Tech Weekend by Founders Village | March 2025 | San Francisco

• A 3-day gathering of 100 Tech Founders and 40 VCs.
• Founders passionate about building solid tech companies and investors who are ready to invest in emerging tech.
• Attendees: 90% technical Founders, 10% non technical founders, scientists, engineers, and CEOs.
• Diversity: Founders from 15 US cities and 5 countries abroad. Aged 25-5

VC Mixer: This exclusive 4-hour event brings together 75 technical founders and 25 actively investing VCs specializing in fields like AI, SaaS, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthtech, Climate Tech, Clean Tech, EdTech, and more.

How It Works:

• Identify VCs by their red badges, featuring their fund name and industry focus.
• Navigate easily through industry-specific sections, designed to maximize targeted networking.

What to Expect:

• Connect directly with up to 5-6 VCs investing in your field and others open to general opportunities.
• Gain access to investors offering follow-ups and even solid deal commitments on the spot.
• If you’re unsure who to approach, let us know, and we’ll match you with a VC aligned with your startup.

Pro Tip:
VCs arrive throughout the event, so stay until the end to maximize your connections. Prepare to pitch, network, and make the most of this unparalleled opportunity!

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VC Office hours:

In this activity, founders will have the chance to meet with VCs in 20-minute one-on-one sessions. Here’s how it works:

Sign-Up: Founders sign up in advance, specifying their industry and focus, which helps us match them with VCs who are aligned with their business.

Meeting Times: Each VC will be available for 2 hours, hosting a series of 20-minute meetings with selected founders.

What to Expect: Founders pitch their companies, ask for advice, or get feedback on specific challenges.

Additional Opportunities: After their scheduled time, founders can approach other VCs for informal conversations if there’s time.

Preparation is Key: Founders should come with a clear pitch and questions to make the most of their 20 minutes.

Sneak Peek: VCs Joining Our Office Hours (Full List Coming Soon)

1- Juan Naveira, VC at Plug & Play Tech Centre [Linkedin]

2- Wilson Lin, VC at DCG [Linkedin]

3- Varun Turlapati, Venture Partner at MaxNX and with Aquillius Ventures. [Linkedin]

4- Matthildur Arnadottir, Associate at Montage Ventures [Linkedin]

5- Maria Pienaar, Operating Parter at Unicorn Growth Capital [Linkedin]

6- Alex Real, Principal at Artis Ventures [Linkedin]

7- Alejandra Vergara, Principal at Bee Partners [Linkedin]

8- Amir Kabir, Founder & Managing Partner at Overlook VC [Linkedin]

9- Amrut Rajkarne, Vice President at Nexus Venture Partners [Linkedin]

10- David Le, Operating Partner at Autotech Ventures [Linkedin]

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Our Ask Me Anything (AMA) panels are designed to be audience-driven and interactive, allowing you to get direct answers from the experts!

• Audience-Driven: For 45 minutes, the audience takes the lead, asking the VCs any questions they have. Instead of listening to pre-set questions, you'll get to ask what's most relevant to you.
• Focused on Your Needs: Whether you're a founder seeking advice on fundraising, investment strategies, or specific challenges in your startup journey, this panel is the perfect opportunity to get the answers you need.
• Two Panels: The six VCs will be split into two smaller groups, each tackling different topics or industries, so you can join the one that aligns with your interests or stage of your business.

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Format: 5-minute pitches followed by Q&A.

Winner Benefits:

• 10 investor introductions.
• 3 office hours with post-seed and Series A founders.
• Complimentary pass for the next Tech Weekend.

Deadline to Apply: 10 PM PST, Dec January 15, 2025.
Apply Here: Pitch Competition Application.

Judges: 5 VCs

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Book an Exhibitor Table at Tech Weekend.

Showcase your brand and boost your visibility within the tech community.

Benefits:

• Visibility & Engagement: Budget-friendly exhibitor tables designed for startups.
• Team Access: Includes 3 team passes for networking opportunities.
• Marketing Support: Social media shoutouts and access to our WhatsApp group.
• Setup: Furnished tables with electrical outlets and LED screens.

Post-Event Benefits:

• Continue connections made at the event for potential partnerships and investments.

How to Register:
Purchase an Exhibitor Table Pass in the tickets sections. For questions, contact us at [email protected].

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Promote Your Brand at Tech Weekend via:

Tech Weekend Email Campaign:

• Reach: Our email campaign reaches thousands of founders and investors within our network, specifically targeting those attending Tech Weekend in January 2025.

Event Page Exposure:

• Reach: The Tech Weekend event page receives 4,000-5,000 visits from a targeted audience of tech professionals, founders, and investors. Featuring your listing here will increase interest from your target audience.
• Timing: Your offer will remain visible on the event page from the time of posting until the event concludes, ensuring maximum visibility and interaction.

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Amenities at the Venue

• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible with inclusive restrooms (gender-neutral and gender-specific).
• Comfort: Coffee, tea, water, hot chocolate, breakfast, lunch, and snacks available at all times.
• Extras: Kitchen access and a Prayer & Wellness Room.

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Venue: Zo House, 300 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107.

Nearby Transportation:

• BikeShare: Howard and 4th Street – 0.2 miles.
• Public Transit: Muni lines (6, 7, 9, 9R) at Folsom and 4th Street – 2 minutes.
• Caltrain: 4th and King Street – 10-minute walk.
• Bay Ferry: 0.7 miles.
• Highway Access: I-80/Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway – 8-minute drive.
• BART: Powell Street Station – 6 minutes via Muni.

Parking Options:

• Moscone Center Garage (255 3rd St) – 3-minute walk.
• Limited street parking (metered and non-metered).

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• Breakfast Mixer: Light breakfast, coffee, and casual networking to start your day.
• Lunch & snacks: Pizza and Mediterrenean food.

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Join our WhatsApp & Slack groups to connect with attendees before the event. Build relationships, find co-founders, investors, or partners, and stay updated with real-time insights.

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• Full refund available up to 10 days before the event via Eventbrite.
• Post-refund window: Credits will be issued for the next event. The ticket is also transferrable to another attendee.

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Check out our Instagram for a glimpse into past events!
For inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Laughter Movement