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SUMMARY:SDx Paper Club - Diffusion Architectures for Large Language Models
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the SDx Paper Club. The paper club is a meetup where we discuss fundamental machine literature with a focus on AI\, language models\, reinforcement learning\, and diffusion. \n​The paper covered will be Large Language Diffusion Models presented by Adam Smith. \n​https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.09992 \n​Make sure to join our discord and check out the SDx site for more info.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/sdx-paper-club-diffusion-architectures-for-large-language-models/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:SD Founder Build Day - Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Curating a pop up ‘co-work’ day of serious tech builders to build alongside each other in person during the day. Application is purely to help curate a good group of builders at similar stages. \n$5 is towards coffee and bagels – grab the other ticket if you don’t want to partake. \nWe do intros at 10am and then we jam on our stuff! Some of us go to lunch together if available. \nCome when you can and leave when you need to. \nLocation is in East Village area
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/sd-founder-build-day-downtown/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:SD Founder Build Day - Central
DESCRIPTION:Curating a pop up ‘co-work’ day of serious tech builders to build alongside each other in person during the day. Application is purely to help curate a good group of builders at similar stages. \n$5 is towards coffee and bagels – grab the other ticket if you don’t want to partake. \nWe do intros at 10am and then we jam on our stuff! Some of us go to lunch together if available. \nCome when you can and leave when you need to. \nLocation is in Convoy Area \nAnsir Cowork is a flexible coworking space in San Diego’s Convoy District\, designed for entrepreneurs\, startups\, and remote professionals looking for an affordable and collaborative workspace. With high-speed internet\, 24/7 access options\, and a vibrant community\, we provide the perfect environment to grow and connect. Whether you need private office space\, dedicated desks\, a shared workspace\, or virtual mailbox services\, Ansir Cowork has flexible solutions to fit your needs. Learn more at ansirsd.com.  
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/sd-founder-build-day-central-3/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T163000
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SUMMARY:SUCCESS San Diego Mixer
DESCRIPTION:​​Join us for our next SUCCESS San Diego networking mixer!  \n​​We’re building a thriving community of customer success professionals here in San Diego because we believe that meaningful connections are the foundation of success. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your CS journey\, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals\, share insights\, and grow your network. \n​​Come for the connections\, stay for the conversations\, and leave with fresh ideas and new opportunities. ☀️ \n​​Let’s shape the future of customer success in San Diego together. \n​​ RSVP now as spots will fill up fast! \n​Hosts: Karen Banks & Amy Oilman
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/success-san-diego-mixer-2/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Techstars Anywhere Community Happy Hour | Sponsored by Cooley
DESCRIPTION:​Join the Techstars Anywhere Team as we kick off our first week of program and celebrate our Spring 2025 founders with San Diego’s top investors\, startup leaders\, and mentors! \n​​Thank you to our friends at Cooley for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/techstars-anywhere-community-happy-hour-sponsored-by-cooley/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Success San Diego Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Success San Diego’s first in-person networking mixer!  \n​We’re building a thriving community of customer success professionals right here in San Diego – because we believe that meaningful connections are the foundation of success. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your CS journey\, this is your chance to meet like-minded professionals\, share insights\, and grow your network in a relaxed yet professional SoCal setting. \n​Come for the connections\, stay for the conversations\, and leave with fresh ideas and new opportunities. ☀️ \n​Let’s shape the future of customer success in San Diego—together. \n​ RSVP now and be part of something great! This is a no-host event – Chacho’s Tacos and beer are available for purchase. \n​Your hosts: Karen Banks & Amy Oilman
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/success-san-diego-mixer/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:SDx AI Coffee
