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Wed, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM PDT

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How to Land a Software Engineer Job in Just 3 Weeks with AI

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It's a tough market for software engineers right now, with fewer open roles. Hiring managers have their pick of candidates, and standing out is harder than ever. Companies are also taking the industry in a different direction, choosing to use artificial intelligence or hire abroad since both are cheaper. Educational attainment also matters, with bootcamp graduates most sidelined as hiring managers view curriculums as incomplete and generic.

Despite the doom and gloom, those with the right strategies can still find opportunities in an uncertain market including the usage of AI. Join software engineer and career coach Phong Lam for an educational session where he'll share how he landed his latest job in August 2025 in just 3 weeks with the help of AI, despite being a bootcamp graduate.

You will learn:

• Why the software engineering market has become so uncertain.
• Where the opportunities lie in software engineering today.
• How software engineers can master the interview process, including identifying the patterns in questions, versus doing hours of leetcode, overcome the ambiguity of. interviews, and prepare.
• What software engineering candidates can do to stand out, including building their personal brand, position their experience, or look for new roles.
• What bootcamp graduates can do to go beyond what they've learned in their programs and become hireable software engineers.
• How software engineers can use AI in their job search to get opportunities faster.
• And much more!

Come with your questions and scenarios!

ABOUT PHONG LAM
Phong Lam is a senior software engineer currently working in the blockchain industry with past stops at Doordash, Walmart, and IBM. In addition to his career, he also mentors junior and senior level engineers, guiding them on how to solve algorithmic problems, understand web frameworks, and navigate interviews.

Wed, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM PDT

Founder Real Talk featuring Dr. Willy Das - Founder Mental Health

Plug and Play Sunnyvale, 440 N. Wolfe Rd., Sunnyvale, CA, US

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## ​📣 Why this event matters

​Founders don’t get a manual for what it feels like to run a startup. Pressure, isolation, burnout, and constant decision-making aren’t just “part of the job” — they quietly erode judgment, creativity, and team health.
​This special edition of Founder Real Talk centers the hard but essential conversation about mental health for founders: how to recognize burnout early, how to build personal and organizational resilience, what practical supports actually work, and how the broader ecosystem (co-founders, executives, investors, and boards) can responsibly show up.
​This conversation is for anyone who leads, hires, advises, or funds founders and wants concrete, evidence-based strategies to protect wellbeing while scaling responsibly.
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## ​🔎 What we’ll dig into

​We’ll keep it practical and short on fluff — expect tangible takeaways:

• ​Real signals of founder burnout and decision fatigue (what to look for, and when to act)
• ​Practical coping strategies founders can use immediately (schedules, boundaries, and clinical resources)
• ​Building a culture that normalizes care — how to support founders and teams without stigma
• ​Systems-level practices (investor check-ins, board governance, and mental-health friendly KPIs)
• ​When and how to get clinical help — therapy, coaching, and peer networks that actually move the needle
• ​Tools and frameworks for measuring and improving founder wellbeing over time

​This is a “no-BS” conversation with actionable next steps, peer stories, and practical frameworks — plus time to connect with others who care about this problem.
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## ​👥 Format

• ​Short, moderated conversation featuring Dr. Willy Das followed by an intimate audience Q&A and networking.
• ​Expect 60–75 minutes of programming + dedicated time afterward for connection.
• ​The room will be intentionally small to keep the conversation candid and useful.

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## ​🎤 Featured speaker

​Dr. Willy Das, Ph.D. — Senior Research Scientist & Curriculum Innovation Manager, Lehigh@NasdaqCenter / Lehigh University. Dr. Das researches and mentors at the intersection of entrepreneurship, wellbeing, and leadership — translating academic insights into practical support for founders and innovation communities.
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## ​💡 Who should attend

• ​Founders and co-founders navigating growth and personal wellbeing
• ​Early execs and people leaders responsible for culture & retention
• ​Investors, advisors, and board members who want to support sustainable leadership
• ​Founders curious about evidence-backed approaches to resilience, stress management, and long-term performance

Thu, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM PDT

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How to Build AI Skills For Your Career

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Artificial intelligence (AI) may not take your job, but someone who knows AI will.

That's why it's important for all workers to learn AI. While tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Claude, and others have taken the market by storm, skills such as prompting, development, and quality assurance will be especially critical as companies look to right-size their workforce and compete in a transformed economy.

Join our webinar and discover how you can build AI skills for your career. In this demo, Albert will show you how to use AI for basic tasks, including:

• How to build a professional website for your job hunt
• How to build a basic game
• How to set up your job search in under 15 minutes

You'll also learn:

• How AI is transforming the workforce and what steps employers are taking to get ready.
• What skills will be necessary in the era of AI, and how you can learn.
• What AI can create, and how you can learn—even if you don't have the skills.
• And so much more!

Thu, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM PDT

Venture Capital Panel + Funded Female Founders~SPONSORED BY INSPERITY

5 Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, US

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Venue:

Snell and Wilmer
5 Palo Alto Square
(Ground Floor Event Center)
3000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

A panel of distinguished venture capitalists and female founders will discuss funding in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.

Please come with your questions and comments.

(This is not a pitch event. Startups will not be pitching to the panel.)
Dinner will be provided.

Agenda
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Check In, Food, Networking, Demo Tables
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Program
8:30 pm to 9:00 pm Networking
After Party

Panelists:
(More panelists TBA.)

Lochan Alagh, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, VC Nest
Karen Sheffield, Founder & Managing Partner, Pachamama Ventures
Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Director, Lam Capital
Winnie Qiu, Co-Founder, Avinasi Labs
Aimee Gotway Bailey, Founder and CEO, Rock Rabbit
Matineh Eybpoosh, Co-Founder and CEO, Powerline

Moderator:
Roger Rappoport, Partner, Snell and Wilmer

If you would like a startup demo table or sponsor marketing table, send an email message to:

pitchanddemo@gmail.com

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Organizational Sponsors:

Insperity

HR-Solutions

“At Insperity, it’s not just HR outsourcing — it’s HR that makes a difference.™ Our comprehensive and scalable HR solutions combine personalized service with innovative technology to support business growth. We streamline processes related to payroll, benefits, talent management, and HR compliance, helping you reduce administrative burden, improve productivity, and manage risk. That way, you can stay focused on what matters most: growing your business. That’s what it means to have a true HR partner!"

Chordify, Inc

Helping Startups Grow

Need software development help for your startup?

Chordify provides Idea to MVP and fractional CTO services to ensure timely launches.

To learn how Chordify helps start-ups grow through offshore development and staff augmentation services, contact Ken Morris at:

LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/kenmorris

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Envire

Live events account for 10% of global carbon emissions.

Envire is a platform that automates sustainability tracking for major venues like convention centers and arenas—helping their teams co-design Net Zero Carbon Events with artists like Coldplay and conferences like RSA.

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