UGLY TALK: FIGHT ON SF (WHERE THE NEXT ROUND STARTS)

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 6:00pm PST

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Lower Nob HillSan Francisco, CA 94109

Free

Event Description

Founders, investors, operators, and the GTM leaders scaling it all — join us for a night of drinks, conversation, and connection during…

Founders, investors, operators, and the GTM leaders scaling it all — join us for a night of drinks, conversation, and connection during San Francisco Tech Week. 21+ ONLY

Hosted by HubSpot for Startups, Pebl, Salmon Labs, Perfect Corp, and the University of Southern California Alumni Entrepreneurship Association with support from Alumni Ventures, Crunchbase, Troy Collective, and USC SF Trojans Association — this is your chance to plug into one of the most driven networks in tech and meet the founders, VCs, and builders shaping what's next.

Whether you're raising your first round, writing your first check, or scaling the team that takes it to market, you belong in this room.

Come for:

- 🍸 Good drinks, great company, and the kind of conversations that turn into deals, hires, and co-founders

This event is part of SFTechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring the tech ecosystem together. Learn more at http://www.tech-week.com

⭐ About Ugly Talk

Started in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough "aha!" moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons and insights.

With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami, we've built a vibrant community of thousands of founders and industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.

Official Website: UglyTalk.com

📢 Important Notice for Ugly Talk Attendees

Admission & Confirmation

Attendance is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email along with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared as the event approaches.

Code of Conduct

By attending, you agree to:

- Maintain respect and professionalism, adhering to all venue rules, policies, and applicable laws. - Refrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording. - Report any violations to the event hosts immediately.

Violations may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.

Liability & Risk

Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. The event organizers, hosts, sponsors, and venue are not liable for personal injury, lost or stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred during the event.

Media Consent

By attending, you grant the event organizers and affiliated entities the right to capture, use, and distribute photos, videos, and audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, and other lawful purposes, including digital and print media, advertising, and social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials and release all claims related to their use.

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