UGLY TALK: SE ASIA SF SALON #2

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 4:00pm PST

625 Polka St, San Francisco, CA

625 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94102

Free

Event Description

Meet Southeast Asian founders, operators, and investors at the SE Asia SF Salon during SFTechWeek

SE Asians are all over Silicon Valley! And we're meeting up during SF Tech Week.

If you're an operator, founder, or investor, a SE Asian SF native or SF bound, get visibility /know the room via⚡️ 30-second lightning talks, or mingle over AI, robotics, fundraising, food hunting, and light snacks and drinks in a historical building.

Presented by 500 Global, Tech Brews, Gold House Ventures, Sunway Ilabs, the Singapore Global Network, and the Consulate General of Malaysia Los Angeles, with special guests from SE Asian unicorn founders. The SE Asia SF Salon will be the first of many exclusive mixers — RSVP required, limited spots!

Speakers: H.E. Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, Ambassador of Malaysia to the US Khailee Ng, Managing Partner, 500 Global Matt van Leeuwen, CEO, Sunway Ilabs Daryl Png, Regional Vice President, Singapore Global Network

This event is a part of SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

⭐ 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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