Startup Poker 2.0 - Founders and Investors Only
Startup Poker 2.0 is a premier gathering hosted by Startup Haven Ventures during #SFTechWeek, designed to foster connections between founders and investors. Enjoy a catered dinner, networking opportunities, and an inclusive poker game, all within a welcoming environment committed to diversity.
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Start Date
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
5:30 PM
Location
San Francisco
Expected Size
102
Price
10.00
Event Types
NetworkingSocialMeetupConference
Links & Social
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Event Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 08, 2025 at 5:30 PM
to Wednesday, October 08, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Location
WorkHouse
San Francisco, CA, USA
Expected Size
102 attendees
Price
10.00
Additional Information
- Date Change: Originally scheduled for the 7th, now on the 8th (Note 9/18).
- Eligibility: Exclusively for full-time venture-scale founders and investors. Unregistered guests are not permitted.
- Pricing: Event tickets are $10 for members (separate from optional cash poker buy-in). Free for Startup Haven Level 1 & Level 2 members; $10 for Level 0 members. Optional cash poker buy-in starts at $10.
- Membership: Apply for membership at https://startuphaven.com/levels. Upgrade to Level 1 ($10/month) or Level 2 ($30/month) at http://member.startuphaven.com/sys/membershiplevelchange. Free membership interest can be indicated during registration.
- Poker Game Details: Open to both poker players and non-players. Attendees can enjoy food and drinks. Poker players must bring cash; buy-in starts at $10. Beginner-friendly, low-stakes game. If more than 24 attendees wish to play, Level 2 members are seated first, then cards are cut for remaining seats. Poker basics: https://startuphaven.com/startup-haven-poker-event-basic. Event basics: https://startuphaven.com/startup-haven-event-basics/.
- Schedule: Dinner and Networking begins at 5:30 PM, catered with vegetarian options (no pizza rule). An optional "Ask and Offer" activity allows participants to introduce themselves and share expertise.
- Guest Speaker: Bob Crimmins, a 4x founder turned investor and GP of Startup Haven Ventures. He founded the Startup Haven network in 2006.
- Host: Startup Haven Ventures, a pre-seed venture fund with a 19-year-strong network for founders and investors. They provide a private space for exchanging ideas and building relationships.
- Sponsors: Venue sponsor is WorkHouse, offering 18 meeting rooms and various event spaces.
- Inclusivity: Strong encouragement for women, people of color, and individuals from all under-recognized groups to join. Committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. More on inclusivity: https://medium.com/@bcrimmins/why-every-startup-founder-should-play-poker-1-of-3-94a5f543170a.
- Safety: Team members or membership@startuphaven.com can assist with vehicle accompaniment. If sick or vulnerable, consider attending future events.
- Part of #SFTechWeek: This event is part of SFTechWeek, a series of events by VCs and startups. Learn more at https://www.tech-week.com.
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