About us
Welcome to Startup Oasis!
Startup Oasis is a startup hackathon community (startup founders bring in their startup to pitch, then they get a breakout room and you can then work with them like a hackathon). This community is for startup founders, developers, investors, marketers, and anyone else in the startup ecosystem that wants to start a business, help a founder, or join a business.
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We meet in person and virtually on a regular basis. Each event is the same format: we start with the introduction of the process at the beginning. Founders sign up to pitch their businesses, then the event functions like a pitch competition - except no judges, no winners, nor lengthy feedback. The goal is to get everyone into breakout groups as soon as possible. During the pitches, the founders tell us their biggest needs. After the last pitch, the hackathon starts. Founders get their own breakout groups, and you can help the founders based on their needs. You can move between groups and talk about strategies and tactics. People have been able to start a business as a result of these hackathons!
Our events are free to attend. If you would like to donate to support the community, you can do so through Pledge below.
Upcoming events
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Find a Cofounder Happy Hour: Founders + Tech Professionals
Barebottle Beer Garden at Salesforce Park, Salesforce Park 4th Level, 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us for one of the week's largest happy hours as we connect startup founders and tech professionals at an iconic building in SoMa for a night of networking!
You will be able to pick a colored name tag that reflects your intentions and goals: looking for help for your startup, looking to help or join a startup, or just attending. This will help everyone maximize their time and interactions with each other.
The official registration page is here.
(Stay in the Startup Oasis by joining the newsletter!)You'll get a feel for what our Find a Cofounder hackathon is like that will happen later in the week.
🤝 Who should attend:
- Startup founders
- Engineers & builders
- Designers & marketers
- Investors & operators
💡 Why come:
- Meet potential co-founders and teammates
- Get real feedback on your idea
- Join a startup at the earliest stage
Note: Capacity is limited. Drinks and food available for purchase at the bar.
We will move off-site to an after-party once the bar shuts down.Use this link to:
- Follow us on LinkedIn & YouTube
- Join our global online community
- Donate to our cause
- Visit our website
- Sign up for our newsletter
14 attendeesFind a Cofounder Happy Hour: Founders + Tech Professionals
Standard Deviant Brewing Pier 70, 1070 Maryland St Ste 195, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us for one of Tech Week's largest happy hours as we connect startup founders and tech professionals on the water in Dogpatch for a night of networking during Tech Week!
You will be able to pick a colored name tag that reflects your intentions and goals: looking for help for your startup, looking to help or join a startup, or just attending. This will help everyone maximize their time and interactions with each other.
The official registration page is here.
🤝 Who should attend:
- Startup founders
- Engineers & builders
- Designers & marketers
- Investors & operators
💡 Why come:
- Meet potential co-founders and teammates
- Get real feedback on your idea
- Join a startup at the earliest stage
Note: Capacity is limited. Drinks and food available for purchase at the bar.
Use this link to:
- Follow us on LinkedIn & YouTube
- Join our global online community
- Donate to our cause
- Visit our website
- Sign up for our newsletter
10 attendeesStartup Founders + Tech Professionals Happy Hour
Southern Pacific Brewing, 620 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us for one of the week's largest happy hours as we connect startup founders and tech professionals in the Mission District for a night of networking!
You will be able to pick a colored name tag that reflects your intentions and goals: looking for help for your startup, looking to help or join a startup, or just attending. This will help everyone maximize their time and interactions with each other.
The official registration page is here.
(Stay in the Startup Oasis by joining the newsletter!)You'll get a feel for what our Find a Cofounder hackathon is like that will happen later in the week.
🤝 Who should attend:
- Startup founders
- Engineers & builders
- Designers & marketers
- Investors & operators
💡 Why come:
- Meet potential co-founders and teammates
- Get real feedback on your idea
- Join a startup at the earliest stage
Note: Capacity is limited. Drinks and food available for purchase at the bar.
Use this link to:
- Follow us on LinkedIn & YouTube
- Join our global online community
- Donate to our cause
- Visit our website
- Sign up for our newsletter
7 attendees
Find a Cofounder, Help or Join a Startup
Frontier Tower @ Spaceship / Floor 2, 995 Market Street, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USWelcome to Startup Oasis!
If you are a startup founder, investor, developer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Founders pitch their startups to the attendees; then, you can join a breakout room/area (that we curate) to talk to the founders, ask questions, and give feedback. People have been able to start a business as a result of this process. You are welcome to just watch as well.
If you would like to pitch, RSVP here, and you can sign up on the day of the event. This event is free to attend. You can also support us with a donation.
The official registration page is here.
(Stay in the Startup Oasis by joining the newsletter!)🤝 Who should attend:
- Startup founders
- Engineers & builders
- Designers & marketers
- Investors & operators
Schedule:
6:00 PM PDT - Doors Open for networking. Sign up at the check-in table if you want to pitch your startup.
6:45 - Founders are chosen to pitch.
7:00 - Startup Oasis Begins, Founders Pitch.
7:30 to 9:00 PM - Founders break off into break-out groups, and attendees can move around and help one another for the remainder of the time
9:00 - Head to happy hour offsiteStartup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.
Use this link to:
- Follow us on LinkedIn
- Join our community
- Donate to our cause
- Visit our website
- Sign up for our newsletter
Nearby Transit:
- BART: Powell Street Station is a 4-minute walk away
- Bus & Street Car: Get off at the Market & Taylor stop
- Car Parking: secure decks available nearby
FAQ:
Is this event free to attend? Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can buy a VIP ticket, and it will be appreciated! You can also talk to us about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
How do I get inside the venue? Look for the front entrance on Market Street.
Am I eligible to pitch? You must be the founder or on the leadership team of a technology-based startup to be eligible to pitch. You can be early stage (pre-funding, pre-revenue, or pre-MVP) up to series A. Consultants, firms, and agencies cannot pitch their services - please join a breakout to speak with the founders.
How do I sign up to pitch? RSVP here and sign up on the list at the check-in desk on the day of the event. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch.
What happens after the pitches? The breakout groups form for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room and you can talk with them more there about their business and needs.
Can I take photos or videos? Yes, please be respectful when doing so. You can tag Startup Oasis on LinkedIn. If you have a video or YouTube show, you are welcome to interview founders and attendees.5 attendees
Past events
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