames of desire at our firepit. It’s arresting. It’s tempting. It’s Dirty Habit.

Join us to combine networking with culture, and grow your professional connections in a unique and memorable setting.

At Out Pro, making new contacts and further connections with people you know is easy.
Our events are full of people eager to meet other LGBTQ+ professionals
. The usual barriers are lifted, making everyone more approachable.
Color-coded badges help you identify people in your industry
 or ones where you have a need.
Be sure to pocket a handful of business cards
 to exchange for later follow-up.
Better yet, log in and 
use LinkedIn on your mobile
 to share your information digitally with people you meet.

You are the organizer who keeps everything on track with schedules, RSVPs, and an eye for every detail

The Planner/Social Glue

Out Professionals

Founder

Out Pro is thrilled to partner with the <a href="https://sfchamber.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SF Chamber of Commerce </a>and <a href="https://ggba.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA)</a>, the world's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, to recognize LGBTQ+ owned and operated small businesses, and those who support the community, during <a href="https://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SF Small Business Week</a>. The theme for this year is Rising Together. We welcome you to join us for this celebration on the exclusive patio of <a href="https://www.zhotelssf.com/hotels/dirty-habit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dirty Habit at Hotel Zelos</a>! Blending naughty and nice with 640+ whiskeys, creative cocktails, and elevated New American fare, its award-winning restaurant is a custom too good to quit. Cozy up just steps from BART and Moscone Center to share a few rounds. Head outside to Angel’s Share Patio and fan the flames of desire at our firepit. It’s arresting. It’s tempting. It’s Dirty Habit. Join us to combine networking with culture, and grow your professional connections in a unique and memorable setting. At Out Pro, making new contacts and further connections with people you know is easy.<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Our events are full of people eager to meet other LGBTQ+ professionals. The usual barriers are lifted, making everyone more approachable.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Color-coded badges help you identify people in your industry or ones where you have a need.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Be sure to pocket a handful of business cards to exchange for later follow-up.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Better yet, log in and use LinkedIn on your mobile to share your information digitally with people you meet.</li></ul>

General Admission

Out Pro LGBTQ+ Networking - Small Business Week - San Francisco

To be shared on approval

Invite & Approval Only:
 Funders & Founders ($500K - $10M+ ARR / Funding) 🚀

Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders and funders, 
co-hosted by Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, and Rho
.

After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco.

We are featuring 
Sean Lee,
 
Investment Director (Partner Equivalent) at Prosperity7 Ventures
 
($3B+ AUM) and Adzmel Adznan, Co-Founding Partner at Piva Capital ($500M AUM).

Sean Lee, 
Investment Director (Partner Equivalent) at Prosperity7 Ventures
 - 
the $3B+ diversified venture capital & growth equity fund of Saudi Aramco Ventures ($7B AUM).
 
Sean focuses on AI infrastructure and is a board member & investor in AppOmni (the leading provider of SaaS security, $120M+ raised). He's a lead investor in Arrcus ($160M+ raised) and Celona ($100M raised).

Adzmel Adznan, 
Co-Founding Partner at Piva Capital ($500M AUM).
 
Adzmel focuses on deep tech and industrialization. He's a lead investor in OneRail (notable SaaS platform that offers final mile delivery services for enterprise shippers, $100M+ raised) and Oobli (the first healthy, protein sweetener - $30M+ raised).

