Why it matters
Informal founder-to-founder meetups like this are where early hiring, cofounder, and deal conversations in the AI startup scene actually happen, complementing more formal talk-driven events.
The tokenmaxxing angle
A room full of AI founders and builders is a direct sampling ground for how early-stage teams are actually managing model costs and agent spend day to day, outside of any formal talk.
From the organizers
Hosted by Juanita Alvarez (Founder & CEO, Ciph Lab) at Headlands Brewing's Westbrae Beer Garden in Berkeley, a 12-minute walk from North Berkeley BART.