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- STARTUPS MIX & PITCHHacker Dojo, Mountain View, CA
The evening kicks off with an open mixer featuring BYOB beer and wine, along with chips and salsa. Then, we delve into a focused pitch session. Witness 5-10 startups present their ideas to a panel of judges and participate in collaborative pitch reviews. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by the vibrant startup community. See you there.
"Idea-stage" founders are more than welcomed!Special Guests:
# Fannie Wang (Investor at UpHonest Capital)
Fannie is the Early-stage Investor at UpHonest Capital (https://www.uphonestcapital.com), a silicon valley based venture capital with 350 portfolios under management. The earliest backer of Hims & Hers (NYSE: HIMS), Vicarious Surgical (NYSE: RBOT), Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP), Instacart, Grubmarket, Lime, Checkr.
FOOD SPONSOR:
Ricemill (https://www.eatricemill.com) is an innovative fast-casual eatery dedicated to presenting a diverse menu inspired by regional Asian Cuisines. Our chef transforms distinctive flavors into unique toppings and House-Made Sauces over a simple Rice Bowl, ensuring a quality, flavorful and enjoyable dining experience for our customers.
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Open Mixer (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm):- Enjoy beer and wine (BYOB) to kick things off.
- Munch on chips and salsa while mingling.
Pitch Session (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm):
- 5 - 10 startups volunteer to take the stage to deliver their pitches in front of a panel of judges with VC / Angel investments experiences.
- Be collaborate and provide constructive feedback as we allow time for peer cross-review and pitch critique after the judges' feedback
Q&A
How can you sign up for pitching your startup?
You show up and write your name, project, and email on a whiteboard. (please use a clear, readable script and big letters so everyone can read it easily).How much time will you have for your pitch?
You'll have 2-minute pitch-time, followed by 5-7 minutes of follow-up questions. We'll have up to ten (10) pitches in total.How will the priority for pitching order be determined for the startups?
The priority is determined by the order in which the startups are written on the whiteboard.How do you follow up on a pitch?
To follow up on your pitch, please send a pitch deck in PDF format (with a file size of less than 2MB) to the following LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svet-svitlo-7a0b467/Please, send your questions to the Evernomics TG group: https://t.me/svetrating
or to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svet-svitlo-7a0b467/
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Take a look at what attendees are saying
"Amazing event, it has the quality of an event that would be put on by a business school once or twice a year, and this one happens once a month. Each judge showed a lot of care into the advice they gave on people's pitches. One good one was something like, "VC's will be scared when they hear that because..."
-Mark J. of Bravestapes.love"Many thanks to Hacker Dojo for the opportunity to pitch my startup, aMUZE, at their pitching event! The experience was incredibly enlightening, and the feedback received was profoundly instrumental in honing my presentation skills and business direction. The judges were not only insightful but also constructively critical. Thank you for this invaluable opportunity!" -Diamantis Argyris Co-founder aMUZE
“The hacker Dojo is a very inclusive and inviting space for developers looking to explore their ideas in a safe space with very strong minds. There’s even a space for rust developers, which makes me happy 😁 SVET invited me to come pitch my project and I received invaluable advice from amazing judges from a wide array of industry’s with critical feedback and positive comments about my delivery. I would highly recommend anyone looking to find their team or spread their message to go to hacker Dojo !!”
- Dylan Kawalec, CTO and Solutions Architect of Invo Technologies Inc.
"One of the most interesting pitch events I attended was at the Hacker Dojo meet and pitch. Seeing the variety of ideas get showcased then refined and organized by the judges feedback was crucial. Not just with their help understanding where my weaknesses are and how my idea stacks up vs other ideas but with everyone's input and support. Couldn't have been done without SVET. Thanks again!"
- Peter Lever, Instantaneous Analysis
- Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party & BBQ with FlowMingleHacker Dojo, Mountain View, CA
Come join us for a night of excitement and fun as we watch the grand Olympics Opening Ceremony together! Get ready to cheer on your favorite athletes, bring your drinks and snacks to enjoy, and soak in the electric atmosphere. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this epic gathering to kick off the Olympics in style!
We also have a barbecue grill. BYOB & bring something for the grill! 🔥🍖🌽🥩🍗🥓🍔🍻🥗🍴
This event is hosted by FlowMingle, you can sign up for this event and download the App at https://flowmingle.live/events/Dv31fMeGPMsripccML6Z
- Verilog MeetupHacker Dojo, Mountain View, CA
Verilog Meetup
We continue to work on developing hands-on exercises and educational
materials that include:- Tutorial-level examples working on FPGA boards from multiple
vendors - Xilinx, Altera, Gowin, Lattice, Efinix. - More involving examples with sound recognition and graphics generation.
