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SF Tech Week, Puzzle Events, The Year's Fanciest Women Tech Meetup✨
Dasha from Women Tech Meetup
September 10, 2025
Hello, sweet September! 🍂
Everyone's officially back from summer mode—kids are in school, vacation auto-replies are off, and the tech scene is buzzing again. Perfect timing, because we've lined up some incredible events for you!
SF Tech Week just dropped their official calendar, and wow—the lineup is incredible. We've handpicked the absolute best events below, including some exclusive Puzzle gatherings you won't want to miss.
Ready to network, learn, and maybe discover your next big opportunity? Let's dive into what's happening this month!
Are you ready for SF Tech Week? You better be—our tech city will be full of various events, hackathons, founders' dinners, and other extraordinary activities. It's definitely the best way to dive into the city tech scene, meet incredible people, and say hi to old friends. Pick your favorite events and RSVP right now, while it's not too late!
San Francisco, September 30th, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Angels or VCs? Choosing Your First Check Wisely
When it's time to raise your first serious funding, the big question looms: do you start with angels and smaller checks, or go big with venture capital? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but there is wisdom in hearing from those who've been there. We'll discuss:
The real benefits of angel funding (beyond the money)
When it makes sense to take VC capital—and when to wait
How to align your investor choice with your long-term vision
We'll gather at the stunning Canopy flagship location in San Francisco, Jackson Square, surrounded by inspiring company, great conversation, champagne, and amazing food.
DRESS CODE: ALL BLACK.
San Francisco, October 6th, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Are you heading to the OpenAI DevDay [2025] or part of the women + nonbinary tech community in San Francisco? We’d love for you to join us for a casual meetup celebrating the community shaping the future of AI.
Doors open at 7:30 PM, with an intro and panel kicking off at 7:45 PM.
More details coming soon!
SF Tech Week
San Francisco, October 7th, 5:30:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Puzzle, Rippling, and Carta are teaming up to host you at the iconic Salesforce Tower — complete with breathtaking 360° city views.
Idea is to discuss the real path from idea → pilot → enterprise adoption.
- What enterprise buyers really look for in early pilots.
- How startups should think about ROI, trust, and differentiation when pitching. - The distribution levers that make or break early AI companies.
- Lessons from Perplexity’s consumer traction, Cursor’s developer adoption, and Rippling’s enterprise pilots.
For founders, this session will demystify how to get your AI product into the hands of major companies, and how to build in ways that enterprises actually care about.
San Francisco, October 8th, 5:30:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Scaling a startup isn’t just about surviving the early days—it’s about building the foundation to grow, adapt, and thrive.
Join us for an honest and insightful conversation with founders who have successfully navigated the journey from scrappy beginnings to growth-stage companies. They’ll share the real stories behind the milestones, challenges, and pivotal decisions that shaped their paths.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from founders who’ve been there—and are still building.
Applications for a16z/Speedrun upcoming San Francisco cohort (SR006) are now open!
Joining speedrun gets you access to a stacked team of battle-tested operators who help cover your gaps, without adding headcount. You’ll get access to dedicated programs and support from experts across talent, recruiting, go-to-market, marketing, creators, capital network, HR, even visa support—it’s all on the table. Every part of speedrun is focused on helping you move fast and build a generational company.
The Application Deadline is September 28, 2025.
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Lots of love,
Dasha, Founder of Women Tech Meetup 🫶🏻