​Join us for an intimate breakfast bringing together founders, VCs, and ecosystem leaders for candid conversations, meaningful connections, and a chance to exchange ideas around building and investing in the next generation of companies.

​This is a small, curated gathering designed for high-quality conversations—not a traditional networking event.

​🗓️ Agenda

​10:00am – 11:00am | Curated Networking & Breakfast

​11:00am – 11:45am | Panel Discussion

• ​Joseph Nagle, Managing Partner at Partner Track

• ​Zoe Samuel, Venture Partner at Starshot Capital; Board Member at Work on Climate

​11:45am – 1:00pm | Open Networking

​More than just networking, this breakfast is about building relationships within the AI ecosystem. Exchange ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and leave with fresh energy and actionable insights to grow your company. ✨

​Come hungry — for both breakfast and innovation.

​📍Private breakfast · Limited Space
Breakfast included. Networking designed for real conversations, not business cards.

​What to expect

​☕️ Breakfast & coffee
🤝 Curated introductions to founders and investors
💬 Candid conversations on fundraising, growth, GTM
🧠 Insights and perspectives from both sides of the table
🌱 New relationships with people building and backing ambitious companies

​Who should join?

• ​Founders and startup leaders

• ​VCs and angel investors

• ​Operators and ecosystem leaders working with startups

• ​Builders interested in connecting with the community

​Space is intentionally limited to keep the conversation intimate and valuable. Come ready to meet smart people, share what you're working on, and leave with a few new relationships worth continuing.

​​About Us

​Founders Bay is a 200,000+ member community of founders, executives, investors and operators — weekly curated events, expert workshops, and mentorship. Proudly woman-owned and operated by Mariane Bekker.

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​​Co-Host

​Innovation Properties Group (IPG) is a San Francisco-based commercial real estate firm helping startups and technology companies find and build the spaces where they grow. From early-stage teams to scaling AI, robotics, and life science companies, IPG combines deep Bay Area market knowledge with a founder-first, data-driven approach to real estate. IPG is also the driving force behind Focus Innovation Studio, a gathering place for founders, investors, and the broader innovation community in the heart of San Francisco.

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