About this Event
💜 Not the support group you wanted, but the support group you need.
If you’ve ever been told “no” by an accelerator, this is for you. We’re gathering founders who are still building, still driven, and ready to share their work and experiences.
During the evening, we will:
🤝Share what we’re building in small groups by industry.
🎤Hear from investors on the many paths beyond accelerators.
⚡️Hear from both a successful founder and an accelerator alum.
Speakers:
Julianna Vitolo, OMERS Ventures
Luca Stirbat, ReaktorX
Whether you’re applying again, raising on your own, or taking a different route, there’s more than one way to build something great.
Come share real conversations, find fresh perspectives, and leave with inspiration and a few new allies!
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
🤝 Who's backing this.
Envision Blueprint
They produce high-impact events for growth-stage brands and companies, from 20-person founder dinners to 300-person flagship experiences, designed to drive pipeline, build trust, and position brands in the rooms that matter.
⭐ 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.
Communications
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Agreement
If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Financial District, Financial District, San Francisco, United States
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