B2B AI Founder/VC Dinner @ Focus Innovation Studio

Schedule

Wed Jul 08 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

FOCUS Innovation Studio | San Francisco, CA

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Chill dinner vibes where AI founders and VCs swap ideas, laughs, and maybe the next big startup plan.
About this Event

​Start your evening with a curated gathering of founders and VCs shaping the future of AI and technology. The B2B AI VC/Founder Dinner brings together builders, investors, and operators for thoughtful conversations, followed by a shared dinner in an intimate setting.

​Whether you’re building a company, investing in the next wave, or looking to connect with high-signal people, this is where meaningful conversations happen. Expect candid insights, fresh perspectives, and connections that matter.

​More than just a panel, this is a space to build real relationships within the AI and startup ecosystem. Meet the people driving innovation, exchange ideas that go beyond the surface, and leave with new connections and inspiration. ✨


​​🗓️ Agenda

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Curated Networking & Dinner

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Private Meet & Greet with the Speakers for VIP Ticket Holders Only

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | From First Meeting to Term Sheet: What VCs Actually Decide On

  • ​, Principal at NextSummit Capital Partners
  • ​, Partner at BDev Ventures
  • ​, CIO at I.D.I.T. (Single Family Office)

6:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Open Networking
Continue conversations with VCs, founders, and operators scouting the next breakout AI startups.

​📍Limited seats
Dinner included. Conversations designed for depth, not noise.


​About Us

​We provide flexible workspace, a pop-retail collective and a corporate meeting venue for artists, founders, designers and technologists. Focus Innovation Studio is a private members studio, designed to generously spawn creativity and collaboration between our members. Our second and third-floor workspaces are designed for flexible and affordable lease rates. We offer private offices, dedicated desks, and hot desks and will host companies for as long as they need. Our unique building is able to hold lectures, events, and large meetings.

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Where is it happening?

FOCUS Innovation Studio, 181 2nd Street, San Francisco, United States

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Tickets

USD 23.18 to USD 55.20

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