​Join us for an engaging discussion with industry leaders at some of the most notable growth engines as we explore the impact of accelerators, incubators, and venture studios on Los Angeles' dynamic startup landscape. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how these entities help foster innovation, provide critical resources, and accelerate the growth of early-stage companies. Hear from our line-up of leading experts, to be announced, and enjoy plenty of time for networking over light bites and drinks. This event it a must-attend for anyone involved in the LA startup ecosystem.

​Hosted by Reitler, Puzzle, and Sydecar:

​​Reitler is a leading Venture Capital law firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Princeton, representing both emerging companies and venture investors across the US and internationally. Consistently ranked Top 10 in Venture Capital deal activity per Pitchbook's Global League Tables, and most recently ranked by Chambers in the Startups & Emerging Companies category, Reitler is a leading provider to the venture community. We have worked on thousands of venture financings since our founding and bring that wealth of experience to our clients in achieving their goals efficiently. We counsel on financings at every stage in the venture asset class: from seed, to Series A, to growth equity, to mid-market buy out work. For more information, visit www.reitlerlaw.com.

​Sydecar is on a mission to make private markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid by standardizing how investment vehicles are created and executed.

​Sydecar is a frictionless deal execution platform for venture capitalists. By pioneering a standardized approach to private investing, we enable capital allocators to identify and back entrepreneurs who are changing the world. Our platform reliably handles back-office operations, automating banking, compliance, contracts, tax, and reporting so that our customers can focus on making deals and building relationships.

You are invited to a Founder & VC Mixer event hosted by Brex, Puzzle and Newmark to connect with fellow professionals and be part of a thriving community in San Francisco Bay area during #TechWeek.

​​This will be a highly curated group of founders and VCs, and there will be flowing 🥂 and delicious 🍣, breathtaking views of the city and conversation starters. You'll leave with new friends, business connections, and new thoughts on how to hit that next level of personal or company growth.

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

​Please RSVP, space is limited.​​

​Event Details:

​​📆 Date: October 10, 2024

​​⏰ Time: 3:00 PM

​​ 🌁 Where is it? Location to be announced soon. (in SF)

​​​​ 😎 Who is coming? Join us and other founders, operators, and investors for a fun night of conversations, and connections.

​What to expect? 🥂 Fireside Chat + Networking/ Happy Hour

​​Hope to see you there.

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​Brex is the financial stack that scales with startups from MVP to IPO - and beyond. This free software stack includes business accounts, bill pay, corporate credit cards, expense management software, business travel and founder community. 33% of the venture backed economy uses Brex.

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​​​Puzzle is the modern QuickBooks replacement, designed to help startups master their finances with real-time insights and key metrics like burn rate, runway, ARR/MRR, all in one platform. Impress your investors and nail your finances.

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Newmark specializes in guiding startups and businesses through the real estate process, supporting them from leasing to acquisition with our market expertise and client-focused approach. With global insights and a commitment to excellence, Newmark is the go-to partner for navigating leasing and business goals.

​​A note to prospective guests:
Admitted guests will be notified by way of event approval (with calendar invite). Invites are non-transferable. No +1s allowed as space is limited in size. Additional correspondence will be sent leading up to the eve

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• ​​​​​​​You will be considerate, respectful, and follow the event venue’s rules and policies, and applicable laws.
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• ​​​​​​​Attendees who violate this code of conduct will be asked to leave, and may be denied admittance to future events.

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​Welcome to SF #TechWeek, and this year, we’re bringing you something truly special 💥

​Mark your calendars for October 8th and join us for the SF #TechWeek Meetup, co-hosted by Puzzle & AWS.

​This isn’t just another event—it's where the Future of Finance takes center stage, and you’ll be front row! We’ve assembled a powerhouse lineup of the most influential financial leaders to dive deep into the Cutting-edge Innovations reshaping the Financial Landscape. Trust us, you won’t want to miss these insights!

​🎙️ Meet Our Mind-Blowing Speakers

​Moderator - Seema Amble, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz

​ - Sasha Orloff, Co-Founder & CEO of Puzzle, modern accounting software for ambitious founders to automate and simplify bookkeeping, and keeping all your data investor-ready

​- Siqi Chen, CEO of Runway, modern and intuitive way to model, plan, and align your business for everyone on your team

​- Brad Armstrong, SVP of Business Development & Corporate Development at Rippling, a workforce management system that eliminates the friction from running a business

​Get your questions ready—this is your chance to learn from the very best in the industry!

​Agenda

​5:30 PM: Registration & Networking

​6:00 - 6:45 PM: Panel Discussion

​6:45 - 7:00 PM: Q&A

​7:00 - 8:00 PM: Networking, Snacks & Drinks

​Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot now and be part of the conversation!

