Practical Information
We’re excited to welcome you to Mesh San Francisco.
This page has everything you need to know for the experience.
We’ll keep updating it, so stay tuned and get ready for unforgettable days in San Francisco.
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Get ready for a memorable weekend in the Bay Area
Full programme
Dive into days built for connection
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October 5th
SF Morning Run - Hosted by Mesh Collective
06:30 – 07:00 (for the early birds)SF Surf - Hosted by Creandum
09:00 – 13:00SF Hike - Hosted by Inception Fund & byFounders
13:00 – 17:00Welcome Dinner - Hosted by IVP & Khosla @ Shack15
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October 6th – The Day:
SF Morning Run - Hosted by Mesh Collective
06:30 – 07:30Breakfast @ Shack15
08:00 – 09:00SF Bike Ride - Hosted by NEA & Kinnevik
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Sauna & Cold Plunge - Hosted by Spintop & ACME
09:00 – 13:00Lunch hosted by Ben Horowitz & a16z @ a16z
13:00 – 15:00Content & Meetings @ Shack15
On Stage
15:25 – Intro, by Anders MjåsetAnders Mjåset // Mesh // Founder & CEO
15:30 – Setting the fundament to build global AI companies – by OpenAI
Speaker TBD // OpenAI // TBD
15:50 – Scaling in the US – interviewed by Oliver Molander // Zenith Ventures // General Partner
Lukas Saari // Tandem Health // Founder & CEO
Erik Bernhardson // Modal Labs // Founder & CEO
16:10 – The changing American VC market and how to work it – interviewed by Jørn Lyseggen // Meltwater & Shack15 // Founder & Chairman
Lila Tretikov // NEA // Partner
Josh Coyne // Kleiner Perkins // Partner
Jai Sajnani // Khosla // Partner
Vedant Suri // General Catalyst // Partner
16:30 – The European VC market and how it’s changing – Interviewed by Sara Rywe // byFounders // General Partner
Carl Fritjofsson // Creandum // General Partner
Anna Adlarsson // Kinnevik // Partner
Alex Fayette // ACME // General Partner
Shravan Narayen // IVP // Partner
The Founders’ Dinners - Hosted by Frumtak, Node, Luminar, Snö, Alliance, Sandwater
17:00 – 19:00VC Bar Crawl - Hosted by Kleiner Perkins & General Catalyst
19:00 – 21:00Afterparty - Hosted by DNB @ JAX Vineyards Tasting Room
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October 7th - 10th - Techweek:
For those staying, there is Techweek, where we can help you get access to interesting events and dinners.
The guest list
We are gathering a group of exceptional founders and investors. See who's joining us and read up!
Sign up for SF Activities
We will have activities on Sunday and Monday. These are key parts of the program, to make us connect on a personal level. You need to sign up for the activities you want to attend in their luma events - links below.
Seats are limited and we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.
Sunday, October 5
Morning Run (06:30 – 07:30)
Morning Surf (09:00 – 13:00) [Hosted by Creandum]
Hike (13:00 – 17:00) [Hosted by Inception Fund and byFounders ]
Monday, October 6
Morning Run (06:30 – 07:30)
Choose one of the following (parallel sessions):
Bike Ride (09:00 – 13:00) [Hosted by NEA and Kinnevik]
Sauna & Cold Plunge (09:00 – 13:00) [Hosted by Spintop and ACME]
Arrival & Accommodation in SF
We recommend that you arrive on the 3/4th Oct, and that you stay until the 8th Oct. That way, you will be able to attend the full program on Sunday (5th), and you will have time for Techweek and VC meetings on the 7-8 Oct.
We recommend that you stay within walking distance from the Ferry Building, our main venue and starting point for various activities. Below are some hotels nearby:
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☆☆☆☆☆ (5 stars)
8.7 “Fabulous” on Booking
Luxury eco-conscious hotel with nature-inspired design, wellness amenities, and upscale service along the Embarcadero.
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☆☆☆☆ (4 stars)
8.5 “Very good” on Booking
Modern, spacious hotel with waterfront views and great business amenities~8 min walk to SHACK15 (0.5 km)
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☆☆☆☆ (4 stars)
8.2 “Very Good” on Booking
Boutique waterfront hotel with modern, cozy rooms and excellent bay views, right on the Embarcadero.
~8 min walk to SHACK15 (0.6 km)Book Now
Discount code: shack15 -
☆☆☆☆ (4 stars)
9.0 “Wonderful” on Booking
Sophisticated boutique-style hotel with contemporary design and a welcoming atmosphere in the Financial District
~9 min walk to SHACK15 (0.6 km) -
☆☆☆☆ (4 stars)
9.0 “Wonderful” on BookingElegant, classic luxury hotel with spacious rooms and top-rated service in the Financial District
~15 min walk to SHACK15 (1 km)
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☆☆☆ (3 stars)
7.8 “Good” on BookingWaterfront boutique hotel with modern comforts and historic charm along the Embarcadero.
~8 min walk to SHACK15 (0.6 km)
Connecting Founders
& VCs
We will share contact details to VCs and Founders so that you can reach out before the event and inquire about meetings on 7-8 Oct.
We have asked the American VCs to set aside time those two days to meet with as many relevant startups as possible, and most of the Nordic VCs will stay until then as well.
Mesh SF kicks off Tech Week in SF. The program launches on September 10, and you can apply to join various interesting events. Two weeks before Mesh SF, we’ll share a few recommended Techweek events.
FAQs
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You can find detailed arrival and accommodation recommendations here.
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We’ve gathered around 150 founders and investors from the Nordics and the US to connect, learn, and share insights, building bridges between the Nordic startup ecosystem and top-tier US venture capital.
Explore your fellow SF guests here. (COMING SOON)
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Don’t forget to bring sportswear and swimwear for the outdoor activities.
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Need a formal invoice?
Reach out to Ruben at ruben@meshcommunity.com and he will help.
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We have created a guest list with a lot of care. The tickets are therefore personal and non-transferable without prior approval from Mesh Collective. To request a ticket transfer, please contact us at aya@meshcommunity.com with the details of the proposed transfer. Transfers will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they align with the high-level network value expected by our community.
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Mesh Collective is new network for founders, investors and executives, connecting leading company builders through signature events and unique experiences.
Mesh SF is just the beginning. We can’t wait to share more soon. Learn more about Mesh Collective here. -
For all small and large questions, don’t hesitate to reach out - we’re here to help:
Programme, content & partners
Anders - 📥 anders@meshcommunity.comPractical questions on activities and & accommodation
Ruben -📥 ruben@meshcommunity.com
We can’t wait to meet you there
Aya Fabricius
Head of Network Nordics
Anders Mjåset
Founder & CEO
