Events & Community
Where to Find Events
Bookmark these. Most SF tech events live on one of these platforms.
Cerebral Valley Events↗
The hub for AI events in SF. Cerebral Valley is the epicenter of the AI scene — their events page is the go-to for hackathons, talks, and meetups.
Luma↗
Where most SF tech events are hosted. Search by city, follow organizers, and RSVP. If it's happening in SF tech, it's probably on Luma.
Partiful↗
The invite-only events app. More social and party-oriented — great for founder dinners, house parties, and informal gatherings.
Eventbrite↗
Larger conferences and paid events. Filter by free events in SF to find hidden gems like panels, workshops, and networking nights.
Meetup↗
Classic platform for recurring meetups. Great for niche communities — hardware, game dev, product, design, specific programming languages.
10 People to Follow for SF Events
Follow these people on X and you'll never miss what's happening in SF tech.
Michelle Fang
@michelleefangRuns weekly SF event threads every Monday. The single best source for what's happening in SF tech each week.
Jonathan Chang
@thechangjMonday 9am event roundups. Brex Startup Community lead — always plugged into what's happening.
Jason Mok
@jasonmokDeep in the SF founder ecosystem. Great for discovering under-the-radar events and meetups.
Ivan Porollo
@iporolloBuilt PamPam maps for SF tech. Connected to the AI and founder scene.
Jeremiah Owyang
@jowyangHosts events and connects people across SF tech. Big on AI and community building.
Cory Levy
@coryZ Fellows founder. Connected to the young founder community in SF.
Kim-Mai Cutler
@kimmaicutlerInitialized Capital. Deep SF tech journalism background — great for understanding the ecosystem.
Sheel Mohnot
@pitdesiBetter Tomorrow Ventures. Fintech-focused but broadly connected to SF startup events.
Josh Constine
@JoshConstineRuns the best social events in SF you can't find anywhere else. Sign up by texting (415) 523-1361.
Suffiyan Malik
@suffiyanmalikkActive in the SF founder and community builder scene.
Communities & Recurring Events
Show up consistently to one or two of these and you'll build a real network fast.
Pitch & Run Fridays
FreePitch your startup while running. Founders connect with angels and VCs without the pressure of a formal pitch meeting.
Active, casual networkingFounders Brew
FreeBringing together ambitious people. No entry fees, no corporate agenda, just vibes. By Daivik Goel.
Casual, high-quality peopleSundays in SF
FreeWeekly co-working club to build fun side projects and explore creative interests.
Creative, side projectsAI Tinkerers
FreeExclusive meetup for technical practitioners building with LLMs and generative AI. Hands-on and deeply technical.
Technical, AI buildersBootstrappers Breakfast
FreeRecurring breakfast meetups for founders bootstrapping a startup. Conversations around growing a business on internal cashflow.
Bootstrapped foundersSF AI Agent Meetup
FreeCommunity for AI agent developers, engineers, and researchers exploring the evolution of AI agents.
AI agents, technicalThe AI Collective
FreeNon-profit community uniting 70,000+ pioneers — founders, researchers, operators, and investors — in AI.
Large AI communitySouth Park Commons
PaidA community for technologists exploring what's next. Members get space to tinker, learn, and find co-founders. Alumni have started companies worth billions.
Exploratory, high-caliber foundersHomebrew Club
Paid24/7 member-run DIY community space. Web3, AI, and frontier tech experimentation.
Hacker vibes, experimentalFounders Common
FreeSocial community for early-stage startup founders. Building third spaces for the startup world.
Early-stage foundersSF Freedom Club
FreeEpic parties for people who love freedom, technology, capitalism, and growth.
Social, high energyBuilding Humane Tech
FreeCommunity movement to make humane technology accessible and actionable for builders at any stage.
Ethics-focused, thoughtfulWe The Builders
FreeEvents including podcasts, live events, and dinners. Past guests include David Sacks, Delian Asparouhov, and more.
High-profile, networkingFounders You Should Know
FreeRecurring showcase event by Jen Yip to meet the best founders from seed through growth.
Curated, quality foundersProduct Folks
FreeVolunteer-driven community of Product Managers and enthusiasts passionate about making an impact.
Product managersDesign Buddies
FreeEvents for designers and creatives. World's largest design community, founded by Grace Ling.
Designers, creativeJared's Plunge Party
FreeHottest wellness club in SF. Cold plunges, caffeine, and real connections.
Wellness, socialThe Board Walks
FreeEvery Saturday at 8 AM, a group of curious people walk 5 miles. Hosted by Adele Bloch.
Walking, conversation