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Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks
Sat, Oct 17, 4:30 PM**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, operators and creators together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and more conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 60+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community Join the community [https://heylo.group/frc-sf](https://heylo.group/frc-sf) **Follow us**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/%EF%BF%BCPodcast) Podcast [https://podcast.foundersrc.com](https://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/) Chats [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)

The AI X Leadership Summit 2026
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00 PM**This is PAID event. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.** RSVP here - [https://luma.com/odsc-zylp](https://luma.com/odsc-zylp) Use code - **COMMUNITYWEST2026 -** for extra discount. Co-located with **[ODSC AI West Conferenc](https://odsc.ai/west/aix-west/)** A dedicated space for 250 exclusive enterprise leaders to validate governance, operationalize agentic automation, and scale AI strategy under intense ROI pressure The **AI X Leadership Summit** is a co-located event with the ODSC AI West Conference, taking place in the heart of Silicon Valley. **Why Attend?** * **Close the Gap:** Bridge the divide between high-level C-suite objectives and granular technical realities to accelerate execution. * **Stay Ahead of Disruption:** Gain the latest insights on emerging AI trends, LLMs, and disruptive tech to position your organization at the forefront of innovation. * **Accelerate Team Alignment:** Achieve unparalleled internal alignment and rapid decision-making by attending with your core strategy team. * **Peer Validation:** Validate your roadmap with 250+ VP-level leaders and practitioners in a private, non-competitive setting. **2026 Featured Speakers** Learn from the architects of the modern AI landscape. Our speakers represent the intersection of elite academia, venture-backed builders, and cutting-edge AI research: * **Thomas Dohmke, PhD** – Co-founder & CEO, Entire * **Babak Hodjat, PhD** – SVP, Chief AI Officer, Cognizant * **Dr. Jon Krohn** – Host & Co\-Founder\, SuperDataScience Podcast \| Y Carrot * **Chip Huyen** – Author, AI Engineering * **Peter Norvig** – Researcher, Recursive * **Michael I. Jordan, PhD** – Researcher & Professor Emeritus\, Inria \| UC Berkeley * **Deepak Pathak, PhD** – Co-Founder & CEO, Skild AI * **Charu Maheshwari** – Product Finance & Strategy, Anthropic * **Alex Graveley** – Director, Comet, Perplexity AI * **Nouha Dziri, PhD** – Senior Research Scientist, Cohere Labs * **Sinan Ozdemir** – Head of AI Developer Education \| AI & LLM Advisor \| Author\, Fireworks AI \| Tola Capital * **Diogo Almeida** – CEO & Co-Founder, TypeSafe AI * **Marius Hobbhahn** – CEO & Founder, Apollo Research * **Cal Al-Dhubaib** – Principal Technologist, Rubrik * **Rocky Yu** – Founder & CEO, AGI House Speakers are announced every week - [https://odsc.ai/west/speakers/](https://odsc.ai/west/speakers/) **The Agenda: Key AI Topics** * **Work in the Age of AI:** Navigate the impact on workforce roles and skills while cultivating growth. * **Generative AI:** Harness the potential to automate content, design, and executive decision-making. * **AI Adoption:** Master the strategies for effective integration, efficiency, and competitive edge. * **AI Strategy:** Develop data-driven plans for enhanced customer experiences and operational ROI. * **Ethics & Governance:** Chart a course for responsible AI, mitigating bias, and building enterprise trust. * **Agents & Automation:** Discover transformative LLM-driven agent systems for intelligent automation. **Your Role. Your Action Plan.** * **Enterprise AI Strategist:** CDOs, Chief AI Officers, VPs of Data & Analytics * **Product Innovators:** CPOs, Directors of Innovation, AI Product Leads, VC Leads * **Operations & Infrastructure:** COOs, CTOs, VPs of AI Infrastructure, Regulation & Ethics Leads * **Technical-Leadership Bridge:** AI Architects, MLOps Leads **Logistics & Details** * **Date:** October 27–29, 2026 * **Location:** Hyatt Regency \| Burlingame\, CA \(San Francisco Bay Area\) ## **Useful Links** * **Free Training:** [Ai+ Training Platform](https://aiplus.training/?utm_source=luma) * **Insights:** [ODSC AI Blog](https://opendatascience.com/?utm_source=luma) * **Standards:** [Code of Conduct](https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/?utm_source=luma)

