What we’re about
AI For Mankind has evolved from a regular meetup group into a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of using AI and Data to bring positive impacts to all mankind.
We host this meetup group to explore and come up with ideas on how to use AI and Data to bring positive impacts to all mankind and build a grassroots community of volunteers to work on challenging problems. Our volunteers build open source AI applications for social good.
We’re proud to have been selected as one of @MSFTEnable’s newest #AIforAccessibility grantees. Learn more here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-accessibility-projects
Twitter: @AIforMankind
Web Site: https://aiformankind.org
Github Account: https://github.com/aiformankind
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiformankind/
Thanks to our volunteers: Allen Liu, Arthur Tsoi, Katarzyna Plawiak, Kiran Sanjeevan Cabeza, Joe Tang, Andy Tang, Anushka Aggarwal, Gary Yang, Ming-chia Tsai, Kruthika Vishwanath, Sruthi Madapoosi Ravi
Special thanks to
1) Microsoft for the AI For Accessibility grant.
2) Labelbox https://labelbox.com/ for sponsoring us a free usage of their annotation product Labelbox.
Upcoming events
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Venture Capital Panel: What's Hot in 2026!
Palo Alto Square Building 5, 5 Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, ca, USThis event is organized in collaboration with many groups.
This is an in-person event.
There is a cover charge for this event.
A "YES" RSVP on our meetup site does not confirm your reservation.
In order to attend, please register and pay here:
Venture Capital Panel: What's Hot in 2026! Tickets, Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Take advantage of early responder pricing!
Hurry! Slots are limited!
Venue:
Snell and Wilmer
5 Palo Alto Square
(Ground Floor Event Center)
3000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
A panel of distinguished venture capitalists will discuss what's hot in 2026 in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.
Please come with your questions and comments.
(This is not a pitch event. Startups will not be pitching to the panel.)
Dinner will be provided.
Agenda
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Check In, Food, Networking, Demo Tables
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Program
8:30 pm to 9:00 pm Networking
After Party
Panelists:
(More panelists TBA.)
Ellen Damaso, Venture & Capital Partner, Plus Ultra Capital Partners
Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Director, Lam Capital
Eric Ver Ploeg, Managing Director, Tunitas Ventures
Joe Jasin, Managing Director, DNA Partners
Daniel Theobald, Venture Partner, Republic Ventures
Bill Reichert, Partner, Pegasus Tech Ventures
Moderator:
Roger Rappoport, Partner, Snell and Wilmer
If you would like a startup demo table or sponsor marketing table, send an email message to:
pitchanddemo@gmail.com
Put this in the subject header:
W 1/21/26 Tabler
Organizational Sponsors:
Insperity
HR-Solutions
Insperity champions the power of startups as a driving force behind America’s economic vitality.
Launching and scaling a successful business demands courage, resilience, and a relentless focus on building an exceptional workplace culture.
But it also requires getting the fundamentals right, from payroll and HR policies to employee benefits and regulatory compliance. That’s where Insperity comes in.
As a leader in outsourced human capital management, we deliver innovative HR solutions that help startups accelerate growth, reduce risk, and stay focused on what matters most: achieving their long-term vision.
Contact:
Lisa Fields
Business Performance Advisor
insperity.com/lisa.fields
Schedule a call
Lisa.Fields@insperity.com
Chordify, Inc
Helping Startups Grow
Need software development help for your startup?
Chordify provides Idea to MVP and fractional CTO services to ensure timely launches.
To learn how Chordify helps start-ups grow through offshore development and staff augmentation services, contact Ken Morris at:
LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/kenmorris
www.chordify.com
GreenEventKit.com
Make Your Event Sustainable – Reusable Cups, Plates, Silverware & More!
Hosting an event?
We can help you reduce waste with our reusable dishware service.
We provide:
- Reusable cups and water dispensers
- Plates, forks, knives, and spoons
- Cloth napkins
Our service includes delivery, setup support, and post-event pickup with full washing. No hassle for you.
Perfect for private events with up to 125 guests.
Affordable. Efficient. Zero waste made easy.(Pricing negotiable)
Try our reusable plates, cups, and silverware at upcoming Idea to IPO events—and come chat with us about zero-waste catering for your own event.
Cut back on disposables. Fight climate change. Let’s make sustainability the standard.
Visit:
https://greeneventkit.com/
Crewz - shared rides better than Uber/Lyft at the price of public transit!
Crewz is a new type of shared rides app that helps riders and drivers to easily save 50%+ of their time, money, and emissions, while meeting new friends and business contacts through curated carpools.
We do this through a unique combination of traditional carpooling and shared Uber/Lyft/taxi rides, and we're focused on partnering with event organizers.
Anyone with a car can sign up and offer a ride in seconds and make up to $20 or more by picking up a fellow attendee.
How it works for users
1. click on the specific Crewz carpool link for your event
2. sign up as a driver, and/or rider and/or Uber/Lyft/Taxi rideshare
3. see others going to the same events or with similar trips (first name, last initial, other info optional)
4. see others' LinkedIn (if connected), and see a fair price for sharing fuel/etc. calculated based on distance
5. message others, if necessary
6. choose who to invite/accept
7. share rides, save money, and make new friends!
Event organizers, employers, universities, or investors, please contact:
Paul Breslow, PhD, CEO/Founder
paul@crewz.cowww.crewz.co
linkedin.com/in/paulbreslo3 attendees
Past events
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