🥞 
A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided.
 Expect to come away with:
💡New insights from Sean Lee & Adzmel Adznan on 
the 
current state of the market, fundraising, and growth!
🔗 
Curated connections
 and conversations
🥐 A 
full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

You are the compassionate listener who holds space for everyone’s secrets and offers wisdom that runs deep

The Therapist/Confidante

Supermomos

Deputy General Manager, San Francisco

You are the social spark who knows everyone, everywhere, and loves connecting people like pieces of a puzzle

The Connector/Social Butterfly

The Wharton School

Co-Founder & CEO

Invite &amp; Approval Only:&nbsp;Funders &amp; Founders ($500K - $10M+ ARR / Funding) 🚀 Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders and funders,&nbsp;co-hosted by&nbsp;Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, and Rho. After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco. We are featuring&nbsp;Sean Lee,&nbsp;Investment Director (Partner Equivalent) at Prosperity7 Ventures&nbsp;($3B+ AUM) and&nbsp;Adzmel Adznan,&nbsp;Co-Founding Partner at Piva Capital ($500M AUM). Sean Lee,&nbsp;Investment Director (Partner Equivalent) at Prosperity7 Ventures&nbsp;-&nbsp;the $3B+ diversified venture capital &amp; growth equity fund of Saudi Aramco Ventures ($7B AUM).&nbsp;Sean focuses on AI infrastructure and is a board member &amp; investor in AppOmni (the leading provider of SaaS security, $120M+ raised). He's a&nbsp;lead investor in Arrcus ($160M+ raised) and Celona ($100M raised). Adzmel Adznan,&nbsp;Co-Founding Partner at Piva Capital ($500M AUM).&nbsp;Adzmel focuses on deep tech and industrialization. He's a lead investor in OneRail (notable SaaS platform that offers final mile delivery services for enterprise shippers, $100M+ raised) and Oobli (the first healthy, protein sweetener - $30M+ raised). 🥞&nbsp;A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided.&nbsp;Expect to come away with:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">💡New insights from Sean Lee &amp; Adzmel Adznan&nbsp;on&nbsp;the current state of the market, fundraising, and growth!</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🔗&nbsp;Curated connections&nbsp;and conversations</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🥐 A&nbsp;full stomach!</li></ul> We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

SF Private Founders & Funders Breakfast ft. Investment Director (Partner Equivalent) at Prosperity7 Ventures ($3B+ AUM) & Co-Founding Partner at Piva Capital ($500M AUM)

Invite & Approval Only:
 Funders & Founders with $10M-$100M+ in ARR/Funding 🚀

Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders, 
co-hosted by Supermomos, Perkins Coie, Fidelity Private Shares, and Vouch
.

After a series of successful Private Founders Dinners in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco.

Our dinner will feature 
Ann Bordetsky, a Partner at NEA ($30B AUM)
. 
There will be a short AMA session with her for founders to ask her anything, from the state of the markets to AI to funding and growth! Ann focuses on early-stage investments in consumer tech, AI application software, and marketplaces.
 

🥞 
A complimentary 11-course Thai & American fusion tasting menu dinner will be provided.
 Expect to come away with:
💡 
New insights from 
Ann Bordetsky on 
AI, the current state of the market, fundraising, and growth
!
🔗 
Curated connections
 and conversations
🚀 Engage in an enriching exchange of knowledge and experiences, focusing on the critical aspects of company building, including getting to $1M, $10M, $100M+ in revenue, and of course, AI 🙂
🍝
 A 
full stomach 
from a fine-dining restaurant!

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over dinner. There will also be ample time for mingling and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

Invite &amp; Approval Only:&nbsp;Funders &amp; Founders with $10M-$100M+ in ARR/Funding 🚀 Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders,&nbsp;co-hosted by&nbsp;Supermomos, Perkins Coie, Fidelity Private Shares, and Vouch. After a series of successful Private Founders Dinners in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco. Our dinner will feature&nbsp;Ann Bordetsky, a Partner at NEA ($30B AUM).&nbsp;There will be a short AMA session with her for founders to ask her anything, from the state of the markets to AI to funding and growth! Ann focuses on early-stage investments in consumer tech, AI application software, and marketplaces. 🥞&nbsp;A complimentary 11-course Thai &amp; American fusion tasting menu dinner will be provided.&nbsp;Expect to come away with:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">💡 New insights from&nbsp;Ann Bordetsky on&nbsp;AI, the current state of the market, fundraising, and growth!</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🔗&nbsp;Curated connections&nbsp;and conversations</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🚀 Engage in an enriching exchange of knowledge and experiences, focusing on the critical aspects of company building, including getting to $1M, $10M, $100M+ in revenue, and of course, AI 🙂</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🍝&nbsp;A full stomach from a fine-dining restaurant!</li></ul> We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over dinner. There will also be ample time for mingling and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

