​GitHub for Startups X Microsoft for Startups

​Kick Off GitHub Universe with the Startup Community 🚀

​Join us for an exclusive evening reception bringing together some of the brightest startup founders and investors as we kick off GitHub Universe week. We’re co-hosting this casual gathering with Microsoft for Startups at San Francisco Brewing Co., just steps from Fort Mason—the heart of Universe '25.

• ​We're expecting ~100 founders and leaders from startups representing $1B+ in funding.

• ​Featuring special guests:

  • ​Annie Pearl - Microsoft CVP and previous CPO of Calendly

  • ​Tom Post - GitHub's SVP Global Corporate and Digital Sales

  • ​Rob Ferguson - Head of AI, Microsoft for Startups)

​Whether you’re here to swap stories, spark collaborations, or just unwind, this is the place to start your Universe experience.

​Space is limited—save your spot and join us for an evening of conversations, connections, and community.

​​​About the hosts:

​​GitHub for Startups - Get access to the tools and support you need to go from idea to IPO on GitHub's secure AI-powered developer platform.

Microsoft for Startups - build a future-proofed startup w/ industry-leading AI services, tools & expert guidance.

​Parking

• ​​Ghirardelli Square parking garage available for guests.

• ​​Additional nearby street parking available.

• ​​Details on parking: https://www.ghirardellisq.com/visit