AINative Presents: Shotwells Speakeasy SF
9:00 PM – Doors Open 🚪
Check-in and wristbands.
Welcome drinks: choice of Uncle Nearest Whiskey shot 🥃 or infused mocktail 🍹.
Lounge lighting + curated playlist of jazz, hip-hop, and downtempo electronic sets the tone.
9:15 PM – Cocktail Hour 🍸
Signature cocktails begin pouring.
The Joint Rolling Station 🚬 (Sense Cannabis & St Ides Cannabis Company) opens.
Ooka next-gen hookah lounge 💨 + Cookies cannabis tasting experience available.
9:30 PM – Games & Social Tables 🎲🎱
Poker, pool, and roulette tables open.
Poker Table with Mike Nolin 🃏 (The Green Door) — sharing stories from California’s cannabis legalization journey.
Tech Bingo 🔢 for lighthearted networking with prizes.
9:45 PM – Soul Food Service 🍗
VIP guests served plated meals first.
Uncle Marz Kitchen buffet opens: fried chicken, mac & cheese, sweet potato pie, and Oakland soul food classics.
10:00 PM – Founder Pitch Encounters 💡
Toby Morning (Founder, AINative) mingles with founders building or interested in building AINative apps.
Investor lounge areas open for more focused networking.
Mike Nolin available for cannabis industry insights.
10:30 PM – Whiskey Tasting & Heritage Moment 🥃
Guided tasting of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, honoring the legacy of America’s first known Black master distiller.
Brief spotlight on AINative entrepreneurs and startups in the SF community.
11:00 PM – High-Energy Party Vibes 🎶
Music transitions to hip-hop, afrobeats, and tech-inspired remixes.
Dance floor opens, games remain active for those who want table action.
11:30 PM – Midnight Session 🌙
Surprise performance (spoken word, DJ collab, or special guest).
Final rounds of food and cocktails.
Last chance for networking and casual pitches before the close.
12:00 AM – Event Concludes 🎉
Closing toast with Uncle Nearest.
Thank you remarks + final music send-off.
Guests depart with new stories and new connections.
⚖️ Dress Code: Cocktail or business casual attire with speakeasy flair.
🎟️ VIP Guests: Priority food service + access to exclusive investor lounge.
🚗 Transport: Ride-shares recommended