SF April Private AI Founders Dinner co-hosted with Partner at NEA ($30B AUM)

Calling all Cornell Tech alumni in the Bay Area! Join us for a special happy hour in San Francisco, where you’ll have the chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and meet current students visiting as part of 
Bay Trek
.

These current students are spending the week exploring the Bay Area’s tech ecosystem—visiting top companies, gaining industry insights, and working on their team projects. This event is a great opportunity to share your experiences, expand your network, and welcome the next generation of Cornell Tech innovators.

Come for the drinks, stay for the connections—whether you’re looking to catch up with old friends or meet future leaders in tech, we’d love to see you there!

Cornell University

Associate Director, Operations

MongoDB

Onvestor

Associate Director

Calling all Cornell Tech alumni in the Bay Area! Join us for a special happy hour in San Francisco, where you’ll have the chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and meet current students visiting as part of Bay Trek. These current students are spending the week exploring the Bay Area’s tech ecosystem—visiting top companies, gaining industry insights, and working on their team projects. This event is a great opportunity to share your experiences, expand your network, and welcome the next generation of Cornell Tech innovators. Come for the drinks, stay for the connections—whether you’re looking to catch up with old friends or meet future leaders in tech, we’d love to see you there!

Cornell Tech Bay Trek Happy Hour!

Bamboo Hut

Invite & Approval Only:
 Funders & Founders with $10M-$100M+ in ARR/Funding 🚀

Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders, co-hosted by Supermomos, Perkins Coie, and Fidelity Private Shares.

After a series of successful Private Founders Dinners in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco.

We are featuring Nancy Wang, Partner at Felicis Ventures ($3B AUM). 

🥞 
A complimentary full, hearty dinner will be provided.
 Expect to come away with:
💡 Short AMA with Partner at Felicis Ventures
🔗 
Curated connections
🚀 Engage in an enriching exchange of knowledge and experiences, focusing on the critical aspects of company building, including getting to $1M, $10M, $100M+ in revenue, and of course, AI 🙂
🍝
 Enjoy fine-dining at an upscale restaurant

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over dinner. There will also be ample time for mingling and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

Invite &amp; Approval Only:&nbsp;Funders &amp; Founders with $10M-$100M+ in ARR/Funding 🚀 Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders,&nbsp;co-hosted by&nbsp;Supermomos, Perkins Coie, and Fidelity Private Shares. After a series of successful Private Founders Dinners in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco. We are featuring Nancy Wang, Partner at Felicis Ventures ($3B AUM).&nbsp; 🥞&nbsp;A complimentary full, hearty dinner will be provided.&nbsp;Expect to come away with:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">💡 Short AMA with Partner at Felicis Ventures</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🔗&nbsp;Curated connections</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🚀 Engage in an enriching exchange of knowledge and experiences, focusing on the critical aspects of company building, including getting to $1M, $10M, $100M+ in revenue, and of course, AI 🙂</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🍝&nbsp;Enjoy fine-dining at an upscale restaurant</li></ul> We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over dinner. There will also be ample time for mingling and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

SF March Private AI Founders Dinner ft. Partner at Felicis Ventures ($3B AUM)

Invite & Approval Only:
 Funders and Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with $500K+ ARR 🚀

Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders, 
co-hosted by Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, and Foley & Lardner
.

After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco.

We are featuring 
Tammie Siew, General Partner at pebblebed, 
a global early stage fund for technologist founders.
 Tammie previously founded Revery, 
a mental health gaming company on a mission to make wellness accessible to everyone.

pebblebed's team includes Pam Vagata (former AI lead @ Stripe, cofounder @ OpenAI), Keith Adams (former chief architect @ Slack, founder of FAIR), and Luke Byrne (former partner @ Tapestry).

