Al Dente: A Founder-Investor pasta-making dinner
Investors: Come make pasta from the creators of Flour+Water, and bring your favorite female founder with you.
Circe is hosting an intimate evening at Penny Roma, a michelin star jewel in the mission. A private pasta class, dinner, good wine, and a room full of investors and the female founders they believe in most.
The format is simple: every investor brings one founder they're genuinely excited about. That's it. The rets of the night is all fun, flour and good convos in one of the Mission's best dining rooms.
Space is curated and intentionally small. If you're an investor with a female founder you're excited about, or that you've invested in and you'd love to spotlight them, this one's for you.
The Evening
5:45 PM | Arrive and get your hands floury — private pasta class begins
7:30 PM | Sit down to dinner with what you made, plus wine and the full Penny Roma spread
9:30 PM | Linger + take fresh pasta home!
Wanna stay connected to the amazing women you meet at this event? Join Circe!
About your Hosts
Circe
Circe is designed for intentional connection, support, and growth.
Our mission is to help more women build, raise, and deploy capital in the startup ecosystem. We help startups by providing education, networks, and resources that unlock founder potential. Over the past year, our founders (Anna and Isa) have been dedicated to creating spaces where women can learn, connect, and thrive in the startup ecosystem.
Whether you’re exploring your first venture, navigating fundraising, or looking to expand your network, Circe provides the tools, mentorship, and community you need to grow with confidence.
Learn more and get involved: joincirce.org
Human Interest
Human Interest is a modern 401(k) provider built for startups and small businesses, making it easy to offer retirement benefits without the administrative burden. Their platform integrates with payroll, handles compliance and filings, and delivers a simple, digital experience for both founders and employees.
With new California legislation requiring employers to offer a qualified retirement plan or enroll in the state program, Human Interest helps growing companies stay compliant while providing a competitive, scalable benefit that supports long-term employee financial wellness.
AXOM Partners
AXOM Partners is an M&A advisory firm that helps tech founders and investors navigate the exit — 200+ transactions and $425B+ in volume between their partners, with zero conflicts of interest since they only work for their clients, never the other side of the table. For a room full of founders who'll eventually face a term sheet, an acquisition offer, or the "should we sell" conversation, having the people who've actually sat across that table before is the kind of connection that outlasts a business card.