Swing for AI Golf Event + Dinner
Event Information
The Bay Area Founders Club is excited to announce the 13th "Swing for AI" event and AI dinner, sponsored by Herrick Wealth Advisory. We'll be teeing off for 9 holes at Half Moon Bay Golf Links on Saturday, September 20, starting at 3 pm. After the game, we’ll come together for an exclusive dinner bringing together an exceptional audience — successful entrepreneurs who have exited or are on the verge of one, senior tech executives from leading companies, and top-tier venture capitalists and seasoned investors.
To make the evening even more impactful, a select group of founders will be invited to pitch their startups to this highly influential crowd.
Agenda
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm: 9-hole golf event
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm: AI dinner
Event Highlights
Introduction to Herrick Wealth Advisory
Presented by Matthew Herrick — Managing Director, Herrick Wealth Advisory
Gain insights into strategic wealth planning tailored for entrepreneurs and investors.
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Deep Dive
Presented by Iris Sun — Principal, 500 Global
Learn proven frameworks and tactics for scaling your startup from one of Silicon Valley’s top venture experts.
Fireside Chat
Featuring:
Xiaoyin Qu — CEO, heyBoss.ai
Dr. Paul Fang — President, Bay Area Founders Club
Inside Xiaoyin’s Journey:
How she successfully raised $15M from a16z, Founders Fund, GGV, and Pear VC
Her exit story and key lessons learned
Exclusive insights into her new venture, heyBoss.ai, backed by OpenAI
Startup Pitch Session
Watch a select group of founders showcase their startups to an audience of top-tier investors, successful entrepreneurs, and tech leaders.
About the Sponsor
Herrick Wealth Advisory
Your Household CFO for Generational Wealth & Complex Financial Lives
Herrick Wealth Advisory is an independent, boutique wealth management practice that serves as a strategic partner to entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, and multigenerational families. Acting as a "Household CFO," we help clients navigate the intersection of personal and professional wealth—offering clear, customized guidance through liquidity events, equity compensation, succession planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer.
We deliver tailored services including:
• Comprehensive Financial Planning
• Investment Advisory & Portfolio Management
• Tax-Aware Income & Withdrawal Strategies
• Risk Management & Insurance Coordination
• Estate, Legacy & Philanthropic Planning
• Family Governance & Strategic Transitions
As a hybrid practice, we provide both advisory and brokerage services through our affiliation with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Herrick Wealth Advisory is a separate entity from Prospera. We do not offer proprietary products and maintain a fiduciary standard in advisory relationships, ensuring all recommendations are aligned with our clients’ goals, values, and long-term vision.
Whether stewarding a family legacy or managing the complexity of entrepreneurial wealth, our team provides the clarity, structure, and partnership that enable clients to make informed financial decisions with lasting impact.
About the Host
The Bay Area Founders Club (BFC), founded by Dr. Paul Fang in Silicon Valley in 2022 and managed by a dedicated group of Stanford alumni and students, is a thriving community of over 50,000 members, including more than 2,000 startups and over 650 venture capital firms. With most startups in our network raising $1-10 million, and some exceeding $20 million, our mission is to empower creators who aspire to make a global impact. We provide the essential resources, support, and connections needed to transform visionary ideas into reality.
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