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Upcoming Tech Events: Must-Attend for September 8th - 14th
a16z accelerator, venture jobs and highlighting top events (as always:)
Daria Kulachek
September 07, 2025
Happy Sunday,
Welcome back to this week’s edition! As always, we’ve pulled together the essentials from around the ecosystem: upcoming events you won’t want to miss, the most relevant news shaping the week, and fresh job opportunities across startups and tech. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead on trends, expand your network, or explore your next role, this roundup is here to keep you plugged in.
Andreessen Horowitz has officially opened applications for Speedrun SR006, its flagship accelerator program. The next cohort will run January 26 – April 12, 2026 in San Francisco.
This 12-week sprint is built for pre-seed and seed stage founders ready to scale fast. Accepted teams receive up to $1M in funding ($500K upfront via SAFE and another $500K in the next round), plus $5M+ in credits from top partners in cloud, AI, and dev tools.
📅 Deadline: Applications close September 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.
Use the map view on my lu.ma calendar to stay ahead of traffic
Job Openings This Week:
Hybrid; Full-time.
Social Media Intern @Muse Capital
Paid; Hybrid; Full-time.
Partnership Lead, Talent & Creators
Full-time; $125k - 150k;
Monday, Sep 8th
This workshop explores where AI may be in the next 1–5 years and what that means for your daily life. Together, we’ll tackle urgent questions like:
Jobs: Could AI lead to mass unemployment—or entirely new kinds of work?
Crime: How might AI supercharge scams, hacking, and even physical crime?
Companions: Will people form deep emotional bonds—or even romantic relationships—with AI assistants?
Society: How do top researchers think these trends will shape our future?
Join us for a casual evening AI meetup in the heart of Pasadena! This friendly get-together is the perfect opportunity for GenAI enthusiasts, hobbyists, experts, and newcomers alike to connect, share insights, and learn from each other in an informal setting.
Tuesday, Sep 9th
Join the Adventure Capitalists, the Ember Fund, JP Morgan, Manatt, and Trinet for a pickleball party... where your pitch deck won’t be the only thing getting served.
Join us for a vibrant Founder Institute Happy Hour in Los Angeles! Come connect with Serephina Ha, Managing Director of the Founder Institute, along with an inspiring mix of startups, investors, mentors, alumni, and members of LA's entrepreneurial community.
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Connect with automation enthusiasts, developers, and builders as we explore powerful use cases, share knowledge, and collaborate on building with n8n. Whether you're just getting started or already deep in your workflow game, this meetup is your chance to get inspired, troubleshoot, and network with other n8n users.
Wednesday, Sep 10th
The most impactful climate events and activations don’t just happen — they’re built with intention, creativity, and care for the people they bring together. This one-day masterclass is for anyone who wants to sharpen their skills in hospitality, production, and content creation for climate-centered events and public activations.
Want to access a pool of $457M dollars in non-dilutive capital? Want to launch, grow, and commercialize dual-use tech for the future of the space economy?
Meet with us to discuss how to do this!
Join us for an exciting evening at our Techstars Space Fall 2025 Mixer! Enjoy drinks and light refreshments as you meet the innovative companies from our latest Techstars Space class and mingle with mentors and alumni from across the Techstars network.
Networking for innovators - connect with like-minded individuals, startups, and entrepreneurs. Join one of LA's largest professional communities with over 22,000 members and growing.
Join us for an intimate evening as we launch our very first Mission for Stark Health event — a fireside chat on longevity, performance, and wellness with the founder of Stark Health Todd Vande Hei and Dr. Alice Nguyen.
Get a peek at how we’re automating dev & data‑science loops for clients, and our client work itself.
Learn about our latest alignment research.
Talk shop with founders, researchers, and other data scientists over craft beer + good pizza.
Feel the excitement of our events. An event where innovative startups and entrepreneurs from around the world in Tech & Business meet with Silicon Valley investors. Seize your chance to dive into the world of business, technology, and venture capital.
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Thursday, Sep 11th
Space Systems Command’s Contracting Directorate is excited to announce its second SSC Contracting Executive Forum at THE BR-DGE in El Segundo, CA on Thursday, 11 September 2025 in collaboration with SpaceWERX.
In today’s fast-paced solo-dev world, vibe coding lets you brainstorm, prototype, and spin up MVPs or proofs of concept in minutes with no heavy processes required. But moving straight from an idea to AI-generated code can mean skipping vital steps like clarifying goals, defining scope, and capturing intent.
Come for the walk, the discussion, or both! Food and drinks are available for purchase at the brewery.
The new economy is shaped by attention, social capital, and AI-enabled services to drive business outcomes. At the center of this transformation? Content Creators. Brands & agencies are rethinking their playbooks, building full-funnel creator infrastructures, and investors are paying attention.
Whether you’re a founder looking to scale, an investor scouting the next big idea, or a healthcare professional passionate about technology, you’ll find a vibrant community here dedicated to advancing human health.
Join us for sunset drinks on a Venice rooftop with a curated group of founders, CEOs, investors, and media.
Saturday, Sep 13th
☀️ Run 5k w/ like-minded ppl in LA
We’re here to disrupt the system with simple, potent ingredients that actually make you feel good. No gimmicks. No garbage. Just high-quality coffee and matcha. We are building a bold, unapologetic, and high-energy café that speaks to rebels, outliers, and free thinkers—the people who refuse to be misled by the system.
Join Light DAO and Jon & Mansi (Jonsi) for a transformative Saturday workshop where we will dive deep into using the Power of Retreats to 10x Your Impact, Income & Influence. The old model of leadership is collapsing — What’s rising is something far more powerful: Soul-aligned, frequency-led, community-powered business.
This FREE two-day event brings together innovation and community - featuring resilient and affordable homebuilding and home hardening solutions, people-first mobility, community emergency hub concepts, and shared neighborhood resources like solar, fire detectors and gardens, all accompanied by food and music.
Sunday, Sep 14th
Join us in Los Angeles for an intimate evening designed for the minds behind today’s most exciting DTC brands. This private dinner brings together a select group of seasoned founders and executives for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and real connection.
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