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🚀 Big changes are coming to Tech Tuesdays on October 8th! 🔧✨ We’re revamping the experience and want your input. What would make this event stand out for you? Let us know in the comments below! Join the conversation and help us shape the future of #TechTuesdaysMiami! #Networking #TechIndustry #Innovation #TechEvents #TechNetworking #DiversityInTech #TechCommunity #InnovationInTech #TechLeaders #TechCareers #TechOpportunities #TechGrowth #FutureOfTech #MinoritiesInTech #TechMeetups #NetworkingEvents

Are you based in Taupo or South Waikato? Check out #techweek24 and find out how tech and data supports a resilient and sustainably focused business. Taupō District Council Taupo Business Chamber

We're excited to support the SomosVC Annual Summit happening on October 9-10 in San Francisco! This event is a powerful gathering of diverse voices in venture capital, focused on innovating while staying grounded in tradition. If you're interested in driving change in VC and connecting with leaders in the space, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Learn more: https://lu.ma/dkk7mcpq #SomosVC #LatinxVC #InclusiveVC"

🎉 Big news! The official calendar of events for #SFTechWeek and #LATechWeek is now LIVE! And thrilled to announce that this is officially our BIGGEST Tech Week, ever! - 850+ events 🤯 - San Francisco: Oct 7-13 🌉 - Los Angeles: Oct 14-20 🌴 Link to register below to see all events👇 Sneak peek of a few events you can't miss... - The Future of Entertainment with Andrew Chen (a16z), Carter Reum (M13), Jeffrey Evans (Mantis), David Sabow (HSBC) - Founder Fireside Chat with Chris Best, Substack Founder & CEO - Game Changers: Breakfast with Fenwick and a16z with Jonathan Lai (a16z GP) and Kat Duncan (Partner, Fenwick) - How Design, Story, and AI are Changing Software with Siqi Chen, CEO of Runway - AI Breakthrough: Finding Product-Market Fit with executives from Mistral AI, Pinecone, Anyscale, HSBC and a16z - SPEEDRUN Demo Day by A16Z GAMES 40%+ of the events self-report having an AI theme. We're also seeing a ton of diversity in topics, including: B2B, fundraising/investing, fintech, engineering, deeptech, infra, consumer, games, media/entertainment, SaaS... In just 2 years, the Tech Week community has grown to 100k+ folks and has evolved from primarily VC deal flow to deal flow AND a diverse range of use cases: - B2B Lead Generation - Product Launches - Sourcing Talent - Meeting Investors / Fundraising - Brand Building It's been amazing to see Tech Week serve as a bridge between different cities, connecting the SF, LA, and NY ecosystems. Our back-to-back scheduling for SF and LA is designed to encourage cross-pollination. 🐝Tech Week wouldn’t be possible without incredible partners. Thank you to Andreessen Horowitz Fenwick & West, HSBC Innovation Banking, Dialpad, Stripe, Atlassian, PwC, and Nasdaq for your support and belief in the mission 🙏 And Tech Week would not be possible without the incredible (and growing!) team behind it - huge shoutout to Andrew Chen Rose Johnson Shrikala Kashyap Joung Lee for your dedication to the community 😊 Make sure you're following us at TECH WEEK by a16z for more updates, and register at tech-week.com!

Want to learn about AI Agents? Join Tatyana Mamut (Wayfound), Matthew Wyman (Okareo), and James Tantaro (ScaleWith) to breakdown the hype and learn about the realities of agent building & management. #SFTechWeek Sign up for the panel ⬇️

Web Summit isn’t for the faint of heart! 💪 Catch up with Sergey and Rishabh tomorrow and explore the future of energy with Voltaware! 💚 ⚡️ #websummit2024 #futureofenergy #energyindustry #utilities #energyinnovation

Tech Can Enhance, But Connection Seals The Deal 🔏 Did you know about the historic "Tulip Mania" during the Dutch Golden Age? It was a fascinating period when the price of tulip bulbs soared to unimaginable heights, only to crash dramatically in 1637, leaving investors bankrupt. 🌷📉 Join us as we draw parallels between this historic event and today's tech evolution. As we navigate the digital landscape, let's learn from history and ensure sustainable growth. 💡🚀 #TechEvolution #AvoidingTheBubble #DigitalTransformation

🔍 Southeast Asian tech giants like GoTo, Grab, and Sea are significantly expanding their fintech segments, initially secondary to their core businesses. 📈 Fintech revenues for these firms have seen substantial growth, with SeaMoney becoming profitable and surpassing Sea's gaming arm, Garena, in revenue. 🌏 Targeting the largely unbanked population of Southeast Asia and beyond, these companies employ different strategies to harness their ecosystems for lending growth, with varying degrees of integration and geographical reach. - Want full insights? Subscribe to Tech in Asia to read the entire article.

Lessons from Devcon Bangkok: Organising for Decentralised Communities 🌍✨ #Devcon Bangkok is setting a new standard for events aimed at decentralised communities. Breaking from the traditional top-down approach, Devcon embraces the decentralised ethos of the crypto space, putting power in the hands of attendees. Here are some key takeaways for event organisers in Web3: Decentralise the Structure: Devcon allows attendees to propose, manage, and host their own parallel events. From community-led workshops to spontaneous meetups, participants take ownership, creating a dynamic environment where everyone is integral to the experience. 🙌 Elevate Community Participation: When attendees have the chance to be creators, not just spectators, the event’s impact deepens. At Devcon, hackathons let participants collaborate, problem-solve, and share real-time projects, transforming the space into a vibrant, interactive experience. 💬 Gather Real Feedback: A truly decentralised event values feedback from the community. Devcon hosts open sessions for attendees to share their experiences, insights, and ideas for future events, reinforcing a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. 🤝 Creating events that resonate with decentralised communities means embracing collaboration and community-led initiatives. When done right, it leads to higher satisfaction and loyalty among attendees. What lessons have you taken away from decentralised events? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💭

Tech Can Enhance, But Connection Seals The Deal 🔏 Did you know about the historic "Tulip Mania" during the Dutch Golden Age? It was a fascinating period when the price of tulip bulbs soared to unimaginable heights, only to crash dramatically in 1637, leaving investors bankrupt. 🌷📉 Join us as we draw parallels between this historic event and today's tech evolution. As we navigate the digital landscape, let's learn from history and ensure sustainable growth. 💡🚀 #TechEvolution #AvoidingTheBubble #DigitalTransformation