SF New Tech

Hey Bay Area friends! It’s in the air! Our final IITA hike for innovators and trailblazers of the year is on Saturday, December 16 as we hit a 5.2 mile loop above Rodeo Beach. Dogs OK! Hope you can make it! Pls share!

IITA: 12.16: Rodeo Beach Loop · Luma It's In The Air! Get ready for adventure on the trails up above Rodeo Beach! Let's stretch out before the holidaze take over! For this hike we'll explore the beautiful Rodeo Beach, Miwok...

Let’s hike on Sat! Who’s in?!!

IITA: 11.11: Mt. Tam Loop · Luma It's In The Air on Mt. Tam! A hiking club with a tech meetup problem! Get ready for a climb! Join the IITA hiking crew as we take on the challenging yet rewarding 5 mile loop in Mount Tamalpais...

We’re hiking a 5-mile loop on Mt. Tam on Saturday! Come with us! DM me for a comp code!

IITA: 11.11: Mt. Tam Loop · Luma It's In The Air on Mt. Tam! A hiking club with a tech meetup problem! Get ready for a climb! Join the IITA hiking crew as we take on the challenging yet rewarding 5 mile loop in Mount Tamalpais...

Get ready for a climb! It’s In The Air!

11.11.23

Register @ http://lu.ma/tamloop

Can't wait to see you as we take on the challenging yet rewarding 5 mile loop in Mount Tamalpais State Park!

This popular moderately difficult trail gains over 1,500 feet in elevation. We'll start on the Matt Davis Trail, ascending through lush forests with occasional glimpses of the Bay.

At West Point Inn we'll take a break, fuel up, and take in the sweeping views. The Railroad Grade Fire Road wraps around the hillsides as we keep an eye out for mountain bikers before descending Gravity Car Trail back to the trailhead.

With the IITA Smart Hikes matchmaking, you're sure to meet interesting people along the way!

Let's challenge ourselves on this iconic Mount Tam hike and celebrate after with drinks at Mountain Home Inn.

​Date: Saturday, November 11

​Time: Meet at 10:30am

​Duration: 2-3 hours

​Location: Meet at Throckmorton Fire Station driveway in Mill Valley

​Trail Highlights:

​ 📏 5 mile loop

​ ⛰️ 1,500 ft elevation gain

​ ⚠️ Moderate difficulty

​ 🥾 Matt Davis, Nora, Railroad Grade, Gravity Car Trails

​ 😍 Panoramic views from West Point Inn

​🚶‍♂️Hikers are responsible for themselves

​💡 Deploying Smart Hikes matchmaking!

​What to Bring: Lunch/snacks, plenty of water, layers, hiking shoes, poles optional

​Dogs: 🚫 Not officially allowed (sorry)

No agenda aside from bringing adventurous spirits together to explore the natural beauty of the Bay Area!

See you soon!

IITA: 11.11: Mt. Tam Loop · Luma It's In The Air on Mt. Tam! A hiking club with a tech meetup problem! Get ready for a climb! Join the IITA hiking crew as we take on the challenging yet rewarding 5 mile loop in Mount Tamalpais...

So I think I lent my big countdown clock of SFNT fame to someone … and I don’t remember who it was! If you have please it let me know!! 🤪

Great news for anyone interested in the LG webOS Hackathon - we've extended the submission deadline to September 27th! There's still time to apply and showcase your innovative solutions for the webOS platform. This is a unique chance to push the boundaries of connected devices and digital experiences around the globe!

We're calling on developers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and innovators to bring their ideas to life on webOS. The possibilities span healthcare, gaming, entertainment, sustainability, AI, smart homes, and more.

Finalists will get to pitch Thomas Yoon’s CEO of LG North America, and build a business around their concepts!

Unlock the potential of webOS and shape the future of connected technology. Submit your hackathon application now before the new 9/27 deadline: https://www.lgnova.com/innofest/webos-hackathon

If you ever wanted to see your creation on millions of large displays worldwide, this is your chance to show us what you've got! 💪

Call for Hackathon Participants Take the Smart TV to the next level. Apply to participate in the LG webOS hackathon. We're looking for new ideas that will push the boundaries of how we view the Smart TV.

Hi SFNT people! We're getting close to Last Call! Don't sleep on this opportunity! Cheers!

