Step SF 2025: The AI & Tech Startup Conference

Join us for a deep dive into the future of tech, startups, and scale...

**Must RSVP for entry: https://lu.ma/StepSF25 Code: "Jeni"

Session "From Seed to Scale: Financing AI Startups Beyond Borders" - 8/21 @ 2:50 pm

Joining the discussion:

Sara Rona - Silicon Valley Bank
Ashish A. Aggarwal - Chamaeleon Ventures
Jeni C. - Founder Institute
David Munir Nabti - Bloom.pm (moderator)

Session From Seed to Scale: Financing AI Startups Beyond Borders - 8/21 @ 2:50 pm

Step San Francisco 2025

Tickets: https://lnkd.in/ghgYNYPE

Discount code: JENI (https://lu.ma/StepSF25)

Join 1,200+ attendees and 150+ companies as we dive into AI agents, deep tech, GenAI, and global scaling - right in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Step is the global tech conference for founders, investors, and innovators - connecting thriving startup scenes across North America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Here’s what to expect:

Talks & Panels with top minds in AI, deeptech, and VC
Startup Showcase with investor meetings and live demos
Expo Area packed with new tools, products, and future-shaping tech

View the Step SF 2025 schedule

🗓️ 20 August 2025:
5-7pm: Pitch Competition @ SVB Offices
7-11pm: Opening Party @ Barbarossa Lounge

🗓️ 21 August 2025:
9am-5.30pm: Step SF Main Event @ The Midway
6-8pm: Step SF Closing Party @ The Midway

Interested about the SF/OAK program? Meet the SF Directors! Jeni & David
Our upcoming Fall cohort starts soon! Early deadline Aug 31 ($200 off)
https://fi.co/san-francisco