Startup SF

4.0•4 ratings

San Francisco, CA, US

778 members · Public group

What we’re about

Everyone knows that San Francisco is thriving with startups and innovative entrepreneurs. Come join the fun and meet like-minded innovators and shakers in brand new tech startups. Talking with fellow founders will leave you with a sense of direction. We host SF's favorite Pitch Battles. Where can you find us of each month?
4th Thursday - Pitch Battle at 6:30pm

Thanks,
Matt Holmes (@handshakin)
Founding Host, Handshakin Video Series
www.handshakin.com/about-matt

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Sat, Oct 11 · 19:00 PDT
Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking (In-Person)
Panera Bread, 20807 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA, US
This event is in Cupertino:

Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014

Look for the MEETUP sign!

This event is organized in collaboration with many groups.

Come out and meet new people!

Network, socialize and connect!

This event is free to attend.

Please register here:

Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.

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!

: -)

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

This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!

@ideatoipo

www.idea-to-ipo.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYga11avYH_CUpC0BSyDng

(videos of online events)

Look for the MEETUP sign!

Organizational Sponsor:

Startup House

Need a place to stay short term in Silicon Valley?

Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night!

-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!

For more info, visit:
https://startuphouse.carrd.co/
1 attendee
Wed, Oct 15 · 18:00 PDT
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Online
How to Strategize and Execute Your Job Search with ChatGPT in 1 Hour
Online
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Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event.

This event is organized by Albert's List.

This is an online event.

Attendees can be located anywhere in the world!

There is a cost to attend this event ($5)

In order to attend, please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-strategize-and-execute-your-job-search-with-chatgpt-in-one-hour-tickets-1717314526979?aff=ideatoipo

Most people take weeks or even months to organize their job search. In the AI era, the market moves so fast that by the time you’ve figured out your plan, everything has changed—and you’re stuck pivoting again. The result? Job seekers are always chasing the market instead of leading it.
It doesn’t have to be this way.

AI isn’t just for recruiters and hiring managers—it’s for you too. If you’re stuck figuring out where to start, how to build a strategy, or just want to get back into the market faster, this one-hour webinar is your solution.
Using ChatGPT, you’ll learn how to plan, organize, and execute your job search with clarity and speed—without the burnout—with a real resume and LinkedIn profile from a peer.

This isn’t about quick answers from AI. It’s about using ChatGPT as a thinking partner to help you take control and move forward confidently.

### We'll cover how you can use ChatGPT to:
- Serve as your personalized career advisor with your existing resume and LinkedIn profile.
- Act as an accountability partner for your job search, including with daily tasks.
- Edit your resume and LinkedIn so it can be more visible, including tailored for individual job listings.
- Identify where you need more experience or education so you can become a better candidate.
- Develop a company application strategy, including reading the trends and seeing what's hot and what's not.
- Improve your interviewing, including creating interview answers and as a mock interviewer.
- Build your personal brand in your voice.
- And much more!
### What you’ll walk away with:
- A repeatable system for job searching in 2025
- Custom ChatGPT prompts you can use immediately to: Organize your thoughts into a clear strategy, create compelling, tailored content for every stage of the process, prepare with confidence for networking and interviews
Finally, this session will be recorded. If you sign up and cannot make it, a recording will be sent to you.
1 attendee
Sat, Oct 18 · 19:00 PDT
Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking (In-Person)
Panera Bread, 20807 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA, US
This event is in Cupertino:

Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014

Look for the MEETUP sign!

This event is organized in collaboration with many groups.

Come out and meet new people!

Network, socialize and connect!

This event is free to attend.

Please register here:

Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.

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!

: -)

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

This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!

@ideatoipo

www.idea-to-ipo.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYga11avYH_CUpC0BSyDng

(videos of online events)

Look for the MEETUP sign!

Organizational Sponsor:

Startup House

Need a place to stay short term in Silicon Valley?

Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night!

-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!

For more info, visit:
https://startuphouse.carrd.co/
1 attendee
Tue, Oct 21 · 18:00 PDT
Silicon Valley Networking Mixer - San Jose
Colibri Pottery Studio, 1033 South Bascom Avenue, SAN JOSE, CA, US
There are many groups promoting this event.

Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event.

This event is organized by Albert's List.

There is a cost to attend this event. Your RSVP here does not grant you admission.

Members of this Meetup Group get 25% off!

Visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-networking-mixer-tickets-1717901071349?aff=oddtdtcreator&discount=IDEATOIPO

Reserve your spot to experience Colibri Pottery Studio, Silicon Valley's hottest art studio. Network, socialize, and connect with other Silicon Valley professionals and take an opportunity to create your next piece of kiln-fired art. Sign up early, as this venue has limited capacity.

Kick off your Fall with a networking event in a unique venue. We bring people together on a regular basis to meet face-to-face through regular mixers. Join us for food, drinks, and conversation with Bay Area professionals in Silicon Valley. Our events frequently bring 50-100 attendees who work at startups and companies including Salesforce, Amazon, Zillow, Rakuten, Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, Charles Schwab, McKesson Corporation, Gap Inc., Walmart, Samsung, Dignity Health, Fitbit, Visa, Genentech, Levi Strauss & Co., Williams-Sonoma, Sephora, and Gilead Sciences.

We’re Making Networking Easy
Get ready to connect with like-minded professionals, make valuable business connections, and potentially find your next great career opportunity!

Our main objective is to provide a unique setting for attendees to forge meaningful relationships, collaborate on innovative ideas, and share valuable knowledge. We remain committed to fostering high caliber connections and encouraging professional development. You will meet working professionals, innovators, startups, and business leaders who provide a golden opportunity to broaden your professional horizon and meet like-minded individuals who are shaping the future of work.

Who should attend: Working professionals with 0-10+ years of experience from all industries, including Tech, Finance, Biotech, Retail, Government, Professional Services, Arts and Culture, and Education, are welcome to attend. This event is ideal for individuals who are looking to meet like-minded professionals, share their experiences, gain valuable insights, collaborate and explore new opportunities.

This event represents a significant opportunity for dedicated networking. While some attending companies are actively hiring, it is critical to understand that this is not a conventional job fair or recruitment event. There will be no usual keynotes, panels, and presentations. Our primary objective is to facilitate the creation of impactful and enduring professional relationships.

Be sure to bring your LinkedIn QR code or Business Cards and be ready to introduce yourself and make awesome connections with people across all industries.
1 attendee