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ELC Annual 2026: 2-Day Conference for Eng Leaders to Reconnect in San Francisco
Tue, Oct 13, 3:00 PMThe ***[ELC Annual](https://elc.community/public/events/elc-annual-2026)*** is built around a simple belief: the most valuable learning happens in conversation - with peers who are navigating the same pressures, making the same hard calls, and building through the same uncertainty. This year, we're going deeper on the questions that don't have easy answers. What does it mean to lead well when the ground keeps shifting? How do you build teams that are resilient, high-trust, and genuinely high-performing, not just on paper? What does great engineering leadership look like beyond the technical, in the moments that require judgment, integrity, and clarity of purpose? Across roundtable discussions, intimate speaking sessions, and 1:1 conversations, you'll engage with engineering leaders who are thinking seriously about these questions — and willing to share what they've actually learned. — What you'll explore * Leadership & Strategy Leading through uncertainty and volatile decision-making environments. The evolving CTO/VP role — from roadmap owner to visionary strategist. Ethical decision-making, leadership integrity, and purpose-driven organizations. Storytelling and influence: communicating complex ideas to executives and boards. * Teams & Culture Building high-trust teams and psychological safety at scale. Navigating culture shifts in growing organizations. Scaling hybrid and remote work — the practices and rituals that actually stick. Building inclusive engineering cultures and diverse talent pipelines. * Talent & People Development Developing next-generation leaders through mentoring and succession planning. Continuous performance management and feedback systems. Retention, engagement, and creating environments where people genuinely thrive. Hiring for potential: assessing soft skills and growth mindset. * Cross-Functional Collaboration Aligning engineering, product, and design around shared outcomes. Breaking down silos with tools and practices that work. Customer-centric engineering: building products users truly love. Cross-functional OKRs and collaborative planning across roadmaps and backlogs. * AI in Practice Building AI-enabled teams — what it looks like beyond the theory. AI in software development: coding assistants, prompt engineering, and human-AI collaboration. Translating AI trends into actionable engineering strategy. Architecting AI systems that make it to production and stay there. * Engineering Excellence Measuring developer productivity, satisfaction, and team health. Observability and incident response in AI-enabled systems. Balancing innovation with operational priorities. Coaching teams through change without losing momentum. — What to expect **Roundtable Discussions** Small-group sessions facilitated by experienced practitioners — designed for active participation, not passive listening. These are the conversations where people say what they actually think. **Speaking Sessions** Close-up conversations with engineering leaders who are actively shaping what the role looks like today. Past speakers have included leaders from OpenAI, Stripe, Google, Dropbox, Atlassian, and Slack, as well as Reid Hoffman, Max Levchin, and Adam Grant. **1:1 Meetings** Structured time to connect directly with peers, mentors, and industry veterans. Some of the most valuable relationships in ELC have started here. — Leave with a clearer sense of what kind of leader you want to be - and a network of people who are working toward the same thing. Register ***[here](https://elc.community/public/events/elc-annual-2026)***.

Bay Area Capital Connections Conference
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM**[The Bay Area Capital Connections Conference](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-area-capital-connections-conference-tickets-1998448387925?aff=oddtdtcreator)** returns under this year’s theme, **“From Resiliency to Power,”** bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, nonprofits, and community partners for a dynamic day of **connection, learning, and opportunity.** **From Resiliency to Power** reflects a shift from simply navigating challenges to building the relationships, knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to move forward with greater strength and purpose. Through engaging **speakers, panels, capital connections and networking opportunities,** attendees will connect with people and ideas that can help strengthen businesses, organizations, and communities. Whether you're an entrepreneur building or growing a venture, a professional expanding your network, a nonprofit or community leader seeking partnerships, or someone looking to make meaningful connections across the Bay Area, this conference is designed to help turn **resilience into action—and action into power.** Come ready to **connect, learn, build relationships, and move forward together.** \-\-\-\-\-\- Since its launch over 15 years ago, the Bay Area Capital Connections (BACC) Conference has brought together the full entrepreneurship ecosystem from investors and mentors to funders, trainers, and decision-makers. Each year, BACC convenes diverse entrepreneurs and community leaders from across the region to: * **Increase access to all forms of capital** — financial, social, human, intellectual, and cultural. * **Create values-aligned business opportunities** rooted in equity and community impact. * **Feature powerful entrepreneur stories** and influential keynote speakers. * **Host panel discussion** tailored to real-world business challenges and themes. * **Attract \~150 attendees** committed to inclusive economic growth. **Purchase your ticket [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-area-capital-connections-conference-tickets-1998448387925?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **VIP RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW AFTER MAIN CONFERENCE AT NIDO'S BACKYARD IN OAKLAND FROM 4:30-6:30PM** **AGENDA:** 10:30 AM **Welcome & Opening Remarks** 12:00 PM **Fireside Chat:** The Power of Starting: Turning Ideas Into Opportunity Tony Lam shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, including building businesses through Launch Your First and his experience with Shark Tank, offering lessons on entrepreneurship, growth, capital access, and navigating today's business landscape. 11:30 AM **Keynote Address: Featuring Mandela Schumacher-Hodge** Entrepreneur • Investor • Ecosystem Builder Mandela SH is an entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder whose career has focused on expanding access and opportunity within the startup and venture capital ecosystem. She is the founder of Founder Gym, which trained hundreds of underrepresented founders around the world, and previously served as CEO of All Raise and Portfolio Services Director at Kapor Capital. Her work as a founder, investor, executive, educator, and community builder has earned national recognition, including Forbes 30 Under 30 and LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship. 11:10 AM **Panel 1: The Power of Place: Small Business, Culture & Community** 12:30 PM **Lunch & Networking** 01:00 PM **Capital Connections** An interactive networking session connecting entrepreneurs with lenders, investors, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), philanthropic partners, and business support organizations representing multiple forms of capital, technical assistance, and business resources. 02:00 PM **Spoken Word Poetry Performance by José Cordon** Antioch Poet Laureate and member of the Antioch Business Collaborative performs an original spoken word piece celebrating the resilience of entrepreneurs, the strength of community, and the power of collective action. 02:10 PM **Panel 2: Building Strong Small Business Ecosystems Through Collaboration** 03:00 PM **Panel 3: Building Wealth, Capital Opportunity & Lasting Impact** 03:50 PM **Closing Remarks** 04:30 PM **VIP RECEPTION Begins at Nido's Backyard**