DESCRIPTION:​The SDx AI Coffee is an invite-only meetup where we hold open discussions on the latest updates in AI. Conversations range from high-level observations to technical reflections on state of the art techniques. \n​Please come prepared to share with the group your interests and topics you would like to dive deeper into. \nAs this meetup has grown\, we’re conscious of making it the best use of everyone’s time. Please only attend if approved. \n​Location \n​We’re hosting this AI Coffee at Qualcomm. Once approved you’ll get instructions on how to get your badge and where to meet the group. \n​Socials \nTwitter | Discord | LinkedIn
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/sdx-ai-coffee-2/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Learn\, Launch\, Love: Building Better AI with Rick Moy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tech Club @ UCSD for a great night of Chipotle burritos\, networking\, and a fireside chat with the CEO and co-founder of dstl.ai! We will be discussing Rick’s entrepreneurial journey with launching a new AI assistant\, the benefits and hardships building companies in San Diego and more! \n\nBe sure to fill out the matchmaking feature to be given others to seek out and network with during the event! \nMore about our awesome speaker: \nRick Moy is currently the CEO and co-founder of dstl.ai\, a visual knowledge assistant for research\, learning and productivity. Moy is an accomplished technology entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience as a CEO\, CPO\, and CMO in cybersecurity\, AI\, cloud networking\, and SaaS. As the co-founder and CEO of NSS Labs\, he pioneered the market category of real-world\, test-based security research\, providing IT security professionals with empirical data to make informed decisions. He has a proven track record of innovating products and market categories\, including real-world product testing\, zero trust networking\, Kubernetes\, SIEM\, CNAPP\, and deception technologies. Rick is passionate about accelerating knowledge for individuals and teams through AI and cognitive science. An active community builder\, mentor\, and investor\, he is committed to advancing human knowledge and transforming how we learn and grow.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/learn-launch-love-building-better-ai-with-rick-moy/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:TechBio Transformers SLAS Meetup
DESCRIPTION:​If you’re heading to the SLAS meeting in San Diego and are passionate about the intersection of biology\, AI\, and automation\, this event is for you! Connect with like-minded professionals and explore cutting-edge ideas. For more information\, join our community Slack: Join here
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/techbio-transformers-slas-meetup/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:The 11th CTO Colloquium: San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:​Join us for the 11th CTO Colloquium in San Diego – an exclusive gathering designed to foster innovative thinking and strategic leadership in technology. This intimate event brings together 20 forward-thinking technology leaders for an evening of profound insights and meaningful connections. \n​Date: January 16th\, 2025 \n​Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM\, followed by networking \n​Format: Three focused sessions featuring thought-provoking talks and interactive discussions\, interspersed with breaks for networking and reflection. \n​The CTO Colloquium creates an environment where technology leaders can engage in deep\, meaningful dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry. Whether you’re a member or non-member\, this is your opportunity to be part of a transformative conversation that goes beyond surface-level networking. \n​What to Expect\n\n​Intimate setting with limited attendance to ensure meaningful interactions\n​Three carefully curated talks with facilitated discussions\n​Light refreshments and dedicated networking opportunities\n​Post-event drinks and continued conversations\n\n​Agenda\n​5:00 PM – Opening & Welcome\n5:30 PM – First Session\n6:15 PM – Second Session\n7:00 PM – Break\n7:30 PM – Third Session\n8:15 PM – Closing\n8:30 PM – Extended Networking \n​​Speakers & Talk Topics:\n\n​From Agentic AI to Multi-AI Networks: Sharon Zhang\, Co-Founder and CTO\, Personal AI\n​Jennifer Cwagenberg\, VP of Engineering\, Protopia AI\n​​Ryan Rusnak\, CTO\, Airspace
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/the-11th-cto-colloquium-san-diego-ca/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:SDx AI Coffee
DESCRIPTION:The SDx AI Coffee is an invite-only meetup where we hold open discussions on the latest updates in AI. Conversations range from high-level observations to technical reflections on state of the art techniques. \n​Please come prepared to share with the group your interests and topics you would like to dive deeper into. \nAs this meetup has grown\, we’re conscious of making it the best use of everyone’s time. Please only attend if approved. \n​Location \n​We’re hosting this AI Coffee at Qualcomm. Once approved you’ll get instructions on how to get your badge and where to meet the group.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/sdx-ai-coffee/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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