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1. Educational events to upgrade skills and knowledge.
2. Educational events to expose new technologies and innovation.
3. Investor events to help you get introduced to investors.
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5. Social events to enjoy and connect in surprising and good ways.
6. And much more!
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2 Hours to Freedom: Build a Job Hunt AI Agent
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2-hours-to-freedom-build-a-job-hunt-ai-agent-tickets-1983052867509?aff=ideatoipoAI agents are an emerging way to automate parts of your job search, from sourcing roles to drafting outreach, so you spend less time grinding and more time in real conversations.
In this beta, hands‑on workshop, you’ll follow a guided build to assemble a prototype “Job Search Copilot” using Cursor. Rather than promising a polished, one‑click agent, we’ll focus on helping you understand the building blocks: structuring prompts and tasks, wiring simple workflows, and tailoring behaviors for your role or niche.
Because tools and setups vary, not every participant will leave with a perfectly running agent in their own environment. Instead, you’ll leave with:- A concrete mental model of how AI agents support a job search.
- A copy of the instructor’s working example project, you can study and reuse.
- Templates, code snippets, and a step‑by‑step guide you can revisit after the session to get your own version fully working.
No prior technical experience is required, but you should be comfortable installing software and copying commands. If you hit environment issues during the live session, we’ll provide ways to follow along using prepared checkpoints so you can still absorb the patterns and process.
This session will be recorded. All registrants receive:
- The recording.
- Links to the example project.
- Written setup instructions and troubleshooting tips.
Whether you’re a jobseeker, career coach, or a professional curious about operationalizing AI in your workflow, this workshop is designed to give you a realistic, experiment‑ready starting point, not a finished product.
## What you’ll walk away with
- A reusable blueprint for building simple AI agents with modern tools.
- A prototype “Job Search Copilot” project (or access to a working example) you can refine after the workshop.
- Practical patterns you can extend to other use cases beyond job hunting.
Finally, this session will be recorded. If you sign up and cannot make it, a recording will be sent to you.
1 attendee3 Secrets to Getting Unstuck In Your 2026 Job Search
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-secrets-to-getting-unstuck-in-your-2026-job-search-tickets-1984696274985?aff=ideatoipo## “I’ve applied to 80 jobs. I’ve heard back from… one.”
You hear this more than ever now.
From your smartest friends. From former top performers. Maybe even from yourself.
The market has changed.
AI rewrote the rules.
Recruiters are overwhelmed.
Hiring managers are cautious.
And job seekers?
They’re exhausted.
If that’s you, you’re not broken.
You just need a reset to get back in the game.
## You’re One Insight Away From Momentum.
Join us for a free, live webinar that’s already helped thousands of professionals flip the script, beat the odds, and take back control of their job search in 2026.
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What You’ll Learn:- The #1 mistake that makes even qualified people invisible
- How to stand out in a sea of sameness—even without a fancy resume
- The 3 job search shifts that unlock offers in weeks (not months)
- Why confidence, clarity, and connections now matter more than anything else
## This is For:
Laid off? Feeling lost? Ghosted again? This is for you.
Switching careers and overwhelmed? We’ll walk you through it.
Just tired of wasting time with no results? Let’s change that.##
BONUS:All attendees get an exclusive invite to the 6-Week Winter 2026 Job Search Bootcamp, with insider coaching from recruiters, hiring managers, and branding experts.
### This is the turning point.
No more wondering. No more spinning. No more ghosting.
Sign up now. The next version of your career starts here.ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert is the founder of Albert's List, a job search and side hustle community with over 50,000 members focused on building career skills. He founded the community in 2013 after struggling to start his career and others do the same. In addition to running Albert's List, Albert is a product marketing manager and real estate investor. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian.1 attendeeAlternative Funding Sources for Your Business or Startup!
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SV Startup - Alternative Funding ApplicationAbout the Speaker:
Paul Ratner is the vice president of sales at Marble Bridge Funding Group, a non-dilutive financing firm that has supported startups and small businesses since 1997. At Marble Bridge, Paul helps founders access working capital through accounts receivable, purchase order, and contract financing. He has financed companies that later secured bank loans, raised Series A rounds, and achieved successful acquisitions.
Before joining Marble Bridge, Paul built his career in B2B sales, leading teams and delivering customer-focused solutions. He spent nearly two decades in the sports industry with the Golden State Warriors and PGA TOUR, where he led sales departments generating more than $100M in ARR.
Outside of his professional role, Paul serves on three nonprofit boards and previously taught as an adjunct professor in the University of San Francisco’s sport management graduate program.2 attendeesHow to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for the 2026 Job Search
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Most recruiters spend 5-7 seconds scanning a LinkedIn profile before deciding whether to keep reading.
So what makes them stop?
Join Leslie Lulham (Founder of Introly) and Tessa Grashuis, former recruiter and career coach/job search strategist, for a behind-the-scenes look at how recruiters really evaluate profiles and how you can optimize yours to spark real conversations (not just profile views).### In this live session, we’ll cover:
### What Recruiters Actually Look For
From a recruiter’s point of view, we’ll break down:
- Headlines that get attention
- Banners & headshots that build credibility
- Experience formatting that keeps them reading
- How to strategically build your network
- The small profile tweaks that make a big difference
Plus, we’ll share practical AI prompts you can use immediately to strengthen your profile.
### Live Q&A (30+ Minutes)
Bring your questions. Whether you're actively job searching or planning your next move, we’ll answer them live and give you actionable next steps.
About Leslie Lulham
Leslie Lulham is the founder of SunUp Operations where she is a fractional HR leader, COO, or Chief of Staff for startups and small businesses. She helps bring order to the chaos of building: developing scalable systems, aligning people and priorities, and creating operational clarity during moments of high growth.
She also recently launched Introly, a tool designed to surface real opportunities hiding in plain sight. Whether you're looking for clients, collaborators, or your next big role, Introly helps you uncover the warm paths that already exist in your network: no scraping, no spam, no guesswork.
Connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielulham/1 attendee
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