🥞 
A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided.
 Expect to come away with:
💡New insights from Tammie Siew on the 
current fundraising landscape, PMF,
 and getting $1M+ in revenue
🔗 
Curated connections
 and conversations
🥐 A 
full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

You are the independent soul who values solitude yet leaves a lasting impact on those lucky enough to connect with you

The Lone Wolf

Nanyang Technological University

Co-Founder & CTO

Deputy General Manager, New York

Invite &amp; Approval Only:&nbsp;Funders and Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with $500K+ ARR 🚀 Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders,&nbsp;co-hosted by&nbsp;Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, and Foley &amp; Lardner. After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco. We are featuring Tammie Siew, General Partner at pebblebed,&nbsp;a global early stage fund for technologist founders. Tammie previously founded Revery, a&nbsp;mental health gaming company on a mission to make wellness accessible to everyone. pebblebed's team includes Pam Vagata (former AI lead @ Stripe, cofounder @ OpenAI), Keith Adams (former chief architect @ Slack, founder of FAIR), and Luke Byrne (former partner @ Tapestry). 🥞&nbsp;A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided.&nbsp;Expect to come away with:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">💡New insights from Tammie Siew on the current fundraising landscape, PMF,&nbsp;and getting $1M+ in revenue</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🔗&nbsp;Curated connections&nbsp;and conversations</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🥐 A&nbsp;full stomach!</li></ul> We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

SF March Private Founders Breakfast ft. GP @ pebblebed & Managing Partner @ E14 Fund

Meaningful networking for LGBTQ+ professionals from tech, finance, + other industries (+ friends, allies, coworkers)!

Jump aboard to celebrate the vernal equinox and the 2nd anniversary of the San Francisco chapter of 
Out Professionals
 at Union Square's newest and best kept secret.

Our first official event of 2025, this is the perfect opportunity to bond with your crew, and chart courses to destinations new. The world's your oyster!

About Out Professionals

Out Professionals
 (Out Pro) is the leading nonprofit networking organization for LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) professionals in the USA. Our organization and events are open to both established and aspiring professionals as well as supportive community allies.

Founded in 1983 as a New York-based grassroots networking organization, Out Pro began expanding nationally in 2019 with the addition of a new chapter in Los Angeles and launched in San Francisco in 2023.

Our goal is to create a growing network of city chapters that host events that benefit LGBTQ+ professionals while providing a virtual community to benefit those who live in less populated areas.

Meaningful networking for LGBTQ+ professionals from tech, finance, + other industries (+ friends, allies, coworkers)! Jump aboard to celebrate the vernal equinox and the 2nd anniversary of the San Francisco chapter of <a href="https://outprofessionals.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Out Professionals</a> at Union Square's newest and best kept secret. Our first official event of 2025, this is the perfect opportunity to bond with your crew, and chart courses to destinations new. The world's your oyster! About Out Professionals <a href="https://outprofessionals.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Out Professionals</a> (Out Pro) is the leading nonprofit networking organization for LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) professionals in the USA. Our organization and events are open to both established and aspiring professionals as well as supportive community allies. Founded in 1983 as a New York-based grassroots networking organization, Out Pro began expanding nationally in 2019 with the addition of a new chapter in Los Angeles and launched in San Francisco in 2023. Our goal is to create a growing network of city chapters that host events that benefit LGBTQ+ professionals while providing a virtual community to benefit those who live in less populated areas.

Meaningful Networking for LGBTQ+ in Tech & Finance + Friends, Allies, Coworkers

Bar Maritime

Invite & Approval Only:
 Funders and Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with $500K+ ARR 🚀

Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders, 
co-hosted by
 
Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, and Every. 

After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco.

We are featuring 
Andrew S
krypnyk, Founder of Promova ($10M+ ARR) and Jo Varshney,
 
Founder of VeriSIM Life ($20M+ raised).

