🌉 SF Tech Pulse: From Economic Forums to Bio-Optimization

The month of May has brought a fresh wave of ambition to the Bay Area, and I’ve been blown away by the quality of projects everyone is spinning up. It’s a privilege to facilitate a space where builders can find the right rooms to be in. 🥳

This month’s selection is all about looking ahead - whether that's through the lens of global economics, the next frontier of human longevity, or the rich cultural movements that keep our community vibrant. Here is your roadmap over the upcoming weeks:

📈 SVEF 2026: Silicon Valley Economic Forum

• 📅 Date: May 15th & May 16th

• ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PDT

• 📍 Location: CreaTV, San Jose, CA

• 🎟️ Promo: Use BuzzCode “BUZZ20” for 20% OFF or “BUZZ50” for 50% OFF (after inviting 3 friends).

• 📝 Description: A premier 2-day experience bringing together founders, investors, and global leaders to turn high-impact conversations into partnerships.

🔮 The Future of You Ft. Daniel Kraft, MD

• 📅 Date: May 28th

• ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PDT

• 📍 Location: The Park James Hotel, Menlo Park

• 📝 Description: A deep-dive fireside chat with Stanford/Harvard-trained physician-scientist Daniel Kraft on moving from reactive healthcare to AI-augmented longevity.

🌍 Afro Fest Bay Area 2026

• 📅 Date: May 30th

• ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PDT

• 📍 Location: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

• 📝 Description: An immersive celebration of African culture featuring live music, traditional drumming, fashion, and authentic cuisine.

Capacity for these events is limited and waitlists are expected to move quickly. If you're looking to expand your network or your perspective this month, now is the time to lock in your spot. Can't wait to see what comes out of these sessions! 🎉

Are you leaning toward the high-level networking in San Jose or the biotech deep dive in Menlo Park?