Nominee Preview Q&A
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30 PMVIRTUAL EVENT — IMPORTANT JOIN INSTRUCTIONS This event is hosted via the Founders Network platform. Once your registration is approved, you'll receive your personalized join link by email from foundersnetwork.com. Please use ONLY the link from your Founders Network confirmation email — any meeting link shown on this page may not let you in for this event. You can also access your link from your account at https://members.foundersnetwork.com/ --- For nominated founders. The Nominee Preview Q&A is a monthly 30-minute call for founders nominated for Founders Network membership — a global startup mentoring community for tech founders. Not nominated yet? Start with a membership request. If it is a fit, a member in your chapter nominates you and you get the invite to this call. Request an invite Meet the team and members who joined, and bring your questions. Registration is for nominees. We confirm your nomination before approving your spot.

An Authentic, Trusting & Powerful Men's Circle
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 AMMany of us arrive at MDI looking for something. At this point in our lives we have had several challenges. Some that have made us better, some that have rocked the foundation of everything we know and experience in our daily lives. We have felt isolated, alone, burdened, broken even. I was unsure that anything outside of me could hold solutions, or that it was possible for me to learn new ways of being that would connect me with other men-that I could find a place where I could develop into mature masculinity to be able to not only solve some of my problems, but learn how to lead teams of men. This begs a question: How is the world better off with Mature Masculine Leadership, and what is in it for me? Here are a few answers. If your interest is peaked, consider reaching out to us, claim your future... The world is significantly better off with **Mature Masculine Leaders** because such leadership brings a balanced, grounded, and principled approach to power, responsibility, and service. Here's how this benefits society: Mature masculine leaders typically embody **emotional regulation, self-mastery, and integrity**. This creates more stable governments, organizations, and families. These leaders don’t react impulsively or let ego drive decisions—they respond with clarity, long-term thinking, and accountability. *They become anchors in chaos.* The benefit to the world is **transformational**. Mature masculine leaders don't just govern—they **mentor, stabilize, and serve**. Their presence often leads to safer societies, stronger institutions, healthier families, and more cohesive communities. When men lead from maturity, not insecurity or domination, **everyone—regardless of gender—thrives.** Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI) is an international men's organization. You can also [visit our website ](https://www.mentordiscoverinspire.org/) to find out more about us. There is a form there which can help find an MDI Team in your area. If you fill out the form we will get back to you about starting the process of joining an MDI Team.

An Authentic, Trusting & Powerful Men's Circle
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00 AMMany of us arrive at MDI looking for something. At this point in our lives we have had several challenges. Some that have made us better, some that have rocked the foundation of everything we know and experience in our daily lives. We have felt isolated, alone, burdened, broken even. I was unsure that anything outside of me could hold solutions, or that it was possible for me to learn new ways of being that would connect me with other men-that I could find a place where I could develop into mature masculinity to be able to not only solve some of my problems, but learn how to lead teams of men. This begs a question: How is the world better off with Mature Masculine Leadership, and what is in it for me? Here are a few answers. If your interest is peaked, consider reaching out to us, claim your future... The world is significantly better off with **Mature Masculine Leaders** because such leadership brings a balanced, grounded, and principled approach to power, responsibility, and service. Here's how this benefits society: Mature masculine leaders typically embody **emotional regulation, self-mastery, and integrity**. This creates more stable governments, organizations, and families. These leaders don’t react impulsively or let ego drive decisions—they respond with clarity, long-term thinking, and accountability. *They become anchors in chaos.* The benefit to the world is **transformational**. Mature masculine leaders don't just govern—they **mentor, stabilize, and serve**. Their presence often leads to safer societies, stronger institutions, healthier families, and more cohesive communities. When men lead from maturity, not insecurity or domination, **everyone—regardless of gender—thrives.** Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI) is an international men's organization. You can also [visit our website ](https://www.mentordiscoverinspire.org/) to find out more about us. There is a form there which can help find an MDI Team in your area. If you fill out the form we will get back to you about starting the process of joining an MDI Team.

Corporate Girls Who Brunch @ The Wooden Spoon
Sun, Oct 18, 6:00 PMJoin us for the first Corporate Girls Who Brunch meetup! Come enjoy brunch, meet other ambitious women, and have real conversations about careers, navigating the corporate world, and everything in between. Whether you’re new to your career, considering your next move, or simply looking to expand your circle, there’s a seat at the table for you. No pressure, no formal networking — just good food, good conversations, and new connections. 🥂✨ 📍 Wooden Spoon — 2172 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 🕚 11:00 AM-1:00PM
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