Myles

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TL;DR: Call for developers and big idea thinkers! LG is opening up development of its Smart TV webOS via an elite hackathon to re-imagine TVs of the future. Meet with LG's CEO! Time sensitive! For more info and to apply, please visit: https://www.lgnova.com/innofest/webos-hackathon
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LG recently unveiled plans to transform smart TVs through its webOS platform into the success of WebOS, setting the stage for innovators and big thinkers to shape the future of entertainment!

LG is now seeking the next big webOS apps and services that will change how people experience TV and is inviting developers and dreamers to apply to share their ideas!

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to reimagine smart TV experiences alongside LG's top experts!
But you need to act quick! Spots are limited and applications need to be in by 9/24 to be considered.
LG top brass will review all concepts and finalists will be selected to participate in the virtual hackathon, complete with engineer support, and will be invited to pitch their ideas on stage at LG’s Nova’s Innovation Festival taking place in San Francisco on October 25 & 26, 2023.

Rewards!
* Demo your innovation at LG’s renowned Innovation Festival on 10/25* Top 3 visionaries bag a premium LG TV & a golden ticket to LG's vast resources
* Propel your idea onto millions of screens worldwide* Access LG’s powerful webOS platform used by millions globally
* Pitch concepts directly to LG's CEO, Thomas Yoon and senior management

LG is leading a revolution in smart TVs and seeking the next big webOS innovations. This hackathon is a special chance to play a role in shaping entertainment's future.

For more info and to apply, please visit: https://www.lgnova.com/innofest/webos-hackathon

This is a unique chance to work directly with LG's engineers to bring your smart TV vision to life and get hands-on with industry-leading technology. Let's redefine TV together!

Thank you team! Please holler with any questions! And please share this with anyone you think could run with this opportunity!

Imagine waltzing into a room to demo your genius smart TV invention. Sitting there? The CEO of LG Electronics North America - Thomas Yoon himself! 😮

Are you a developer constantly dreaming up innovative ways to elevate the smart TV experience? LG wants to hear your vision!

I'm thrilled to share that LG is hosting an elite hackathon focused on sparking the next evolution of webOS Smart TVs... and I'm running it! This is your chance to showcase game-changing apps, captivating interfaces, and never-before-seen webOS integrations.

The grand finale will commence @ LG Nova's awe-inspiring Innovation Festival in San Francisco on 10/25. The top developers chosen from those who applied will pitch Mr. Yoon on how their app or service will revolutionize webOS and Smart TVs around the globe!

A 30-year LG legend, Mr. Yoon holds the keys to transform your innovation into a next-gen smart TV revelation seen by millions globally! 📺🌎

Very few get this VIP chance to impress the forefront decision-maker for webOS Smart TVs!

If you live to elevate experiences through technology, apply to the hackathon by 9/24: https://www.lgnova.com/innofest/hackathon-interest - we want to hear from you!

I encourage sharing this with talented developers and creators who deserve this career-rocketing, once-in-a-lifetime honor! This is the real deal!

Let's redefine TV together - Woohoo! 🚀

LG NOVA Innovation Festival 2023 - Hackathon Application Working on an idea to take the Smart TV to the next level. Apply to participate in the LG webOS hackathon. We're looking for new ideas that will push the boundaries of the Smart TV.

Hackathon Invite! Let's Hack Smart TVs Together! (Apply by 9/20)

Hey SFNT Innovators!

I'm leading organic marketing for LG's webOS hackathon and I've got an incredible opportunity to share!

Ever dream of reshaping the way the world experiences TV??

Seize this opportunity to showcase your brilliance! From innovative apps to groundbreaking business concepts and interactive TV experiences, present your Smart TV vision at LG's esteemed Innovation Festival on October 25th in SF, CA!

Smart TVs aren't just for watching, but for connecting, learning, and exploring, or whatever else you can dream up!

Why You Shouldn't Miss This:
* Collaborate with LG’s finest engineers
* Pioneer innovations on the webOS platform
* Chance to pitch to LG Electronics NA's CEO, Thomas Yoon

Rewards:
* Top 3 visionaries bag a premium LG TV & a golden ticket to LG's vast resources
* Propel your idea onto millions of screens worldwide

SF's tech brilliance + LG's platform = Innovations!

Time's ticking! Applications close on September 20th.

Want to make a dent? Hit here: https://www.lgnova.com/innofest/hackathon-interest

SF New Tech, let's lead the Smart TV Revolution together!

Cheers!

Myles

Hey team! I would love to connect with anyone producing an event in the next few months. I’ve been brewing something your attendees will LOVE. Holler back, you won’t be disappointed! (Feel free to share!)

