Female Founders and Funders Walk
- Date
- 2026-06-18
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Host
- Personal
About this event
If you’re building something ambitious, funding it, or simply trying to find your people in the startup world, this walk is designed to make that easier. Female Founders and Funders Walk brings women in entrepreneurship and investing together in a setting that feels more natural than a conference hall and more useful than small talk at a crowded mixer. There’s something different about walking side by side: conversations open up faster, introductions feel less formal, and the right connections tend to happen without forcing them. This is a community-focused gathering in San Francisco for people who want thoughtful networking, fresh perspective, and real momentum. What Is This? This is an in-person community meetup centered on connection between female founders, funders, and the broader network around them. The format is simple on purpose: meet, walk, talk, and connect with people who understand the realities of building companies, backing them, and navigating the startup ecosystem. Rather than structuring the event around panels or presentations, the walk format creates space for more candid conversations. You’ll have the chance to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and have the kind of exchanges that are often hard to get in louder, more transactional networking environments. Whether you’re actively fundraising, actively investing, exploring your next move, or looking to grow your circle in a more grounded way, this event is built to support relationship-building first. The value comes from the quality of the room and the ease of the setting. What to Expect Expect a welcoming, social atmosphere with plenty of opportunity to talk one-on-one and in small groups. The event is designed around movement and conversation, which makes it easy to flow between introductions, deeper discussions, and informal networking. A likely rhythm for the meetup includes: Arrival and informal hellos as attendees gather and get oriented Light introductions that help people understand who’s in the group A shared walk with rotating conversations along the way Natural pauses to continue a promising discussion or meet someone new Wrap-up networking at the end for follow-ups and exchanges Because the format is flexible, you can approach it in a way that works for you. If you come with a specific goal, like meeting other founders, learning how investors are thinking right now, or expanding your support network, the structure gives you room to pursue that. If you come more open-ended, the walk still makes it easy to leave with meaningful new connections. You should also expect conversations that go beyond surface-level intros. People often speak more honestly when they’re walking than when they’re seated across from each other with a name tag and a rehearsed pitch. That makes this a strong environment for discussing challenges, ideas, lessons learned, and opportunities in a more human way. Why Attend For founders, one of the hardest parts of building is doing it without enough peers who truly understand the pressure, pace, and uncertainty. This event gives you access to people who are close to those experiences, whether they’re building themselves, advising founders, or funding companies. For funders and ecosystem supporters, this is a chance to meet talented women in a format that encourages more genuine insight than a quick event intro ever could. You’ll get a better feel for what people are working on, what they’re thinking about, and where real alignment may exist. Attending can help you: Expand your network with people you’re likely to want to stay in touch with Have better conversations than you might at a typical mixer or crowded happy hour Gain perspective on what founders and funders in your community are seeing right now Find encouragement and clarity by talking with people navigating similar decisions Create momentum for future coffee chats, partnerships, introductions, or collaborations Just as importantly, this kind of gathering can make the startup world feel smaller in the best way. It’s easier to keep showing up, asking for help, and offering support when you’ve met people in a setting that feels open and approachable. Practical Details Location: In person in San Francisco, USA. This is a physical meetup, so plan to attend on site and be ready for a walking-based format. Date and time: Thursday, June 18 at 2:30 PM PDT. Since this is an afternoon event, it can fit nicely into your day as a relationship-building break between meetings or work blocks. A few useful things to keep in mind: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking Bring whatever you normally use to stay in touch, whether that’s a phone, notes app, or business card Arrive ready to introduce yourself simply and clearly Come with curiosity, not just an agenda; the best connections often start unexpectedly If you’ve been looking for a smarter, more comfortable way to meet women across startups and venture in San Francisco, this is a strong place to start. The format is straightforward, the intent is clear, and the opportunity is real: show up, walk, and have the conversations that move things forward.
Who should attend
This will feel especially valuable if you want your networking to be more thoughtful, more relevant, and easier to turn into real relationships. - You’re a **female founder** who wants to meet peers, share the reality of building, and expand your circle beyond purely transactional startup events. - You’re **fundraising now or planning to fundraise soon** and want more natural opportunities to connect with people in and around the funding ecosystem. - You’re an **investor, funder, or scout** interested in meeting ambitious women building companies and staying close to the community in a more conversational setting. - You work in the **startup ecosystem** as an operator, advisor, community builder, or connector and want to build stronger relationships with founders and funders in San Francisco. - You’re **newer to the startup scene** and want an approachable entry point that feels less intimidating than a formal networking event. - You value **real conversation over polished pitches** and would rather meet people while walking and talking than across a crowded room. If you’re looking for depth, warmth, and useful connections, this event is likely a strong fit.