Andrew S
krypnyk (Forbes 30u30) is the Founder & CEO of Promova, 
a one-stop solution for all your language learning needs that’s gotten to 160K app downloads and $10M+ ARR!
 
Jo Varshney is the Founder & CEO of VeriSIM Life, 
an AI-enabled computational bioplatform that predicts the clinical outcomes of new drugs before clinical trials.

🥞 
A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided.
 Expect to come away with:
💡New insights from 
Andrew S
krypnyk and Jo Varshney on 
PMF, fundraising, and getting $1/10M+ in revenue
🔗 
Curated connections
 and conversations
🥐 A 
full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

Invite &amp; Approval Only:&nbsp;Funders and Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with $500K+ ARR 🚀 Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders, co-hosted by Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, and Every. After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco. We are featuring Andrew Skrypnyk, Founder of Promova ($10M+ ARR) and Jo Varshney, Founder of VeriSIM Life ($20M+ raised). Andrew Skrypnyk (Forbes 30u30) is the Founder &amp; CEO of Promova,&nbsp;a one-stop solution for all your language learning needs that’s gotten to 160K app downloads and $10M+ ARR!&nbsp;Jo Varshney is the Founder &amp; CEO of VeriSIM Life,&nbsp;an AI-enabled computational bioplatform that predicts the clinical outcomes of new drugs before clinical trials. 🥞 A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. Expect to come away with:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">💡New insights from&nbsp;Andrew Skrypnyk and Jo Varshney on PMF, fundraising, and getting $1/10M+ in revenue</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🔗 Curated connections and conversations</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🥐 A full stomach!</li></ul> We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders and funders 🤝

SF Private Founders & Funders Breakfast - Getting to $1/10M+ revenue with Founders of Promova ($10M+ ARR) and VeriSIM Life ($20M+ raised) - Feb Edition

If you’re a founder, investor, or corporate executive, join us for an exclusive fireside chat & mixer co-hosted by Vertex Exploratory Fund and Singapore Global Network (SGN) as we discuss: 
 
The evolving fundraising landscape 
Impact of key policy changes & new hurdles for 2025 
Asia’s role in the global deep tech landscape & opportunities  

✨ Gain insider insights, connect with top founders, VCs & corporate execs, and explore the evolving deep tech landscape together
🍴 Delicious food and drinks will be served
🎟️ 
Our breakfasts usually fill up pretty quickly, so please RSVP as soon as you can to secure your spot

Featured Speakers:
Shang-Wei Chow is Head of Vertex Exploratory Fund and Managing Director at Vertex Holdings, and invests in early-stage deep tech startups globally. Vertex Exploratory Fund is part of the Vertex Holdings, global venture capital platform with over USD 6B in AUM. 
 
Riley Reese is Co-Founder & CEO of ARRIS (Series C $180M+ raised), a leading startup developing advanced composite materials. These innovative materials are lighter, stronger, and more sustainable, promising to revolutionize industries like aerospace and automotive. 

Julia Taylor is VP of Investments and Head of North America at ST Engineering Ventures (STEV). STEV is part of ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group. STEV scouts and invests in new technologies and innovative solutions complementary to the Group’s strategic capabilities in high growth areas. 

Featured Moderator:
Kenneth Teo is Senior Principal at EDBI, 
a Singapore-based global investor in select high growth technology sectors ranging from Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Emerging Technology (ET), Healthcare (HC) and promising Singapore SMEs in strategic industries. EDBI supports companies seeking to expand in Asia and globally through Singapore.
 
About the Co-Hosts
Vertex Exploratory Fund invests in early-stage disruptive frontier technologies globally, and is part of the Vertex global network of funds. 