Thank you everyone! We did this together!!! ❤️✌🏻

For over a decade, SF New Tech was the glue that brought together Silicon Valley's brightest minds and most promising startups. As founder and "ring leader" of this storied community, I'm filled with pride at what we accomplished together.

At its peak, SF New Tech fostered a 50,000-strong community of engineers, founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts. We vetted and gave a platform to over 1000 startups, hosting 300+ events that sold 55,000 tickets.

Our events often took place at an unmarked nightclub on the edge of town - the true underbelly of the scene. We had a taco truck outside and cheap drinks inside. The magic transpired on stage and in the connections made among attendees. Careers were changed, money was raised, startups were discovered, dream jobs were found.

SF New Tech pioneered the concept of a live startup launch platform where entrepreneurs could demo their latest innovations in front of the people who mattered most. We were the first of our kind and spawned an entire industry of pitch events and communities.

Our stage hosted future tech giants like Waze, Twilio, Splunk, Stripe, Twitch, Evernote, and 23andMe in their early days. Sponsors and partners included AT&T, Cisco, Microsoft, PayPal, and The New York Times.

You can relive the magic by watching over 100 original pitch videos in our video library: https://youtube.com/

Or check out the whole SFNT era archive here! https://muralapp.io/myles-weissleder

But more important than any statistic was the spirit of community SF New Tech fostered. We kept Silicon Valley humming with optimism, creativity, and camaraderie through good times and bad. Launching a startup can be a lonely endeavor, but at SF New Tech, founders found cheerleaders, mentors, beta testers, and lifelong friends.

If you were part of the SF New Tech community, I'd love for you to share your stories in the comments! Let's reminisce and celebrate this special era together.

I'm honored to have led this community during such a pivotal time. The connections and momentum we built together rippled outwards, cementing the Bay Area's reputation as the world's startup hub. Though times change, I know the spirit of openness, innovation, and community that defined SF New Tech lives on in Silicon Valley and beyond. We have so much to be proud of!

Cc: Matthew M. Gonzales Jimmy Giliberti Greg C. Viloria Brian Frost Sean Manchester Derek Hena Liberty Madison Amy Higgins Paul Kent Heather Meeker Chris Heuer Brian Solis Brian Zisk

Myles Weissleder - Community Leadership | Mural View Myles Weissleder's professional portfolio and best work on Mural.

Step into a world where ideas take flight and innovation blooms amidst nature's embrace. Join us on a transformative hiking journey, where we'll exchange thoughts, connect with visionaries, and explore the boundless possibilities! 🌿🌄

IITA: 07.23: Sausalito Super Loop!

📍Hike Details

📅 Date: July 23
⏰ Time: Meet at 11:00 am, start at 11:30 am sharp!
⏳ Duration: Return by 4-5:00 pm
🍻 Post-hike beer & hang out @ Travis Marina bar!

Register for trailhead and special meeting spot!
http://lu.ma/iita0723

We'll kick off our journey at a special meeting spot and embark on this super-exciting adventure. Register to find out where we are meeting.

We'll start our adventure on the service road and pass directly underneath the approach to the Golden Gate Bridge, and then we'll ascend and officially enter the Coastal trail.

This scenic path will wrap around the hillside, leading us to Engagement Hill, way above it all. After soaking in the stunning views, we'll make our descent and cross over the grassy knoll atop the Robin Williams Tunnel. As we continue, we'll navigate the other side of the ridge and will dip down through Edwards Ave to Alexander Ave, briefly, before heading towards Battery Cavalo and Battery Yates. Finally, we'll loop back to our starting point. Icy cold beers await at Travis Marina, post hike!

This adventure offers a mix of terrain, including road/concrete sections, single tracks, and some challenging, steep spots. It’s a bear but it’s worth it! This is not an "easy" hike!

🗒️ Hike Notes

🤡 Hike leader: Myles Weissleder
🚩 Total mileage: 4.85 miles
⛰️ Total elevation: ~850 feet
☀️ Limited shade, so come prepared
🚫 No bathroom facilities
🅿️ Ample, free parking available
🐕 No dogs allowed on Coastal Trail (sorry!)
🚶‍♂️ Hikers are responsible for themselves

No agenda aside from bringing social and inquisitive innovators together in the air!

AI-powered Smart Hike matching will be deployed!

