
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
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- $40 OFF! 3 Hours to Freedom: Master AI Tools to Revolutionize Your WorkflowLink visible for attendees
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 fee to attend this event. Our group is getting a discount.
Visit the link below to get a $40 discount:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-hours-for-freedom-master-ai-tools-to-revolutionize-your-workflow-tickets-1508137201969?aff=oddtdtcreator&discount=IPOStep into the future of productivity and business growth with our 3-hour AI Bootcamp, designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners ready to leverage the full power of AI tools. This immersive program will equip you with cutting-edge skills to automate workflows, optimize decision-making, and implement AI-driven strategies in real-world scenarios.
Through expert-led sessions, hands-on practice, and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini to transform how you work, create, and grow your business.### What You’ll Learn in 3 Hours:
- Best Practices in Prompt Engineering: Craft precise, effective prompts to maximize AI outputs.
- Building Custom GPTs: Develop personalized AI models tailored to your business needs.
- Advanced Business Workflows with Chain of Thought Prompting: Learn how to use step-by-step AI logic for smarter workflows.
- Practical Applications: Apply AI tools to solve real-world challenges, saving time and resources while boosting creativity.
### Outcomes for Participants:
- Master AI tools and techniques to save 10+ hours weekly.
- Enhance your problem-solving and decision-making with AI-driven insights.
- Automate workflows to focus on high-value tasks that grow your business.
- Build a future-proof skillset that keeps you ahead in your industry.
### Who Should Join?
- Entrepreneurs looking to scale efficiently.
- Business owners eager to automate repetitive tasks.
- Professionals ready to upgrade their productivity.
- Anyone curious about harnessing the power of AI in their career or business.
Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward revolutionizing your workflow!
About the Instructor
Eric Forst is an entrepreneur, marketer, and educator with over 20 years of experience. Since 2008, he's been helping businesses integrate AI, with expertise in building Custom GPTs tailored for startups and small businesses. As co-founder of Pangea Social AI, Eric continues to develop AI-driven solutions that empower companies to grow and innovate.With a background in business development at Visible Technologies, a pioneer in social media sentiment analysis, Eric has led corporate marketing departments and managed teams of 10 or more. He’s successfully implemented a range of sales and marketing software across multiple industries.
Eric holds a BA in Foreign Affairs from UVA and an MFA in English from UMASS, Amherst, where he taught English Composition. His diverse experience ensures a practical, real-world approach to AI education in the classroom.
Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebforst/. - Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking (In-Person)Panera Bread, Cupertino, CA
This event is in Cupertino:
Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014Look 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/