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Powered by Cubo, Pinheiro Neto Advogados & Saasholic | Sponsored by Desk Manager | Supported by IPT e Google The Tech Run Series is back for its most ambitious edition yet, kicking off the official opening of São Paulo Tech Week 2026! Forget informal group runs or traditional networking. The SP Tech Run is evolving into a full-scale, professional race — transforming the USP campus into a high-energy hub for real connections, bringing together 250 founders, investors, C-level executives, and innovation leaders. This year, we’re delivering an Active Networking Experience built around a real competitive race setup (Warm-up + Chip-timed 5k/10k Race + Recovery & VIP Brunch). 📍 Where & When? Date: September 13th (Sunday) Check-in & Kit Pickup: 7:30 AM Warm-up & Race Start: 8:00 AM Location: USP Campus (Exclusive, fully closed route — Official city permits 100% approved) Capacity: Strictly limited to 250 runners for a premium experience Attire: Race gear & running shoes 🏁 Full Professional Race Infrastructure We’re bringing a genuine race day experience to the tech ecosystem: Pro Operations by RACE: Official start/finish arch, individual bib numbers, and finisher medals for all runners. Fully Closed USP Circuit: A certified, fully secured route on campus with hydration stations and medical support. Distances:5k: Fast Pitch 10k: Walking Pitch Official Runner Kit: Technical race t-shirt + partner swags. Post-Race Recovery Zone: Dedicated recovery area with professional massages, hydration, and muscle care. Brunch & Active Networking: Post-race celebration and networking space designed for high-value connections. 🚨 Strictly Capped at 250 Runners To guarantee full race safety, a smooth course, and an exclusive post-race networking environment, registration is capped at exactly 250 participants. Select your distance (5k or 10k), claim your spot, and see you at the starting line! 🚀

O Founders BBQ já é um sucesso! Recebemos mais de 200 inscrições e temos certeza de que teremos uma grande Tech Week! No domingo, 13 de setembro, vamos abrir a semana do jeito mais paulistano possível, com churrasco, founders e boas conversas. Das 15h às 19h, a Solana House recebe empreendedores, desenvolvedores, investidores e executivos para uma tarde de networking descontraído antes da agenda intensa que vem pela frente. A São Paulo Tech Week acontece entre 13 e 18 de setembro e reúne mais de 50 eventos espalhados pela cidade, com painéis, jantares, encontros e sessões de dealmaking. O Founders BBQ é o ponto de partida para encontrar quem estará nos mesmos eventos, alinhar agendas e criar conexões que vão render ao longo da semana. Para conseguirmos atender a todos, teremos uma taxa de apoio de R$ 30 por pessoa, paga no momento do credenciamento. Os primeiros 50 participantes a chegar e se credenciar terão entrada gratuita. A partir do 51º participante, será cobrada a taxa. A gratuidade segue a ordem de chegada ao evento, independentemente da ordem de inscrição. Mais do que um churrasco, será a primeira rodada de conexões da Tech Week. Se você faz parte do ecossistema de tecnologia e inovação, venha começar essa semana com a gente!

Connecting Capital, Community & Innovation at São Paulo Tech Week Black Founders, Operators, and Investors, Kick off São Paulo Tech Week with breakfast, conversation, and high-impact connections - cohosted by BAG Collective, Monashees, and Google! Join us for an exclusive morning gathering designed to bring together Black angel investors, venture capitalists, and founders shaping the future of technology and venture capital in Brazil and beyond. Set in the inspirational Gama House—the brand-new AI Hub launched by Monashees, Google for Startups & B3—this breakfast meetup is all about building meaningful relationships and unlocking capital opportunities across our ecosystem. Why You Should Attend Community & Network: Connect directly with Black founders, angels, and institutional VCs from across North & South America driving innovation across the region. Early Access: Experience Gama House, the newly unveiled epicenter for AI innovation in Latin America. Event Details Date: September 14th Time: 9:00 AM (BRT) Location: Gama House (Google & Monashees AI Hub) — São Paulo, SP Who’s in the Room: Black Founders, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Ecosystem Builders. Note on Capacity: To ensure meaningful conversations and intimate networking, space is strictly limited. Please confirm your attendance early to reserve your spot!

