Tech Weekend May | 100 Founders | 50 Venture Capitalists | San Francisco

What is Tech Weekend?
A 3-day, intensive bootcamp-style event where 100 tech founders and 50 venture capitalists come together in a close-knit setting to connect, learn, and invest in the future of technology.

Please view the Agenda to view Tech Weekend Schedule.

Info: Over 50 VCs who invest in tech startups come to this dinner. You can talk to them one-on-one. VCs wear red badges which includes their fund name and investment focus, so you know who to chat with. It lasts 4 hours, and almost every founder gets a follow-up meeting—some even get deals right there!

Info: Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast and a robust coffee to energize your day.
Network with fellow founders in a relaxed setting, perfect for sparking new ideas and collaborations.

Info: VC Office Hours: A Quick Overview

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.

Info: Enjoy a complimentary lunch during Tech Weekend. We offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with fruit-based alternatives available for those who follow a vegan diet.

Info: An Investor (AMA) Ask me Anything panel is a unique session where the audience is in control of the conversation. Instead of a moderator asking preset questions, the audience—in this case, the founders—get to ask the panelists (in this case, VCs) any question they want. This format gives you, the founders, a direct line to the investors, allowing you to ask about topics that matter most to your startup, fundraising, and industry-specific concerns.

In this AMA Panel, we’ll have 6 VCs split into two groups of 3. Each group of VCs will answer your questions about raising capital, building investor relationships, what they look for in startups, and more.

Info: Ask Me Anything Panels at Tech Weekend

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.

Info: Key Features:
Audience-driven: You get to ask the VCs directly, instead of listening to a set of pre-arranged questions.
Focused on your needs: Founders can ask about fundraising challenges, investment strategies, or anything specific to their startup journey.
Two panels: The 6 VCs are split into two smaller groups, each covering different topics or industries.

Info: Join us for our Breakfast Mixer from 9 AM to 11:30 AM where you can:

Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast and a robust coffee to energize your day.
Network with fellow founders in a relaxed setting, perfect for sparking new ideas and collaborations.

Info: This hands-on workshop is designed to help founders refine their pitch through real-time practice and actionable feedback. Participants will pitch their ideas in small groups, receive constructive input from mentors and peers, and learn techniques to communicate their vision with clarity and confidence. Whether you're gearing up for an investor meeting or simply want to enhance your storytelling skills, this session offers a supportive environment to perfect your pitch.

Info: Enjoy a complimentary lunch during Tech Weekend. We offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with fruit-based alternatives available for those who follow a vegan diet.

Info: We're looking for innovative startups to pitch their ideas at Tech Weekend. 5 Startups will be chosen to pitch at the Tech Weekend, and the winner will receive the follow support from Founders Village. The competition will be judged by 5 VCs

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