- Interview-level microarchitectural examples with pipelines, FIFOs
and flow control. - CPU-oriented exercises, from a trivial single-cycle CPU to
pipelined, out-of-order and multicore designs with caches and branch
predictors. - Experiments with open-source ASIC design tools and the affordable
manufacturing options (Tiny Tapeout).
For more information see https://verilog-meetup.com
Thank you,
Yuri Panchul - Tutorial-level examples working on FPGA boards from multiple
- Python MeetUpHacker Dojo, Mountain View, CA
Join our Python Meetup where the discussion is driven by you! This interactive and inclusive event welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds to learn from one another.
Each week the group will choose to dive into intermediate Python topics such as Objects and Classes, Comprehensions, Lambda functions, modules and PIP, virtualenv, Numpy, Pandas and more'
Between meetings, come chat about your Python questions in the Python channel in the Hacker Dojo Discord https://discord.gg/qz3v4ggQdP
You can get an idea of some topics we've covered at previous meetings here: https://github.com/PeterTheobald/HackerDojoPythonGroup/blob/main/README.md
See you there!
ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE DOJO
- DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS STUDY GROUPHacker Dojo, Mountain View, CA
Join our biweekly data structures & algorithms study group! Explore DSA topics, practice problem-solving, and sharpen your coding skills for technical interviews.
Attendance is free and open to the public. These sessions are in-person only.
This week’s topic: TBD
The first hour will include a brief overview of the week’s topic, some example problem walkthroughs, and extra support for beginners. Code examples will typically be in Python.
If you are already comfortable with the topic, feel free to skip the talks/tutorials and come join us at any point during problem-solving time.
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/z4vvatsz9z
- Beyond Tech: How Ruslan Built a $30M Empire After Leaving a Full-Time IT JobHacker Dojo, Mountain View, CA
Transitioning from a secure IT job to founding a multimillion-dollar business is no small feat. In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, carving out a new path in entrepreneurship offers not just challenges but huge rewards. Our next speaker, Ruslan, will share his journey from a full-time IT professional to building a $30M empire, providing you with the blueprint to do the same.
We at Beyond Tech are excited to host Mr. Ruslan, a visionary entrepreneur who has successfully transitioned from tech to a business mogul.
About the Speaker: Ruslan is an entrepreneur renowned for his strategic foresight and exceptional business acumen. After leaving a promising career in IT, Ruslan ventured into the business world, where he has built and scaled multiple successful enterprises, culminating in his latest $30 million venture. With a knack for identifying market needs and a relentless drive for innovation, Ruslan has mastered the art of business transformation. His approach involves leveraging technology to streamline operations and maximize efficiency, making his insights invaluable for anyone looking to leave the corporate world and embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Ruslan’s strategies are designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs to build their own empires and achieve financial independence.
Ruslan enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs when he’s not scaling his businesses.
Points that will be covered in detail:
- Strategies for transitioning from a tech role to entrepreneurship
- Identifying market gaps and opportunities for new businesses
- Building and scaling operations to reach multimillion-dollar valuations
- Personal insights and lessons learned on Ruslan’s journey to success
Agenda:
- Networking
- Introduction
- Ruslan Presentation
- Q&A session
PS: The organizer, Alex, the CEO of alphagai.com IT agency, started coding at age 12 and brings over ten years of software development expertise in Python, C++, and SQL. His impressive career includes roles as a Senior Product Manager at Google and a Senior Business Analyst at top insurance firms. A versatile serial entrepreneur, Alex has initiated diverse ventures ranging from aerospace systems and fitness apps to local businesses like bakeries, online stores, and cleaning businesses. He is also the founder of Heartvoices, a nonprofit focused on heartattack prevention.
- Hacker's Book ClubHacker Dojo, Mountain View, CA
Welcome to the most awesome book club channel in the Bay Area ever: We are a group of somewhat social bookworms who meet at Hacker Dojo for tech book discussions. Currently we are reading: Types and Programming Languages by Benjamin Pierce (book pdf: https://www.cs.sjtu.edu.cn/~kzhu/cs383/Pierce_Types_Programming_Languages.pdf)
Discussion sessions: For each session we have
- Selected chapters for discussion
- Discussion leader who will present a summary, bring up questions/ point out not so straightforward points and go over solution for book exercises.
this is an in-person even only, but in the future we may record the sessions Communication: chapters for coming discussions and any updates on meetups are posted on discord: https://discord.gg/cFXnBYBT