Register for trailhead and special meeting spot!
http://lu.ma/iita0723

IITA: 07.23: Sausalito Super Loop! · Luma It's In The Air! This hike will be an ADVENTURE! Who's in?! Join us on an exhilarating adventure on the Sausalito Super Loop (my name for it!) that has been right under your nose this whole...

East Bay! It’s in the air! Stretch your legs with us on Sunday! 12:30 start!

IITA: 06.04: East Bay: Acalanes Ridge Open Space · Luma Discover a Community of Inspired Innovators, Explorers, and Trailblazers! It's In The Air is an exclusive, curated community of inspired and passionate people who build things in tech,...

We are all in with It's In The Air! Ready to get outside? Our second journey UP will be in coastal Sausalito in the Marin Headlands on Sunday, May 21st! Experience Applied Serendipity with our AI-Powered Hiker Matching! Join us! http://www.itsintheair.world

IITA: 05.21: Coastal Sausalito: AI-Applied Serendipity Awaits!

​Meet at the trailhead at 12:15 pm
Start at 12:30 sharp!
Return to trailhead by 3:30
Aprés beer, TBD at 4:30

​Register for the trailhead, parking, and hiking location.

This trail is EASY and WIDE! It's a nearly 3-mile loop on the coast. Expect big skies, green hills, and vast ocean views.

​The total hike is about 2-3 hours with a break for BYO snacks/lunch midway.

Hike Notes:
​* There's little-to-no shade on this trail.
* There are bathroom facilities nearby
* There is ample, free parking.
* Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed.

​We will gather for an after-hike beer. Details TBD!

​No agenda aside from bringing social and inquisitive innovators together in the air!

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​It's In The Air is an exclusive, curated gathering and community of inspired and passionate people who build things in tech, media, finance, social good, and the arts who come together to get outside, discover new ideas, and meet new people while reaching new peaks.

It's kind of like a hiking club with a tech meetup problem.

Let's go!

http://www.itsintheair.world

It's In The Air Get outside!

So great! Here’s a hint of who’s joining us so far on the trail for It's In The Air's inaugural hike on April 23, in Mill Valley, CA.

* I'm a designer with a focus on climate, data science and storytelling.
* I partner with owner/founders to run and build their companies.
* I work for a large bank building startups in adjacent spaces for them.
* I’m a multimedia pioneer and executive coach.
* I am an expert in payments and risk management. I am starting a company in the cross border payments area.
* I work on marketplaces. Primarily supply-side strategy and business operations.
* I'm a writer, editor, radio storyteller and community manager. I am especially interested in kids and technology. I'm a Mom of a 13-year-old.
* I am an expert assembling remote (and hybrid) teams and making them super effective.
* I lead global architecture for a Fortune 100 company.

If you're local to SF and think fresh air and inspiring people are a good mix, you're invited to join us too.

It's In The Air Get outside!

Well, this is cool! What a great day for growth, connectivity, social impact, innovation, awareness, and the activation of ideas among the wonders of nature!

Big news from our ol' trusty SF New Tech Meetup, the OG “tech meetup” as we welcome the leadership of the venerable Bobby Fishkin!

Here's what I just sent to our members @ meetup.com/sfnewtech

Woohoo!

- Myles

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Subject: Introducing Bobby Fishkin - and a new lift-off for SF New Tech!

Hello SFNT -

Today is a big day! Today, I am proudly handing a set of SF New Tech keys over to my friend and colleague Bobby Fishkin, who’ll be stepping in to co-lead our Meetup group into the future!

Bobby is an amazing all-around individual who’s also a Chief Doer at CrowdDoing, an incredible organization firmly based on the creation of social impact, sustainable social innovation and social enterprise. Amazing stuff! He's got big things planned outside and in!

I’ve known, worked for, played with, and trusted Bobby for many years and I am honored to see where he can take our merry group of Bay Area tech lovin’ innovation-forward thinkers and doers.

I know y’all have been itching for some engagement! Bobby is going to put our group in gear and spark new, powerful ideas and actions into the world in the process. Just watch! Keep your eyes peeled and your spam filters checked!

SF may be slightly under the weather, but the world never stopped. Old systems have been optimized by new systems. And, guess what? That’s a GREAT thing! Vivå Evolution! See you out there!

