--- title: "Announcing SF and LA Tech Week Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation" description: We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Office Hour sessions in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the SF & LA Tech Weeks! image: https://gfrfund.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2)-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://gfrfund.com/blog/sf-and-la-tech-week-office-hours-2025#main-content) [![white-01-Logo Transparency-1](https://gfrfund.com/hs-fs/hubfs/white-01-Logo%20Transparency-1.webp?width=468&height=157&name=white-01-Logo%20Transparency-1.webp "white-01-Logo Transparency-1")](https://gfrfund.com) - [Home](https://gfrfund.com) - [Companies](https://gfrfund.com/portfolio) - [About](https://gfrfund.com/about-us) - [Blog](https://gfrfund.com/blog) - [Contact](https://gfrfund.com/contact-us) - [Jobs](https://jobs.gfrfund.com/jobs) - [Events](https://gfrfund.com/blog/tag/events) # Announcing SF and LA Tech Week Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation ![tech-week-office-hours](https://gfrfund.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2)-1.png) We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Office Hour sessions in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the SF & LA Tech Weeks! As part of our ongoing mission to support pioneering startups, we invite early-stage companies focused on community-centric and AI-driven innovation to join us for this unique opportunity. ## Our commitment to community-centric innovation At GFR Fund, we believe in the transformative power of community engagement. We seek out founders who understand the importance of creating and nurturing vibrant digital ecosystems around their products. By prioritizing community-centric innovation, we aim to support entrepreneurs who are not only building groundbreaking products but also cultivating loyal and engaged user bases. Our portfolio companies, such as [Omeda Studios](https://www.predecessorgame.com/) and [RTFKT](https://rtfkt.com/), exemplify the impact of strong community-building. Engaging with their communities early and often has driven their product development, user loyalty, and overall growth. These successes highlight the value of prioritizing community from the start. --- *Learn more about [what community-building means in entrepreneurship](https://gfrfund.com/blog/q-and-a-with-teppei-tsutsui)!* --- ## SF & LA Office Hours: unique opportunities for community- and AI-driven startups This event is open to early-stage startups in entertainment, consumer tech, gaming, Generative AI, the creator economy, media & brands, and fintech. We invite founders seeking expert advice, constructive feedback, and support in their development journey to join us. During the Office Hours, our team members will hold 20-minute one-on-one sessions. They will offer mentorship, discuss potential fundraising opportunities, and provide personalized insights to help startups refine their strategies and accelerate their growth. ### Event details and application forms SF Office Hour: Date: October 8th Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: detailed address will be notified upon acceptance Slots: Limited to 12 (applications will be screened) Application due date: October 2nd Hosts: [Brian Takemasa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shun-takemasa-3b7b8a178/), [Val Siau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valsiau/) LA Office Hour: Date: October 15th Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: detailed address will be notified upon acceptance Slots: Limited to 12 (applications will be screened) Application due date: October 8th Hosts: [Brian Takemasa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shun-takemasa-3b7b8a178/) If you're a founder eager to leverage the expertise of industry leaders and gain valuable feedback to propel your venture forward, we encourage you to apply through the embedded forms above. Don’t miss this chance to connect with GFR Fund and join us in shaping the future of digital innovation. We look forward to connecting with visionary entrepreneurs who value the power of community and AI-driven innovation. Join us on this exciting journey to reshape the future of digital media and entertainment! Submit your application today! --- *If you're an investor or LP looking for partnership opportunities, reach out to us at *[*hello@gfrfund.com*](mailto:hello@gfrfund.com)*. We'd love to hear from you!* Blog Post ## Related Articles [![](https://gfrfund.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_394689047.jpeg)](https://gfrfund.com/blog/gdc-office-hours) [Events](https://gfrfund.com/blog/tag/events) ### [Announcing GDC Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation](https://gfrfund.com/blog/gdc-office-hours) March 4, 2025 Following the success of a series of Office Hours held in the US, Europe, and Asia last year, we're thrilled to... 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