Join us for an intimate breakfast bringing together founders, VCs, & ecosystem leaders for candid conversations, meaningful connections, & a chance to exchange ideas around building & investing in the next generation of companies.

This is a small, curated gathering designed for high-quality conversations-not a traditional networking event.

Agenda

10:00am - 11:00am | Curated Networking & Breakfast

11:00am - 11:45am | Panel Discussion

Joseph Nagle, Managing Partner at Partner Track

Zoe Samuel, Venture Partner at Starshot Capital; Board Member at Work on Climate

11:45am - 1:00pm | Open Networking

More than just networking, this breakfast is about building relationships within the AI ecosystem. Exchange ideas, challenge conventional thinking, & leave with fresh energy & actionable insights to grow your company.

Come hungry - for both breakfast & innovation.

Private breakfast Limited Space

Breakfast included. Networking designed for real conversations, not business cards.

What to expect

Breakfast & coffee

Curated introductions to founders & investors

Candid conversations on fundraising, growth, GTM

Insights & perspectives from both sides of the table

New relationships with people building & backing ambitious companies

Who should join?

Founders & startup leaders

VCs & angel investors

Operators & ecosystem leaders working with startups

Builders interested in connecting with the community

Space is intentionally limited to keep the conversation intimate & valuable. Come ready to meet smart people, share what you're working on, & leave with a few new relationships worth continuing.

About Us

Founders Bay is a 200,000+ member community of founders, executives, investors & operators - weekly curated events, expert workshops, & mentorship. Proudly woman-owned & operated by Mariane Bekker.

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Co-Host

Innovation Properties Group (IPG) is a San Francisco-based commercial real estate firm helping startups & technology companies find & build the spaces where they grow. From early-stage teams to scaling AI, robotics, & life science companies, IPG combines deep Bay Area market knowledge with a founder-first, data-driven approach to real estate.

IPG is also the driving force behind Focus Innovation Studio, a gathering place for founders, investors, & the broader innovation community in the heart of San Francisco.

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