Cheers!
Myles

PS: Don’t be a stranger! I’m not far. Find me here: [email protected]

PPS: Now organizing small, special hiking groups in Marin. See what’s brewing In the Air @ thehighertide.com

SF New Tech (San Francisco, CA) Monthly event to discuss and show-and-tell new technology! Geeks, inventors, new companies with cool products and ANYONE curious about new tech is welcome.Visit us online @ http://www.sfnewtech.comHer

Storytime! It’s amazing bearing witness to how ideas take shape over time to become pillars and industry drivers. It’s also amazing to get invited into a pre-IPO round along the way. (You too, read on!)

At SF New Tech we were blessed to be on the bleeding edge of tech as we provided innovators a formidable (and incredibly fun!) outlet to show off their new ideas, projects, and companies.

In 2010, a very young Italian company with a silly name applied to demo on stage. I remember meeting its CTO, Paolo Privitera, a few weeks prior and was impressed by him so I slotted “Doochoo” for a demo of their nascent survey tool… and that’s where this story begins.

As it turned out, Doochoo’s demo was the least favorite of all that night. The audience panned it --“didn’t do it for me!” -- and Doochoo faded away, or at least that’s what we thought. Ha!

Meanwhile, Paolo and I, both with a passion for helping people rise up through events/data/access, not only became fast friends, we’ve continued to conspire together across multiple projects, like Evensi (acquired by Events.com) and 1521 Ventures.

Doochoo evolved from its humble roots, through the years, and became core technology that eventually pivoted and got renamed Pick1, then acquired by Evensi, is now about to go public on Nasdaq in 2023 after its recent acquisition by Events.com!

It wasn’t a straight path. Not in the least. But Paolo kept his leadership strong throughout, and from a 10,000-foot view, the journey from Doochoo to IPO makes a lot of sense:

Doochoo: Dynamic Surveys > Opinion Data + Social Data > Pivoted and got renamed to Pick1

Pick1: Social Data > Audience Analytics > Interest-based AI > Acquired by Evensi

Evensi: Global Events Aggregator > AI-Driven Social and Event/Interest-Based Data > World’s Largest Events Marketing and Discovery Platform > Acquired by Events.com

Events.com: … > 2023 IPO on Nasdaq > BOOM!

Pretty fantastic if you ask me!

Please join me in congratulating Paolo! What an impeccable story of how, with patience and fortitude, ideas can grow into a universal force!

And ... Since I’ve played a small role in this journey, I have been given the privilege to share a very special and rare opportunity!

If you have any interest in investing in a pre-IPO family and friends round of Events.com— you are invited to inquire further and join the journey! PM me.

The Doochoo story lives on!

👊🏻

Always on the Rise

Hello SF New Tech people! Remember all the good times we used to have together? It's storytime!

As most of you probably know, I've been a tech-centric community builder and instigator for most of my career. I've had some really good years and, well, some really bad ones. So far, 2022 has been one of those really bad years.

In late 2021 I was recruited by the CEO of a tiny, unknown alternative investing platform that drank up my grand vision to create a community layer as a basis for long-term customer value. Once I arrived on the scene, however, I was handed a 630-page document from the Securities Exchange Commission and was told to figure out what meets federal compliance laws and what doesn't. Turned out, most all of what I wanted to bring to the table on the community front was a non-starter. Needless to say, my tenure there didn't last long.

Since, I've had months-long, multi-pronged interviews with a number of companies, and just when I thought I rang the bell, I learned they decided to change directions: "We decided to hire internally" .... "We need to hire more diversity"(!)

The most frustrating part of this is how I've managed to be self-employed for nearly two decades and now I feel like I just graduated college and am applying for my first job. The traditional model for finding opportunities is completely broken.
The purpose of this note is to eat my pride and to broadcast out into my network (all of you wonderful people!) that I could use a little confidence boost as I continue this slog.

But more so, I would love referrals to anyone looking for an experienced community marketing and public affairs guy who's been-there-done-that as the fearless leader of SF's largest and most-loved tech community for over a decade, and one of the founding fathers of the first real social network, Meetup.com. And much more!

If you think you can help, please visit me at http://www.mylesweissleder.com for more texture on my professional life. Please be sure to click the big blue button to view my portfolio!

My perfect situation is teaming up with a handful of super-bright and creative world-changers who push back against the status quo to make magic. (I'm not really a corporate guy!)

Thank you all. You mean the world to me! 🙂

Myles Weissleder Hello! Thanks for popping over! I recently freed up from a senior marketing role at an alternative investment platform that ultimately wasn't in a position to leverage community as a business pillar. C'est la vie for them... but good for you! If your organization is looking to optimize its current c...