​About Puzzle

​Puzzle is an easy-to-use alternative to QuickBooks, perfect for startups. With quick setup in 2-3 minutes and integrations with major financial tools (banks, credit cards, payroll, HR), it simplifies accounting, and you get essential metrics like cash flow, burn rate, and revenue in real time. No more spreadsheets—manage your finances in a few clicks and impress investors. Stop playing the guessing game; get smart about managing your business for a chance to WIN!

​About AWS

​Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services - now widely known as cloud computing. The ultimate benefit of cloud computing, and AWS, is the ability to leverage a new business model and turn capital infrastructure expenses into variable costs. Businesses no longer need to plan and procure servers and other IT resources weeks or months in advance. Using AWS, businesses can take advantage of Amazon's expertise and economies of scale to access resources when their business needs them, delivering results faster and at a lower cost.

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/

​Join us for an in-person conversation with leaders from Notion and Puzzle to discuss the challenges and tactics for hiring a building a strong engineering team in today's market.

Speakers:
Shir Yehoshua, Notion AI Engineering Lead, Notion (former Waymo, Google)
Radha Shenoy, VP of Engineering, Puzzle (former Plato, GitHub, TuneIn)

Moderated by Sasha Orloff, Co-Founder & CEO, Puzzle

​​There will be light bites, beverages, and time to mingle.

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

​​​About Notion: Notion blends your everyday work tools into one. Thousands of startups use Notion as their connected workspace for everything from fundraising to engineering specs to new hire onboarding. Eligible startups receive up to 6 months free of Notion with unlimited AI, a value of over $6,000! Access the limitless power of Notion AI to build and scale your company and team with one tool.

​​About Puzzle: Founders need to do more than just build great products, they must also understand their business operations, strategy, technology, industry, and financials in order to build an enduring company. At Puzzle, we are building the next generation of accounting software: a system of financial intelligence that helps founders make better business decisions. It's time to complete the missing piece of the modern financial stack.

​As Paul Graham wisely put it, "Raising money is the second hardest part of starting a startup."

​Fundraising is a critical challenge for founders, demanding immense effort, time, and dedication. To help you navigate this complex process, Notion & Puzzle are teaming up to guide you through it with confidence.

​Join us for an exclusive workshop where we unveil our Startup Pre-Fundraising Checklist—a comprehensive Notion template designed to get you fundraise-ready. Sasha Orloff, Co-Founder & CEO of Puzzle, will guide you through it, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your fundraising journey.

​About Sasha Orloff

​Sasha is a serial founder whose ventures have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital and debt, and Puzzle is his most ambitious yet. Having started his founder journey at YC, Sasha frequently fields questions from founders about how to prepare effectively for fundraising. To address these common challenges and streamline the preparation process, Sasha designs templates on Notion.

About Notion: Notion blends your everyday work tools into one. Thousands of startups use Notion as their connected workspace for everything from fundraising to engineering specs to new hire onboarding. Eligible startups receive up to 6 months free of Notion with unlimited AI, a value of over $6,000! Access the limitless power of Notion AI to build and scale your company and team with one tool.

​​About Puzzle: Founders need to do more than just build great products, they must also understand their business operations, strategy, technology, industry, and financials in order to build an enduring company. At Puzzle, we are building the next generation of accounting software: a system of financial intelligence that helps founders make better business decisions. It's time to complete the missing piece of the modern financial stack.

​The South Park Commons community of founders, operators, and engineering leaders is so excited to partner with our friends at Puzzle & Mercury to host a breakfast & networking gathering for New York City's up & coming WomenX builders & entrepreneurs.​Space is limited, so if you'd like to bring a plus one, please have them RSVP as well.‍

​🎉 Hey Tech Founders! ​Get ready for an electrifying start to Tech Week in Seattle! ​YoungTech Seattle is teaming up with Databricks & Puzzle 🧩 to bring you an exclusive breakfast event for technical founders & co-founders. ​🍳 Mingle over a delicious breakfast, dive into the unique challenges of your role, and soak in the breathtaking views from the 22nd floor of the iconic Smith Tower. It's the perfect setting to spark inspiration and connections.

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​J.P. Morgan, NEA, and Puzzle are hosting a special gathering for female leaders in tech in Flatiron. ​​This isn't your typical happy hour; our goal is to make space for meaningful connection amidst the craziness of NY Tech Week. This will be a highly curated group of female founders, operators, and VCs, and there will be flowing 🥂, 🍣, and conversation starters. You'll leave with new friends, business connections, and new thoughts on how to hit that next level of personal or company growth.

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You're invited to an exclusive house party in Greenwich Village, NYC, on Sunday, June 2, at 6 PM. Come meet new friends and experienced YC founders who have been there and done that. ​We'll have a 'best pizza in NYC' tasting with amazing views of Washington Square Park, and a few rounds of billiards for good measure.

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