Singapore Global Network

Events and Partnerships Manager

Vertex Holdings

Associate

Regional Vice President 

Da nang University of Technology

Engineering Lead

If you’re a founder, investor, or corporate executive, join us for an exclusive fireside chat &amp; mixer co-hosted by Vertex Exploratory Fund and Singapore Global Network (SGN) as we discuss:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">The evolving fundraising landscape&nbsp;</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Impact of key policy changes &amp; new hurdles for 2025&nbsp;</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Asia’s role in the global deep tech landscape &amp; opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> ✨ Gain insider insights, connect with top founders, VCs &amp; corporate execs, and explore the evolving deep tech landscape together🍴 Delicious food and drinks will be served🎟️&nbsp;Our breakfasts usually&nbsp;fill&nbsp;up&nbsp;pretty&nbsp;quickly, so&nbsp;please RSVP as soon as you can&nbsp;to secure your spot Featured Speakers:Shang-Wei Chow is Head of Vertex Exploratory Fund and Managing Director at Vertex Holdings, and invests in early-stage deep tech startups globally. Vertex Exploratory Fund is part of the Vertex Holdings, global venture capital platform with over USD 6B in AUM.&nbsp;&nbsp;Riley Reese is Co-Founder &amp; CEO of ARRIS (Series C $180M+ raised), a leading startup developing advanced composite materials. These innovative materials are lighter, stronger, and more sustainable, promising to revolutionize industries like aerospace and automotive.&nbsp; Julia Taylor is VP of Investments and Head of North America at ST Engineering Ventures (STEV). STEV is part of ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group. STEV scouts and invests in new technologies and innovative solutions complementary to the Group’s strategic capabilities in high growth areas.&nbsp; Featured Moderator:Kenneth Teo is Senior Principal at EDBI,&nbsp;a Singapore-based global investor in select high growth technology sectors ranging from Information &amp; Communication Technology (ICT), Emerging Technology (ET), Healthcare (HC) and promising Singapore SMEs in strategic industries. EDBI supports companies seeking to expand in Asia and globally through Singapore.&nbsp;About the Co-HostsVertex Exploratory Fund invests in early-stage disruptive frontier technologies globally, and is part of the Vertex global network of funds.&nbsp;

Future of Climate & Deep Tech: Fireside Chat + Mixer ft Vertex Exploratory Fund, ARRIS (Series C $180M+ raised) & ST Engineering Ventures

🚀 
Looking to meet new friends, expand your network, or just have a fun night out?
 Join us for an evening of 🍹drinks, impactful conversations, and meaningful connections with fellow 
business and engineering professionals 
in tech!

🤝 Expect a fun group of 
product managers, designers, developers, engineers, founders, investors, and more
—excited to make new friends!

💡 
Step away from your screen and spend an hour or two with some really cool and awesome people!

📍 We’ll have a 
reserved table and a standing area
 to make it easy to mix and chat!

See you there! 🎉

🍽️
 Food and drinks will be on individual tabs.

🚀&nbsp;Looking to meet new friends, expand your network, or just have a fun night out? Join us for an evening of 🍹drinks, impactful conversations, and meaningful connections with fellow business and engineering professionals in tech! 🤝 Expect a fun group of product managers, designers, developers, engineers, founders, investors, and more—excited to make new friends! 💡&nbsp;Step away from your screen and spend an hour or two with some really cool and awesome people! 📍 We’ll have a reserved table and a standing area to make it easy to mix and chat! See you there! 🎉 🍽️&nbsp;Food and drinks will be on individual tabs.

Tech After Hours: Sip, Share, Connect

Invite & Approval Only:
 Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with $500K+ ARR 🚀

Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders, 
co-hosted by
 
Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, Justworks, and Rho
.

After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco.

We are featuring 
Filip Kozera, Founder of Wordware ($30M+ Funding)
 and 
Artem Harutyunyan, Co-Founder of Bardeen ($20M+ Funding)
. 

Filip Kozera is the Founder & CEO of Wordware, a platform that enables users to create and host a complete LLM stack for developing AI applications.

Artem Harutyunyan is the Co-Founder of Bardeen, a platform that provides AI agents for businesses, automating tasks and removing workflow friction.