20s & 30s Speed Friending : Emporium + Madrones Monday Night Groove!!
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00 AM**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/wbIzNuebvJGCPYvR5Pdh **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** WOW EVERYODY!! We had a huge turnout last time. So here we go for our 3rd Series!!! ;) EVENT WILL BE CAPPED AT 50 PEOPLE! Here, you'll meet someone new every 8 minutes! Literal speed-friending! Picture this: you walk up to the Emporium on a Monday night for their famous "Industry Night," and see some new faces, some old. Then, you spend an hour in quick one-on-one rounds, meet incredible new people, then you play games with your new friends at the Emporium and if you're wanting to afterwards, we're right next to Madrone's, so we can all go dancing together! Wow what a fun night! So, get ready for an hour of real one-on-one conversations with fellow industry professionals, paired up by the app so you always know exactly who you are talking to next. Then comes the fun part: you walk into the arcade bar and then head over to Madrones for Monday night dancing together. It all happens the same evening, with one shared plan, and everyone going together. By the time the music starts, you've already got a squad to hit the dance floor with. Maybe this becomes your weekly Monday night dancing crew. Maybe it's just a great evening you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew. Agenda 6:50PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 7:00PM - 8:05PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Discover who shares your industry experience and your favorite dance moves. 8:05PM+ - Form Groups & go into the Emporium and then head over to Madrones to go dancing together Your new friend group leaves together - tonight. The Goal Don't just collect contacts. Actually go dancing with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for new dancing spots to explore together. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/wbIzNuebvJGCPYvR5Pdh **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

The San Francisco Shih Tzu Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
Sat, Oct 24, 6:30 PMWe will meet at the top of the hill at 11:30 AM - we stay and socialize for about an hour and then take a walk sometime between 12:15 and 12:30 depending on how many Shih Tzus and people are there......the walk is around the park on the walkway - if you are late, please look for us there....the walking time varies depending on how much talking, sniffing, exploring, sitting and all those other people and doggie things that are happening. See you there

Small Talk Oakland: Big Conversations for Small Businesses | October 14, 2026
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00 PMJoin us for **Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses** on **Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, from 10AM to 2PM** in Oakland. Join us at **Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland, California**, for an engaging event focused on real conversations, meaningful connections, and practical ideas for small business owners. This **[FreshBooks](https://www.freshbooks.com/) event** is designed for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to connect, exchange ideas, and tackle business challenges together. > **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** > **RSVP NOW**: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667) > ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** No stuffy presentations, just meaningful conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to learn from fellow business owners and industry professionals. Plus, enjoy **complimentary coffee, snacks, networking opportunities, and a professional headshot booth!** Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, discover new opportunities, and take your business to the next level—all at no cost! **What’s on the agenda:** \- 10AM – Coffee and connections \- 11AM – Fireside chat with Kati Pease of Stripe\, moderated by Jeff Imm of FreshBooks \- 11:45AM – Breakouts and peer discussions \- 12:30PM – Panel of local founders and FreshBooks customers \- 1:15PM – Lunch\, networking\, and a free headshot booth > **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** > **RSVP NOW**: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667) > ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** We invite entrepreneurs, small business owners, employees, and professionals to join us for this Oakland business event. Come prepared to make new connections, grow your network, and leave with ideas you can use for your business! **FreshBooks** ([https://www.freshbooks.com/](https://www.freshbooks.com/)) is a leading accounting and financial management platform designed to help small businesses, freelancers, and service-based professionals simplify the way they manage their businesses. Founded in **2003**, FreshBooks has more than **23 years of experience** helping businesses with invoicing, payments, expense tracking, time tracking, estimates, accounting, reporting, and more. By bringing these essential tools together in one easy-to-use platform, FreshBooks helps business owners save time, stay organized, get paid faster, and focus more on growing their businesses. > **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** > **RSVP NOW**: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-oakland-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2000996924667) > ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission***

Sundays Hip Hop Classes in San Mateo
Sun, Oct 25, 5:30 PM**EVERY SUNDAY:** 10:30am - 11:30am Beginner Level Class (teens ages 12+ and adults 18+) **CLASS LOCATION:** Motion Arts Center 217 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 **PRICE PER PERSON:** **New Student 7 Day - 7 Class Intro Pass: $69** (Save up to $176 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or **Class Drop-ins:** \- Single Session: $35 [REGISTER HERE](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=38698&stype=-2&subTab=info) • Face Masks are Now Optional (but Recommended). • If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety. • No special clothes are required, what feels comfortable for you is good. • Online Registration & Booking Required.
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