Founder Friends San Francisco

2026-10-06 · 18:00:00

San Francisco, CA

Founder Friends San Francisco gathers local founders for an evening of networking, pizza, and a focused fireside chat hosted by Hustle Fund and Mariane Bekker.

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Hosted by Hustle Fund & Mariane Bekker

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage entrepreneurs building across all sectors will benefit from an evening focused on practical company building. It works well for operators seeking peer connections and founders wanting direct exposure to early-stage venture investors in an informal setting.

What happens

Attendees gather at 18:00 for pizza and casual networking. A fireside chat starts at 19:00, followed by a dedicated Q&A session at 19:30. The gathering winds down with further open socializing and conversation from 20:00 to 20:30.

Who's in the room

Speakers include Janel Spilker, Partner at Hustle Fund, alongside founder and CEO Max Marchione. The event is co-hosted by Mariane Bekker and supported by sponsors Mercury, Sprinto, Singapore Global Network, and Hustle Fund.

How to prepare

Formulate one or two concise questions on fundraising or growth specifically tailored for the Q&A window. Have your two-sentence venture introduction ready so you can introduce your business clearly to other founders between speaking segments.

Organizer: Hustle Fund Events

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 18:00-19:00 · Get here, eat pizza, make friends
  2. 19:00-19:30 · Fireside chat
  3. 19:30-20:00 · Q&A
  4. 20:00-20:30 · Finish pizza, make more friends

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Janel Spilker — Partner, Hustle Fund (Speaker)
  • Max Marchione — Co-Founder and CEOkesperson/CEO & Co-Founder (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners