SF Startup: Idea to IPO

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There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.

Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)

Come out and enjoy a great evening of good food, liquid refreshments, and connecting.

You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!

Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!

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Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.

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-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!

-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!

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There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking.

Build your business network - face to face (online)!

Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world!

You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend!

Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!

Network, socialize and connect!

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AI is reshaping hiring, skills, and the future of work — fast. Job seekers, career-changers, and professionals who want to stay employable in 2026 can’t afford to guess where the market is heading.

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• Where AI is really headed in 2026 — separating practical reality from marketing hype
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This event is designed for:

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• Reyna Fernandez, Founder, 2TheMoon.ai
• David Mitroff, PhD, Small Business Consultant, Piedmont Avenue Consulting
• Garrett Rice, Founder, Callings.ai
• Andrew Heywood, Talent Advisor, 1X
• Albert Qian, Founder, Albert’s List — Moderator

### Why Attend

• Hear unfiltered insights from people who shape hiring and talent trends
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• Network with recruiters and professionals
• Enjoy refreshments while connecting with a community committed to staying ahead of the curve

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