🥞 
A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided.
 Expect to come away with:
💡
New insights
 from Filip Kozera and Artem Harutyunyan on 
product-market fit, customer acquisition strategies, and building in the AI space
🔗 
Curated connections
 and conversations
🥐 A 
full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders 🤝.

You are the caring soul who’s always there with a snack, a hug, and a gentle reminder to stay hydrated

The Mom

Cornell

General Manager

Invite &amp; Approval Only: Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with $500K+ ARR 🚀 Make new connections with other like-minded venture-backed founders, co-hosted by Supermomos, Fidelity Private Shares, Justworks, and Rho. After a series of successful Private Early Stage Founders breakfasts in New York City and Boston, we're excited to bring this series to San Francisco. We are featuring&nbsp;Filip Kozera, Founder of Wordware ($30M+ Funding) and&nbsp;Artem Harutyunyan, Co-Founder of Bardeen ($20M+ Funding).&nbsp; Filip Kozera is the Founder &amp; CEO of Wordware, a platform that enables users to create and host a complete LLM stack for developing AI applications. Artem Harutyunyan is the Co-Founder of Bardeen, a platform that provides AI agents for businesses, automating tasks and removing workflow friction. 🥞 A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. Expect to come away with:<ul><li>💡New insights from Filip Kozera and Artem Harutyunyan on product-market fit, customer acquisition strategies, and building in the AI space</li><li>🔗 Curated connections and conversations</li><li>🥐 A full stomach!</li></ul> We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other founders 🤝.

SF January Private Founders Breakfast

Invite & approval only: Venture-Backed Founders, C-Suites at Tech Companies, VPs, Directors, and GPs located in San Francisco.

We are featuring Henry Ward, Co-Founder and CEO of Carta (~$7B valuation), David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures ($3B+ AUM), and moderator Jared Koh, Regional Director at the Singapore Economic Development Board.

Henry Ward is the Co-Founder and CEO of Carta, a platform revolutionizing how private markets operate, helping startups, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership. Carta has grown into a ~$7B valuation company, supporting over 30,000 companies and hundreds of thousands of employees globally.

David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures, focuses on early-stage investments in AI, healthcare, and sustainability. GSR Ventures, with $3B+ in AUM, is a global leader in venture capital, providing strategic support to portfolio companies aiming to redefine industries through cutting-edge innovation.

A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. It will be a great time—expect to come away with new insights from Henry Ward and David Yin, including strategies for scaling businesses, growth through customer acquisition & fundraising, and navigating the opportunities and challenges in global markets.

We will have a private room to ourselves, and there will be time for mingling and meeting other founders, VCs, and senior execs for curated connections and conversations over a full stomach!

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)

Marketing Manager

United States

Regional Director

Invite &amp; approval only: Venture-Backed Founders, C-Suites at Tech Companies, VPs, Directors, and GPs located in San Francisco. We are featuring Henry Ward, Co-Founder and CEO of Carta (~$7B valuation), David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures ($3B+ AUM), and moderator Jared Koh, Regional Director at the Singapore Economic Development Board. Henry Ward is the Co-Founder and CEO of Carta, a platform revolutionizing how private markets operate, helping startups, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership. Carta has grown into a ~$7B valuation company, supporting over 30,000 companies and hundreds of thousands of employees globally. David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures, focuses on early-stage investments in AI, healthcare, and sustainability. GSR Ventures, with $3B+ in AUM, is a global leader in venture capital, providing strategic support to portfolio companies aiming to redefine industries through cutting-edge innovation. A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. It will be a great time—expect to come away with new insights from Henry Ward and David Yin, including strategies for scaling businesses, growth through customer acquisition &amp; fundraising, and navigating the opportunities and challenges in global markets. We will have a private room to ourselves, and there will be time for mingling and meeting other founders, VCs, and senior execs for curated connections and conversations over a full stomach!

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