SF Tech Connect Mixer
🌉 SF Tech Connect is back!
A good friend of mine said "social apps made us antisocial. That somewhere along the way we traded real hangouts for group chats."
Intern Ship is helping you break out of the routine to get out and vibe with students/ interns, early-career folks and builders across the Bay!
Join the Great Log Off!
Think: good music, good people, low-pressure convos, and a room full of folks building, learning, and figuring it out together.
No awkward networking. No “pitch yourself” energy. Just a fun, welcoming space to meet people IRL and leave with new connections.
Ok yes there will be a short moment with a panel of university recruiters but come on they're fun to bring out and put on the spot 😛
Did we mention we'll have a game corner where you can challenge your friends old or new? LFG! 🎮
✨ What to Expect
🤝 Easy conversations (not just LinkedIn small talk)
🍴 Food + drinks + a relaxed mixer vibe
🎤 A short “featured moment” (rapid-fire Q&A / announcements — optional, keep it light)
🫶 Chill enough for introverts, fun enough for extroverts
📍 Location: San Francisco (exact location shared after RSVP)
📅 Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
👥 Who’s coming?
Students, interns, early-career professionals and buildes across tech, design, marketing, data, ops, and more. Whether you’re job searching, building, or just expanding your circle, you’ll fit right in.
🔥 Featured Speakers & Guest Appearances
Nokia - Angelica Navarro - Talent Acquisition Partner Early Careers
Fastly - Christina Garvey - Early Career Recruiting and Programs Senior Manager
PG&E - Tom Manriquez - Recruiter Expert Early Career Programs
🕒 Agenda/Timeline:
6pm - Check in, mingle, refreshments
7pm - Rapid fire with University Recruiters
7:30pm - Mixer
9pm - Close out
Thank you to our Sponsor: Entrepreneurs First (EF)
Entrepreneurs First is the world’s leading talent investor, backing exceptional individuals before they even have a team or an idea. EF helps founders find co-founders, build from scratch, and create globally ambitious startups. The community has launched 800+ companies worldwide, with alumni raising over $15B in capital.
🫶 What’s Intern Ship?
Intern Ship is fighting social isolation by helping the brightest young minds connect, grow, and explore—together. Think: local adventures, rooftop gatherings, tech panels, hiking meetups, and vibe-heavy mixers. Work and school don’t have to be your whole personality.
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About Your Hosts
Manny is a Global University Recruiter, visionary and content creator for students, interns and early career professionals. He's hosted events in person and virtually for 30,000+ job seekers, students and professionals. He's a first gen college grad with a lift while you climb mentality who's earned titles like JobScan's Top LinkedIn Job Search Expert to Follow 2022, LinkedIn Top Recruiting, Mentoring and Career Path Planning voice.
Be Respectful!
Please be considerate, respectful, and inclusive toward others. Unpleasant behavior will not be tolerated.
This is NOT a dating event. Please respect the purpose and atmosphere of our gatherings.
By registering, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Intern Ship, its organizers, co-hosts, sponsors, and the venue are not responsible for injuries, lost items, or damages. By attending, you consent to photos and recordings being captured and used for promotional or marketing purposes. You also agree to receive event updates and invitations from Intern Ship, co-hosts, and sponsors. Co-hosts and sponsors may follow up with you directly with resources, services, or opportunities relevant to your participation. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.