speedrun × OpenAI | Founder Night at new speedrun HQ

A night for founders, co-hosted by speedrun × OpenAI 🌙 We're bringing speedrun founders together across cohorts (incoming SR008, SR007 fresh off Demo Day, and our alumni) for a…

About this event

This event is a founder-focused evening co-hosted by a16z speedrun and OpenAI at the new speedrun headquarters¹. The format includes food trucks, drinks, and music, with a brief toast from the hosting teams scheduled for 9:30 PM¹.

Attendees are invited to arrive at their convenience between 8:30 PM and midnight¹. The event is part of the official SF Tech Week 2026 programming¹.

Who is in the room

The guest list consists of founders from various a16z speedrun cohorts, including the incoming SR008 group, the SR007 cohort following their Demo Day, and program alumni¹.

How to get in

Registration is managed through Partiful¹. No specific price or application deadline is listed in the provided documentation¹.

Why it matters

This event serves as a networking hub for the a16z speedrun community and OpenAI partners during SF Tech Week¹. It is intended for founders currently or previously associated with the speedrun program¹.

Practical

The event takes place in the Jackson Square neighbourhood¹. It is one of several events occurring during SF Tech Week, which runs from October 5 to October 11, 2026¹.

Sources

• speedrun × OpenAI | Founder Night at new speedrun HQ (tech-week.com)