SPTW Founders Kickoff Welcome to São Paulo. Welcome to SPTW. 🇧🇷🚀 Join us for the SPTW Founders Kickoff, the opening gathering for founders during São Paulo Tech Week 2026. Hosted at Oracle São Paulo, this special morning is designed as a welcome and onboarding experience for startup founders coming to São Paulo from Brazil, Latin America, and around the world. We’ll explore the Brazilian startup and business ecosystem, opportunities to enter and scale in the Brazilian market, and the AI technologies and solutions being developed in Brazil. It’s also the perfect starting point to meet other founders, connect with the local ecosystem, and get ready for a full week of technology, innovation, business, and connections across São Paulo. 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome Coffee & Networking 09:30 – 09:35 | Welcome to ALAS @ São Paulo Tech Week Junior Rodrigues — President, ALAS 09:35 – 09:45 | Oracle Welcome André Bombonati — Oracle 09:45 – 10:00 | Oracle for Startups: Accelerating Innovation & Growth Diogo Shibata — Oracle 10:00 – 10:30 | Panel — AI Without Borders: Connecting Brazil and Latin America Junior Rodrigues — Founder, Atena AI & President, ALAS Marcelle Paiva — VP, Oracle (to confirm) 10:30 – 11:00 | Building AI Companies: The Venture Builder Opportunity in São Paulo Felipe Moraes — Avante Ventures 11:00 – 11:30 | AI-Native Latin America: Gaps & Opportunities Naira Bonifacio — Startup Genome 11:30 – 12:00 | Networking & Closing 📅 September 14, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Oracle São Paulo Rua Dr. José Áureo Bustamante, 455 Chácara Santo Antônio – São Paulo, Brazil Proudly Latin. Fearlessly Global.

Navigating the Agentic Commerce Protocol Gama House wis offering a small private session with Stripe’s Head of Agentic Commerce. The next frontier of fintech isn't about how humans pay—it’s about how AI agents buy. Join us for a deep dive into the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), the open standard co-developed by Stripe, OpenAI, and Meta that enables AI assistants to autonomously browse catalogs, manage carts, and securely execute checkouts. For fintech, B2B SaaS and AI-native founders, understanding this infrastructure—from Shared Payment Tokens (SPTs) to agent authentication—is critical to building for the next decade of digital trade. Featured Speaker: Jake Sinsheimer (Head of Agentic Commerce GTM, Stripe): Jake leads Stripe’s global commercial strategy for AI-driven purchasing infrastructure. Operating at the intersection of fintech and generative AI, he orchestrates Stripe's strategic partnerships with OpenAI, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic to scale the rails of autonomous commerce.

AI is a powerful tool to help aspiring entrepreneurs create a great pitch, but when used poorly it can also produce a pitch that sounds just like every other. Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute, GP at Founder Capital) has worked with 10,000+ startups in his career and seen even more pitches. On this live event, he'll walk you through a structured process to create the first pitches for your startup idea, and share the tools and prompts founders are using in the Founder Institute to create memorable and effective pitches. ❯❯ RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26692 to get your link and join us live! ❯ What You'll Learn: How to create an elevator pitch and your first pitch deck Which AI tools to use, and which to skip, during the pitch formation process How Investors look at startup pitches Helpful AI prompts, skills, and tools to supercharge your pitch-building process ❯ Featured Speaker: Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute - Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, he has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 and across over 100 countries, producing over 9,000 portfolio companies with nearly $2BN in venture funding. In his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on marketing, growth, and product strategy and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents. ❯ Who Should Attend? Aspiring founders who want to start a business but lack technical skills Entrepreneurs exploring how AI can accelerate their startup journey Professionals considering launching a side project or solo startup Early-stage founders interested in AI-powered workflows . ❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26692 to get your link and join us live!